Luxury Rhine & Moselle River Tour: Bike & Boat Through 4 Countries

Things to know

• What’s included?

  Included:

  • • An experienced, local bike guide with extensive knowledge of the area
    • 8-day Rhine & Moselle river bike & boat tour
    • Accommodation for 7 nights aboard the luxurious AMADEUS Aurea, Cara, or Riva ship in selected category of cabin or suite
      • Cabins C (lowest, Haydn deck), cabins A or B (on Mozart & Strauss decks), or Amadeus suite — possible to choose at checkout
      • Equipped with an individually adjustable climate control system
      • Choice of bed configuration in all categories
      • Large bathroom with shower & high-quality Rituals® bathing products
      • Satellite flat-screen TV with English-speaking channels
      • Espresso machine with complimentary selection of coffee in all suites
      • Panorama Restaurant with large panoramic views
      • Variety of onboard programs — lectures, cooking demonstrations, local cultural performances & music
      • Onboard fitness room open 24 hours a day
      • AMADEUS digital audio system for all guided excursions
      • All port taxes, embarkation, disembarkation and lock fees included in your cruise fare
    • Full board dining & beverages, thoughtfully prepared
      • Early riser breakfast, full buffet breakfast, and continental breakfast for the late riser
      • Multi-course lunches and dinners with menu choices (including vegetarian options)
      • Afternoon tea
      • Free-flowing hand-selected wines from the best wine regions served with every dinner on board
      • Fresh baked bread and pastries
      • Individually prepared late-night snacks
      • Coffee and tea available 24 hours a day in the Amadeus Club
      • Welcome Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner and Captain’s Gala Dinner
    • 6 guided cycling tours
    • E-bike rental
    • Support van with bike trailer and passenger transport
    • Technical support for bikes
    • Entry fees and guided tours in Strasburg, Speyer, Heidelberg, and Amsterdam
    • Transfers as per itinerary
    • Comprehensive service during full-day excursions, including drink stops and picnics

  Add-ons:

  • • Helmet rental — available to add at checkout
    • Arrival & departure transfer (from Zurich Airport/Zurich train station to boat in Basel and from boat in Amsterdam to Amsterdam Airport/Amsterdam train station) — leave us a note if interested

  Not included:

  • • Flights to Switzerland
    • Helmet
    • Bike protection
    • Anything not mentioned in the “Included” section above
    • Insurance — recommended, available to add at checkout
    • Guide gratuities — optional
• How fit do I need to be?

  This Rhine river bike & boat tour is designed to feel comfortable and achievable for most active travelers. A basic to moderate level of fitness is all you need—you should enjoy being on a bike for a few hours, but there’s no expectation of high endurance or athletic training. With the help of e-bikes, which are included in the tour, longer distances feel much easier and more relaxed.

  Over the course of the journey, the total cycling distance is around 270 km (167 miles), spread across several days, with the longest single ride reaching about 67 km (41 miles). Routes follow scenic, low-traffic paths through France, Germany, and the Netherlands, and a support vehicle is always available, giving you the freedom to ride as much—or as little—as you like.

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• What do I need to bring?

  Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:

  • • Day pack large enough to carry everything you might need throughout the day (around a 25-40L bag)
    • Water bottle or hydration bladder (2L capacity)
    • Cycling shoes
    • Comfortable cycling clothes 
    • Leisure clothes for the boat
    • Spare clothes for layering
    • Waterproof rain jacket
    • Sunhat
    • Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, bug spray, tissues, etc.)
    • Sunglasses
    • Camera — optional (but recommended)

  Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

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• What are the rental e-bikes like?

  Rental e-bikes are VELO DE VILLE AEB Classic models, selected for comfort, reliability, and ease on this Rhine river bike & boat tour. E-bike rentals are included in the price of the tour.

  The step-through frame allows for easy mounting, while the Bosch motor system delivers smooth, quiet assistance throughout the ride. A 500 Wh battery provides reliable range for daily distances, and the Shimano drivetrain offers simple, dependable shifting. Hydraulic disc brakes ensure confident stopping power, and the suspension fork adds comfort on varied terrain. Puncture-protected Schwalbe tires complete a setup designed for relaxed, worry-free cycling.

• Group sizes and age requirements

  Group sizes and pricing

  • • For this Rhine river bike & boat tour, there will be two tour leaders accompanying you—a professional cycling guide as well as a driver/guide for the support van.
    • It takes a minimum of 8 people for this tour to operate. The maximum group size is set at 18 participants, though most departures have up to 12 people + 2 tour leaders.
    • If you’re a solo traveller, you’re welcome to join the tour, but paying for the single occupancy cabin is mandatory. It is not possible to join the tour solo and share the cabin with another guest.

  Rhine river bike & boat tours can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

  Min. age requirements

  • • If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
    • Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join the Rhine river bike & boat tour on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.

  If your group has participants under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

• What's the difference between cabins?

  All cabins throughout the three boats offer the same thoughtful level of comfort, with private bathrooms, climate control, flexible bedding, and well-designed living space. The main difference between cabin categories is their location on the ship and how they connect to the river scenery.

  • • Cabins C are located on the Haydn Deck, the lowest deck, and feature a viewing window that brings in natural light while keeping the space calm and cozy.
    • Cabins B are found on the Strauss Deck and include a lowerable panoramic window, offering open views and a closer connection to the passing landscape.
    • Cabins A and the AMADEUS Suite are situated on the Mozart Deck, the highest passenger deck. Here, cabins enjoy elevated views, with the suite adding extra space and a walk-out balcony for stepping outside and taking in the river at your own pace.

  AMADEUS Aurea layout:

  

  AMADEUS Riva & Cara layout:

  

• Is a single occupancy cabin available?

  The price for this Rhine bike & boat tour is based on twin-share cabins, but a single occupancy cabin can be arranged at an additional fee. You can add it to your booking at checkout.

  Solo travelers are welcome to join, but adding the single cabin surcharge is mandatory—this will be sorted at checkout once you tell us if you’re traveling alone or with someone else.

• Getting there and meeting location

  The starting point of your Rhine river bike & boat tour is Basel, Switzerland. To get there, most people fly into Zurich Airport (ZRH), one hour away from Basel, or EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL), 20 minutes away from Basel. It’s best to use public transport or a taxi.

  To make your arrival hassle-free, let your guides can arrange airport transfers for you—leave us a note if interested at checkout.

  You will meet your guide and board the boat at 5 pm on Day 1. Note that the tour ends in Amsterdam.

• Safety measures and insurance

  We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout.

  Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner—tailors protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations! Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.

• Deposit and cancellation policy

  To secure your spot, a deposit in the amount of 40% is required at the time of booking. The remaining amount must be paid no later than 90 calendar days prior to the trip departure. Once the trip is confirmed by the guide, the cancellation policy stated below applies. If you cancel the booking…

  • • More than 120 days before the departure date, you are entitled to a refund in the amount of 80% of the full trip price (less the booking fees).
    • 119 to 60 days before the departure date, you are entitled to a refund in the amount of 60% of the full trip price (less the booking fees).
    • 59 to 31 days before the departure date, you are entitled to a refund in the amount of 40% of the full trip price (less the booking fees).
    • 30 to 15 days before the departure date, you are entitled to a refund in the amount of 20% of the full trip price (less the booking fees).
    • 14 to 5 days before the departure date, you are entitled to a refund in the amount of 5% of the full trip price (less the booking fees).
    • Within 4 days of the departure date, no refund will be issued.

  Please note that booking fees are non-refundable in all cases and will be deducted from the refund amount.