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Heidelberg and Romantic middle Rhine Valley 
Heidelberg - Mainz - Boppard - Koblenz - Bonn - Cologne
8 Days

The name Heidelberg stands for the world-famous Castle and a picturesque old town in breathtakingly beautiful surroundings. It stands for Germany's oldest university ,modern research facilities, for historic streets and a lively university atmosphere and last but not least for total relaxation and beautiful walks. It is also known for the longest and one of the most attractive pedestrian zones in Europe.
The question is often asked why is the Rhine so beautiful? Over the centuries the poets and artists have written about the Rhine river, the beautiful scenery and the fact that the river is basically untouched from the time that the Romans populated this valley 2000 years ago. Your bike tour ends in the beautiful historic city of Cologne Germany.

Our program Bicycle Tour Heidelberg to Cologne

• Heidelberg
  After your arrival in your hotel in Heidelberg, depending on your travel arrangements either by plane or by train, we will welcome you at your hotel with your bicycle. Afterwards, you will have time for sightseeing in Heideberg where you can explore the historical old part of town, stroll along the longest shopping street of Europe or visit the famous Heidelberg Castle which sits majestically above the city. Overnight accommodation in Heidelberg.
  
  
• Heidelberg - Zwingenberg 45 kilometer
  In the morning after breakfast you will cycle on a completely developed bike path which will lead you through fields and orchards, past quaint small villages and romantic castles until you reach the market place of Heppenheim surrounded by the stately half timbered houses which are so popular throughout Germany. Overnight accommodation in Zwingenberg
  
  
• Zwingenberg - Mainz 47 kilometer
  After a restful night you will cycle to the village of Gernsheim where you will take a small ferry boat across the Rhine river. You will then continue to cycle on a well developed bike path through beautiful fields and typical wine villages along the Rhine to the wonderful 17^th century city of Mainz. Mainz has an impressive history and traces from the Romans more than 2000 years ago. Highlights in this city are the Cathedral and the Gutenberg Museum. Overnight accommodation in Mainz
  
  
• Mainz - Bacharach 43 kilometer
  Today after breakfast you will travel along the bike path without cars through orchards filled with many fruit trees and arrive in the town of Bingen. Now you will begin to cycle along the Rhine river towards the village of Bacharach. This section of the Rhine river is very narrow. The river is only eight hundred twenty feet wide and is know as the Hole of Bingen. You will then cycle through the Loreley valley and view several castles that line the river from the Middle Ages. Overnight accommodation will be in the near of Bacharach.
  
  
• Bacharach - Koblenz 44 kilometer
  In the morning after breakfast you will continue your ride along the Rhine river to the charming village of Boppard . This medieval city is filled with natural beauty from the Middle ages and worth a walking tour with lunch and your beverage of choice. You will then continue your ride along the river to the historic city of Koblenz Germany where the Mosel river meets the Rhine river. This is the so called Deutsches Eck (German corner). The meeting of two great rivers is truly a sight to behold. In the evening you can remember the beautiful experience of the bicycle route with a glass of wine in one of the beautiful parks along the Rhine or in a historical wine restaurant in the old part of the city of Koblenz. Overnight accommodation in Koblenz.
  
  
• Koblenz-Bonn 61 kilometer
  After a restful night, you will cycle through typical wine villages toward the village of Remagen. In this village is located the Memorial to Peace bridge which was made famous during World War II and well worth a visit. You will then continue along the beautiful Rhine to the historic city of Bonn. Bonn was the capital of Germany in 1949 and remained the capital until Germany’s reunification in 1990. Bonn embodies like no other city, the German quality of life. It is Beethoven’s hometown and also home to an important university. Your overnight accommodation is near Bonn and in the evening you can sightsee in this old historic city.
  
  
• Bonn - Cologne 38 kilometer
  After breakfast you will travel along the Rhine to the beautiful, historic city of Cologne. Upon your arrival in Cologne, you will be greeted by the famous, breathtaking cathedral (Dom) built during the Middle Ages. After you deposit your bikes at the hotel, you will have plenty of time to sightsee and enjoy the history of Cologne which was founded around the year 50AD. Today traces of the Romans are still to be found at every turn in Cologne. Also take time to visit the Romisch-Germanisches museum (Roman-German museum) and the chocolate museum. In the evening perhaps you can enjoy the famous Kolsch beer in one of the original breweries that are located in the old city of Cologne.
  
  
• Cologne
  After you breakfast your beautiful bicycle vacation will end. From Cologne it is only one hour by train or car to the Frankfurt airport.
  

Included in this tour:

• 7 overnight accommodations with breakfast in good hotels or guesthouses with private bathroom, shower and toilet.
• Special detailed maps, descriptions and information for your bicycle route
• Special detailed books and information in the English language for the historical cities and culture highlights along the way.
• Luggage transfer every day from hotel to the next hotel
• Telephone assistance every day from 8am to 10pm for your questions or if you need help

This Tour can start all days between middle April and end of October 2012

Price per person

Options:    Rental bicycles 21-speed + 60,- € per person
                 Extra nights in Heidelberg, Mainz, Cologne + 45,- € per person