{"id":4426,"date":"2023-02-19T18:05:32","date_gmt":"2023-02-19T18:05:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tours-and-travel.de\/travel\/tours\/rhine-romance-bike-and-ship-8-days-on-the-ms-olympia-from-mainz-to-heidelberg-and-strasbourg"},"modified":"2025-07-26T09:57:20","modified_gmt":"2025-07-26T09:57:20","slug":"0302a","status":"publish","type":"trip","link":"https:\/\/www.tours-and-travel.de\/en\/offers\/tour\/0302a\/","title":{"rendered":"Rhine romance by bike and boat: 8 days on the MS Olympia from Mainz to Heidelberg and Strasbourg"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Come aboard for the extension of the great Rhine cruise all the way to France. Bike and ship is probably the noblest way to experience the Rhine, its cities and castles.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3189,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","destination":[71,72],"activities":[109],"trip_types":[233,235,234,103,106],"difficulty":[1804],"trip_tag":[1860,1861],"trip-coe":[39080,39082],"physical-requirement-level":[38974],"season":[38954],"sport":[39064],"dog":[38952],"class_list":["post-4426","trip","type-trip","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","destination-germany-en-2","destination-rheinsteig-en-2","activities-bike-and-sail-en","trip_types-group-trip-en","trip_types-guided-trip-en","trip_types-individual-trip-en","trip_types-routetrip-en","trip_types-summer-en","difficulty-level1-en","trip_tag-302-en","trip_tag-302a-en","trip-coe-302-en","trip-coe-302a-en","physical-requirement-level-easy","season-summer","sport-bike-ship","dog-no-en","latest_post"],"packages_ids":{"0":4377,"2":10267},"trip_extras":[0],"cut_off_time":{"enabled":false,"duration":0,"duration_unit":"days"},"booked-seats":[],"trip_extra_services":{},"code":"302a","price":0,"has_sale":false,"sale_price":0,"discount_percent":0,"currency":{"code":"EUR","symbol":"&euro;"},"duration":{"days":8,"nights":7,"duration_unit":"days","duration_type":"Tage"},"min_pax":"","max_pax":"","discount_value":0,"discount_label":"0% Off","primary_category":39444,"available_times":{"type":"default","items":["2021-1-01","2021-2-01","2021-3-01","2021-4-01","2021-5-01","2021-6-01","2021-7-01","2021-8-01","2021-9-01","2021-10-01","2021-11-01","2021-12-01"]},"description":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Experience the Rheingold in the land of the Nibelungen?<\/em><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"right\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><em>Verily! Enjoy with bike and ship!.<\/em><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4382,\"linkDestination\":\"media\",\"align\":\"left\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tours-and-travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/030210_map_500_400-300x240.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.tours-and-travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/030210_map_500_400-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4382\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Come aboard for the extension of the great Rhine cruise all the way to France. Bike and ship is probably the noblest way to experience the Rhine, its cities and castles.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>From the capital of Rhineland-Palatinate, the Roman city of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mainz-tourismus.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mainz,<\/a> through the medieval metropolises, imperial diets and imperial cities of Worms and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.romantic-cities.com\/staedte\/speyer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Speyer<\/a> on the Neckar River to the heart of Romanticism in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.heidelberg-marketing.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Heidelberg<\/a> and on to Strasbourg. A dream!<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"className\":\"1Flietext\"} -->\n<p class=\"1Flietext\">The Rhine Cycle Route opens up views of the much-sung-about river, but also of untouched floodplain forests with rich flora and fauna.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"className\":\"1Flietext\"} -->\n<p class=\"1Flietext\">The bike route leads through charming towns, villages and wine-growing areas. The diversity of the landscape, cultural testimonies and gastronomic delights do not quite want to fit into words. Experience for yourself!<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>I bet the Rhine will knock you over!<\/em><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Where else is the land so old, so saturated with myths and stories as on this 'River of the Germans': A trade artery since Celtic-Roman times, fiercely fought over and fortified with all its customs stations, defensive walls, border castles, symbols of power. Place of longing, European romance, carnival, lightness of life German French lifestyle.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Mountain ranges with fabulous views, vineyards as far as the eye can see, countless castles and palaces, enchanting half-timbered houses. You will discover all this and so much more on your tour: numerous romantic castles and palaces. Exciting stories are told about many of them. The legendary beauty of the landscapes invites you to a relaxing and beautiful vacation - with fine wines and many regional delicacies.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your ship: The MS Olympia<\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4299,\"linkDestination\":\"media\",\"align\":\"left\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tours-and-travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SE_MS_Olympia_Rhein-300x145.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.tours-and-travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SE_MS_Olympia_Rhein-300x145.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4299\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>On board of the comfortable and cozy riverboat MS Olympia the crew welcomes you in a family atmosphere.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The panoramic salon with bar, furnished in English club style, and the bright and friendly restaurant provide ample space for relaxed hours on board. On the spacious, partially covered sun deck, there are plenty of sun loungers at your disposal.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>On-board language: <\/strong>German & English<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4297,\"linkDestination\":\"media\",\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tours-and-travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/030044_MS_Olympia_Schiff_salon_430_242-300x169.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.tours-and-travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/030044_MS_Olympia_Schiff_salon_430_242-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4297\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cabins<\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>All 49 cabins are outside cabins, comfortably and tastefully furnished.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4289,\"linkDestination\":\"media\",\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tours-and-travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/030040_MS_Olympia_Schaiff_kajuete_300_242.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.tours-and-travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/030040_MS_Olympia_Schaiff_kajuete_300_242.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4289\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>They have shower\/WC, hairdryer, air conditioning, TV, on-board radio, telephone, a small refrigerator and a safe.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4291,\"linkDestination\":\"media\",\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tours-and-travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/030041_MS_Olympia_Schaiff_kajuete_bad_300_242.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.tours-and-travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/030041_MS_Olympia_Schaiff_kajuete_bad_300_242.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4291\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Upper deck<\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>On the upper deck you will find 22 two-bed cabins of approx. <sup>11m2<\/sup> each and four larger ones in the rear part of the ship as well as two 1-bed cabins (approx. <sup>9m2<\/sup>). The panoramic windows on the upper deck can be opened.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4293,\"linkDestination\":\"media\",\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tours-and-travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/030042_MS_Olympia_Schiff_raeder_300_242.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.tours-and-travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/030042_MS_Olympia_Schiff_raeder_300_242.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4293\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Main deck<\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The main deck offers 21 2-bed cabins of about <sup>11m2<\/sup> each. These cabins are also all outside and each has a panoramic window, which, however, cannot be opened.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Technical data of the vessel<\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Year of construction 1984 | Renovation 2015\/2016 | Swiss flag | Length 88.50 m | Width 10.50 m | Draft 1.50 m \u00bd.<br>Crew approx. 21 | Passengers max. 96.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Board plan<\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":10284,\"width\":\"353px\",\"height\":\"auto\",\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\",\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tours-and-travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MS_Olympia_Deckplan_1024_723.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.tours-and-travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MS_Olympia_Deckplan_1024_723.jpg\" alt=\"Deck plan MS Olympia\" class=\"wp-image-10284\" style=\"width:353px;height:auto\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer -->\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cycling tour requirements<\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>>  The bike tours you ride individually and unguided. The gates are pre-discussed on a daily basis.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>>  They cover between 35 and 50 km a day. The total bike tour length is about 180 km.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>>  They mostly ride on paved bike paths and embankment roads or quiet country roads without any significant inclines. The tour is best suited for pleasure cyclists and beginners.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>> The terrain is mostly flat, has hardly any inclines and is suitable for pleasure cyclists, beginners and children.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The trip is suitable for people with reduced mobility\u00a0<strong>not suitable<\/strong>. Please contact us for detailed information if needed.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rental bicycles<\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p> <strong>>7-speed unisex touring bikes<\/strong> or <strong>8-speed e-bikes<\/strong> (limited availability), Velo de Ville brand (custom made).<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>>  Each with handbrake, freewheel <em>or <\/em>coaster brake (please specify as a non-binding customer request when booking)<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>> Equipped with luggage carrier bag; incl. Rental bike insurance<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Please indicate your height when booking.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Own bikes<\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>>  Bringing your own bikes is possible only on request is limited due to limited space.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>> You take them with you at your own risk. We cannot be held liable for any damage\/loss etc. to your own bike during the entire bike trip or for transport damage. Neither on board nor on land.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For your own safety, we recommend that you always wear a bicycle helmet on all bicycle tours. Helmets are compulsory in Austria for children under the age of 12.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Short overview arrival & departure times<\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:table -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Day<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Location<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong>To<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong>From<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1st day<\/td><td>Mainz<\/td><td colspan=\"2\">ES 16:00 hrs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2nd day<\/td><td>Mainz<\/td><td><\/td><td>10:00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2nd day<\/td><td>Nierstein<\/td><td>12:00<\/td><td>14:00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2nd day<\/td><td>Worms<\/td><td>17:30<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Day 3<\/td><td>Worms<\/td><td><\/td><td>10:00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Day 3<\/td><td>Mannheim<\/td><td>12:00<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4th day<\/td><td>Mannheim<\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5th day<\/td><td>Mannheim<\/td><td><\/td><td>10:00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5th day<\/td><td>Speyer<\/td><td>13:00<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6th day<\/td><td>Speyer<\/td><td><\/td><td>10:00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6th day<\/td><td>Germersheim<\/td><td>11:30<\/td><td>15:00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Day 6<\/td><td>Gambsheim<\/td><td>22:00<\/td><td> <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7th day<\/td><td>Gambsheim<\/td><td><\/td><td>12:00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Day 7<\/td><td>Strasbourg<\/td><td>14:00<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Day 8<\/td><td>Strasbourg<\/td><td colspan=\"2\">AS 9:00 am<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:table -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Railroad<\/strong><\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We recommend that you arrive by train. Get on vacation at your home and enjoy the journey to the Rhineland.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Both Mainz and Strasbourg are excellently accessible by long-distance and regional German and French rail services. For more information on schedules, visit <a title=\"Travel information Deutsche Bahn\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bahn.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.bahn.de<\/a>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For a stress-free start to your trip, we recommend that you allow plenty of time and arrive at the quay no later than 17:00.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Car\/Parking<\/strong><\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You can use a parking garage at the main train station in Mainz. The pitches are unguarded and cannot be reserved in advance. Cost about \u20ac 10,- per day.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Return journey<\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>From Strasbourg it is best to take the train back to Mainz. They travel by train between the cities for about 2 - 3 hours and usually change trains in Mannheim. Find and book connections and tickets e.g. at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bahn.de\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.bahn.de.<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More Rhine ?!<\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>No problem - this trip has three pretty sisters:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>No problem - this trip has three pretty sisters at once:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>> Tours <a title=\"Rhine romance bike and ship: 8 days on the MS Olympia from Cologne to Mainz\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tours-and-travel.de\/offers\/tour\/0300a\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">300a<\/a> and <a title=\"Rhine romance bike and ship: 8 days on the MS Olympia from Mainz to Cologne\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tours-and-travel.de\/offers\/tour\/0300b\/\">300b<\/a> take you along the Rhine between Cologne and Mainz.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>>  Tour <a title=\"Rhine romance bike and ship: 8 days on the MS Olympia from Koblenz to Worms and Mainz\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tours-and-travel.de\/offers\/tour\/0301a\/\">301a<\/a> or <a title=\"Rhine romance bike and ship: 8 days on the MS Olympia from Mainz and Worms to Koblenz\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tours-and-travel.de\/offers\/tour\/0301b\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">301b<\/a> will take you along the Rhine between Koblenz and Mainz.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>> Voyages <a title=\"Bike and ship and wine on the Moselle and Saar: 8 days on the MS Olympia from Koblenz to Saarburg\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tours-and-travel.de\/offers\/tour\/0305a\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">305a<\/a> and <a title=\"Bike and ship and wine on the Moselle and Saar: 8 days on the MS Olympia from Saarburg to Koblenz\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tours-and-travel.de\/offers\/tour\/0305b\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">305b<\/a> take you from Koblenz on the Moselle and Saar rivers to the Roman city of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trier-info.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trier<\/a> and the border triangle of Germany - France - Luxembourg.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->","cost_includes":"7 nights in outside cabins in the booked cabin category\nProgram as per itinerary \nAll passenger and port taxes\nDaily cabin cleaning, bed linen and towel change as required\nWelcome drink\nFull board: 7x breakfast, 6x packed lunch for bike tours or small lunch, 6x coffee and cake in the afternoon, 7x 3-course dinner \nDaily bike tour briefing\nMaps for individual tours 1x per cabin\nGPS data for the bike tours\nTour guide on board","cost_excludes":"Arrival and departure\nParking fees - if not booked - \nTransfers, any ferry fees\nDrinks and personal expenses\nEntrance and sightseeing fees, excursions, tips","itineraries":[{"title":"Day 1","content":"<h4>Journey to Mainz<\/h4>\n<em>Have you ever been to Rheinlad-Pfalz?  <\/em>\n<p style=\"text-align: right\"><em>Welcome to the capital!<\/em><\/p>\nWe can promise you one thing: you will not be the first to be captivated by this stream in the Upper Rhine basin shortly before it breaks through into the bedrock of the Taunus and Hunsr\u00fcck mountains. The Romans were already trudging around here, securing 'their' forts on the fertile alluvial land with the Limes deep in the woods above the vineyards.\n\nDo you have a little time before the hiking boots press the next morning? Mainz is worth a visit. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mainz.de\/tourismus\/sehenswertes\/dom-st.martin.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">St. Martin's Cathedral<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.landtag.rlp.de\/de\/parlament\/der-landtag-und-seine-aufgaben\/deutschhaus-und-wappen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Deutschhaus<\/a> with the State Parliament, the beautiful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mainz-tourismus.com\/entdecken-erleben\/geschichte-entdecken\/bauwerke-plaetze\/altstadt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Old Town<\/a> on the Rhine with its half-timbered buildings, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gutenberg.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gutenberg Museum<\/a> or the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mainz.de\/tourismus\/sehenswertes\/kurfuerstliches-schloss\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Electoral Palace of<\/a> the Prince Bishops with their Archbishopric and Churw\u00fcrde... When the railroad tunnel south of the main station was renovated a few years ago, what happens so often on the Rhine happened. A Roman bone, long thought to be dead, poked and and blocked all construction work. A grandiose <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mainz.de\/tourismus\/sehenswertes\/roemisches-buehnentheater.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">amphitheater<\/a> cut into the rock came to light.\n\nWhat does the Rhinelander do in such a situation? Well, he simply built the S-Bahn station onto the theater stage. One of the most remarkable train stations in Germany - worth your visit!\n\nEmbarkation from 16:00"},{"title":"Day 2","content":"<h4>Cycle tour Mainz - Nierstein, approx. 25 km\nBoat trip Nierstein - Worms<\/h4>\nA short stage and plenty of time to enjoy: You cycle directly along the Rhine on well-maintained paths on the Rhine Cycle Path to Nierstein. With almost 1,000 hectares of vineyards, Nierstein is the largest wine-growing community on the Rhine. Also visit the historic center of the village with its medieval marketplace and noble houses.\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3183 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tours-and-travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/022583_HD_Worms_1024_768-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\">\n\nIn the afternoon, take a boat from Nierstein to the Nibelungen city of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worms-erleben.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Worms:<\/a> the city of the Nibelungs, the Imperial Diet, the trial of the Causa Martin Luther before the Emperor Charles V, the city and imperial cathedral of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worms-erleben.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Worms<\/a>. Welcome to the southernmost point of your tour!\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3460 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tours-and-travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/017543_neckar-rhein-reben-sworms_dom_600_400-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\">"},{"title":"Day 3","content":"<h4>Bike tour Worms - Mannheim, approx. 30 km<\/h4>\n<p class=\"1Flietext\">Today's cycling stage starts in the imperial city of Worms. You will enjoy cycling past extensive fields and meadows. The beautiful bike path across Friesenheim Island offers an impressive contrast to BASF's Rhine frontage opposite.<\/p>\n<p class=\"1Flietext\">A few kilometers further on, you will reach the mouth of the Neckar River into the Rhine at Mannheim, where your ship is already waiting for you. Use the afternoon for a detour through the square city of Mannheim to the baroque castle with the university.<\/p>"},{"title":"Day 4","content":"<h4>Round trip Mannheim - Heidelberg - Mannheim, approx. 60 km<\/h4>\n<p class=\"1Flietext\">Today, follow the course of the beautiful Neckar River by bike to Heidelberg.<\/p>\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3244 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tours-and-travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/022572_HD_1024_768-1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\">\n<p class=\"1Flietext\">The Roman town of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ladenburg.de\/willkommen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ladenburg<\/a> with its historic old town is worth a short stopover. Visible from afar, the ruins of Heidelberg Castle tower over the old town.<\/p>\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3424 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tours-and-travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/022630_HD_1024_768-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\">\n<p class=\"1Flietext\">Stroll across Heidelberg's famous sandstone bridge or through the winding alleys and dreamy squares of the old town. The way back takes you through the heart of the Electoral Palatinate via the Electoral Palatinate Route to Schwetzingen Palace.<\/p>\n<p class=\"1Flietext\">Here in the palace garden it is worthwhile to linger briefly before you dive back into the lively city life of Mannheim along the Rhine Cycle Path.<\/p>"},{"title":"Day 5","content":"<h4>Cycle tour Mannheim - Speyer, approx. 20 km<\/h4>\n<p class=\"1Flietext\">Along the numerous arms of the Altrhein, today's route takes you to the cathedral city of Speyer. Enjoy the short cycling stage through natural areas designated as a nature reserve and natural floodplain. The cathedral in Speyer has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1981.<\/p>\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3174 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tours-and-travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/022521_HD_Speyer_1024_768-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\">\n\nThe Speyer riverbank, the park around the cathedral, the old town, the Electoral Palatine Museum, the Jewish Museum, the Memorial Church of the Protestation. Speyer is worth a whole day. Let the city and the stream have an effect on you. Take your time for the cathedral. You will experience an impressive place that is in awe of all its historical contradictions. You will not forget it, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.welterbetour.de\/speyerer-dom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cathedral of Speyer<\/a>."},{"title":"Day 6","content":"<h4>Cycle tour Speyer - Germersheim, approx. 20 km\nBoat trip Germersheim - Gambsheim lock<\/h4>\n<p class=\"1Flietext\">By bike you will cycle through the Palatinate region along the arms of the Old Rhine through seemingly untouched nature. Look forward to the old fortress town of Germersheim with its many beautiful alleys, nooks and squares.<\/p>\n<p class=\"1Flietext\">Enjoy the boat trip to Gambsheim and review the experiences of the day with a glass of wine on deck or in the salon.<\/p>"},{"title":"Day 7","content":"<h4>Cycling tour Gambsheim - Strasbourg, approx. 25 km<\/h4>\n<p class=\"1Flietext\">On the last cycling stage you will cycle comfortably directly along the river through the gentle Rhine plain to the Alsatian capital Strasbourg with its many canals. 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