Explore Germany on the Luxury Wine Tour on the Rhine
For those adventurers with a taste for fine wine, a passion for exploring vast vineyards, and a love of history and culture, the Luxury Wine Tour on the Rhine is the perfect adventure to satisfy every need. Excellent vineyards in a mild climate, as well as culinary delights and countless cultural highlights await along the way.
On this tour in the Rhineland Palatinate region of Germany, you will cycle through vineyards, along idyllic rivers, through medieval streets, and past magnificent castles; uncovering history and culture around every corner. And after an eventful day of cycling, you can look forward to a charming destination and a nice glass of local wine… the perfect end to each day in this wonderful area.
So what are you waiting for?! Book your spot on the Luxury Wine Tour on the Rhine and prepare yourself for an unforgettable adventure in the Rhineland!
Highlights of the Luxury Wine Tour on the Rhine
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Luxury Wine Tour on the Rhine Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival in Bad Dürkheim
After arriving in Bad Dürkheim, you will meet up for a welcome briefing and bike fitting. Afterwards, you can spend the evening enjoying the marvellous views overlooking the vines and the town.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Bad Dürkheim
Distance: None
Meals: None
Day 2 Cycle Through Vineyards to Landau
The first day of cycling on the tour will take you on a route through charming wine-growing towns and the surrounding vineyards. Picture-perfect Sankt Martin and Edenkoben – former summer residences of the Bavarian kings – will be seen along the way. This romantic cycling route will continue on, eventually leading to the former French fortress Landau.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Landau
Distance: 50 km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 Bike the Rhine Cycle Path to Speyer
Today the Queichtal cycle path will lead you from Landau through shaded forests all the way to Germersheim, where you can view the impressive walls of the former fortress. Following the well-developed Rhine cycle path into the imperial town of Speyer, you will be able to witness the striking beauty of its UNESCO-World Cultural Heritage Site cathedral.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Speyer
Distance: 55 km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 The Historic City of Heidelberg
Today will be a shorter leg of the tour, leaving you with plenty of time for the various cultural highlights located en route. A visit to the famous palace and gardens in Schwetzingen is always recommended, and further along the route the striking palace complex of Heidelberg will be visible from afar. Eventually you will cycle into the unique old part of town that is located directly at the Neckar riverside.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Heidelberg
Distance: 25 km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 Cycle to the Imperial City of Worms
On day 5 of the tour you will follow the River Neckar as far as Ladenburg, where the many half-timber houses create an exceptional ambience. Continuing on through extensive wooded areas in the Rhine Valley, you will follow the route all the way into the old imperial city of Worms with its amazing cathedral.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Worms
Distance: 45 km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 Wine Tasting and Return to Bad Dürkheim
The final day of cycling on your tour will take you from the Rhine Valley to the second-largest German wine-growing area. Experience wine culture in the small and large wine-growing communities that have a rich history dating all the way back to Roman times. Finally, you will sample some excellent Palatine wine in the renowned vineyard estate “Weingut Fitz Ritter”.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Bad Dürkheim
Distance: 40 km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7 Departure
After breakfast, you will pack your things and “auf wiedersehen” to the beautiful Rhineland for an individual departure from the region.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
This self-guided tour is always run as a private tour for your group only, where the pricing depends on your travelling dates, as well as the types of rooms that you need.
2025 Departures:
The departures are available every Sunday and Wednesday, from April 5th to October 12th, 2024.
- Single room: from $1,775 USD*
- Sharing a double room: from $1,295 USD*
*-Pricing for this tour depends on the dates of your trip. Please click the booking button below to get the exact pricing for your trip dates. The prices listed are per person.
Book NowAccommodation on the Luxury Wine Tour on the Rhine
This tour is based in hotels. Accommodations on this trip are of a 4-star, and offer modern conveniences that can make this trip more pleasant. Rooms may have fireplaces or access to amenities such as hot tubs, steam rooms, or private decks to lounge on.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
Rooms are double occupancy. You can pay a supplemental fee to have a private room in a hotel where possible. Solo travellers may be required to pay a supplement.
Hotels on Standard Tour
Hotel Annaberg ★★★★
Situated amidst its own vineyards, this hotel offers a marvellous view onto Bad Dürkheim and the entire Rhine river valley.
Hotel Amelie ★★★★
This newly-opened Boutique-hotel has a central location that is only a few steps away from the town centre in the former French barracks area, making it great for exploring the surrounding area.
Hotel Residenz am Königsplatz ★★★★
This small but neat hotel has a history dating back to the 18th Century and was lovingly restored, offering guests state-of-the-art comfort set in an historic ambience.
Hotel Berheim 41 ★★★★
This modern hotel is located near the renowned historic centre of Heidelberg, providing a feel good ambience and modern design.
Parkhotel Prinz Carl ★★★★
The lavishly designed Parkhotel is located a 15-minute walk away from the city centre and was only converted into a hotel in 2004, providing guests with sophisticated and modern comforts.
Hotel Annaberg ★★★★
Situated amidst its own vineyards, this hotel offers a marvellous view onto Bad Dürkheim and the entire Rhine river valley.
What’s Included in the Luxury Wine Tour on the Rhine?
Meals
6 breakfasts are included.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 6 nights are included in the tour. Accommodations before or after the tour in Bad Dürkheim are not included, but can be added as a supplement.
Transportation during the Tour
Transportation for your luggage is included throughout the tour.
Also Included
- Welcome briefing (German, English)
- Route map/details
- Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English)
- 1x wine tasting of 5 different wines in the vineyard estate Weingut Fitz-Ritter (German, English)
- App for Navigation and GPS-data available
- 24/7 service hotline
Not included
- Flights and transportation to and from the starting point of the tour
- Meals, drinks, or snacks not previously mentioned
- Tourist tax
Optional Extras
- Additional nights before or after the tour
- Single occupancy upgrades
- Bike rental and insurance
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