On the Moselle with the MS Patria

On the river Moselle with the MS Patria - that’s a somewhat different way to experience this holiday region beloved for generations. Ancient Roman history, medieval townscapes and the omnipresent viticulture on this regions’ typical steep slopes shape the foundation of this tourist destination, which seems to be constantly reinventing itself. Generous hospitality and Moselle-Franconian cheerfulness await you between Trier and Coblenz, which in itself is worth a visit if you fancy a brief detour up the river Saar. This tour on the Patria along the Moselle is perfectly suitable for untrained cyclists, your starting point is Saarburg.
Here you can find further information on the MS Patria.

Day 1 Arrival in Saarburg
Discover this quaint town below the castle with its picturesque houses built in several different centuries, as well as the waterfall and the shoreline row of trees. Embarkation from 2 pm.

Day 2 Saarburg - Wasserbillig - Trier, approx.  38 km/24 mi
The first day of cycling will take you to the Saar bight and later to the Roman Imperial city. The Porta Nigra and the Imperial Baths are Trier’s most famous, but certainly not its only sights.

Day 3 Trier - Mehring, 26-29 km/16-18 mi
Schweich is home to a small, idyllic harbour with a distinctive ferry tower. Mehring is home to a railway station of the formerly very popular but now defunct “Säuferbähnle” railway.

Day 4 Mehring - Bernkastel-Kues, approx. 47 km/29 mi
Neumagen and Piesport are two famous wine villages you will be passing through today. Roman history is brought to life in a wine presser and a replica wine ship.

Day 5 Bernkastel-Kues - Zell, approx. 43 km/27 mi
Traben-Trarbach is shaped by Art Nouveau, while Zell is the largest wine town along the Moselle, with an exceptional Riesling.

Day 6 Zell - Cochem, approx. 39 km/24 mi
The small town of Beilstein presents itself in a charming fashion; in Cochem you will discover the famous Reichsburg castle.

Day 7 Cochem - Koblenz, approx. 50 km/31 mi
The “Terrace Moselle” is slowly coming to an end in the town of Treis-Karden after which Coblenz is awaiting you, with its beautiful historic centre and a cable car up to Fort Ehrenbreitstein. Today's route might be challenging for beginners! 

Day 8 Disembarkation and depature
After breaksfast, your tour of the Moselle on MS Patria concludes. Disembarkation until 9:00 am.

Here are the details on MS Patria.

Included in "On the Moselle with the MS Patria":

• 7 nights aboard in your chosen category
• full board (7x breakfast, 6 x packed lunches, 7x dinner)
• complimentary coffee/tea
• cabins are cleaned daily
• bed linen and towels supplied
• welcome drink and chat where we will provide you with all the relevant information
• english speaking on-board tour guide
• bike tours are introduced and discussed daily
• detailed travel documents in english
• GPS-tracks
• passenger-, harbour- and lock dutie
• optional rental bike
• optional tickets for guided tours, bookable on board

Accomodation:

• outside cabins, approx. 7 sqm (75 sq ft), with ensuite WC and shower
• level-access beds, positioned with a slight offset
• cabins on the main deck have air conditioning
• cabins on the upper deck offer openable windows

Rental bicycles:

• We offer comfortable unisex-bikes with 7-speed gearboxes and coaster brakes or freewheel, equipped with a bike bag and a bike lock. We also offer e-bikes if desired.

Travel time 2022:

• Arrival on saturdays
  cancelled!
• Minimum number of participants: 45. This tour can be cancelled by the provider up to 3 weeks prior to its commencement. If this is the case, we will strive to supply our customers with an equivalent offer.

Prices:

All prices are per person.

08.10. + 22.10.:

•   649 EUR 2-bed cabin main deck
•   749 EUR 2-bed cabin upper deck
•   949 EUR 2-bed cabin main deck, single occupancy

07.05.: 

•   699 EUR 2-bed cabin main deck
•   799 EUR 2-bed cabin upper deck
•   999 EUR 2-bed cabin main deck, single occupancy

further dates:

•   949 EUR 2-bed cabin main deck
• 1049 EUR 2-bed cabin upper deck
• 1299 EUR 2-bed cabin main deck, single occupancy
   
•     75 EUR rental bike
•   165 EUR e-bike
   
• booking code "On the Moselle with the MS Patria":
  RS-MSP-7S
• how you can save some money
• costs of cancellation

The booking process

Arrival "On the Moselle with the MS Patria":

• Arrival by car:
  Unattended car park in close proximity to the harbour, costs approx. EUR 25/week

• Arrival by train:
  Saarburg station

• Arrival by plane:
  Frankfurt Airport, by train to Saarburg, duration approx. 3,5 h, 1-2 x changes, standard fare approx. EUR 60.

Return transfer:

• under your own steam by train, duration approx. 2 hours, no train changes, normal fare EUR 30

Personal bikes:
In principle, you can bring your own bike along. However, please note that your bike will be loaded on and off the boat twice a day along with several others and therefore slight cosmetic damage to individual bikes cannot be ruled out, which is why we do not take responsibility or liability for such damage. We recommend reserving one the excellent rental bikes we offer.

Perfectly looked after:
During your tour, we are available between 8 am and 8 pm, 7 days a week. We are happy to help with any kind of problems you might be having. You will find this emergency number in your travel documents.

Please note:

• As is the case with all boat trips, changes in travel itineraries due to the weather, the rivers’ water levels or technical issues can be undertaken at any time.