Moselle tour from Cochem to Metz - map
At a glance
  • Beginning / End:
    Cochem / Metz
  • Duration of trip:
    8 days / 7 nights
  • Distance covered by bike:
    215-250 km / 134-155 mi
  • Distance per day:
    28-54 km / 17-34 mi
  • Altitude profile:
    mostly flat
  • Profile:
    predominantly on paved, bikes-only cycle paths, in built-up areas sometimes on roads
  • Return transfer:
    by train, organised by you independently

If you don’t feel like cycling, stay aboard the ship!

Eating and drinking
This tour includes full board (no dinner in Saarburg). In the mornings you will receive a hearty breakfast, in the evenings we serve three-course meals. For the bike tours we provide you with packed lunches.

Moselle tour from Cochem to Metz

Premium tour on MS Princesse Royal from 1509 €

The Tour

This Moselle tour from Cochem zo Metz takes you through Germany, Luxembourg and France. In this border region, which is ideal for an autumn holiday, you’ll see traces of Roman and medieval history wherever you go. Enjoy the impressive landscape, the excellent wines of the Moselle valley and the life on board a comfortable premium boat. Your starting point is Cochem.
Here you can find further information on MS Princesse Royal.

Moselle tour from Cochem to Metz - MS Princesse Royal
 

Day 1 Arrival in Cochem
Embarkation from 2 pm. You can thenexplore the town and visit the famous Imperial Castle.

Day 2 Cochem - Zell, approx. 39 km/24 mi
Famous vineyard sites are situated on several of the Moselle’s sinuosities, along which the small town of Beilstein charmingly presents itself.

Day 3 Zell - Bernkastel-Kues, approx. 45 km/28 mi
The Art Nouveau town of Traben-Trarbach is located on the Middle Moselle. The medieval Bernkastel is a well-known film set.

Day 4 Bernkastel-Kues - Schweich, 28-54 km/17-34 mi
The famous wine towns on today’s itinerary are Piesport and Neumagen. You can reach the imperial city of Trier by bike or boat.

Day 5 Trier - Saarburg, approx. 28 km/17 mi
In the morning you’ll visit the Roman buildings of the city, before cycling along the Saar to the picturesque town of Saarburg.

Day 6 Saarburg - Remich, 45-53 km/28-33 mi
Today belongs to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, where you can sample the excellent Moselle sparkling wines (Cremants).

Day 7 Schengen - Thionville, approx. 30 km/19 mi + boat trip
Today you’ll cycle in the Lorraine region, before taking the ship to the fortress of Metz, a Roman city and the seat of the Carolingian emperors.

Day 8 Disembarkation and depature
After breakfast, your Moselle tour from Cochem to Metz aboard MS Princesse Royal concludes. Disembarkation until 9:30 am.

Moselle tour from Cochem to Metz - Cochem
 
 
Prices & Dates
Arrival

Prices & Dates

Here are the details on MS Princesse Royal.

Included in "Moselle tour Cochem-Metz":

  • 7 nights aboard in your chosen category
  • full board (7 x breakfast, 6 packed lunches, 6 x dinner; no dinner in Saarburg)
  • afternoon coffee and cake served daily
  • cabins are cleaned daily
  • bed linen and towels supplied
  • welcome drink and chat where we will provide you with all the relevant information
  • several short guided city tours
  • entrance Cochem Castle
  • wine tasting
  • all ferries
  • guided bike tours
    from 22 persons 2 tour guides
  • bike tours are introduced and discussed daily
  • detailed travel documents in english
  • GPS tracks
  • rental helmet
  • optional rental bike

Accomodation:

  • outside cabins, approx. 11-14 sqm (118-151 sq ft), with ensuite WC and shower
  • individually adjustable air conditioning
  • level-access beds
  • flat screen tv
  • non-openable portholes

Rental bicycles:

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

Travel time 2023:

  • Arrival on saturdays
    13.05. + 27.05. + 22.07.
    19.08. + 16.09. + 14.10.

Prices:

All prices are per person.

14.10.:

  • 1509 € 2-bed cabin
  • 1709 € 2-bed premium cabin
  • 1919 € single cabin
  • 2229 € 2-bed cabin, single occupancy

further dates: 

  • 1709 € 2-bed cabin
  • 1909 € 2-bed premium cabin
  • 2209 € single cabin
  • 2529 € 2-bed cabin, single occupancy
  • 100 € rental bike
  • 220 € e-bike
  •   10 € private bike
  •   25 € private e-bike

The booking process

The Tour
Arrival

Arrival

Arrival:

  • Arrival by car:
    - Parking garage Endertstraße 20: day tickets available at the tourist information
    - City parking Pinnerstraße, behind the train station: daily rate approx. 4 €, each additional day 2 €
    - Parking lot Stationstraße 2

  • Arrival by train:
    - Cochem main station: approx. 16 minutes walk from the ship's berth
  • Arrival by plane:
    - Airport Frankfurt-Hahn (approx. 43 km), by AirportShuttle Mosel, duration approx. 45 minutes, normal price 1st person approx. 22 €, 2nd - 5th person approx. 4 €
    - Cologne/Bonn Airport (approx. 110 km), by train to Cochem train station, duration approx. 2 h, 1 x changes, standard fare approx. 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.

Return transfer:
Under your own steam by train, duration approx. 3 hours, 1 x train changes, normal fare 30 €.

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.
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