Moselle Barge & Bike

What's Included

• Accommodation
  7 nights barge

• 7 breakfasts, 6 picnic lunches, 7 dinners, tea and coffee in the afternoon - breakfasts are buffet style consisting of breads, cereals, cheese, meats, fruit, yoghurt and breakfast beverages. Picnic lunches are assembled at breakfast time. Dinners are 3 co

• Welcome drink and information meeting on first evening aboard

• 7 nights accommodation in main deck cabin on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities onboard MS Olympia (supplement applies for other categories of berths on main or upper deck). Season supplements apply. We do not match travellers together so if you a

• Bicycle, 7 speed with hand and back pedal brakes or freewheel hubs with hand brakes only (the latter must be reserved in advance - limited number). The bike is supplied with a waterproof pannier and bicycle insurance (8 speed electric bike available on re

• Information pack including route notes & maps per cabin. GPS Tracks are available on request.

• Cruise director on board - does not cycle with the group, provides daily briefings

• All harbour, lock and bridge dues

• Daily cabin cleaning

• Linen and change of towels as required

• 7 nights accommodation in main deck cabin on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities onboard MS Olympia - Premium barge category (supplement applies for other categories of berths on main or upper deck). Season supplements apply. We do not match travel

• Emergency hotline

• Information pack including route notes & maps per cabin. Plus navigational app access (smartphone required)

What's Not Included

• Travel to and from Koblenz / Saarburg

• Drinks other than afternoon tea and coffee on board

• Items of a personal nature such as phone calls, laundry etc.

• Meals not detailed in the itinerary

• Helmet - mandatory on all bike tours, you are encouraged to bring your own well-fitted helmet. These can be purchased on board € 40.- per helmet, limited number.

• Tips - while tipping is not obligatory, it is customary to offer a tip if the guide and crew have done a good job. As a guide we would recommend around EUR30-60 per person (to be distributed between the guide/s, captain and crew).

• Entrance fees and sightseeing fees

• Catering for special diets (except Vegetarian). A supplement is payable for lactose or gluten free diets - EUR25pp (subject to change) paid locally on board. See below for further details regarding catering for dietary requirements.

• Travel insurance - mandatory *cruise cover may be required - check with your insurer

• Tour guide - this is a self guided tour

• A supplement will apply if you are travelling solo or book a single room.

• Helmet - mandatory on all bike tours, you are encouraged to bring your own well-fitted helmet.

Grading

INTRODUCTORY - GRADE 1
This trip involves 6 days cycling of between 26km and 49km/16 to 29mi per day usually along paved cycle paths across generally flat terrain. In and out of the cities there will be some traffic. You need only carry your camera
ain gear and water bottle. Your luggage remains on the boat.The trip is a grade 1 due to the flat terrain and dedicated cycle paths and is considered suitable for beginners. Electric bikes are available - supplement applies. *For safety reasons, we insist that cycle helmets be included as a compulsory item on your equipment list.

What You Carry

During the cycle day you will carry your daily requirements in the panniers provided with the bike. This may include your lunch, wet weather gear, water and camera. A small daypack which can be kept inside the pannier is useful for sightseeing.

Book with Confidence

• Transfer as credit to Future Tours

  UTracks allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform utracks, 70 days before departure.

• Low Deposit

  UTracks requires a minimum deposit of 150 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 70 days before departure.

• Cancellation Policy

  We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of utracks charges.

  Up to 70 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

  At 69 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

  At 35 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.