RIVERS AND VINEYARDS CYCLING (FURTHER DETAILS)

General information:
This is a 2 cycle, 8 night independent cycling holiday.

During this cycle you will have the opportunity to visit Gothic cathedrals, medieval castles, renaissance squares and fairytale houses ablaze with window boxes of geraniums.

Location:
This holiday combines the highlights of the Alsace Route du Vin (Wine Road) with the discovery of a corner of Germany few visitors know about. There are wine tasting opportunities everyday!

Cycling along country lanes, through vineyards and orchards, your routes take in some of Alsace’s most beautiful villages. There’s Eguisheim, where wine making began and medieval Rouffach whose beautifully preserved centre is listed as a historical site. There are surprises too such as the 17C fortified town of Neuf-Brisach and the curious witches’ tower at Châtenois.

Cycling across to Germany provides a pleasant contrast. Vineyard trails are replaced by lovely flat cycling along country lanes. Once across the Rhine you enjoy quiet riverside tracks with vistas along the mighty Rhine and discover the medieval walls of Breisach-am-Rhein and one of Germany’s finest Gothic cathedrals.

Who would this holiday appeal to?
Best suited to couples, as lots of wine interest. the cycling routes are quite long, so not suitable for young children. Wine and food lovers will enjoy.

Clients who enjoy cycling along with sightseeing, lots of Chateaux, churches and museums in many of the wine villages. Never far from a train station so day trips to Colmar, Strasbourg and freiburg possible.

Similar to which other holidays?
Classic Burgundy cycling and Chateaux of the Loire cycling in France and Highlights of Rioja cycling in Spain.

Possibility of non-standard departures?
Non-standard departures are not available as this is a repped region, but the holiday runs every other day.

If extra nights are required during the holiday, it is recommended to have 2 nights at a time. This will ensure Headwaters reps can transfer luggage

Other details:
Continental breakfast and evening meals are included on this holiday