if I chose to start the tour on Oct 21, what would be the time to meet to grab instructions, map, bike, etc on Oct 21?

if the tour officially starts on Oct 21 and I arrive on Oct 20, the overnight Oct 20-Oct 21 would be my own expense, correct?

I am trying to figure out the overnights, therefore, which day i should start the tour. I will arriving to Frankfurt from Berlim on Oct 20 my question is : will I spend one night in Frankfurt on my expense to strart the tour on D1 on Oct 21, departing from Frankfurt to Mainz ... Is this correct? in this case, what time the tour starts on Day 1 and where to meet, to get the bikes, etc.. ?? Can you be more specific assuming that I will be arriving in Frankfurt on Oct 20 in the PM ?

Yes that is correct....we recommend to stay one night in Frankfurt before the tour starts....so it would be Oct 20-21 in Frankfurt and you would start cycling the next morning. You will get the bikes in our office. A 5 minute walk from our office is the hotel Maingau which would be an option for you to stay. We can book this night for you as well if you want.

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Rhine, Main & Moselle: From Frankfurt to Trier | 8 days | Self-guided | Germany

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Bicycle: Pedal through scenic landscapes on two wheels
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Day 1
Frankfurt to Mainz
Frankfurt to Mainz
Included Activities
- Cycling along the Rhine River
- Visit Niederwald monument via chairlift
Optional Activities
- Wine tasting at local wine taverns in Rüdesheim, Bacharach, or Oberwesel
- Exploration of Eltville
- Visit to Kaub and toll castle
- Exploration of Bacharach
- Exploration of Oberwesel medieval city walls and Schönburg Castle
Landmarks
Niederwald Monument
Kaub Toll Castle
Schönburg Castle
Day 2
Mainz to Oberwesel
Mainz to Oberwesel
Included Activities
- Cycling along the Rhine River
- Visit Niederwald monument via chairlift
Optional Activities
- Wine tasting at local wine taverns in Rüdesheim, Bacharach, or Oberwesel
- Exploration of Eltville
- Visit to Kaub and toll castle
- Exploration of Bacharach
- Exploration of Oberwesel medieval city walls and Schönburg Castle
Landmarks
Niederwald Monument
Kaub Toll Castle
Schönburg Castle
Day 3
Oberwesel to Koblenz
Oberwesel to Koblenz
Included Activities
- Cycling along the Rhine River
Optional Activities
- Chairlift ride to Vierseenblick in Boppard
- Cable car ride to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
- Exploration of Loreley Rock
- Visit to German Corner
Landmarks
Loreley Rock
Vierseenblick
Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
German Corner
Day 4
Koblenz to Cochem
Koblenz to Cochem
Included Activities
- Cycling along the Moselle River
Optional Activities
- Cable car ride to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
- Visit to Winningen vineyards
- Exploration of Kobern-Gondorf half-timbered houses
- Detour to Eltz Castle
- Exploration of Reichsburg castle in Cochem
Landmarks
Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
Eltz Castle
Reichsburg Cochem
Day 5
Cochem to Traben-Trarbach
Cochem to Traben-Trarbach
Included Activities
- Cycling along the Moselle River
Optional Activities
- Wine tasting at traditional taverns in vineyards
- Visit to Marienburg castle
- Exploration of Zell and Zeltingen
Landmarks
Calmont Vineyard
Marienburg Castle
Day 6
Traben-Trarbach to Piesport
Traben-Trarbach to Piesport
Included Activities
- Cycling along the Moselle River
Optional Activities
- Wine tasting in Piesport
- Exploration of wine villages
Day 7
Piesport to Trier
Piesport to Trier
Included Activities
- Cycling along the Moselle River
Optional Activities
- City round trip exploring Porta Nigra
- Visit to Cathedral of Saint Peter
- Exploration of Imperial Baths
- Visit to Roman Villa of Constantine
- Exploration of Electoral Palace and Palace Garden
- Wine tasting in Trier traditional wine taverns
- Exploration of Neumagen-Dhron village
Landmarks
Porta Nigra
Cathedral of Saint Peter
Imperial Baths
Roman Villa of Constantine
Day 8
Trier
Trier
Optional Activities
- City round trip exploring Porta Nigra
- Visit to Cathedral of Saint Peter
- Exploration of Imperial Baths
- Visit to Roman Villa of Constantine
- Exploration of Electoral Palace and Palace Garden
- Wine tasting in Trier traditional wine taverns
- Riverside walks along the Moselle
- Dining at local cafes
Landmarks
Porta Nigra
Cathedral of Saint Peter
Imperial Baths
Roman Villa of Constantine

Landmarks
Niederwald Monument
Kaub Toll Castle
Schönburg Castle

Landmarks
Niederwald Monument
Kaub Toll Castle
Schönburg Castle

Landmarks
Loreley Rock
Vierseenblick
Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
German Corner

Landmarks
Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
Eltz Castle
Reichsburg Cochem

Landmarks
Calmont Vineyard
Marienburg Castle

Landmarks
Porta Nigra
Cathedral of Saint Peter
Imperial Baths
Roman Villa of Constantine

Landmarks
Porta Nigra
Cathedral of Saint Peter
Imperial Baths
Roman Villa of Constantine

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Thea5.0•August 2026
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Wendy4.0•June 2026
The trip was well organized. The bikes were well maintained and equipped with basic tools, spare tube, first aid etc....
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Harry5.0•August 2026
The boat and bike trip in Paris, Normandy coast and D Day beaches was very good. Our tour guides were very friendly...
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if I chose to start the tour on Oct 21, what would be the time to meet to grab instructions, map, bike, etc on Oct 21?
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  Pamela
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  if the tour officially starts on Oct 21 and I arrive on Oct 20, the overnight Oct 20-Oct 21 would be my own expense, correct?
- Terranova TouristikOperator•Written April 2025
  If if the tour officially starts on Oct 21 and you arrive on Oct 20, the overnight Oct 20-Oct 21 would be your own expense. You can come to our office the next morning to get the bikes, instructions etc. The first cycling stage is not too long so you will have enough time.
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Zoe
Asked on March 29th, 2025
I am trying to figure out the overnights, therefore, which day i should start the tour. I will arriving to Frankfurt from Berlim on Oct 20 my question is : will I spend one night in Frankfurt on my expense to strart the tour on D1 on Oct 21, departing from Frankfurt to Mainz ... Is this correct? in this case, what time the tour starts on Day 1 and where to meet, to get the bikes, etc.. ?? Can you be more specific assuming that I will be arriving in Frankfurt on Oct 20 in the PM ?
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- Terranova TouristikOperator•Written March 2025
  Yes that is correct....we recommend to stay one night in Frankfurt before the tour starts....so it would be Oct 20-21 in Frankfurt and you would start cycling the next morning. You will get the bikes in our office. A 5 minute walk from our office is the hotel Maingau which would be an option for you to stay. We can book this night for you as well if you want.

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