• All accommodation as described
• Meals as described in the Meal Plan
• Self-guided information pack containing your route notes & maps
• 21 gear bike hire
• Bike accessories (panniers/ puncture repair kit/ pump/ lock)
• Luggage transfers
• GPX tracks available

• Travel Insurance
• Travel to Strasbourg
• Travel from Mainz
• Visas (if applicable)
• Ferry tickets where required (each ticket approx. €3 per person including the bike)
• Tourist Taxes may apply and are usually under 5 Euros per person per night
• Some meals as described in the Meal Plan
• Personal equipment
• Any entry fees to sights en route
• Any additional activities/excursions indicated as optional

Each self-guided holiday comes with comprehensive route notes and a map or pocket guidebook of the area you are exploring. The route notes contain information about the places you will visit, about the local transport you might need, along with the detailed route notes for your daily walks or cycle rides. We even include some tips for the best places to stop for lunch.

You can expect to receive your Self-Guided Pack containing your route notes, a map or guidebook and all your relevant documents no later than 3 weeks before your holiday start date. We will send your documents using signed for courier so that you can track your package and know that they are safely on their way to you. For bookings of more than 4 people we will send an additional Self-Guided Pack. If you do not need this additional pack please inform our sales team. Your pack will be sent to the lead booker so please remind them to pack it before you set off.

Should your self-guided trip be part of a longer adventure requiring you to leave home more than three weeks before your holiday start date, please do inform our sales team so that we can make alternative delivery arrangements.

Our Self-Guided Holidays are perfect for your next family holiday and are suitable for children of all ages.

Our partner hotels and accommodations are able to provide cots for young children, and some offer family rooms. We can also arrange hire of children’s bikes and tag along bikes for our self-guided cycling trips and with trips such as Lake Constance and the Danube offering routes on designated cycle paths you can rest assured in keeping your family safe.

As a parent we trust that you know your own child’s capabilities, please read the itinerary details to ensure the distances covered each day are suitable for your family. If this is a first time walking holiday for your family, a centre based trip is a fantastic option as it allows you to easily opt out of a days walking if a day of building sand castles, swimming in the pool or visiting museums is calling.

Please discuss this further with our sales team who will be happy to assist in picking the best trip for your family.

The trip starts in Strasbourg in France and ends at Mainz in Germany. All of our self-guided holidays are sold on a Land Only basis allowing you the flexibility to choose the travel method which best suits you.

The nearest airport for this trip is Strasbourg but Frankfurt offers more options from regional UK airports. From Frankfurt Airport you can take the train to Strasbourg (approx. 3 hours) or you can also travel by bus with FlixBus to Strasbourg (approx. 3-4 hours). From Mainz it is a short journey by train, bus or taxi to Frankfurt Airport.

It is also possible to travel flight-free from the UK to France, making use of the Eurostar. From Paris take you can take the direct train to Strasbourg. From Mainz you can take the train to Paris or via Frankfurt to Brussels to join the Eurostar.

This trip is on a bed and breakfast basis to allow you the most flexibility during your holiday.

Water is drinkable from the taps on this holiday. Please fill your personal bottles for your day in the morning. We do not encourage the purchasing of single use plastic bottles.

This region of France and Germany has a wonderful blend of French and Germanic culinary influences and traditions, you will have no shortage of delicious and not to mention hearty food to enjoy over your holiday. There are many dining options from excellent restaurants to cosy traditional eateries where you can sample the local specialities of the region.

In the Alsace, popular dishes include choucroute (braised pork or fish on a bed of sauerkraut), baeckeoffe (a warming dish made from potatoes, vegetables and meat, slow cooked with Alsace wine and herbs), and tarte flambée which is like a thin pizza that is enjoyed at any time of day. You will also find lovely ingredients available for your picnic lunch, including braided pretzels, deli meats, cheeses and pastries (try the kougelhopf – a sweet Alsatian pudding cake).

In neighbouring Germany, you can expect filling soups and stews along with the familiar bratwurst, meatballs, dumplings and sauerkraut commonly featured. For a sweet treat, try the Spekulatius – thin, crispy spiced cookies which can also be found in buttery or almond coated varieties.

The region produces some of the most noted dry Rieslings in the world as well as highly aromatic Gewürztraminer wines. The wines produced here are mostly white, some reds are also available as are sparkling wines.

Whilst we can cater for vegetarians, albeit sometimes with a more limited choice, we cannot always provide special diets.  Due to the nature of some of the trips that we operate and the countries in which we operate them, it can be very hard (and sometimes impossible) to cater for a wide range of dietary choices and you may have to supplement your diet with food/snacks from home.  If you have specific dietary requirements please do speak to our sales team and they will be able to advise you whether or not we will be able to offer your specific choice.  Please note that we are unable to provide separate menus and cannot accept liability for any problems arising from special dietary requirements or intolerances.

We have selected a range of comfortable 3* and 4* hotels for this holiday, all conveniently located for you to explore the sights of each town. Offering warm welcomes and hearty breakfasts, these are perfect for your week's journey of discovery along the Rhine.

All hotels provide a good breakfast buffet offering a range of hot and cold options, including a selection of meats, cheese, bread, eggs, pastries, cereals, fruit and so on, plenty to fuel you up for your day's ride. Rooms are on a double or twin basis, some with Austrian style twin beds (two beds within one bed frame and separate bedding).

It is possible to arrange additional nights accommodation if you would like to extend your time in Strasbourg or Mainz. Please speak to our sales team for further information.

Bikes come with 21 gears and all bikes come equipped with a pannier and handlebar bag for your daily essentials plus a milometer, a bike lock, pump and repair kit.

The bikes provided for this trip come in two different frame types- unisex or male bike frame. Unisex bikes being provided for passengers up to a height of 185cm and male bike frames are provided for those above 185cm. If you would prefer a specific frame bike i.e. a male bike frame, please request this with our sales team.

You also have the option of upgrading to bike plus hire on this trip for an additional supplement of £ 70. The bike plus option provides a slightly sportier sitting posture and comes with upgraded items such as 27 gears, hydraulic brakes and a front suspension fork. This is a great option for those looking for a slightly comfier ride without upgrading to an e-bike.

We strongly recommend you to bring your own helmet with you for the best comfort. However you can purchase a helmet in advance to collect on your arrival in Strasbourg for an additional €40, please contact our sales team to reserve this in advance of travel.

We also recommend packing a gel seat for extra comfort or a pair of padded cycling shorts, whilst the cycling is leisurely and there are plenty of opportunities to stop and explore it is always nice to have some padding for a comfortable ride.

E-bikes are also available at an additional supplement of £ 250 and we can arrange children’s bikes, tag-along bikes, trailers and child seats upon request. Please ask our sales team for details.

Your main luggage will be transferred between each of your hotels while you are out on your bike. We ask that you please ensure your luggage is under 20KG and that your luggage is ready for collection each morning.