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Rhine & Neckar, Germany’s best kept secrets

Rhine & Neckar, Germany’s best kept secrets

Departure port Mainz Destination Stuttgart Countries: Germany Departure date 20 september 2027 Price € 4.190,- p.p.

Included in your tour:

  • 8 nights onboard Merlijn
  • Early check-in and late check-out
  • Full service of staff, maintaining cabins, manned bar (no self-service)
  • Porterage of luggage upon arrival and departure
  • Private stateroom of 11 m2 with 2 comfortable beds (80 x 200 cm) that can be pushed together/separated. Individual climate control and private bathroom with shower, toilet, sink, heated and illuminated mirror. Coffee & tea-making facilities from Nespresso, a varied package with coffee cups included.
  • Supply of bedding, towels, facial tissues, hand soap, shampoo, sewing kit, vanity kit, bathrobe & slippers.
  • Daily loading and unloading of your bicycle to and from the ship
  • Use of lightweight state-of-the-art bicycle
  • Use of a waterproof bike bag, city backpack, towel, water bottle, helmet with communication system.
  • English speaking-tour guide (experienced guide who knows the route like the back of their hand)
  • Support vehicle, there will be a staffed support vehicle on several days during the scheduled bike tours.
  • Brochures of the area available on board
  • Harbour, lock and canal fees

 

Included culinary care:

  • Welcome drink with bubbles and warm snacks
  • All day unlimited coffee & specialty-coffee prepared with fresh milk, variation of tea, hot chocolate and potable ice water (self-service).
  • Extensive breakfast buffet daily with at least; 2 warm dishes, freshly baked croissants or similar pastries, various types of bread, toaster, yoghurt, cereals, fresh fruit and various beverages.
  • Packed lunch prepared by the staff in a special lunch bag with at least a lavish sandwich, snack and drink.
  • 9 day tours include 7 three-course dinners
  • Dinners are based on ‘plate service’, meals are served in the dining area.
  • Meals are perceived by our guests as “luxurious” or even “gourmet style”.

 

Included beverages during bar opening hours:

  • Several sodas served from a small bottle
  • Wide variety of wines (also non-alcoholic wine)
  • Beer on tap and various beers from the bottle (also non-alcoholic beer)

 

Included excursions:

  • Ferry costs on the bicycle route
  • Guided tour in Heidelberg
  • Wine tasting session

 

Not included in your tour:

  • 1 dinner, the day and location will be announced at the start of the tour
  • Excursions, entrance fees and guided tours other than mentioned
  • Beverages other than those mentioned (such as spirits and cocktails)
  • City maps, bike maps, etc. (we have a lot available however we can’t guarantee every destination)
  • Inbound and outbound journeys, such as flights, trains, bus or other type of transfers
  • Gratuities (cash only)
  • Electronic payments of your onboard expenses (cash only)
  • Insurances, we strongly recommend that you purchase cancellation insurance as well as travel insurance.

Not included extra services on board (payable on board):

  • Rental of electric bicycles €30,- per piece, per day. Reservations in advance are advisable
  • Laundry service, current price available on board
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27 october 2024

We can\'t say enough positives about our recent experience aboard the Merlijn. Coen, Cristina and the entire crew were phenomenal. They provided a perfect balance of professionalism and warmth. Our guide was amazing as she was faced with some minor hiccups such as detours and closures along some of our biking routes. The cabins were updated (bathroom) and clean. Cristina\'s meals were excellent and she is such an amazing chef. We both appreciated the bikes that were easy to use and comfortable to ride. We would absolutely do this cruise again and highly recommend Merlijn.