Awesome scenery and great fun!!

My man and I thought this Mosel Boat-Bike tour was a fabulous experience. The Valley is just beautiful, with the vineyards, the trees, the birds and the river wending its way through the beautiful countryside. There were many small and charming villages to admire from both an historical perspective and because the buildings, castles and churches were unique. There was plenty of time to sample the Rieslings that the Mosel is famous for. We were provided with excellent maps and commentaries, even though we lost one of our party within the first 10 minutes!! The great thing was our bikes were good quality and we could enjoy cycling and have time to enjoy the tour. The Patria is a grand old Dame with lots of character. Her cabins are tiny with two comfortable single beds and only just enough room for two people, The lounge and dining areas were very comfortable and the places to socialise. The staff were welcoming, friendly, fun and very helpful. Dagmar, our guide, treated us like family – she ensured we all knew what was happening each day and recommended places for us to stop and sample the local offerings! The wait staff in the dining room were particularly well organised and efficient with everyone at our table being served at the same time. The chef produced some excellent meals that we looked forward to at the end of each day! The only issue which was rather annoying was the unpleasant smell of sewage at certain times of the day. Overall would we do this trip again? Yes! Our thanks go to the crew who work long hours to make our trip a success!!