8 day Escorted tour
Wikipedia recognizes the Mecklenburg Lake District as the largest coherent lakes and canals area in Germany. The 'land of a thousand lakes' includes Muritz National Park, believed to be formed about 12,000 years ago by the receding ice of the last ice age. Cycle through unspoiled nature, tranquil evenings in town or on board your boat.
Enjoy this natural part of Germany aboard your superb river barge the MS Mecklenburg. Uppack just once, and all meals are included!
Day to Day Itinerary
Day 1: Individual journey to Waren
Embarkation from 4.00 pm onwards.
Day 2: Waren - Malchow – Plau am See, approx. 30 km
In the morning you set out in Waren to the see European Bisons in Damerower Werder, then around Lake Fleesensee to island town Malchow. Cruise to Plau am See, where the boat will stop overnight.
Day 3: Lake Plauer See to Müritz, approx. 30 km
Cycle along the west bank of Plauer See via Plau to the museum village Alt Schwerin, continue to Malchow and take the boat to Binnenmuritz.
Day 3: Waren – Röbel – Diemitz, approx. 30 km
Splendid castle Klink is the first highlight of today’s cycle trip. Meet the boat in the fishing village Sietow, then cycle on to Röbel with its two magnificent churches. In the afternoon a boat cruise to lock Diemitz.
Day 4: Kleinzerlang, approx. 20 – 50 km
Castle Rheinsberg was made famous by German authors Theodor Fontane and Kurt Tucholsky. Visit the idyllic castle with its beautiful park Then return to the boat in Kleinzerlang or continue via Neuglobsow and along Lake Stechlin.
Day 5: Kleinzerlang – Rechlin, approx. 35 km
You pass many small lakes and ponds on your cycle tour to Fleeth Mill and then to Mirow. The romantic lake castle is also named “love-island”. Continue via Lärtz to Rechlin on the south end of Muritz.
Day 6: Müritz National Park – Waren, approx. 35 km
From manor house Boek you set out into Muritz National Park with its large pine and beech forests, countless small lakes and moors. In the afternoon you return to Waren and enjoy a lovely farewell buffet.
Day 7: Individual journey home
After breakfast disembarkation and individual journey home.
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SHIP - MS Gretha Van Holland, 3+ star
Built to navigate narrow and rather shallow watercourses she is ideally suited for this tour. 18 to 22 persons find room in 12 small outside cabins with en-suite shower and toilet. The portholes can be opened, central air-condition cools down high summer temperatures. A seasoned crew and the chef will pamper you and your palate.
 
Rating: Easy
Mostly paved cycle paths along the rivers, with a few small hills; Some public roads in the towns; suitable for novice cyclists, families, and experienced cyclists alike.
Airport / Transfers
The nearest international airport is Berlin, with regular rail transfers available from the terminal (120 miinutes). These are available at approx. $55.00 one way.
Schedule & Price
| Departure Dates 2012 |
Every Saturday from April 28th to September22nd
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Price per person |
CAD |
$1295 |
| Single Supplement |
$550 |
| Low season discount ( April, early May, and late September departures) |
-$50 |
This tour includes: |
- Program as per itinerary, aboard your hotel boat MS Gretha Van Holland
- accommodation in a below deck cabin with porthole, air-con, and shower/toilet
- 7 days with full board meal plan (3 meals per day)
- coffee and cake until 4.30pm daily
- daily cleaning service / towels are changed upon request
- daily tour information (German/English), maps and documentation for independent cycling each day
- modern 7-speed-tour bicycles with paniers and back-pedal brakes
- all harbour, lock, and bridge fees
- Guided walk in Waren
- Guided cycle tour in Müritz National Park
- Welcome drink and orientation on your first evening
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