Boppard: Wine and the Middle Rhine are inseparable, and there’s no better place to enjoy the majestic green of the vines than at the gates of the town of Boppard.

Boppard, which was once a Roman fort, is the heart and sole of this holiday area.

The best wines from Bopparder Hamm flow into your glass and fascinating discoveries are to be made in the town, mirroring the two thousand year culture here on the Middle Rhine

We will catch the early ferry from Dover to Calais on Thursday morning and following a short initial safety briefing onboard, enjoy the trip across the Channel to France. Then it's ride through France and Belgium and into Germany and into Boppard on The Rhine.

From our British run, hotel base in the centre of Boppard, we have some great rides planned for you on some amazing roads. But first, this evening we can enjoy the delights that Boppard has to offer.

Boppard belongs to a part of the Rhineland which is famous for its very old history, which has been influenced by different royal families, princes, electors and bishops..

Because of this cultural aspect and the impressive nature of the Rhine valley, the area between Koblenz and Bingen was taken into the UNESCO World Heritage in summer of 2002.

Friday starts with a typical continental breakfast and we will be on the road by 9am

Today we will be riding to Rüdesheim am Rhein. Following the river with scenery and sights that belong in oil paintings. Today's tour includes a trip to the world famous Asbach Distillery.

Of course whilst we may not be sampling the excellent brandy, we will be sampling some of the excellent quality of the German roads.You can of course take some home with you as souvenirs or as samples to drink later in the evening.

We will be back in plenty of time to partake in the festivities of the wine festival.

Saturday: Another day of riding through amazing countryside this time heading to Cochem. You may not think it possible after seeing Boppard, but there are very few towns in Germany that can match the charm of Cochem. Its picturesque beauty, makes it a favourite place for visitors and especially bikers.

We should be back in Boppard in plenty of time for dinner and the evening festivities.

Sunday will see us head back towards Calais on an alternative route to catch the afternoon ferry.

Due to this being a long weekend tour travelling through three countries, it is by far the most popular of our continental tours, and therefore early booking is essential.