Rhine Valley Trip from Frankfurt including Rhine River Cruise
Description
See the best of Germany's Rhine River Valley on a half-day or full-day trip from Frankfurt. As a time-friendly way to see the Rhine Valley, both trips include a must-do Rhine River cruise and local wine-tasting session amid stunning scenery.
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Itinerary
Come with us to one of the most beautiful destinations in Germany: The Middle Rhine Valley. The very spectacular section of the river from Ruedesheim to St. Goarshausen is UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will see a good part of it. Tour departure and return place is Frankfurt. We leave by bus or van and you will be accompanied by an English speaking tour guide throughout the day. Only approx. one hour away from the hectic of urban living you will enjoy a magnificent panorama: the winding loops of the lower mountain ranges, the small traditional villages, the steep terraces of the vineyards and so many medieval castles on both sides of the banks.
We will take a lovely and relaxing ride on one of the steamer boats on the river. It is just one of the highlights during this excursion with an average duration of 1 to 1,5 hours. Close to the river edge: Our restaurant for lunch (full day) or dinner (half day), an extraordinary, richly decorated place place and a good choice for a light or hearty meal in between. Your tour guide will let you know more. Also included: an entertaining lesson in the history of wine growing dating back to ancient Roman times taking place in a cosy tavern along with some small tastes of local wines.
Only Full day tour ============= In summer time we also offer to join an "open air" cable car ride from the top of the hills into the valley - a short but great experience. The ride is not included in the tour price and can be booked on the spot against a small fee. And finally: if time allows, we will also drive up the hills as well for a view over the Rhine valley - a perfect chance to take home some photos from this beautiful landscape.
Full Day Rhine Valley Tour: After approx. 1 hour drive back to Frankfurt the Full Day Rhine Valley Tour will end there at approx. 7:30 pm. ------------------------------------------------------ Half Day Rhine Valley Tour: After approx. 1 hour drive back to Frankfurt the Half Day Rhine Valley Tour will end there at approx. 9:00 pm. ========================================= During low season or in case of high/low waters or other unforeseen circumstances the boats may not operate. In this case we will visit a castle or historic site instead. =========================================
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note that in winter season we do charter boat trips, when regular cruise lines do not operate. On few occasions, i. e. low waters etc. we visit a castle or historic site instead.
- Infants and children must sit in a child seat, which means they need a separate seat, no matter which age (legal regulation)
- We can only carry foldable wheelchairs with us / Guests need to walk at least a few steps to get on and off the bus
Reviews(1,235)
Highly recommend this tour! Loved seeing all the castles and churches along the river. Our driver Ken was great!!
The view of the vineyard is stunning. The boat cruise is relaxing and super hot.
I had done the Rhine River day cruise tour 36 years ago and the current tour lived up to my expectations. Our tour guide was Willy and he was great with history and knowledge of Frankfurt, Hessen, Rhineland-Phalz, the River and all the medieval towns and castles along the way. He also had a great sense of humor and mixed in Dad jokes. Included lunch and wine tasting was a nice addition. And the Anker restaurant was the most over the top and thoroughly decorated restaurant I’ve ever seen. Getting to see the Lorelei Rock again punctuated the experience. 5⭐️s for the day trip and Willy!
A slow cruise on the Rhine river with castles appearing on either side every few minutes. And a story about the castle. Very scenic and very relaxing. Also, we had informed well in advance that we are vegetarians. A very sumptuous lunch had been arranged for us.
This tour was the perfect way to spend a day and get outside of the city. Michael our tour guide was very knowledgeable and funny. The food included at the restaurant was fabulous, the wine tasting was a great touch. On the boat we got to see so many breath taking views. I highly recommend.
Tour was fun and informative. Mike our guide was fun and full of lots of information. The wine tasting was at the same place we had lunch not a winery. Overall pretty speedy for what you get.
Unforgettable and once in a lifetime experience and our tour guide Michael is very knowledgeable, entertaining with humor.
It was a good trip. Pick up and transport was good. Tour guide was great. The restaurant was very interesting fun and interesting decorating. The place seemed clean and well dusted for all the decor. I was impressed with that. Food was ok. The boat trip was nice setting minus the extreme heat. There was no escaping the which made the trip less enjoyable. I was here june 20. The wine tasting was short and sweet and the last part of going to the top to see the view from above made for a perfect ending to the trip. The heat was terrible but I would do it again. On another note. I will if you have someone who is handicapped or struggles to walk let them know before h and of the exact accommodation needed. I think they can adjust some but you would need to be strong if navigating a wheel or stroller. Not sure about accommodation to get on the bus.
Michael was wonderful—informative and humorous! Our lunch was tasty, and the cruise was fun. We definitely enjoyed it!
It is a wonderful tour to see the Rhine and surrounding area. The guide is interesting and sees to it that you have a fun and relaxing experience.
