Group Tour Operator and DMC for the Rhine Valley, Germany

Travel to Germany

Take a short sea crossing to Calais and travel to the Rüdesheim area for 5 nights.

Boppard, Rhine Cruise and the Loreley Rock

Embark on a relaxing cruise along the majestic Rhine to Boppard, passing castles and vineyards, as well as the famous Loreley Rock. The legend has it that a beautiful maiden would sing to the sailors passing by, luring their ships towards the rock where they would meet their sorry end. Look out for the little statue on the rock itself, and don’t forget to look up at the viewpoint, high above, and all the tourists looking down at you! There’s free time in Boppard to explore this delightful town before returning via St. Goar, home to the world’s largest free-hanging cuckoo clock, and the Roman village of Bacharach.

Note: This excursion may be operated in reverse subject to sailing schedules

Heidelberg Castle and Neckar Cruise

Heidelberg is Germany’s oldest and most famous university town with a combination of the beautiful setting on the River Neckar, the picturesque Old Town, and the half-ruined castle sitting in its prominent hilltop position, attracts around 12 million visitors each year. Entrance is included to the castle but guided tours are optional. Look out for the ‘Heidelberg Tun’, the world’s largest wine barrel. Continue with a scenic cruise along the River Neckar to see the city from a different perspective.

Rüdesheim Sightseeing

Rüdesheim is one of the most famous riverside towns on the Rhine, and with good reason. Take a stroll along the famous Drosselgasse, a lively, narrow cobbled street with bars, cafes and restaurants. Visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Museum to see and hear some remarkable musical instruments (entrance cost extra payable locally). You may want to take a ride in a cable car over the vineyards to the Niederwald monument high above the town for some magnificent views of the vineyards and river.

Koblenz and Moselle Cruise

At the famous ‘German Corner’, where the Rhine and Moselle rivers converge, lies Koblenz, one of Germany’s oldest and most beautiful towns. From here, follow the Moselle river by road to the ancient town of Cochem with its famous gates and the fairytale Reichsburg Castle rising above the town.  The town enjoys a wonderful setting in one of the most romantic parts of the Moselle Valley, where the river curves between the Eifel and the Hunsruck Mountains.  There’s time to explore the many medieval squares and lovingly restored houses before embarking on a relaxing round-trip cruise on the Moselle which is surrounded by vineyards and charming villages.

Optional wine tastings possible at the famous Anton Hammes winery, who have been producing wines since 1946 before heading back to the hotel.

Return to the UK

It’s time to leave Germany and return to the UK.

Eberbach Monastery, Frankfurt, Main Cruise and Mainz

Travel into Frankfurt calling at the preserved 12^th century monastery of Eberbach. There’s an opportunity for a wine tasting in the monk’s wine cellars. Frankfurt, perhaps best known as financial and conference city, has a magnificent old town. There may be time to see part of it before embarking on a round trip cruise on the Main River with views of the famous skyline of skyscrapers. In contrast, on the opposite bank is the historic district of Old Saschenhausen, home to Frankfurt’s famous apfelwein restaurants. If time allows visit the beautiful city of Mainz with its cathedral, old town and Electoral Palace.