Rhine Valley Castles: 1.5-Hour Boat Tour from Rüdesheim

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ID: GYG35958-44429
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Country: Germany

Duration: 01:30 hours


Description

Discover the Middle Rhine Valley and its romantic castles on this 1.5-hour boat trip from Rüdesheim. See the UNESCO World Heritage Site which inspired Victor Hugo, Goethe and Heinrich Heine, and enjoy the stunning views along the way.
Experience a castle tour in the Middle Rhine Valley, where fine wines from ruby red Pinot Noir to shimmering golden Riesling are grown. Discover one of Europe’s oldest trade routes along former toll castles and robber barons' nests, where Victor Hugo, Goethe, and Heinrich Heine are onboard in spirit. Explore beloved places of the Middle Rhine Valley that inspired the poets who created Rhine Romanticism.

This section of the Rhine, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2002, is home to more castles than anywhere else. Admire Rheinstein Castle, Reichenstein Castle (Trechtingshausen), the ruins of Ehrenfels Castle, and the fabled Mouse Tower of Binger Loch. See the Nahe river flow into the Rhine and marvel at Klopp Castle before continuing on to the Niederwald Monument with the Germania and the Niederwald Temple in Osteinpark.

Let the myth of the Rhine Romanticism enchant you. Admire the red wine region of Assmannhausen with its famous Pinot Noir vineyards as well as the flourishing town of Bingen with the beautiful Rhine park of the 2008 horticultural show and Rüdesheim with the famous Drosselgasse.

Highlights

  • See Rheinstein Castle, Brömserburg Castle, the mouth of the Nahe river, Binger Bridge, and Drosselgasse
  • Admire the medieval buildings
  • Enjoy the magnificent views of the romantic Middle Rhine Valley

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• There is no credit card machine on board; if guests would like to buy food, cash is required
The meeting point is located at Bridge 12 in Rüdesheim (near Drosselgasse, opposite the Ehrenfels House).
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.