Rhine Valley Castles: 1.5-Hour Boat Tour from Rüdesheim
ID: GYG35958-44429
Category:
Country: Germany
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
Discover the Middle Rhine Valley and its romantic castles on this 1.5-hour roundtrip boat tour from Rüdesheim.
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
- You will see old castles and ruins, as well as renowned vineyards
- 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).
NOT INCLUDED
- Transfers
- Food and drinks
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
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
