From Alken: 2-River Day-trip by boat to Koblenz and return From Alken: Day Trip to Koblenz by Round-Trip River Cruise

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ID: GYG438326-789928
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Country: Germany

Duration: 08:00 hours


Description

Jump onboard a sightseeing cruise and sail through the idyllic Moselle landscape on a day trip from Alken to Koblenz. Get free to explore the Deutsches Eck (German Corner) in Koblenz at your own pace.
Hop onboard a sightseeing cruise to Koblenz on a day trip from Alken. Travel down the UNESCO-listed Middle Rhine, passing castles, vineyards, and charming riverside scenes. Explore Eck in Koblenz, home to one of the most poignant memorials to German unity in the country.
Depart from Alken and head along the Moselle river to Koblenz. Enjoy views of old castles, terraced vineyards, forests, steep mountain slopes, and the surrounding Kobern-Gondorf and Winningen.
Around noon, reach the Deutsches Eck (German Corner) in Koblenz and enjoy 2.5 hours of free time to explore the place on your own. Get a taste of the historic old town, and see where the Rhine and Moselle rivers converge.
See several monuments dedicated to German history, such as the equestrian statue of William I, the first German Emperor, erected in 1897 in appreciation of his role in the unification of Germany.
You can take the cable car over the Rhine to the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress for panoramic views of the Deutsches Eck from the top. Stop by wine bars and restaurants or shop for souvenirs.
Once everyone is back on the ship, start the return journey to Alken.

Highlights

  • Experience the magic of the Rhine River Valley on a day trip from Alken
  • Cruise along the Middle Rhine, admiring the castles and mountain slopes
  • Admire the view of the terraced vineyards of Winningen from the boat
  • See where the Rhine River and Moselle River come together in Koblenz
  • Explore the UNESCO World Heritage site of Deutsches Eck on your own

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
You can buy food and drinks on board with cash
Meet the Personenschifffahrt MS Goldstück at the landing stage in Alken or other available villages to departure
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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.