Full-Day Rhine Valley Tour from Frankfurt with Cruise and Bacharach

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Cruise through the UNESCO-listed Rhine Valley past the gorges and the Loreley
• 02 Explore Rüdesheim's town centre and the world-famous Drosselgasse
• 03 Stop in the medieval village of Bacharach on the return journey
• 04 Visit the medieval castle of Rheinstein
• 05 Optional lunch at Castle Rheinfels
• 06 See romantic villages, pretty vineyards, and medieval castles along the Rhine

Experience the unforgettable Rheingau region on a full-day journey through the UNESCO-listed Rhine Valley. From Frankfurt, travel to Rüdesheim for a short walking tour of the town centre and the world-famous Drosselgasse, with the option to visit the Germania memorial for great valley views, enjoy a wine tasting, or explore the unique museum of mechanical instruments. Continue with a river cruise to Sankt Goar, passing romantic villages, pretty vineyards, medieval castles, the UNESCO gorges, and the Loreley. On the return drive, stop in the medieval village of Bacharach and visit one of the magnificent castles for an inside visit if required.

Pass the UNESCO gorges and the Loreley.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Frankfurt, Rüdesheim

Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Rhine Cruise, Rüdesheim, and Medieval Castles

• 9 am - Transfer from Frankfurt to Rüdesheim.
• Enjoy a tour of the town.
• 11 am - Take a riverboat cruise down the river to Sankt Goar.
• Pass the UNESCO gorges and the Loreley.
• 1:30 pm - Lunch at Rheinfels Castle or elsewhere, if required.
• Begin the return journey, stopping in the medieval village of Bacharach and at one castle.
• Visit the medieval castle of Rheinstein.
• The tour can be operated in reverse, depending on the season and schedule.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• My private services as a driver and guide
• Private transportation, petrol, taxes, parking fees, insurance, and ferry crossing

What's Not Included

• River cruise from Rüdesheim to Sankt Goar (28 euro per person)
• Entrance to any museum, castle, etc.
• Gondola ride in Rüdesheim (10 euro per person)
• Rüdesheimer coffee
• Wine tasting, if required
• Souvenirs
• Food and drinks

What to bring

• Your photo camera

Know before you go

• Depending on the weather, water level on the river, other circumstances, and the time of year, the river cruise may not be operating at very short notice. In this case, the tour along the Rhine will be made only by car, passing the same spots as on the cruise.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Hotel or airport Frankfurt

Tour start

Frankfurt, Germany

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.