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From Frankfurt: Rhine Valley Day Trip

1. From Frankfurt: Rhine Valley Day Trip

Discover the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Rhine Valley, with its vineyards and picturesque towns and villages. See the mighty medieval castles – the area has the highest density of such buildings in the world. Marvel at the stunningly beautiful "Lorelei-Felsen," or Siren's Rocks, and enjoy fantastic views over the valley from the Niederwald monument. In the summer you can ride on the Assmannshausen cable car down into the valley (optional), have lunch in a marvelous restaurant on the banks of the Rhine (included), and then take a wonderful Panorama boat trip to St. Goarshausen, past the famous Loreley. Try fine wines on location in a small tavern and or just lose yourself in the picturesque little town of Rüdesheim. Please note that the tour will only stop at Rüdesheim if time allows.  In winter time it may be possible that steamers do not operate in case of bad weather or water conditions. In this case, you will visit a castle instead. You'll travel back to Frankfurt by bus when the tour is finished and will be dropped off at the meeting point.

Mainz: Upper and Old Town Guided Walking Tour with Wine Stop

2. Mainz: Upper and Old Town Guided Walking Tour with Wine Stop

Learn about Mainz's past and present on a guided walking tour of the Upper and Old Towns. Stop by its most historical sights like the Mainz Theatre, the citadel, and St. Stephen's Church, before enjoying a fresh pretzel and a glass of wine at a local bar. Start at the Roman Theatre to get an overview of the ancient history of Mainz from your guide. From there you'll make your way through history, passing sights like the city's iconic citadel, built in the 17th century. Stop by St. Stephen's Church and learn about the beautiful windows crafted by Chagall in the 1970s. Take a break to sample some local specialties with a delicious pretzel and a glass of wine. Continue on through the Kästrich area, as you learn about its history as the site of one of the city's first hospitals, the historic brewery of Mainzer Aktienbier-Brauerei, and the Kupferberg sparkling wine cellars. In the Kupferberg's terrace and ancient alleyways, you'll hear about the roots of wine- and beer-making in Mainz, before ending the tour back in the center of Old Town at Ballplatz.

Rhine Valley: Half Day Tour from Frankfurt

3. Rhine Valley: Half Day Tour from Frankfurt

Enjoy a bus trip to the Upper Middle Rhein Valley, one of the most famous cultural landscapes in Germany. Your tour guide will show you a beautiful part of the river valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Get to know the perfect panorama of steep vineyards, mighty medieval castles, and small, historical wine villages. A boat trip on one of the traditional Rhine steamer ships is also on the agenda. Your tour guide will tell you about the fascinating history of the valley through the centuries. During a wine tasting, learn more about the age-old tradition of wine growing, dating back to the ancient Romans. Don't expect an expert wine sampling, but rather a casual introduction to this tradition. The Rheingau is one of the best wine areas in Central Europe. A light dinner will then be served in a lovely restaurant right at the river promenade. And then it'll be time to return to Frankfurt, full of wonderful impressions of this scenic area.

Moselle Valley: Guided Vineyard Tour with Wine Tasting

4. Moselle Valley: Guided Vineyard Tour with Wine Tasting

Spend half a day in the Moselle wine region, soaking up the superb scenery and breathtaking landscapes while on a leisurely stroll through the vineyards. Listen as a knowledgable sommelier and charismatic wine ambassador shed light on the history of the region. Learn about the elaborate process of producing grapes in some of the world's steepest vineyards. Visit a family-owned estate and take a short walking tour of the facilities. Be welcomed in a wine-tasting room and learn how to taste and pair wine to specific food. Enjoy a flight of at least six premium wines with some light lunch or dinner over the course of two hours with your dedicated sommelier. A broad audience of both wine lovers and those seeking an exciting first wine-tasting experience are welcome. After your visit you will have the opportunity to purchase wines and other local products from the estate.

From Rüdesheim: 1.5-Hour Boat Cruise with Wine Tasting

5. From Rüdesheim: 1.5-Hour Boat Cruise with Wine Tasting

Embark on a journey with famous names of history onboard a Rhine ship and enjoy a cruise along one of Europe’s oldest trade routes, passing by former toll castles and robber baron nests. Victor Hugo, Goethe, and Heinrich Heine are onboard with you in spirit as your guides to the most beautiful places, through which the Middle Rhine Valley becomes the source of the Rhine Romanticism. This section of the Rhine 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. Explore the village of Assmannhausen, which is known for its red wine, as well as the flourishing town of Bingen and the world-famous Rüdesheim. Along the way, taste four wines under the expert guidance of a Rüdesheim winemaker, enjoy fresh pretzels, and take a souvenir glass home with you.

Mosel: Bike and Boat Tour with Picnic and Wine Tasting

6. Mosel: Bike and Boat Tour with Picnic and Wine Tasting

Immerse yourself in the fairytale landscapes of Moselle on this relaxed bike and boat tour. Enjoy a picnic with local delicacies and refreshments. Begin your tour by hopping on a bike in Cochem with your filled picnic basket, waiting and prepared for you. Then glide along the countryside on an easy-to-follow route along the Moselle River. Drive directly into Beilstein (10 km) or Cross over the picturesque Senheimer Bridge and then into Beilstein (23 km). Board the ship in the early afternoon with your bike and enjoy a relaxing ride along the Moselle that takes you back to Cochem. Meet the winemaker and enjoy a wine tasting with 3 samples of your choice. Take a bottle home with you as a gift. Take some time to explore Cochem on your own and visit the Reichsburg Cochem if you wish.

Luxembourg: River & Wine Day Tour with Tasting

7. Luxembourg: River & Wine Day Tour with Tasting

Explore the region of the Luxembourgish Moselle on board a climate-controlled minibus with this guided day trip from Luxembourg city. Uncover the beauty of this area where crémant (Sparkling wine) is produced. You will have a spare time to visit the European Museum Schengen and explore the charming town of Remich.  The pick-up is at the Boulevard de la Pétrusse in Luxembourg City. Sit back and relax on the drive to the European Museum, in Schengen. Stroll through this free museum and learn about the Schengen area and the history of the European free movement.  Head on to the town of Remich for some exploration, have a nice lunch, or get some shopping downtown. Continue to the riverside commune of Wormeldange, where you will be welcomed with a fine glass of sparkling wine. Make your way to Grevenmacher to visit a second winery followed by a wine tasting, before traveling through the nature reserve in Mensdorf. Keep your eye out for local water buffaloes, with some luck you might see the water buffalo. End of the tour and return to the meeting point in the afternoon.

Cochem: Moselle River Canoe Tour

8. Cochem: Moselle River Canoe Tour

Experience the charming Moselle River, canoeing your way through its breathtaking waters and stunning scenery, on this kayak trip. Begin your trip in Traben-Trarbach, Bernkastel-Kues, or Cochem. After a brief introduction to the Moselle River, you're ready to board your canoe and take in the unforgettable landscapes that consistently amaze, changing and shifting with every turn. Upon completion of your journey, reward your efforts with a scrumptious meal. Enjoy the classic Moselle atmosphere during your lunch.

Mainz: Thematic Gin Tasting with Tapas

9. Mainz: Thematic Gin Tasting with Tapas

Discover the world of gin with a guided tasting in Mainz. Choose the Heimat (homeland) Tour to explore German varieties, or take a World Tour through an assortment of international gins. Snack on tapas dishes as you try eight different types of gin and learn about the origins of each one. Choose your preferred tour and meet at the activity base in Mainz to start the tasting experience. During the Heimat Tour, learn about the role of gin in German tradition through history, and take a journey through the botanical notes found in different German regions. Taste the complexities of dry gin and learn to identify the floral, spicy, and fruity notes which vary through the regions. Alternatively, choose to explore the international landscape of gin distillation on the World Tour, and taste spirits from different continents. Identify the unique notes of gins from Patagonia, exotic flavors from Australia's Gold Coast, and rich flavors from Japan, amongst many more. During both tastings you'll try eight different gins, with breaks to sample some delicious tapas in between.

Ockenheim: E-bike tour with monastery visit, snack and wine

10. Ockenheim: E-bike tour with monastery visit, snack and wine

Winegrowing and Christianity shaped the area on the left bank of the Rhine. Our e-bike tour leads through the middle - on a circular tour between Ockenheim, Appenheim and Aspisheim. Enjoy fascinating nature, wide hills and villages that have been shaped by Roman, Franconian, French and Prussian influences over the centuries. We enjoy magnificent views at our vesper picnic with wine, admire a hundred-year-old chestnut tree, walk through a vine arbor with exotic grape varieties and visit a monastery.

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The tour is amazing! Mikle our guide is absolutely the best! He gave us so much interesting information, I just have to plan another visit to Frankfurt to try everything he was talking about! The restaurant where we stop for a dinner is so interesting, I have never saw interior like that!!!! Food was not my taste, but I will definitely recommend to visit this place for drink and wonder around. You can easily spend few hour in the restaurant exploring all little things they collected and displayed. Boat ride was amazing! I didn’t want it to stop!

Our tour guide, Michael, was fantastic! We stopped in a couple of small towns for photo ops as well as a wonderful lunch at a very eclectic restaurant. We were given a nice wine tasting (including Eis Wein) to give us a nice idea of the local wines offered for our trip. The river cruise was awesome. The weather held for us, so that was a plus this time of year. I highly recommend this tour! This was my second time but a first for my friend.

This is an easy day trip and I would definitely recommend it! Since we were a small group of about 12, we were able to stop along scenic spots for photos and to enjoy the sights. Our guide Michael was funny and wonderful too. The wine tasting part was not so impressive but it was not the highlight of the trip anyway so that was ok.

Excellent trip. Our guide Michael was entertaining and knowledgeable. The boat cruise was outstanding, especially since we had the boat to ourselves! And the castles were spectacular. I would recommend this trip to all!

Great trip, very energetic guide. Despite all road challenges ( some piers were closed), the administration team could manage very well. Would recommend to any friend and family.