Rhine River Cruises

Written by Viator, August 2010

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Enjoy the lush Rhine Valley from it's best vantage point - the Rhine itself! Discover the beauty of the KD Rhine Pass, hop on and off as many times as you like from Cologne to Mainz, and on the Moselle between Koblenz and Cochen. See a cool castle? Disembark and explore. Hop off at Bonn to wander its winding lanes and visit Beethoven’s house, then watch the sunset from the Rhine with a nice German pilsner. Dream of castles and fairy tales while enjoying the breathtaking scenery, cruising by paddle steamer on the Nostalgic Route. Narrow lanes, medieval architecture and romantic half-timbered houses combine to make charming Braubach "the town of wine and roses."

As you travel down the Rhine, enjoy near-constant stunning views of the beautiful valleys buttressing the river , as you pass by beautiful riverside towns. One classic Rhine route takes you past the Loreley Rock to the picturesque town of Rüdesheim. The Rüdesheim Wine Festival is held every summer, with the coronation of the Weinkönigin (“Wine Queen”) and her princesses. Visit the Abbey of St. Hildegard of Bingen, Siegfried's Mechanical Music Instruments and the medieval Torture Museum.

Visit the remains of the Roman Fort of Boppard, and Bad Salzig Spa Park. Victor Hugo described Bacharach (named for Bacchus, the ancient Roman God of wine) as one of the "world's prettiest towns." Marvel at the beautiful hilltop castles and lush green hills as you cruise along the river with the barges.

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Reply by Viator, April 2013
Doing what: Rhine Valley Trip from Frankfurt including Rhine River Cruise

The scenery is beautiful. Highly recommend this tour. The meal was delicious. Stops to see scenic sights were nice extras. Enjoyed the wine tasting at the end of the day. All it lacked was an overnight stay in one of the old castles. Saw at least a dozen castles overlooking the Rhine amidst the very picturesque countryside.

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Reply by Viator, April 2013
Doing what: Rhine Valley Trip from Frankfurt including Rhine River Cruise

Great tour -- so many beautiful sights! Our tour guide, George, was amazing. Looking forward to getting back to Frankfurt to do another tour or two.

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Reply by Viator, March 2013
Doing what: Rhine Valley Trip from Frankfurt including Rhine River Cruise

We had a wonderful time. It was a cold March day with snow flurries so there was only one other couple on the tour. The four of us became fast friends, and along with our guide, Michael, we and a wonderful conversation about the Rhine, the castles and everything else. The boat ride was nice allowing us to see the small villages and castles. I do know the flora is better in the summer, but no crowds allowed us to see everything easily and make friends.

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