Heidelberg and Rhine Valley Day Trip from Frankfurt

Location:Frankfurt, Germany
Duration:12 hours (approx.)
TOUR Code:5326HEIDELRHINE

From USD $185.58 View price calendar

Visit two of Germany's most charming places on a full-day trip from Frankfurt. With an expert guide to show you around Heidelberg, you'll explore the ruins at Heidelberg Castle and see its medieval Old Town, the Karl Theodor Bridge and Heidelberg University. Your afternoon is spent discovering the UNESCO World Heritage-listed stretch of the Rhine River Valley, where you'll embark on a River Rhine cruise before enjoying a local wine-tasting session and dinner.

Highlights

Full-day trip from Frankfurt to Heidelberg and the Rhine Valley
Visit two must-see German attractions in one day
Explore the ruins of Heidelberg Castle, and see the world's largest wine barrel
See River Neckar, the Karl Theodor Bridge and Heidelberg University
Take in majestic Rhineland scenery, bearing testament to its UNESCO World Heritage status
Enjoy a Rhine River cruise onboard a steamer boat
Sample wines from the Rhine Valley region

After boarding your luxury coach in central Frankfurt, you'll travel approximately 50 miles (80 km) south to the lovely city of Heidelberg. Often described as Germany's most beautiful city, Heidelberg will greet you with pretty Renaissance buildings, framed by vivid green hills on both sides of the River Neckar.

Heidelberg Castle perches over the city, and a visit to its famous ruins will undoubtedly be a highlight of your full-day trip. The evocative castle was created as a combination of several buildings clustered around a courtyard, each one representing different styles of German architecture. The castle is home to many interesting artifacts, including the famous Heidelberg wine barrel that boasts a capacity of more than 51 US gallons (193 liters) of wine!

You'll then take a walk around Heidelberg's medieval Old Town to see the famous Old Bridge (Karl Theodor Bridge), the beautiful Church of the Holy Spirit and Heidelberg University before transferring by coach to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed stretch of the impressive Rhine Valley. See romantic villages, pretty vineyards and medieval castles that frame the River Rhine.

On reaching Kaub, you'll enjoy a relaxing cruise down the River Rhine toward the town of Rudesheim, followed by a wine-tasting session and dinner. Your Heidelberg and Rhine Valley Day Trip offers the best way to experience this stunning region of Germany in a short space of time.

Schedule Details

Heidelberg and River Rhine Day Trip from Frankfurt

Departs:

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Departure Point: Central Frankfurt Departure Time:

9:30am

Duration:

12 hours (approx.)

Return details:

Returns to original departure point

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Additional Information

Inclusions:

Professional guide
Transport by air-conditioned coach
Dinner
Wine-tasting session
River cruise

Exclusions:

Gratuities (optional)
Food and drinks, unless specified

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