Rhine Valley Day Trip from Frankfurt with Rhine River Cruise
by ETS Touristik GmbH
Choose from 2 available options
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€298Overview
This full-day or half-day bus trip from Frankfurt covers key sights along Germany’s Rhine River Valley. The tour includes a guided drive to the Middle Rhine Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage section stretching from Ruedesheim to St. Goarshausen. Passengers will travel about one hour from Frankfurt to reach the valley, where they will see winding river loops, mountain ranges, traditional villages, terraced vineyards, and medieval castles lining both banks. The trip features a 1 to 1.5 hour boat ride on a steamer along the river near Assmannshausen. During the stop, the group visits a riverside restaurant for lunch on the full-day option or dinner on the half-day option. The meal venue is known for its rich décor and offers light or hearty dishes. Included is a presentation on the history of local wine production dating back to Roman times, accompanied by a small wine tasting (not professional level). The full-day tour also includes a visit to the Niederwald Monument. When available in summer, guests can take an optional cable car ride down the hillside to the valley for additional views, though this ride is not included and requires a separate fee. If time permits, the tour also includes a drive up the hills for panoramic views over the Rhine Valley. The tour returns to Frankfurt by bus, ending around 7:30 pm for the full-day trip or 9:00 pm for the half-day trip. During low season or when river conditions prevent boat operation, the cruise is replaced by visits to a castle or historic site. The tour is accompanied by an English- and German-speaking guide and uses air-conditioned coach or van transport. Drinks are not included except for the wine tasting session.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Middle Rhine Valley
The tour travels about one hour from Frankfurt to the Middle Rhine Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage section between Ruedesheim and St. Goarshausen. This area features winding river loops, low mountain ranges, small traditional villages, steep vineyard terraces, and many medieval castles along the riverbanks.
60 min
Assmannshausen
Guests take a steamer boat ride on the river lasting 1 to 1,5 hours near Assmannshausen. The stop features a meal at a richly decorated restaurant by the river, serving lunch on full-day tours or dinner on half-day tours. Included is a presentation on the history of wine growing from ancient Roman times held in a tavern, with small tastings of local wines.
240 min
Niederwald Monument (Niederwalddenkmal)
Included on full-day tours only. In summer, an optional cable car ride from the hilltop to the valley is available for a small fee, but it is not included in the tour price. Time permitting, the group will also drive up the hills for panoramic views of the Rhine Valley.
60 min
Return to Frankfurt
After the activities, the tour returns to Frankfurt by bus, ending at approximately 7:30 pm for full-day trips and 9:00 pm for half-day trips. If boat operation is unavailable due to weather or water levels, a castle or historic site visit replaces the cruise.
60 min
Meeting point
Full Day 11:15 am / Half Day 3:15 pm Frankfurt, Wiesenhuettenplatz 38 / SIDEWALK Your guide will pick you up there! Meeting time: always 10 minutes before departure Please do not enter the hotel Le Meridien at this place, we do not pick up in the hotel lobby and also not directly at the entrance.
End point
Full Day 11:15 am / Half Day 3:15 pm Frankfurt, Wiesenhuettenplatz 38 / SIDEWALK Your guide will pick you up there! Meeting time: always 10 minutes before departure Please do not enter the hotel Le Meridien at this place, we do not pick up in the hotel lobby and also not directly at the entrance.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Rhine Valley Day Trip from Frankfurt with Rhine River Cruise
by ETS Touristik GmbH
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€298Overview
This full-day or half-day bus trip from Frankfurt covers key sights along Germany’s Rhine River Valley. The tour includes a guided drive to the Middle Rhine Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage section stretching from Ruedesheim to St. Goarshausen. Passengers will travel about one hour from Frankfurt to reach the valley, where they will see winding river loops, mountain ranges, traditional villages, terraced vineyards, and medieval castles lining both banks. The trip features a 1 to 1.5 hour boat ride on a steamer along the river near Assmannshausen. During the stop, the group visits a riverside restaurant for lunch on the full-day option or dinner on the half-day option. The meal venue is known for its rich décor and offers light or hearty dishes. Included is a presentation on the history of local wine production dating back to Roman times, accompanied by a small wine tasting (not professional level). The full-day tour also includes a visit to the Niederwald Monument. When available in summer, guests can take an optional cable car ride down the hillside to the valley for additional views, though this ride is not included and requires a separate fee. If time permits, the tour also includes a drive up the hills for panoramic views over the Rhine Valley. The tour returns to Frankfurt by bus, ending around 7:30 pm for the full-day trip or 9:00 pm for the half-day trip. During low season or when river conditions prevent boat operation, the cruise is replaced by visits to a castle or historic site. The tour is accompanied by an English- and German-speaking guide and uses air-conditioned coach or van transport. Drinks are not included except for the wine tasting session.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Middle Rhine Valley
The tour travels about one hour from Frankfurt to the Middle Rhine Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage section between Ruedesheim and St. Goarshausen. This area features winding river loops, low mountain ranges, small traditional villages, steep vineyard terraces, and many medieval castles along the riverbanks.
60 min
Assmannshausen
Guests take a steamer boat ride on the river lasting 1 to 1,5 hours near Assmannshausen. The stop features a meal at a richly decorated restaurant by the river, serving lunch on full-day tours or dinner on half-day tours. Included is a presentation on the history of wine growing from ancient Roman times held in a tavern, with small tastings of local wines.
240 min
Niederwald Monument (Niederwalddenkmal)
Included on full-day tours only. In summer, an optional cable car ride from the hilltop to the valley is available for a small fee, but it is not included in the tour price. Time permitting, the group will also drive up the hills for panoramic views of the Rhine Valley.
60 min
Return to Frankfurt
After the activities, the tour returns to Frankfurt by bus, ending at approximately 7:30 pm for full-day trips and 9:00 pm for half-day trips. If boat operation is unavailable due to weather or water levels, a castle or historic site visit replaces the cruise.
60 min
Meeting point
Full Day 11:15 am / Half Day 3:15 pm Frankfurt, Wiesenhuettenplatz 38 / SIDEWALK Your guide will pick you up there! Meeting time: always 10 minutes before departure Please do not enter the hotel Le Meridien at this place, we do not pick up in the hotel lobby and also not directly at the entrance.
End point
Full Day 11:15 am / Half Day 3:15 pm Frankfurt, Wiesenhuettenplatz 38 / SIDEWALK Your guide will pick you up there! Meeting time: always 10 minutes before departure Please do not enter the hotel Le Meridien at this place, we do not pick up in the hotel lobby and also not directly at the entrance.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.