Germany · RIVER CRUISES IN FRANKFURT
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 6 river cruises in Frankfurt worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Travel from Frankfurt into the UNESCO-listed Upper Middle Rhine Valley with an English- or German-speaking guide. Visit Rüdesheim, ride a 1.5-hour river boat, eat lunch beside the Rhine, hear how Roman wine growing shaped the region, and add a summer cable-car ride for a small fee.
“The boat ride was amazing, George is a really sweet, funny and knowledgeable guide. He also took us to an additional stop to the statue of Germania”
From Frankfurt, ride by air-conditioned coach or van into the UNESCO-listed Middle Rhine Valley. Cruise past castles and vineyards, enjoy lunch or dinner, taste local wines, and hear stories from an English-speaking guide. Full-day trips may add the Niederwald Monument and hilltop views.
“My wife, daughter , and I booked this trip and Charles was the best! Not only did he pivot so we could get on a different boat to see the Loreley Rock, he was great with all the sight seeing information and other historical knowledge. The food and wine tasting was amazing and cute. Highly recommend!!! This tour made our trip.”
Travel from Frankfurt to Heidelberg Castle, the Neckar River, Karl Theodor Bridge, Heidelberg University, and the Old Town. Then cruise the Rhine from Kaub to Rüdesheim for village views, vineyards, dinner, and a short wine tasting. Guides such as Adrian, Andreas, and Patricia have led this route.
“First, the tour was not what it was advertised to be. The bus driver was on of the worst drivers ever. Dozing off, all over the rode, nearly crashing into other vehicles. Had to wake up the tour guide to ask if the driver was under the influence. One of the scariest bus rides I have ever been on. The wine tasting was a joke, they gave a size taste of wine. I would never book another tour through them. 1/2 star for the tour guide who was knowledgeable.”
Join wine guide Carl for a 7 to 8 hour outing from Frankfurt or Mainz into the Rheingau and Rheinhessen. Visit two or three wineries, taste 10 or more wines at each, tour cellars, enjoy regional wine tapas, and return by comfortable vehicle.
“Carl is the bomb! Very knowledgeable of the area and the wine. The wineries we stopped at the employees and owners know him and cater to his customers. We simply could not have had a better experience!”
Travel from Frankfurt into the UNESCO-listed Middle Rhine Valley for a boat ride past vineyards, castles, and wine villages. An English or German-speaking guide leads the six-hour outing, which includes wine tasting and a light dinner. The boat may be replaced by a castle visit in winter or during high or low water.
“The actual tour was AMAZING! I can’t say enough good things about our tour guide Billy and and extra effort, time and care they put into our experience. As for the “Get Your Guide” third party booking agent, it couldn’t have been more horrible. They mixed up the times on our tour. Lucky it was earlier than the tours though out the day. We arrived in Frankfurt (had to wake up at 03:45 to get there by 0930), 09:30 rolls around and still no tour guide. The amazing hotel that we met in front of called the tour company to ask them about the tour time. We were informed of…”
Travel from Frankfurt to Heidelberg with guides such as Andre, George, or Willy, visit Heidelberg Castle and its old town, then cruise the Upper Middle Rhine Valley from Kaub. Expect castles, vineyards, wine tasting, dinner, and an 11.5-hour day with limited free time.
“Overall Willy was a great tour guide and had a great sense of humour. Expect the trip to be a long day as you go south to Baden-Wutterburg first and then west to the Rhine valley. Both the Heidelberg and Rhine valley river cruise was very beautiful and it was nice to see all the history and castles. I would definitely recommend the trip to anyone.”
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