Germany, 6 Days · Tailor-made by car

Route around the Castles of the Rhine and the Moselle Valleys

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Departure on 22/03/2025 from Dublin

Vineyard-swathed valleys at the foot of the Rhine and Moselle rivers. Discover the most romantic tour of northwest Germany dotted with magical castles and stunning landscapes

Get ready to embark upon one of the most romantic tours in northwest Germany. The Rhine Valley is a truly unique area, surrounded by vineyard-swathed hillsides and dotted with medieval villages and legendary castles. Many poets and painters found inspiration here thanks to its extraordinary charm and stunning landscapes such as Rüdesheim, where Germany's best Rieslings are found. The story of Martin Luther was linked to Worms, a town on the Rhine with over 6,000 years of history and which witnessed how the actions of this seminal figure changed the course of history. Luther would ultimately take refuge at the Castle of Wartburg, one of the treasures that you'll see on this enthralling tour. Driving through the outstanding natural environments of this German region, you'll arrive in Koblenz, where the Rhine and the Moselle come together and give life to a magical environment. If you follow the course of the Moselle, also nestled among hills covered by vineyards home to ancient wineries, you'll reach Cochem, Traben-Trarbach and Brodenbach, where you'll feel like a true medieval knight at its castle. And when it comes to anecdotes, there are the two neighbouring castles in Kamp Bornhofen separated by a wall, yet once owned by two enemy brothers. Meanwhile, Heidelberg Castle - which dates from the early 19th century - is considered the best example of German Romanticism. The Castles of the Rhine and Moselle Valley tour delves into the German soul with a visit to Trier, the oldest city in the country. It ends with a visit to the futuristic financial metropolis of Frankfurt, the city of skyscrapers and the Brothers Grimm. A perfect blend of nature, history and modernity that will make your trip truly perfect.

Route around the Castles of the Rhine and the Moselle Valleys

Departure date

Departures from November 2024 till November 2025

From

Dublin, Shannon, Cork...

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Travel details

  • Travel details

  • Day 1 City of origin - Frankfurt

  • Day 2 Frankfurt - Rüdesheim - Kamp Bornhofen - Koblenz

  • Day 3 Koblenz - Brodenbach (Ehrenburg) - Moselle River Valley (Cochem - Traben - Trarbach) - Trier

  • Day 4 Trier - Speyer - Heidelberg

  • Day 5 Heidelberg - Worms - Frankfurt

  • Day 6 Frankfurt - City of origin

Your trip includes

  • Return flight.

  • Stay in selected hotel in Frankfurt.

  • Selected meal plan in Frankfurt.

  • Stay in selected hotel in Koblenz.

  • Selected meal plan in Koblenz.

  • Stay in selected hotel in Trier.

  • Selected meal plan in Trier.

  • Stay in selected hotel in Heidelberg.

  • Selected meal plan in Heidelberg.

  • Rent-a-car.

Your trip doesn't include

  • Accommodation taxes in Frankfurt direct payment in facility.

  • Accommodation taxes in Trier direct payment in facility.

  • Possible toll charges.

  • Insolvency protection.

Important remarks

- Triple rooms in Europe are generally rooms with twin beds or a double, in which a folding bed is installed to accommodate the third person. Due to the inconvenience this causes, we advise against using this option as far the possible.

- Check-in time at the hotel on the day of arrival depends on each establishment, but in no case will it be before 3:00 p.m., unless otherwise indicated.

- The proposed excursions and tours for each day are purely suggestions, as you can tailor the trip to suit your times, tastes and needs.

- A credit card is considered a guarantee, so sometimes you will need one for check-in at hotels.

- Hotels usually have cots available. Otherwise, babies will have to share a bed with an adult.

- To pick up your rental car, you'll need a credit (not debit) card in the name of the person who made the booking, who must also be the named driver of the vehicle.

- Consult the necessary documentation to enter the destinations visited and for transit in the countries where air stopovers are made.