Heidelberg & Rhine Tour from Frankfurt
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Key Highlights
- Heidelberg – voted one of the top 10 destinations in Germany by travelers on TripAdvisor
- Tour the famously romantic castle ruins of Heidelberg
- See the biggest wine barrel in the world!
- Enjoy a scenic cruise on a Rhine steamer
- Sample some Rhineland wines
- Expert local guide to go with you
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Activity Schedule
When does it run?
19 Mar – 31 Oct :Daily
DurationApproximately 11 hours
Start timeStart time: 9:30am
Meeting Point
Duration: Approximately 11 hoursPlease make your way to Wiesenhüttenstr. 39, 60329 Frankfurt (close to Central Station/opposite to Hotel Savoy.
Ending Point
Please reach the meeting point 15 minutes earlier.
Hotel pick up/drop offservice is available for Frankfurt Hotels (payable direct at approx euro 5.00 per person each way). To request pick-up/drop-off, call the tour operator office on the number given on your confirmation voucher prior to the tour dateThe tour ends at the starting point.
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Overview & Itinerary
Overview
Two of the most beautiful and romantic places in Germany are combined in this enchanting day tour from Frankfurt.Spend the morning in lovely red-roofed Heidelberg with its great Castle and beautiful architecture. Learn the turbulent history of this resilient town which rose bravely from the ravages of war to become one of Europe’s most popular destinations.
See the splendid Old Bridge, the magnificent Baroque, Gothic and Renaissance buildings and the world’s largest wine barrel, which holds 220,000 liters (58,124 gallons).
Then head for the fairytale landscapes of the Middle Rhine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. See the picturesque crags, castles, villages and vineyards that have inspired generations of artists, writers and musicians. Take to the water to enjoy a delightful cruise in a Rhine steamer.
A wine tasting session, in which you can sample delicious Rhineland wines, is also included. Your trip ends with a romantic dinner in a beautiful riverside restaurant.
Itinerary
To join the Heidelberg & Rhine Tour from Frankfurt you should make your way to the tour office at Wiesenhüttenstr. 39, 60329 Frankfurt to meet your English-speaking guide and board the coach. (Hotel pick-up can be arranged for an extra charge – approx euro 5.00 per person.)
This delightful tour, which runs only in the summer months, will take you to some of Germany’s loveliest destinations – the romantic city of Heidelberg and the Middle Rhine Valley. You will spend approximately 5 ½ hours in Heidelberg and 5 ¼ hours on the Rhine tour.
The day starts with a visit to the town of Heidelberg, which lies on the River Neckar some 80 km (48 miles) south of Frankfurt.
You’ll visit Heidelberg’s star attraction – the magnificent Schloss (Castle). Perched 300 feet above the town, the Castle is a mix of styles from Gothic to Renaissance and consists of several buildings around an inner courtyard.
You’ll also see the amazing Heidelberg Tun – the world’s largest wine barrel – constructed in 1751 by Prince Elector Karl Theodor. It stands 7 meters high, is 8 ½ meters wide, holds 220,000 liters (58,124 gallons) of wine.
Your guide will lead you around the medieval town center to view more examples of Gothic and Renaissance architecture such as the old Bridge, Church of the Holy Spirit, the Karl’s Gate, House of the Knights and Heidelberg University.
A lunch box (sandwich and drink) is included in your tour price and you can enjoy this at a suitable point during the excursion.
In the afternoon the coach will take you to the most beautiful part of the great Rhine Valley – the Middle Rhine. This area has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its natural beauty and historic importance.
In its middle section, the Rhine runs through a spectacular gorge. Rich agriculture and a booming water-borne trade made the area wealthy and great castles were built on crags to protect the trade route.
The glorious landscape has been celebrated by many poets and artists. It inspired Heinrich Heine to write his poem “Lorelei”, and Wagner used this stretch of the river as the setting for his opera “Götterdämmerung”.
Enjoy a scenic boat trip on a Rhine steamer and a wine-tasting session before relaxing over dinner in a beautiful waterside restaurant. The set meal is German roast chicken with French fries and a mixed salad. A vegetarian option is available. Your guide will ask the group prior to arrival at the restaurant if they wish to have the regular dinner or the vegetarian dinner.
Your tour ends back at the starting point at Wiesenhüttenstr. 39. Hotel drop-off can be arranged for an extra charge (approx euro 5.00 per person).
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- Transportation in an air-conditioned van or coach
- English-speaking guide
- Entrance fee for Heidelberg Castle
- Entrance fee for Heidelberg Tun
- 90 minute trip on Rhine steamer
- Lunch box (sandwich and drink)
- Dinner: German roast chicken with French fries and mixed salad (vegetarian option available)
- Wine tasting
Exclusions
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off (can be arranged at approx. euro 5.00 per person each way)
- Audio commentary (for Heidelberg part of the tour) in languages other than English (cost euro 5.00 per person)
- Drinks with dinner
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Please note & Additional info
Please note
Please call the activity operator at least 24 hours prior to start of the tour for reconfirming departure details.
Please have your printed voucher in hand to present to staff upon boarding.
A vegetarian option is available for dinner. The tour guide will ask the group prior to arrival to the restaurant if they wish to have the regular dinner or the vegetarian dinner.
However, if participants wish to eat something other than the set meal (regular or vegetarian) they can order a la carte. Orders a la carte have to be paid extra and cannot replace the set meal.Additional info
The confirmation voucher includes the local activity operator’s contact details and local telephone numbers at the destination. They will happily answer any logistical questions you may have.In accordance with German law, a seat is provided for children of all ages.