Rhine Valley Tours & Trips

Imagine zipping through medieval villages by bicycle, sipping fine wines from vineyards along the Rhine, and hearing stories inside grand castle halls. The Romantic Rhine Valley is one of Germany's most scenic spots and a perfect river cruise destination. Legendary landscapes have inspired countless tales. Stop to taste wines that basically speak for themselves. Germany figured out wine country cycling incredibly well.

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Joyce • traveled in October, 2025
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From Basel to Amsterdam, we were well taken care of. The crew were wonderful and the food diverse and well prepared. Lived the tours.
SPECTACULAR RHINE, Cologne – Strasbourg-Basel – Cologne
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Myra • traveled in November
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Our cabin was upgraded, which greatly added to our enjoyment of the cruise. The food was superb, the staff friendly and efficient. There appeared to be a good atmosphere between the staff generally which resulted in a happy atmosphere. We will not have a problem recommending you to our friends.
FASCINATING RHINE (Mainz - Mainz) MS River Diamond 5*
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Victoria • traveled in May, 2025
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Outstanding service, clean spaces, good food. Just incredible for the price.
Southern Rhine Experience 2026

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SPECTACULAR RHINE, Cologne – Strasbourg-Basel – Cologne

4.3 27 Reviews by TourRadar travelers

“Great value. Personnel very helpful and friendly. Cleanliness was great.”
Franciscus, traveled in September

SPECTACULAR RHINE, Cologne – Strasbourg-Basel – Cologne

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River Cruise

The MS Vista Rio or MS Vista Gracia sails through UNESCO-listed Rhine Valley, stopping at medieval Rüdesheim, Speyer's Romanesque cathedral, and Strasbourg's Grande Île. All 96 cabins have French balconies or panoramic windows, with meals plus house wine, draft beer, and Captain's dinner on this 8-day route.

Duration	8 days
Destinations	Germany , France , Switzerland
Age Range	All Ages Welcome
Operated in	English, German, French, Spanish
Operator	Crucemundo

From $2,210 30% Off: US$1,547
+$125 upfront costs
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Germany´s Best (15 destinations)

4.0 59 Reviews by TourRadar travelers

Explorer

Germany's Fairy Tale Route leads to Rapunzel's Tower in Trendelburg and the Pied Piper trail in Hamelin, then Rothenburg's Christmas Museum. Between Rüdesheim and Sankt Goar, you'll cruise the Rhine Valley before gliding through the Danube Gorge past Kloster Weltenburg abbey along the way.

Duration	9 days
Destinations	Berlin, Dresden, Bamberg, Nuremberg, Venice, Dachau, Munich, Fussen, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Frankfurt-am-MainSee all destinations
Age Range	All Ages Welcome
Operator	Europamundo

From 30% Off: US$1,361

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Great Cities and Castles Route

1.0 1 Review by TourRadar travelers

Explorer

Starting in Berlin, you'll head to Dresden's Elbe riverfront palace before checking out Bamberg's Little Venice and Nuremberg's historic rally grounds. Cruise the Rhine Valley from Rüdesheim to Sankt Goar past medieval villages and old castles, then visit Cochem on the Moselle below its thousand-year-old fortress.

Duration	8 days
Destinations	Berlin, Dresden, Bamberg, Nuremberg, Dachau, Munich, Fussen, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Frankfurt-am-Main, CologneSee all destinations
Age Range	All Ages Welcome
Operator	Europamundo

From 30% Off: US$1,419

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Southern Rhine Experience 2026

3.8 4 Reviews by TourRadar travelers

“Outstanding service, clean spaces, good food. Just incredible for the price.”
Victoria, traveled in April

River Cruise

A-ROSA SILVA navigates from Cologne's Gothic cathedral to Strasbourg's timber-framed quarter. Rüdesheim's famous Drosselgasse, Basel's 27 museums, and dramatic Loreley Valley passage highlight the journey, complemented by included meals and e-bike excursions.

Duration	8 days
Destinations	Germany , Switzerland , France
Age Range	All Ages Welcome
Operated in	English, German
Operator	A-ROSA

From 30% Off: US$1,785

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Rhine Enchanting Christmas Markets 2026

4.6 5 Reviews by TourRadar travelers

“The food was top rate and plentiful the cabins clean and well maintained and hand sanitizer stations at each entrance.”
Lori, traveled in December

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River Cruise

A-ROSA SILVA brings Christmas markets to life along the Rhine. Highlights include UNESCO-listed Speyer Cathedral, Strasbourg's Petite France, and Rüdesheim's enchanting Drosselgasse. Live cooking stations, inclusive drinks, and comfortable berth cabins enhance the cruise.

Duration	6 days
Destinations	Cologne, Rudesheim am Rhein, Germersheim, Strasbourg, Mainz, Koblenz
Age Range	All Ages Welcome
Operated in	English, German
Operator	A-ROSA

From 30% Off: US$998

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Idyllic Palatinate | Germany | 6 days

Bicycle

Historic wine routes unfold from Frankfurt to Mainz along the Rhine. UNESCO sites like Lorsch's Torhalle and Speyer Cathedral showcase architectural heritage. Die Hirschgasse and other carefully selected hotels provide daily breakfast and luggage transport.

Duration	6 days
Destinations	Frankfurt-am-Main, Zwingenberg, Heidelberg, Rhodt unter Rietburg, Worms, Mainz
Age Range	Ages 18+
Operated in	English, German
Operator	Terranova Touristik

From 30% Off: US$1,007

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The Majestic Rhine 2026|2027 - 8 Days (from Frankfurt-am-Main to Zurich)
5.0 2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers
River Cruise
This Rhine Valley cruise takes you to Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum in Rüdesheim and a hike to the 15th-century Altes Schloss ruin in Baden-Baden. A canal boat glides through Strasbourg's UNESCO-listed Neustadt quarter before you see half-timbered Colmar, with 7 nights aboard Emerald Sun or Destiny.
Duration 8 days
Destinations Germany , France , Switzerland
Age Range Ages 12+
Operator Emerald Cruises
From $9,490
61% Off
US$3,745
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