Sightseeing Tours & Trips in Rhine Valley

Cruise the Rhine Valley between Rüdesheim and Sankt Goar, passing medieval castles and vineyards clinging to steep hillsides in Germany's most scenic river section. See Cochem on the Moselle River, dominated by its thousand-year-old castle overlooking the town. Visit Frankfurt's financial district before sailing past the Rhine Gorge's legendary Lorelei rock and historic fortress ruins dotting both riverbanks.

Cruise the Rhine Valley from Rüdesheim to Sankt Goar past hillside vineyards and old castles, then check out Cologne's 154-meter Gothic cathedral towering over the Rhine riverbank. Visit the Christmas Museum in walled Rothenburg ob der Tauber and see Cochem's thousand-year-old castle overlooking the Moselle River.

Cruise the Rhine Valley between Rüdesheim and Sankt Goar, seeing medieval castles and villages along Germany's most scenic river route. Stop in Cochem on the Moselle River to see its thousand-year-old castle and try local cuisine. Visit Cologne's 154-meter Gothic cathedral and walk along the Rhine riverbanks, taking in the region's rich history and beautiful landscapes.

Head to Schwetzingen Palace Park in the Rhine Valley to see its baroque gardens mixed with Far Eastern touches and old ruins. Later, check out Heidelberg's famous castle sitting above the Neckar River, then walk across the Old Bridge that connects Germany's oldest university town.

Sail through the UNESCO-listed Romantic Rhine, a 65 km valley stretch lined with medieval castles, terraced vineyards, and the legendary Loreley rock. Stop in Rüdesheim am Rhein to walk through this famous wine-growing town and its historic Drosselgasse alley, then see Speyer's Cathedral.

This Rhine Valley tour takes you through Strasbourg's historic center, up to Heidelberg's famous castle, and into Cologne to see the towering Kölner Dom Cathedral. You'll also check out Speyer's UNESCO-listed Romanesque cathedral and walk through Worms, where Emperor Charles V signed the Edict against Luther.

See Dresden's riverside palaces along the Elbe and walk through Bamberg's Little Venice quarter before reaching Nuremberg's Hitler Coliseum site. Walk through UNESCO-listed Quedlinburg with its 2,100 half-timbered houses and medieval Goslar's wooden architecture, then see Cologne's 154-meter Gothic cathedral.

This 8-day Rhine Valley trip includes guided walks in Strasbourg and visits to Cologne's famous cathedral (Kölner Dom), with optional trips to Heidelberg Castle and Colmar. Walk through St. Peter's Cathedral in Worms, spend time in Rüdesheim's wine village, and see Koblenz where the Rhine and Moselle rivers meet.

This cruise sails through the Romantic Rhine Valley, a UNESCO site known for its castles, vineyards, and the Loreley legend. You'll visit Rüdesheim am Rhein and see Speyer's Imperial Cathedral, one of Germany's three grand Romanesque cathedrals. The ship docks in Breisach, near the Black Forest, where you can check out the 12th-century Church of St. Stephen.