Heidelberg and Rhine Valley Day Trip from Frankfurt

Name: Heidelberg and Rhine Valley Day Trip from Frankfurt
Brand: Viator
Price: 326.56 USD
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3.7(101)11 hoursGerman, EnglishBook 1 day aheadFrankfurt, Germany

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Visit two of Germany's most charming places on a full-day trip from Frankfurt. With an expert guide to show you around Heidelberg, you'll explore the ruins at Heidelberg Castle and see its medieval Old Town, the Karl Theodor Bridge and Heidelberg University. Your afternoon is spent discovering the UNESCO World Heritage-listed stretch of the Rhine River Valley, where you'll embark on a River Rhine cruise before enjoying a local wine-tasting session and dinner.

Included

Admission to Heidelberg Castle
Dinner in a restaurant
Transportation in a van or bus from/to Frankfurt
English/german speaking tour guide
Entertaining lesson in the history of wine growing (no professional wine sampling)

Not included

Beverages
Gratuities

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What you'll do

Schloss Heidelberg
Schlosshof 1, Heidelberg, Germany
Start off with a delightful morning tour to romantic Heidelberg. We will visit the Heidelberg Castle ruins high above the valley and landmark of the city. Take a walk through the large, impressing courtyard with its medieval residential buildings. From the large terrace you will enjoy a fantastic panorama view over historic Heidelberg. In the cellar vaults we show you the largest wine barrels worldwide.
1 hourAdmission included
Altstadt (Old Town)
Heidelberg, Germany
On a walking tour through the crooked alleyways of the beautiful old city centre of Heidelberg you will come to see the Karl's Gate and the Old Bridge, the House of the Knights and the Church of the Holy Spirit - to mention only some of the important sights.
1h 30m
Assmannshausen
Assmannshausen, Germany
In the afternoon we will explore the UNESCO Wold Heritage site Upper Middle Rhine Valley with its vineyards and picturesque small towns. See the mighty medieval castles - the area has the highest density of such buildings in Europe. Enjoy an entertaining lesson in the history of wine growing of the valley dating back to ancient Roman times along with some small tastes of local wines. One of the top highlights is the river cruise on one of the traditional Rhine steamers. Dinner in a beautiful restaurant right at the riverside. Ride back to Frankfurt.
3h 30m

Meeting and pickup

3 locations

Pickup details

Departure at 09:30 am / Frankfurt, Wiesenhuettenplatz 38 / SIDEWALK Your guide will pick you up there! Meeting time: always 10 minutes before departure Take note: Do not enter the hotel Le Meridien at this place, we do not pick up in the hotel lobby and also not directly at the entrance.

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Audioguide at Heidelberg Castle in several languages available on request (approx. 6.00 euros)
In the event of bad weather or water conditions etc. the route of the boat ride may vary. In some cases boats might not operate. In this case we will visit a castle or historic site instead.