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The Rhine Valley: castles and vineyards

  • Duration 8 Days / 7 Nights
  • Grade
  • Start / Finish Koblenz / Rüdesheim
  • Distance 120 km / 75 miles
  • Trip Style Self Guided
  • Availability
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  • Availability
    April - November
  • Price From $912
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Overview

Let yourself be conquered by this journey through the Rhine Valley that will show you the essence of romantic Germany. On this incredible tour you will appreciate the only place in the world where there are so many castles concentrated in such a small area, most of them built between the 12th and 15th centuries.

The fruity aroma of the extensive vineyards will accompany you on all your trails while admiring beautiful views and strolling through lush forests next to the calm waters of the river that will guide you to the spectacular medieval villages.

  • Enjoy some of the world's best local wines.
  • Stroll around dreamy villages on the banks of the River Rhine.
  • Delight in a journey full of diverse cultural landscapes.

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    Itinerary

    Services

    Included

    • Accommodation
    • Breakfasts
    • Baggage transfer service
    • Information dossier with maps and routes
    • 24-hour telephone support
    • Taxes included

    Extras

    • Travel insurance
    • Cancellation insurance
    • Additional nights before, during or after the tour
    • Improved hotel room upgrades (if available)

    Accomodation

    General information

    The accommodations with which we collaborate have a private bathroom and all the necessary services to ensure the best comfort available.

    Our team checks in situ the quality of all the accommodations offered, so that you have an unforgettable experience during your trip.

    The accommodation that we will book for your trip will be selected taking into account our commitment to you: guaranteeing comfort, calm and enjoyment throughout your trip.

    We work with quality hotels and country cottages with limited capacity, so we invite you to confirm your reservation as soon as possible.

    The name of each accommodation will be provided to you a few weeks before your trip begins.

    Room types

    It is possible to book this journey in single, double or triple rooms.

    All rooms have private bathrooms.

    Map

    Travel & Transfers

    To start your trip, you can get to Frankfurt, Frankfurt Hahn, Dusseldorf, or Cologne Bonn airports. You can take a train to Koblenz from any of them.

    To return to your place of origin, you can take a train from the town of Rudesheim and make the connection with other cities in Germany. You can reach Frankfurt, Frankfurt Hahn, Dusseldorf, or Cologne Bonn airports, whichever best suits your needs.

    FAQs

    We recommend that you book as soon as you are sure about your dates, as accommodation can fill up very quickly in this area.

    This trip has extensive walks on undulating and frequent terrain. You must have a very good physical endurance and also have experience as a walker to be able to travel on most routes.

    Yes, it's included. We will transfer the luggage between each accommodation according to your itinerary. Each person can take a suitcase up to 20 kg (45 lbs).

    Once you make your reservation we will send you all the detailed information about the specific equipment you need for this route, considering recommendations for shoes, boots, clothes and a day-to day backpack.

    In spring, summer and autumn you can enjoy this spectacular trip. The Rhine Valley is magical at any time of the year, and always offers you its best face. It depends on your needs and tastes at the time you decide to do so.

    You can call us to arrange a private transfer for you. Also, if you prefer, you can use public transport or local taxis to get to your next accommodation.

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    karen L.karen L. ★★★★★ The administration was good before our trip and our questions were answered quickly. The accommodation was also good. We had no problems with the baggage transfer too.John W.John W. ★★★★★ Our group of 5 had a really great experience with orbis ways. Our contact person was helpful via email and via phone. Great accommodations and each host was helpful and generous with kindness.Juliana M.Juliana M. ★★★★★ I travelled last week to Madeira with Orbis Ways and it has been an amazing experience. Accommodations were exceptional, and everything was explained very well, apart from that the Island is amazing, must be seen at least once in a lifetime. Dinners were very good, with local fresh homemade food! Very recomending!!!Lauren G.Lauren G. ★★★★★ Excellent trip. Excellent communication with Orbis. Lovely accommodations. Luggage transfer was always done well and the overall trip was excellent. I cannot wait to do another walk in 2023 and will use Orbis ways 100%.sanda S.sanda S. ★★★★★ Few days ago I finished Camino Francés. Orbis Ways planned the trip for me, arranged my routes and accommodations as well as luggage transfers. Everything went smoothly from the beginning in St Jean Pied du Port until the end in Santiago. Rooms with private bathrooms that they booked for me were comfortable and clean and luggage transfers underwent without mistakes. My daily routes were well planned. In 34 days I had only two problematic situations with accommodations and their 24 hours assistance team solved them in few minutes. I enjoyed every minute of my Way. I am planning to return and do some other route - Norte and Portugués gor sure. Orbis Ways will be my choice again.Karin B.Karin B. ★★★★★ I did the wonderful walking holiday trip of 8 days Mont Blanc...the experience was incredible, from the beginning everything chosen in the dossier was beyond expectations, providing all the necessary information.I am very grateful for the wonderful and detailed attention of Jhonay. Also the accommodations chosen were very comfortable!I have no doubt that I will repeat as soon as I can, the routes are spectacular!Julie F.Julie F. ★★★★★ Orbisways did an outstanding job of planning our trip along the Camino de Santiago. The provided voucher provided excellent information, the accommodations were awesome, never had any confusion regarding travel details and the staff I worked with prior to our trip were kind and very efficient. I highly recommend OrbisWays and will definitely be traveling with them again!!js_loader