6Days Fascinating Rhine

Excurions of the day – City tour Koblenz incl. transfer to Fortress Ehrenbreitstein.

The trip starts with a tour of the imperial city in the "German corner". Koblenz is one of the oldest cities in Germany. The trip takes you past the historic town hall with the “Schängelbrunnen” (fountain) and many other interesting points of the city. For example you will see the “Coin Master House“called “Alte Münze“(old coin) which is located on “Münzplatz”(coin square). At this location is the birthplace of Prince Metternich too. Also, worth seeing is the “Balduinbrücke”, the second oldest, still maintaining bridge thatcrosses the river Moselle. The bridge dates from the 14th century. Then it goes up with the cabin cable car - to the “Ehrenbreitstein” fortress, which is situated on a 118-m high mountain spur. The inclined lift (opened in 2011) in the District of “Ehrenbreitstein” connects the Mill Valley with the East side of the fortress. Be mesmerized by a breath taking panoramic view of the city.

Excursion of the day - Heidelberg, city tour with Castle.

Our excursion starts from the pier in Speyer to the city of Heidelberg by bus, approx. 30 kilometers away. Once there you will start with the tour through the old city of Heidelberg. In the old town of Heidelberg is the Peterskirche, the oldest church in the city, but the most famous church is the “Heiliggeistkirche” (Holy Spirit church). It is located in the center of the city, just a short distance from the Heidelberg Castle. Its façade, together with the castle, characterizes the silhouette of the city along the Neckar. The Heidelberg Castle is one of the most famous ruins in Germany and the symbol of the city. The castle ruins rise 80 meters above the valley on the northern slope of the “Königstuhl” and dominates the image of the old town. After your tour of the Old Town you will visit the Heidelberg Castle. It is world famous and the epitome of German romanticism. A visit to the Great Barrel and admission to the German Pharmacy Museum are part of your excursion. Then take the bus back to the ship.

Excurions of the day – City tour Strasbourg with Cathedral 

Strasbourg is the capital of the “Alsace“ region, located in the East of France. The river Ill, a tributary of the Rhine, surrounds Strasbourg’s well intact historical City center „Grande Île“, which has been declared to World cultural heritage side in 1988. Very popular is the so called „Tanner district“ in the city district „La Petite France“ on the shoreline of the Ill and some of its channels with its picturesque half-timbered houses, small streets and the typical roof dormers. Landmark of the city is the roman and gothic Strasbourg Minster built from 1176 to 1439 build. Dominated by its west facade, you will see along the Minster Square countless, some four- or five story high half-timbered houses in the Alemannic Southern style. The astronomical clock and the "pillar of the Angels", the pulpit, the baptismal font, which are considered excellent examples of Occidental art swallow's nest organ are among his most famous pieces you will find here.

Or Excursion Alsatian wine route and Colmar. 

The Alsatian Wine route is one of the oldest tourist streets in France. She was established in 1953 and is 170 kilometres long and runs through the Wine region of Alsace. The Alsatian Wine route stretches strictly in a North-South direction at the foot of the Vosges and thus on the western edge of the upper Rhine plain. Thus, it forms the southern continuation of the already 18 years longer designated German wine route. The vineyard slopes with a total acreage of 14,500 hectares are located on both sides of the road on a one to three kilometres wide strip. One of the largest cities along the wine road is Colmar. The city is famous for its well-preserved architectural heritage spanning six centuries, and for its museums, including the Unterlinden Museum with the Isenheim altarpiece. The main church of the city is the Gothic Cathedral of Martin with his 71 metre high tower.

Excurions of the day - Tour of Rheingau & Abbey Eberbach

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