Rhine River Cruise & Romantic Road 4 Days

Rhine River Cruise & Romantic Road 4 Days

  • RegionGermany
  • Duration4 Days
  • PlanGuided Tour

Rhine River Cruise & Romantic Road 4 Days Highlights

  • April–October 2023: Tuesday & Friday departures (sightseeing tours from Frankfurt depart on Wednesday & Saturday).
  • Bookings are accepted for 2 or more participants.
  • A Japanese-speaking guide efficiently shows you the sights of South Germany that are hard to reach on your own, such as the Rhine cruise, the Romantic Road, and Neuschwanstein Castle.
  • On Day 2, enjoy the Rhine cruise and a walk in Rüdesheim, then stroll through Rothenburg, the town that symbolizes the Romantic Road. You stay overnight in Rothenburg.
  • On Day 3, visit the swan castle Neuschwanstein and the World Heritage Wies Church.
  • Frankfurt and Munich are free time. Please enjoy exploring the towns on your own.

Places to Visit

Rhine River Cruise

The Rhine flows across many countries. Among its stretches, enjoy the especially popular cruise of about 2 hours from Rüdesheim to Sankt Goarshausen. View World Heritage landscapes, famous old castles, and the Lorelei from the cruise boat. In the Drosselgasse lane of the charming riverside town of Rüdesheim, wine taverns and souvenir shops line the streets, so you may just discover an exquisite white wine.

Romantic Road

The Romantic Road is a popular scenic route running about 400 kilometers through South Germany. The views from the window are wonderful, but the charming town of Rothenburg, which feels like a fairy-tale world, is especially popular as a town that retains its medieval atmosphere. Inside the walls there are many colorful houses and half-timbered houses, along with restaurants, cafes, and souvenir shops, so strolling the town is one of the pleasures.

Neuschwanstein Castle

Neuschwanstein Castle is a beautiful pure-white old castle set amid the magnificent nature of southern Germany. Inside the castle, where the mysterious life of King Ludwig still lives on, you can view a variety of furniture and furnishings. The view from Marienbrücke, built on a sheer cliff, is one of the most beautiful spots from which to see Neuschwanstein Castle.

Schedule

Day 1:

Departure from Istanbul ⇒ to Frankfurt, Germany. After arriving at Frankfurt Airport, each guest heads to their hotel.

After hotel check-in (from 15:00), free time in Frankfurt.

Overnight in Frankfurt

Overnight in Frankfurt

Day 2:

【Around 07:45】Departure from the lobby of Frankfurt HOTEL EXCELSIOR. Please gather by 7:35. Depart Frankfurt for Rüdesheim. Enjoy the magnificent German nature from the window.

【Around 09:15】Rhine River cruise (about 1 hour 45 minutes). After disembarking at Sankt Goarshausen, transfer to the town of Rüdesheim.

【Around 12:00】Guided German wine tasting. Taste various German wines at the specialty wine shop "Prost," with commentary by a Japanese-speaking sommelier. Afterward, free time in Rüdesheim (please have lunch on your own).

【Around 13:30】Depart Rüdesheim for Rothenburg. 【Around 16:00】Stroll through Rothenburg. After walking on foot from Marktplatz along the main street, disband at Schrannenplatz. Each guest heads to their hotel.

[Breakfast] Overnight in Rothenburg

Overnight in Rothenburg

Day 3:

【Around 08:00】Departure from Schrannenplatz (Schranne Platz). Please gather by 7:50. Depart Rothenburg for Neuschwanstein Castle. On the way, we drive along the Romantic Road for about 1 hour.

【Around 13:30】Visit Neuschwanstein Castle. A Japanese audio guide is used. Afterward, free time in Hohenschwangau (please have lunch on your own).

【Around 15:00】From Hohenschwangau to the World Heritage Wies Church. There are photo spots of the Alps along the way. Visit the World Heritage Wies Church. Then on to Munich. 【Around 18:00】Disband at or around Munich Central Station. Each guest heads to their hotel.

[Breakfast] Overnight in Munich

Overnight in Munich

Day 4:

Free time in Munich until departure. Each guest makes their own way to Munich Airport, Germany.

Departure from Munich ⇒ to Istanbul.

[Breakfast]

Return

What's Included in the Package

●Hotel 3 nights (Frankfurt 1 night, Rothenburg 1 night, Munich 1 night)
●Meals: 3 breakfasts
●Sightseeing included in the itinerary, admission fees, local Japanese-speaking guide, private vehicle
*The local Japanese-speaking guide accompanies on Day 2 and Day 3.

Other Arrangements

●Flight ticket arrangement to your destination
●Sightseeing tour (optional tour) arrangement
*This course cannot accommodate arrangements such as itinerary changes.

Travel Price Is by Quotation

When contacting us and requesting a quote, please let us know the following.

●Course name
●Number of participants (if children are included, their ages and dates of birth)
●Preferred departure date

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Information & Notes

  • This course accepts bookings for 2 or more participants.
  • If other guests book the same departure date, the tour is conducted as a shared group.
  • The meeting and dismissal points may not be your hotel; you make your own way to a nearby hotel or the designated meeting point.
  • The tour stops at souvenir shops during the trip, but there is no obligation to enter or to buy anything.
  • If you wish to travel by horse-drawn carriage from the foot up to Neuschwanstein Castle, the carriage fee is borne by the guest.
  • Since departure is early in the morning, depending on the hotel you may not be able to have breakfast.
  • Only part of the Romantic Road is traveled. It may change due to local circumstances.
  • Facilities scheduled for visits may become closed to entry due to religious services, events, or the facility's circumstances.
  • If the cruise is suspended or canceled, it will be replaced by a drive around the Rhine area.
  • Marienbrücke is closed in winter, and there is a possibility that visits may suddenly become impossible due to bad weather or repair work, so please understand in advance.
  • Under German law, children 12 years or younger and under 150 cm tall, as well as guests under 120 cm tall, are required to use a child seat. Please be sure to inform us of ages at the time of booking.
  • In some European cities, an accommodation tax is collected from travelers staying in the city. Please pay it directly to the hotel at check-in or check-out.
  • Arrangements may not be possible due to the destination's entry conditions. Please understand in advance.
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