Rhine & Moselle Valley
A tour to this region offers the opportunity to explore the highlights of the Rhine and Moselle.
PLACES TO VISIT
Burg Eltz
With Tudor-style buildings and cone-shaped roofs, it is one of the prettiest castles in Germany. A guided tour includes the Armoury, the Treasure Chamber and the Knights Hall.
St. Goar
Located in the Rhine Gorge, the town is known particularly for the legend of the Loreley, associated with the dangerous Loreley Rocks.
Phantasialand
Located near Cologne, this is Germany’s premier theme park with over 100 attractions to suit all ages.
Boppard
The Celts, Romans and Franconians have all left their mark on the 2,000 year-old town and, at every turn, there is evidence of their presence. Take a chairlift for fantastic views of the Rhine.
Marksburg
Said to be the best-preserved on the Rhine, Marksburg is the only hill castle on the Rhine that has never been destroyed.
Rhine River Trips
Your coach will drop you off at one of the numerous departure points in the area and meet you further along the river whilst you enjoy the sights of the Rhine from a different vantage point.
Cochem
Join a guided tour of the spectacular Reichsburg Castle, take a chairlift ride or visit the Cochem swimming complex with a wave pool and giant 55-metre flume.
Koblenz
Situated at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle, full of historic buildings, cosy lanes and narrow alleyways. Take an energetic climb (or the chairlift) to the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress.
Rudesheim
Here you could visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Museum, visit a wine museum or take the cable car to the nearby Niederwald Monument.
Itinerary Example
5-Day Rhine & Moselle Valleys: Rivers, Castles & Culture
Discover one of Europe's most picturesque regions where dramatic river valleys meet medieval fortresses and vibrant culture. Designed for Geography, MFL (German), and History groups, this 5-day residential combines river geomorphology, historic castle tours, traditional Rhine market towns, and an option for world-class theme park excitement.
Day 1: Journey to the Rhine & Moselle Region (Outward Journey)
Day 1
Morning: Depart your pickup location by executive coach for your ferry or Eurotunnel crossing to Calais or Dunkirk.
Afternoon: Travel east through France and Belgium into Germany, arriving in the Rhine/Moselle region after a scenic drive.
Evening: Check into your accommodation centre in time for a warm group dinner and introductory evening walk.
Day 2: Rhine Gorge Steamer Cruise, Boppard & Marksburg Castle (Geography & History)
Day 2
Morning: Board a traditional river steamer for a cruise along the UNESCO-listed Rhine Gorge, observing steep vineyards, dramatic river bends, and castle ruins.
Afternoon: Explore the picturesque towns of Boppard or St Goar for German language tasks, followed by a guided tour of Marksburg Castle, the only high-altitude castle on the Middle Rhine never destroyed.
Evening: Return to your accommodation for a hot group meal and an evening team-building activity.
Day 3: Moselle Valley, Cochem Castle & Koblenz (Valley Geomorphology & Heritage)
Day 3
Morning: Travel along the winding Moselle River to visit Cochem and its towering imperial castle (Reichsburg Cochem), or explore the fairy-tale hidden fortress of Burg Eltz.
Afternoon: Continue to Koblenz to stand at the famous Deutsches Eck (German Corner) where the Rhine and Moselle rivers meet, followed by a cable car ride across the river to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress.
Evening: Group dinner back at your accommodation centre followed by a quiet reflection session or dine out in local restaurant.
Day 4: Cologne Cathedral & Chocolate Museum or Phantasialand (Culture & STEM)
Day 4
Morning & Afternoon: Choose between a cultural day in Cologne visiting the majestic Gothic cathedral and the famous Imhoff Chocolate Museum, or spend an action-packed full day at Phantasialand theme park in Brühl to explore roller-coaster physics and park management.
Evening: Celebrate your final evening with a hot group dinner and awards presentation at your accommodation or dine out in local restaurant.
Day 5: Homeward Journey & Channel Crossing (Return to your organisation)
Day 5
Morning: Check out after breakfast with packed lunches and pack the coach.
Afternoon/Evening: Drive west across Belgium and France to Calais or Dunkirk for your return channel crossing, arriving back at your organisation mid to late evening.
Optional En Route Visits & Extensions
Depending on your your organisation's location, budget, and travel schedule, popular add on stops for this region include:
Rüdesheim am Rhein: Walk down the famous Drosselgasse and ride the chairlift over vineyards to the Niederwald Monument.
Nürburgring Race Track: Great for STEM and Business Studies groups interested in automotive engineering and motor sports logistics.
Aachen Cathedral: Stop en route to explore Charlemagne's historic imperial capital and cathedral.
Note on Travel Timings: The drive from Calais or Dunkirk to the Rhine/Moselle region takes approximately seven hours depending on coach driver rest breaks and final accommodation location.
PLACES TO STAY
Im Rheintal
With Tudor-style buildings and cone-shaped roofs, it is one of the prettiest castles in Germany. A guided tour includes the Armoury, the Treasure Chamber and the Knights Hall.
Hotel Jagerhof
With Tudor-style buildings and cone-shaped roofs, it is one of the prettiest castles in Germany. A guided tour includes the Armoury, the Treasure Chamber and the Knights Hall.