Rhine River and Castles Walk
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- No booking fees
- COVID-19protected
- Trekking and Hiking
- Walking tour
- Young Adults
- duration 8 days
- tour type Private
- age requirement 18-99 yrs
- max group size 15
- guiding method Self-guided
- Tour Code BM-20391
- Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
- Operated in English
- Walking through the stunning Rhine Valley
- Exploring ancient wine-growing villages
- Experiencing the areas rich history through its impressive castles and towns
- Discovering the charming town of Koblenz where the Rhine meets the Moselle River
Take a walk through history, past castles and pretty wine villages, along the popular Rheinsteig trail. Discover Germany's most popular region on the recently developed Rhine Trail (Rheinsteig). The Rhine Gorge stretches 65km along the river between Bingen and Koblenz in Germany and with its rich history, geological characteristics and unique culture it was understandably listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2002. The river has carved through the predominantly slate rock to produce dramatic cliffs up to 200m, the most famous of which is Loreley Rock. Dotted with castles, many of which were reduced to ruins during the Thirty Years War, and with the southern slopes covered by vineyards producing the famous riesling varietal, the region is as picturesque as it is fascinating. Walking through pretty wine villages with half timbered houses, ascending to the historic castles high above the river and arriving in Koblenz where the Rhine meets the Moselle are just some of the highlights of this week long walking holiday. In the evening stay in comfortable hotels specially chosen for their location and character.
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Day 1 : Arrive in the winemaking town of Rüdesheim
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Day 2 : Walk through the Middle Rhine valley to Lorch (5.5hrs)
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Day 3 : Continue on foot to the small wine growing towns of Kaub or Dörscheid (4.5hrs)
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Day 4 : Walk via Loreley Rock to the fortress town of St Goarshausen (6hrs)
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Day 5 : Continue through vineyards and past fortresses to Kamp Bornhofen (6hrs)
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Day 6 : Walk to Braubach with its half timbered houses (5.5hrs)
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Day 7 : Walk to Koblenz where the Rhine meets the Moselle (5.5hrs)
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Day 8 : Trip concludes
- 7 breakfasts - generally buffet style and usually consisting of cereals, breads, spreads, meats, cheeses, fruit, tea, coffee and juice
- Digital information pack including smartphone app with maps and useful information
- Luggage Transfer, 1 piece maximum 20kg, supplement applies for excess
- Wine tasting in Lorch
- Emergency hotline
- Travel to Rüdesheim and from Koblenz
- Meals not listed as included, drinks
- Entrance fees, cable car and sightseeing fees and public transport used to shorten hikes
- Excess luggage
- Guide - this is a self guided tour
- A supplement will apply if you are travelling solo or book a single room
- Optional: Paper / printed documents on arrival, must be requested at time of booking
- Travel insurance
- Visitors tax - may be levied by hotels and payment is required locally
- The optional cable car on day 2 - allow Eur10 pp
- Items of a personal nature
- Earn US$ 40+ in travel credits.
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No additional cancellation fees apply for this Rhine River and Castles Walk tour. You can cancel the tour up to 72 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 71 days of departure.
PaymentFor any tour departures within 29 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 29 June 2024, a deposit of 187 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 71 days before trip departure.
Travel InsuranceRhine River and Castles Walk tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.
VisaFor this Rhine River and Castles Walk tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.
COVID-19 Safety MeasuresThis trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:
- Rigorous hygiene safety measures will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
- All travellers 18 years and older will be required to be fully vaccinated atleast 14 days prior to departure.