Germany Trip Plan:
5 Day Vacation Package on the Rhine River
From the Rhine itself it the best way to explore the meandering river. Taking a boat cruise is not only a scenic way to travel (and avoid traffic), but peaceful as well.
Note: This is a trip plan (self-driving, stay in a vacation apartment, explore on your own)
Duration: 5 days
Recommended Destination Airport: Düsseldorf Airport
Trip Plan Details:
The trip proposal includes the following items that are included in the estimate:
Cost Estimate:
We compiled some starting prices and rough estimates to help you better with your Germany trip planning.
| Lodging: | starting at $492 for 2 persons / 5 days |
| Admissions: | starting at $544 for 2 persons / 5 days |
| Car Rental: | starting at $360 / 5 days |
| Gas: | starting at $180 / 5 days |
| Estimated Total Cost: | 2 persons, starting at $1576 / 5 days |
| 4 persons, starting at $2270 / 5 days |
Travel Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival
Check into your vacation apartment on the Moselle and the Rhine. Accommodation is in a good vacation apartment or hotel with a minimum of shower, toilet, and TV.
Day 2: Rhine River
Well rested after breakfast you drive to each location with your coach to Rudesheim. With its castles, the Niederwald Monument and of course the Drosselgasse Rüdesheim is famous throughout the world. You have the possibility to take a stroll through Rüdesheim or visit the Mechanical Music Cabinet.
In the afternoon, you start with the ship in the direction of St. Goar where numerous castles and castle ruins line the banks and then heads up past the famous Lorelei rock. After a 2 hour drive from St. Goar, you have an opportunity to stroll through the town and intake the sights before returning to your bus back to the hotel.
Day 3: Mosel
Today you take your coach to Traben-Trarbach. There you will have an opportunity to explore this pretty little town on your own to stroll through the many narrow streets and enjoy a coffee or a snack in one of the many localities.
By boat you can then reach Traben-Trarbach to Bernkastel. See how it winds through the landscape of the Moselle and enjoy the view over the vineyards.
Once you arrive in Bernkastel, you have the opportunity to take a stroll or a walking tour of this beautiful half-timbered town.
Day 4: Saar
After breakfast you head to the bus for a journey to Mettlach. There you will have the option of visiting the porcelain factory Villeroy & Bosch by ship along the beautiful Saarschleife. The beginning of the trip highlights Mettlach the sheath of the vessel from 156 to to 167 meters above sea level. You will now head into the protected area of the 7 km long Saarschleife.
The river takes a 300° loop, which has been carved out over millions of years from rock. At the forested ridges in the Saarschleife are the monastery and the ruins of St. Gangolf Montclair.
Day 5: Neckar
Well rested after a hearty breakfast you can take your coach to Heidelberg, the old capital of the Palatinate. The famous castle dominating the romantic old university town of Heidelberg, and there are, apart from the castle, a marketplace and the University of space may be found here. From the ship in the afternoon sunlight Neckarsteinach is an idyllic town.
Day 6: Day Trip Home
Following the past four impressive days, it's time to take the journey back home.
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Cochem
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Heidelberg
Situated on a peaceful stretch of the Neckar river and overlooked by one of the most famous ruined castles in the world, Heidelberg is one of Germany's most popular and picturesque travel destinations.
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Rheinsberg
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Rüdesheim am Rhein
Rüdesheim is a winemaking town in the Rhine Gorge and thereby part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. It lies in the Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis in the Regierungsbezirk of Darmstadt in Hesse, Germany. It is officially known as Rüdesheim am Rhein. It lies…
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Traben-Trarbach
Traben-Trarbach is a municipality in the district Bernkastel-Wittlich, in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It is situated on the river Moselle, approx. 15 km east of Wittlich and 5 km north-east of Bernkastel-Kues.
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How to maximize your savings and spend less during your Germany vacation?
You can cut down your vacation costs significantly by following these simple rules:
- Instead of eating out in restaurants most of the time your vacation rental apartment comes with a fully equipped kitchen. By preparing your breakfast and dinner yourself you can save lots of money, but you can also live a more authentic Germany vacation by trying out local foods and recipes. (see some German recipe suggestions.)
- Use public transportation instead of a rental car. We provide you with links and details on how to get around using public transportation. Check out the corresponding Live Like a German travel guide for more details.