Sightseeing Cruises

Middle Rhine Valley Castles & Palaces Boat Tour

Passengers enjoying a Koblenz Sightseeing Cruise on the Moselle River with scenic views of the city's landmarks

Scenic view of Koblenz Sightseeing Cruises, showcasing the beautiful Rhein Valley and historic castles, a unique experience in Germany

Cruise down the Rhine River and witness several majestic castles, a wine village, and the All Saints Chapel on the river bank.

Highlights

Take a relaxing 2-hour boat trip down the scenic Rhine River and spot historic castles at this UNESCO World Heritage site.
Ride through the Middle Rhine Valley and see magnificent fortresses like the Lahneck Castle and Stolzenfels Castle overlooking the river.
Do not miss the St John’s Monastery, set in the oldest church of the Middle Rhine, and the All Saints Chapel, a pilgrim site popular since 1671.
Witness the confluence of two rivers, Rhine and Moselle, at the Deutsches Eck followed by the towering medieval-age castles at Martinsburg and Marksburg.
Fun fact: Legend has it that when the Knights Templar were ordered to be disbanded in 1312, the last 12 of them took refuge in Lahneck Castle.

Inclusions

2- hour boat tour of Middle Rhine Valley

Exclusions

Food and beverages (at your own expense)
Entry to historical sites and wine village

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Reviews

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Petra

5/5

Sep, 2024

Quiet and relaxing drive along the castles and palaces. Very polite and attentive staff who provided us with food and drinks during the trip. We spent two lovely hours on the boat.

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Angela

5/5

Sep, 2024

We really enjoyed the trip on the Rhine. The only thing is the server made me feel uncomfortable when I asked if I could pay with my credit card. She was really adamant about me paying cash and they only use the credit card option out of necessity. I collect points this should not have been an ordeal, which she definitely made it out to be! Not impressed with that!

Melanie

4/5

Sep, 2024

A nice trip on the ship everything clean very nice staff and nice fellow travelers. We would do it again and again and recommend it. The area is sooo beautiful ...

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Genna

5/5

Sep, 2024

The boat trip was wonderful! We were completely enchanted by the beautiful view. The service also left nothing to be desired. Unfortunately, our train was canceled and we couldn't be there on time, but the organizer was incredibly nice and we were allowed to join the next boat tour. The ladies who brought the drinks were also very friendly and quick despite the heat. We can only recommend this experience to everyone.

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Wolfgang

5/5

Sep, 2024

Nice trip on the Rhine with lots of information and even with the hop on hop off option in Braubach. Very attentive staff

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Your experience

A riverbank lined with palaces

An unforgettable boat trip from Koblenz through the Middle Rhine Valley, a UNESCO Heritage site dotted with castles and forts as old as the 12th century, is an experience you should not miss! The first historical site on your tour is the Electoral Palace, once home to the last Archbishop of Trier and now an abode for government offices. The next palace you will see is the Lahneck Castle, an intimidating fortress built in 1226 to protect the territory at the mouth of river Lahn. Opposite it, you will see another structure standing tall – the Stolzenfels Castle, a fortress built to protect the toll station in Rhine. A historic wine village, St John’s Monastery built from the ruins of a Roman fort, and the historic and somber All Saints Chapel are also some sites you will pass through.

In a picturesque blend of history and nature, witness the merging of Germany’s most popular rivers – Rhine and Moselle – at the Deutsches Eck. The last two stops on your trip are the castles and Martinsburg and Marksburg. The Martinsburg Castle was built in the 13th century to protect the aristocracy of Mainz against its raging citizens. The castle at Marksburg is one of the few hill fortresses in the Rhine to have never been destroyed as was built in the 13th century to protect the neighboring silvermines.

Know before you go

Accessibility

This experience is wheelchair/stroller accessible. The boats have ramps and staff to help guests on wheelchairs and strollers.
Your guide dogs are welcome onboard.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Please arrive at the boarding point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your cruise to avoid any delays.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the boarding point.