Rhine & Mosel
About this tour
Most school groups see the Rhine Valley as a natural starting point to make their students aware of German life and culture. As a result, this is the most popular destination in Germany.
The river Rhine flows all the way through Germany from the Swiss border in the south to the Dutch border in the west. The area known as the Rhineland to British tourists is the stretch of the river from Rüdesheim to the north of Koblenz.
The Rhine Valley is a gorge with vineyards and castles adorning its steep slopes. The Germans know the area as the Romantic Rhine as it is steeped in legend and history, as well being extremely attractive. For us, the best way to appreciate the river is from a river cruise boat. There are plenty of excellent and interesting visits within the area with Phantasialand Them Park an easy day visit.
If your trip is curriculum-based, one of our tour managers will be happy to discuss your learning objectives with you. We want your group to achieve the best educational benefits from the tour, no matter how many subjects or topics you wish to cover and of course including the fun element.
Sample Itinerary
Day One
- Pick up at school and depart by coach and travel to Dover / Folkestone
- Comfort stops en route.
- Catch the ferry or tunnel across the Chanel.
- Lunch – own arrangements – bring packed lunches.
- Arrive at our chosen hotel/hostel early evening and check in.
- Evening meal at hotel/hostel
Day Two
- Breakfast and collect packed lunches.
- Morning visit to Rudesheim and Siegfrieds Mechanical Music Museum
- Followed by a chair lift to the tops and a stunning walk across to see the Neiderwald monument. Then take the gondola back down to Assmanshausen and catch the boat back to Rudesheim.
- Evening meal back at the hotel
- Possible evening German bowling activity
Day Three
- Breakfast and collect packed lunches.
- Today’s visit will be down the Mosel – stopping first at Burg Eltz castle.
- Then on to Cochem
- Possible to arrange swimming here or a visit to Cochem Castle
- On the way back to the hotel we can arrange a wine/juice tasting suitable for children in Hatzenport
- Dinner at the hotel/hostel
Day Four
- Breakfast and collect packed lunches.
- Check out of hotel and depart for home.
- Catch the ferry/tunnel back to the UK.
- Arrive back at the school late night.
All itineraries will be tailored to your specific learning objectives or curriculum studies.
Attractions & Visits
- Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Museum
- Rhine boat cruise
- Loreley viewpoint and visitor’s centre
- Ring ticket – allowing chairlift, walk, boat trip.
- Marksburg Castle
- Koblenz
- Rudesheim
- Phantasialand Theme Park
- Burg Eltz
- Cochem Castle
- Trier
Above are a few of the attractions available to visit while on your tour. Have an attraction in mind not shown? We’ll happily look into it for you.
Accommodation
- Koblenz Youth Hostel
- Hotel Im Rheinthal
- Aachen Youth Hostel
Above are a few options available in Rhine & Mosel Valley.
We work with a range of accommodation suppliers and will be able to source suitable accommodation to suit your needs.
Tour Recommendations
- Best time to Visit: Spring, Summer & Autumn
- Suitable for year groups: 3,4,5,6,7,8
- Topics you can cover: History, Music, Geography, Food Technology
- Accessible by: Coach & Train & Ferry
Experience information
Each group will have its own special interests and curricular needs. That is why every visit can be completely tailored to you. You will find some suggestions below, but you can always call us to discuss more options.
Other variations on numbers and duration available, plus day trips available on request.
