Eltz Castle Small-Group Tour from Frankfurt with Dinner

Duration8h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesGerman, English

Group sizeUp to 14 travelers

Overview

Follow the footsteps of medieval lords and aristocrats on a tour of Eltz Castle, and then enjoy dinner on the banks of the Rhine! This must-do day trip from Frankfurt introduces you to one of Germany’s best-preserved fortresses, showcasing impeccable rooms that have been left unchanged for centuries. Explore the armory room, kitchens and bedrooms while learning about the castle in its 12th-century heyday, and then relax with a dinner at a restaurant on the River Rhine.

Numbers are limited to 14 on this small-group tour, ensuring you'll see all the sights with personalized attention from a guide.

What's included

A light evening meal in a restaurant
Transportation in a van or bus from/to Frankfurt
Admission fees and guided visit of the castle
English/german speaking assistance

Beverages
Gratuities

What to expect

Eltz Castle
8h · Admission ticket included

Leave central Frankfurt and travel by coach to the hills of Moselle River, just north of Koblenz. Your destination is Eltz Castle, a glorious medieval fortress nestled deep in the woodland atop a 230-foot (70-meter) cliff. Rising out of the forest like a fairytale palace, the castle towers over the Elzbach Valley below, and its views are said to be some of the most spectacular in Germany.

After traveling for roughly 1.5 hours, hop off your coach and head inside the castle, seeing its key sites on a walking tour. Having been left intact for some 700 years, Eltz Castle remains furnished pretty much as it always had been, so its interior is a delight to see. Admire the living and sleeping rooms, and then walk through the lavish armory room, where nearly 500 pieces of jewelry and ceremonial weapons are displayed.

Wander through the hunting room, adorned with bear rugs, and hear tales of the servants who once worked in the castle while exploring the kitchens. Learn about the Eltz family who ordered the castle to be built in the 12th century, and hear how the different branches of the family built their own towers within the castle over the following 400 years.

Return to your coach and travel back toward Frankfurt, crossing the Rhine River. Stop at a riverside restaurant and sit down to enjoy a dinner featuring local delicacies and wine (drinks at own expense). Savor the meal while watching the sun go down over the Rhine, and then head back to your coach for the return trip to Frankfurt.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Departure at 10:00 am / Frankfurt, Wiesenhuettenplatz 38 / SIDEWALK
Your guide will pick you up there! Meeting time: always 10 minutes before departure
Take note: Do not enter the hotel Le Meridien at this place, we do not pick up in the hotel lobby and also not directly at the entrance.

End point

Departure at 10:00 am / Frankfurt, Wiesenhuettenplatz 38 / SIDEWALK
Your guide will pick you up there! Meeting time: always 10 minutes before departure
Take note: Do not enter the hotel Le Meridien at this place, we do not pick up in the hotel lobby and also not directly at the entrance.

Additional information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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