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A German school trip to the Rhine Valley is the perfect introduction to Germany and the German culture for your students!

The Rhine Valley is our most popular coach destination for German language groups with many choosing to return year after year. You’ll be sure to find the right mix of visits to combine both education and fun to keep your students entertained throughout the tour.

There’s a huge variety of activities on offer here, from the castles of Marksburg and Burg Eltz, to boat trips on the Rhine and visits to the beautiful towns of Boppard or Rüdesheim. And make sure you don’t miss out on a visit to Germany’s best theme park, Phantasialand!

Suggested Itinerary (4 days, 3 nights)

Day 1/4

Morning

Morning

Depart from school

Channel crossing

Afternoon

Afternoon

Continue journey to the Rhineland

Evening

Evening

Arrive at accommodation for your evening meal

Day 2/4

Morning

Morning

Visit to Rudesheim

Visit Siegfried's Mechanical Music Museum and take a ride on the cable car

Afternoon

Afternoon

Drive back along the Rhine to Loreley Rock - admire the views from the top and visit the information centre

Evening

Evening

Evening meal in accommodation

Optional evening activities - bowling in Koblenz or swimming in Mulheim Karlich

Day 3/4

Morning

Morning

Full-day excursion to Phantasialand theme park

Afternoon

Afternoon

Continue the fun at Phantasialand theme park

Evening

Evening

Evening meal in accommodation followed by leaving disco

Day 4/4

Morning

Morning

Depart for Calais

Afternoon

Afternoon

Return travel to the UK

Evening

Evening

Arrive back at school

What's included?

  • tick icon4 nights' half-board accommodation
  • tick iconComprehensive travel and medical insurance
  • tick iconDay pass for Phantasialand
  • tick iconDetailed information pack
  • tick iconFree staff place ratio 1:8
  • tick iconItinerary planning service
  • tick iconMotorway tolls and taxes
  • tick iconReturn Channel crossings
  • tick iconReturn executive coach travel
  • tick iconVamoos travel app - giving you access to all your trip documents on your phone or tablet
  • tick iconVAT at current rates to tour operators

Educational activities and visits

Loreley Visitor Centre

Loreley Visitor Centre

The deepest and narrowest point along the Rhine’s course, the famously beautiful cliff at Loreley is the focal point of… Read More

Niederwald Falconry Centre

Niederwald Falconry Centre

Located at the Niederwald Monument, and accessible by cable car from the Rhineside village of Rüdesheim, the falconry centre is… Read More

Siegfrieds Musik Kabinet

Siegfrieds Musik Kabinet

Siegfrieds Mechanisches Musikkabinett has an extensive variety of mechanical musical instruments all of which are distributed throughout a 15th century… Read More

Cultural activities and visits

Boppard

Boppard

The town of Boppard has all the ingredients for an unforgettable trip Germany: hills and valleys, quiet lanes and lively… Read More

Burg Eltz

Burg Eltz

One of Germany’s most photogenic castles, Burg Eltz is perched on a wooded crag above a tributary valley of the… Read More

Chocolate Museum (Imhoff-Stollwerck)

Chocolate Museum (Imhoff-Stollwerck)

Quite simply this is one of the best attractions in Cologne! The first part of the exhibition is a history… Read More

Koblenz

Koblenz

The focus of the riverside city of Koblenz is the Deutsches Eck, at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle… Read More

Köln-Düsseldorfer (KD) Boat Trip

Köln-Düsseldorfer (KD) Boat Trip

Köln-Düsseldorfer Line’s river cruises offer a unique perspective on two of Germany’s most scenic river valleys. Most towns and villages… Read More

Marksburg

Marksburg

Towering above the riverside village of Braubach, the Marksburg is the only castle in the Rhine Valley never to have… Read More

Phantasialand

Phantasialand

Phantasialand is one of Europe’s top entertainment parks. Situated in Brühl near Cologne, in the heart of the Rhineland, it… Read More

Accommodation

Rheinhotel Wagner
Rheinhotel Wagner

Stay in the heart of a UNESCO World Heritage Site at the Rheinhotel Wagner. The beautiful surroundings are characterised by castles and vineyards - this is truly fairy tale Germany.All 58 guest rooms are en-suite and offer cable TV. Please note that this hotel has typical 'German beds' ie. twin beds pushed together in one wooden frame. There are however two separate mattresses and two separate duvets etc.There is an on-site restaurant, where you can sample some of the traditional local dishes, as well as a bar with a lovely garden terrace.

Supporting you every step of the way

1 Creating Your Perfect Trip

We'll tailor make your school trip to meet your specific requirements

2 Launching your trip to parents and students

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3 After you've booked

Your dedicated Itinerary Coordinator will work with you on the finer details of your trip

4 While you're away

You'll be able to reach us 24/7 during your trip if you need our help

5 After your trip

Head back to our resources section to continue the learning

Need help?

Laura Lucas — Tour Adviser

Don’t hesitate to contact me for any advice or further information on how your school trip can be tailored to your requirements.

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