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.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Transport by luxury air-conditioned coach
Professional guide
Dinner
Guided tour of Eltz Castle
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Drinks during dinner
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
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
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
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1 min
Leave Frankfurt by van or coach to Castle Eltz
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Eltz Castle
8 hours
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Berlin).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
FAQs about Eltz Castle Small-Group Tour from Frankfurt with Dinner
Can I cancel Eltz Castle Small-Group Tour from Frankfurt with Dinner for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 8 hours.
Where does it start?
Departure at 10:00 am / Frankfurt, Wiesenhuettenplatz 38 / SIDEWALK Your guide will pick you up there!
What's included?
- Transport by luxury air-conditioned coach
- Professional guide
- Dinner
- Guided tour of Eltz Castle
What's not included?
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Drinks during dinner
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in German, English.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Operated by ETS-Frankfurt
