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by Rick Steves, October 10, 2024 | While the Rhine is over 800 miles long, the 36-mile stretch from Mainz to Koblenz is by far the most interesting. Here's what travelers can expect.
Although the Rhine is more than 1,200 kilometres long, the 58-km stretch from Mainz to Koblenz is by far the most interesting. This is the Romantic Rhine, a powerful stretch of the river slashing ...
APT, a rival to Scenic in the all-inclusive stakes, cruises from Amsterdam to Nuremberg or Budapest on the Rhine, Main and Danube. Sister brand APT Travelmarvel has the same routes but only ...
This is the Romantic Rhine, a powerful stretch of the river slashing a deep and scenic gorge. And the best way to see it is to cruise it.
Towering above the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle Rivers is an imposing statue of Kaiser Wilhelm I on horseback. Destroyed during the Second World War, a replacement was re-erected in 1993.
This is the Romantic Rhine, a powerful stretch of the river slashing a deep and scenic gorge. And the best way to see it is to cruise it.
Experience the stunning Rhine Gorge with breathtaking drone footage capturing its dramatic cliffs, medieval castles, and the ...
1 Wednesday, 04/22/2026 Depart from Welcome to Germany and the city of Mainz. Set on the Rhine River, it's known for its rich Roman heritage, wine growing, university and striking cathed Mainz ...
Viking will offer year-round river cruises with the launch of winter cruise itineraries later this year. The 10-day Treasures of the Rhine itinerary will explore the Middle Rhine region against ...
Floating along the Rhine in a glittering white steamer is the best but not the only way to go. Scenic highways skirt the river. Railways hug both shores, some offering observation deck cars.