We have now made our Middle Rhine timetable even more convenient to give you maximum flexibility when planning your day cruise. Did you know, for instance, that KD is the only shipping company which cruises the entire UNESCO World Cultural Heritage stretch of the Rhine several times every day? Come with us and discover magnificent scenery, picturesque castles and fertile vineyards. Let yourself be spoiled by KD’s inexpensive on-board catering. Of course there is a commentary on board about all the places of interest.
Here we should like to present some of our most popular tours.
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Nowhere in the world are there as many medieval castles as on this unique stretch of the Rhine, which in June 2002 was declared a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. For instance Ehrenbreitstein Fortress at the German Corner in Koblenz, Stolzenfels Castle, ort he uniquely well-preserved Marksburg Castle in Braubach. Take a look at Cat and Mouse Castles before you come to the undoubted highlight of any Middle Rhine tour – the legendary Loreley Rock! The myth lives on, high above the Rhine, at the top of the gigantic cliff. But the attractions don’t end there. Experience Schönburg Castle at Oberwesel, Pfalz Castle standing in midstream near Kaub, and the romantic wine village of Bacharach with Stahleck Castle. In Rüdesheim you must not miss a visit to the famous Drosselgasse!
Those who wish to experience the whole of the UNESCO Heritage site should begin their tour in the famous wine town of Rüdesheim. The snake-like bend in the Rhine near Bingen marks the beginning of one of the most exciting stretches. Romantic castle such as the Pfalz at Kaub and Schönburg near Oberwesel proudly keep watch over the Loreley Valley and, steeped in legend, tell of a turbulent history. Enchanting towns and idyllic medieval villages line the banks of the river, bearing witness to the Rhine’s cultural tradition. In St. Goarshausen you come to the fabulous Loreley Rock, which each year attracts thousands of visitors from all over the world. A few miles downstream, near Kamp-Bornhofen, stand the so-called „Hostile Brothers”, while in Braubach the best preserved hilltop fortress in the Rhine Valley, Marksburg Castle, awaits you. Enjoy this unique view and a hint of the Middle Ages as you relax on board a KD ship.
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