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Rudesheim is an undoubted highlight of our classic Rhine River cruises. You can also enjoy Rudesheim Christmas Market while you are there. Quaint and picturesque, the town of Rudesheim has earned a reputation as one of the best producers of Riesling wine, and justly so. In the heart of Germany's wine valley, verdant hills host terraced vineyards. Afterward, enjoy a romantic gondola excursion and visit Niederwalddenkmal Statue & Ehrenfels Castle. This is a great stop for active travelers who want to hike or bike as well! The nearby Rock of Lorelei is a highlight of most cruises that also visit the cities of Cologne, Koblenz, Heidelberg, or other traditional medieval towns reminiscent of this country's ancient past. Some cruises combine the Main or Moselle Rivers  Contact our experts today to start planning your trip!
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The Romantic Rhine Valley and the Rock of Lorelei $1,369 5 Get to know the scenic Rhine River on this 5-day river cruise aboard the MS Gerard Schmitter. From Strasbourg, France to Rudesheim, Germany and back, you'll see the Rock of Lorelei, visit vineyards and traditional cafes cellar, and see museums & neighborhoods like those of Heidelberg, Mainz, Koblenz, and Speyer.
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The Romantic Rhine Valley and the Rock of Lorelei $1,119 5 Experience the Rhine Valley on this 5-day round-trip river cruise from Strasbourg, France aboard the MS Monet. As you visit the towns of Koblenz, Mainz, Rudesheim, and Manheim, you'll visit iconic sites like Heidelberg, Stolzenfels Castle, and the quaint villages & savory wineries that characterize the Rhine Valley.
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The Romantic Rhine Valley and the Rock of Lorelei $1,119 5 Explore Northern Europe in a new and fascinating way by cruising along the romantic Rhine Valley on a 5-day voyage aboard the MS La Boheme. Making stops in Koblenz, Rudesheim and Speyer. Along the way, tour the canals of Strasbourg, the mechanical music cabinet museum in Rüdesheim, and the Drosselgasse's numerous cafés and bars.
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German Grandeur $5,063 9 Basel, Switzerland, is the starting point for your magnificent nine-day Germany river trip on Avalon Tranquility II. After that, go on a guided tour of Bamberg before continuing to Nuremberg, where your trip comes to a close.
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The Rhine & Moselle (Northbound) $5,629 11 Embark on an 11-day cruise aboard the Avalon Imagery II. Explore the Rhine and Moselle Rivers, starting in Basel. Discover charming cities in Germany, France, and Amsterdam, exploring Breisach, Strasbourg, and the Rhine Gorge while enjoying wine tastings in Bernkastel and a canal cruise in Amsterdam.
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Romantic Rhine (Northbound) $4,151 8 Sail the 8-day Romantic Rhine River Cruise (Northbound) aboard Avalon Envision from Switzerland to Holland, visiting France and Germany along the way, with guided tours of historic cities, scenic sailing, and cultural highlights.
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Romantic Rhine (Southbound) $4,030 8 Experience an 8-day Romantic Rhine cruise aboard Avalon Envision, sailing through Holland, Germany, France, and Switzerland. Explore Amsterdam, Cologne, Rüdesheim, Mainz, Heidelberg, Strasbourg, and Breisach, with castles, cathedrals, and the Black Forest along the way.
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The Rhine & Moselle: Canals, Vineyards & Castles $4,330 8 Sail the Rhine & Moselle for 8 days aboard Avalon Imagery II, visiting Amsterdam, Cologne, Rüdesheim, Cochem, Bernkastel, and Luxembourg. Take canal cruises, tour castles, hike vineyards, taste wines, and see Rhine Gorge while exploring Europe’s historic towns and wine regions.
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Reflections on the Rhine (Southbound) $5,496 10 Experience Europe’s Rhine River from Amsterdam to Basel for 10 days on Avalon Imagery II. Explore Amsterdam’s canals, Nijmegen’s Roman ruins, Cologne Cathedral, Rhine Gorge castles, Rüdesheim vineyards, Heidelberg Castle, Strasbourg’s La Petite France, and the Black Forest with guided tours, tastings, and scenic walks.
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Romantic Rhine (Northbound) $4,030 8 Set sail on an 8-day Rhine River cruise, traveling from Basel to Amsterdam aboard Avalon View. Explore Germany’s Black Forest, Strasbourg’s Gothic cathedral, and Heidelberg Castle. Walk through Mainz, sail the Rhine Gorge past ancient castles, and visit Cologne’s cathedral before ending among Amsterdam’s canals.
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Favorite Ports to Visit on a River Cruise to Rudesheim

Strasbourg, France - River cruises visiting Rudesheim frequently start or finish in Strasbourg, a charming French city with a strong cultural influence from Germany.

Koblenz, Germany -  is an ancient city at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle Rivers in the picturesque Rhine Gorge surrounded by vineyards.

Basel, Switzerland - The longest cruises start or finish in Basel on route to Amsterdam. Don't miss Basel's 12th-century Gothic cathedral.

Amsterdam, Netherlands - with its elaborate canal system, narrow houses with gabled facades, and bicycles seemingly everywhere, Amsterdam is a classic European city to explore.
 
Popular Destinations in Rudesheim, Germany
Some of the most popular destinations frequently visited on a trip to Rudesheim, Germany are:
  • Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Cabinet
  • Drosselgasse Street
  • Niederwald Monument & Cable Car 
  • Eibingen Abbey
  • Asbach Besucher Center (brandy distillery)
  • Brömserburg wine-making museum
  • The Klunkhardshof House
  • Burg Ehrenfels Fortress
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