Castles, Rhine & Moselle Grand Circle

An enchanting 8-day self-drive from Frankfurt through medieval castles, northern Hesse, the legendary Rhine Valley and the vineyards of the Moselle.

Duration

8 Days / 7 Nights

Starts

Frankfurt

Ends

Frankfurt Airport

Car

Self-drive

Hotels

7 Cities

Stay as many nights as you wish

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Hotels & rental car included — flights optional

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Overview

Follow a romantic circular route from Frankfurt into the castle country of Hesse, beginning with an unforgettable night in Spangenberg. Continue north to the fairy-tale landscapes around Trendelburg and the baroque residence town of Bad Arolsen, then turn south through historic Marburg. The journey finishes among the cliff-top castles of the Rhine, the vineyard-covered Moselle Valley and the elegant Rheingau before returning to Frankfurt.

Perfect for

Self-Drive Explorers

Couples

History Buffs

Wine Lovers

Scenic Drives

Photography Fans

Circular Routes

Your Itinerary Overview

8 Days · 7 Nights

Spangenberg

Trendelburg

Bad Arolsen

Marburg

Bacharach and the Rhine Valley

Cochem and the Moselle

Eltville and the Rheingau

Your route. Your pace.

Add or remove nights at every destination. Your itinerary and package price update instantly.

Start

Frankfurt – Spangenberg

Schloss Spangenberg

Day 2

Spangenberg – Trendelburg

Included hotel

Day 3

Trendelburg – Bad Arolsen

Hotel Brunnenhaus Schloss Landau

Day 4

Bad Arolsen – Marburg

Welcome Hotel Marburg

Day 5

Marburg – Bacharach and the Rhine Valley

Hotel Bluchertal

Day 6

Bacharach – Cochem and the Moselle

Hotel Traumblick

Day 7

Cochem – Eltville and the Rheingau

Hotel am Schloss Biebrich

Day 8

Eltville – Frankfurt Airport

Departure day · No overnight stay

Why You'll Love This Trip

Sleep in real castles and character hotels throughout

Circular route — fly in and out of Frankfurt with no backtracking

Covers four distinct regions in one joined-up drive

Drive the UNESCO Upper Middle Rhine Valley at your own pace

Wind through Moselle and Rheingau vineyard country

Discover quiet Hesse towns most visitors never reach

A mix of castle hotels, wine estates and boutique stays

Important information before booking

Exact castle hotels depend on availability for the selected travel dates. Alternative well-rated character hotels in the same overnight town may be offered.

What's Included

7 nights accommodation in the selected hotel category

8-day automatic rental car from and to Frankfurt Airport

Unlimited mileage where offered by the selected supplier

CDW and third-party liability where included by the selected supplier

Detailed self-drive itinerary

All applicable local taxes shown at booking

What's Excluded

Flights to and from Frankfurt

Fuel, parking, tolls and traffic fines

Castle admissions, Rhine cruises and wine tastings unless specifically added

Meals and drinks unless specified

Travel insurance

City or tourist taxes payable locally where applicable

From per personUS$353