Nestled in the lush Elzbach Valley, Eltz Castle seems like something out of a fairytale or movie set. The same family has owned it since the 12th century, and it has remained intact since its beginnings. Each room has a specific story to tell through its decor, furniture, and objects. Its remarkable Treasury and Armory contain historic works in silver and gold. The castle has welcomed many famous visitors over its 850 years, including French writer Victor Hugo, English painter William Tuner, and former First Ladies Lady Bird Johnson and Rosalynn Carter. The castle and the region it calls home are not to be missed!
Subject to availability. If we cannot visit Eltz Castle, we will visit Thurant Castle instead.
PLEASE NOTE
- The order of the visits can change.
- Times are approximate.
Eltz Castle
Nestled in the lush Elzbach Valley, Eltz Castle seems like something out of a fairytale or movie set. The same family has owned it since the 12th century, and it has remained intact since its beginnings. Each room has a specific story to tell through its decor, furniture, and objects. Its remarkable Treasury and Armory contain historic works in silver and gold. The castle has welcomed many famous visitors over its 850 years, including French writer Victor Hugo, English painter William Tuner, and former First Ladies Lady Bird Johnson and Rosalynn Carter. The castle and the region it calls home are not to be missed!
Subject to availability. If we cannot visit Eltz Castle, we will visit Thurant Castle instead.
PLEASE NOTE
- The order of the visits can change.
- Times are approximate.
Cruises
This shore excursion is available for one or several cruises
An Exceptional Cruise Through the Fairytale-like Landscapes on the Moselle and the Romantic Rhine
STRASBOURG - KOBLENZ - ALKEN or MOSELKERN - TRIER - Strasbourg
All aboard for a magical cruise through the Moselle Valley. The river travels through a region cultivated by humans for over 2,000 years, begun by the Romans when they planted vineyards along the hills. Dozens of castles and ruins overlook the small wine-growing villages along the banks, including Eltz Castle, a fairytale-like château nestled in the hills and the imposing Ehrenbreitstein Fortress dominating the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle Rivers.
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