Rhine & Moselle Cultural School Trips & Tours
The region offers a wide range of visits that give an insight into German life and a safe and welcoming environment within which to practise language skills. NST offers an excellent choice of accommodation serving the needs of school groups and our tailor-made itineraries will add real value to your classroom based learning.
Prices start from £399pp
Price includes
- 3 nights’ B&B accommodation
- Executive coach transport from and to school and throughout your stay
- Extensive group travel insurance
- 1 in 8 free place ratio
Price shown is based on 40 paying passengers from selected departure points and is subject to availability.
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Top visits
Rhine River Cruise
A highly enjoyable way for groups to travel to their daily visits, stopping in a host of towns including Cologne, Bonn, Königswinter, Koblenz, Boppard, St Goarshausen and Rüdesheim. Moselle River cruises can be arranged from Traben-Trarbach to Bernkastel-Kues and Cochem to Zell.
Cologne
A fabulous place to spend the day. Groups can visit the ‘Bimmelbahn’ mini-train, cathedral and the zoo.
Chocolate Museum
Take a tour, in German, of this excellent museum in Cologne. Watch the manufacturing process and learn about the history of chocolate, plus, there are also free samples to take away!
Phantasialand
Since 1967, Phantasialand has been providing top-quality entertainment for visitors of all ages.
Phantasialand is one of Europe’s top entertainment parks. Situated in Brühl near Cologne in the heart of the Rhineland, it is the number one German entertainment park for youth groups from the UK.
Seven themed areas with worldwide unique attractions and internationally multi-award-winning shows, promise to be great fun and an educational experience for your group. Each themed area has its own individual character but they all have one thing in common: the potential for learning through experience. And when the summer season has finished, Phantasialand is also the place to head for winter fun! Its winter season features all the favourite rides as well as special winter shows and exciting bonus attractions.
Marksburg Castle
Fill out our quiz sheets in German as you tour this fabulous medieval castle.
Burg Eltz Castle
One of the most beautifully preserved castles in Germany.
Rüdesheim
Students can explore this fabulous town or take the cable-car to Niederwald monument and the wine museum to see how wine is made. The fabulous toy museum is a firm favourite, showcasing toys from the last 100 years.
Boppard
This enjoyable town experience provides students with opportunities to speak, learn and listen in German.
Visits include the Hunsrück Railway, Carmelite Church and Monastery, mini-golf, forest walks and the Sesselbahn (chairlift) to the ‘Vierseen-blick’ for the famous four lakes view. A mini-train offers a 40-minute tour around Boppard, past the remains of the fortifying walls that date back to the Romans and Middle Ages. German commentary is available.
Cochem
This popular town is a favourite for students to explore.
Koblenz
A great place to explore and practise language skills. Alongside the many shops and cafés, popular visits in the town include the ‘Deutsches Eck’, a spectacular viewpoint where the Rhine and Moselle rivers meet.
Trier
Trier is the oldest city in Germany, founded by the Romans and despite a turbulent history, an amazing amount of the city’s past has been preserved, with pride of place going to the impressive Roman monuments. The city has an abundance of opportunities for students to practise language skills, including the marketplace, cathedral, baths and toy museum.
Bowling
A visit to this bowling alley in Koblenz is a popular evening activity.
Swimming
The Freizeitbad Tauris swimming pool is available in the evenings for groups.
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On-tour support
On-tour support includes...
- A choice of packed lunches for your group throughout your stay
Accommodation
Popular options in Rhineland
Hotel Hunsrucker Hof
A high quality, single group hotel in the centre of Boppard. The owners are very hospitable and experienced in handling youth groups. A warm welcome is assured and many groups return year after year.
Hotel Bergschlosschen
A very pleasant hotel, with friendly, flexible owners, located in a tranquil, residential setting within 15-20 minutes’ walk of the centre of Boppard.
Hotel Hunsrucker Hof
A high quality, single group hotel in the centre of Boppard. The owners are very hospitable and experienced in handling youth groups. A warm welcome is assured and many groups return year after year.
Hotel Bergschlosschen
A very pleasant hotel, with friendly, flexible owners, located in a tranquil, residential setting within 15-20 minutes’ walk of the centre of Boppard.
FAQs
Why are the Rhine and Moselle regions such rewarding cultural destinations for school groups?
The Rhine and Moselle valleys offer students a vivid introduction to German heritage through castles, riverside towns and centuries old traditions. Their dramatic landscapes and historic sites create a powerful backdrop for exploring European culture, geography and identity.
What kinds of cultural themes can students explore on an NST trip?
Groups can connect with themes such as regional history, architecture, folklore and traditional crafts by visiting local museums, medieval castles and riverside communities. Experiences in these regions support cross-curricular learning in areas like languages, humanities and art.
How does NST tailor Rhine & Moselle itineraries to meet learning goals?
NST builds itineraries that balance cultural visits with engaging activities, ensuring each trip reflects your subject priorities. Teacher-centred planning means you’ll receive a programme that supports your curriculum, suits your timings and maximises value for students.
What types of activities can students enjoy along the Rhine and Moselle?
Typical visits might include exploring historic castles, enjoying a river cruise, discovering traditional German towns or taking part in local cultural experiences. These activities help students develop confidence, teamwork and curiosity as they immerse themselves in the region.
What support does NST provide during cultural trips to this region?
NST offers clear guidance before travel, support with visit planning and practical on-tour assistance to ensure your trip runs smoothly. This includes help with accommodation arrangements, prebooked meals and on-the-ground reassurance throughout your stay.
What’s included in a typical NST Rhine & Moselle package?
Packages generally include B&B accommodation, executive coach transport, a selection of cultural visits and extensive group travel insurance. NST also offers generous free place ratios to help teachers manage costs and bring more students on the trip.
Giving you full support throughout
Before your tour
- Dedicated NST expert from day one
- Responsive, flexible communication - Teams, phone, or email
- Same-day quotes
- Trips tailored to your budget, with transparent pricing
- Straightforward planning - we handle the details
- Step-by-step risk assessment guidance
- Free accommodation for group leader preview visits
- Curriculum-driven, enriching experiences across 100s of locations
- Unrivalled local knowledge & expertise
Whilst you're away
- Our travel app keeps all your info in one place
- On-tour support from our reps on the ground
- Support & assistance from our specialists
- 24/7 helpline and support
- Extensive group travel insurance
- Group-friendly accommodation
- Free educational resources
On your return
- Priority rebooking services
- Loyalty reward scheme for valued customers
- You say, we act - we're committed to continuously improving our tours
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