Rhine River Day Cruise - Koblenz to Bingen, Germany - Castles, History, and Beer 4k

Join us as we take the world's oldest and largest twin paddle steamboat still in operation, The "Goethe", up the Rhine ("Rhein" in German) River through the Upper Middle Rhine valley from Koblenz to Bingen. This 65km corridor is considered the most beautiful section of the Rhine and is often called the Rhine River Gorge.
Come join us as we see majestic castles, medieval towns, and a 450 year old hotel in Assmannshausen. We explore the town of Bacharach and enjoy delicious food and German beer.
00:00 Introduction
01:00 Koblenz
02:45 Steamboat
03:20 Cruise Overview
03:42 Cruise Start
04:08 Stolzenfels Castle
04:45 Marksburg Castle
05:34 Breakfast
06:34 Cruise Continues
08:15 Time for Beer
08:53 The Feuding Brothers
09:40 Maus Castle
10:04 Rheinfels Castle
10:19 Katz Castle
10:43 Schonburg Castle
11:25 Gutenfels Castle
11:35 Pfalzgrafenstein
12:10 Krone Assmannshausen Hotel
13:02 Dinner & Beer
14:22 Drunk at the Hotel
16:17 Getting a Ferry Boat
17:08 Rheinstein Castle
17:52 Reichenstein Castle
18:50 Castle Sooneck
19:37 Ferry Details
19:59 Arrival in Bacharach
20:30 Stahleck Castle
20:58 Walk Through Bacharach
22:13 Pizza Restaurant
24:26 German Bathrooms
25:04 Furstenberg Castle
25:38 Nollig Castle
26:13 End of Cruise
26:24 Closing

[@primetraveltime]

What did you guys think about this one? Do you like the castles and the history? Is this something that you would like to do in the future? Let me know what you thought was the most interesting or amazing part of the trip. Thank you!

[@ignazio5]

I’m not the ass man, I think there’s been a mistake!! LoL. Loved the real White Castle and nuka cola. The Prime Travel Time intro animation was well done. As for the content, very good coverage of a lot of history with corresponding footage to help me as a viewer immerse myself into each spot you went to. The French apparently really enjoyed destroying German castles! I liked the food coverage too……pizza looked amazing. As always good soundtrack to match the serene viewpoints.

[@karstenkailer4669]

That's my "homebase" actually. I was born in Koblenz and now live in Mainz. Inbetween is the most beautiful part of the Rhein - the middle-rhine-valley - with about 40 (!) castles. I went to school in Mainz while I was living in Koblenz, so it was the "Mittelrheintal" by train TWICE a day. Pro tip: Skip Rüdesheim, which is a tourist-trap - not a BAD one, but I think Bacharach has WAY more charme. There is a hostel in the castle, simple but cheap and you can sit on their terrace and enjoy Riesling-wine. If you go from Mainz to Koblenz, downstream, and stay a night in Koblenz - there's a hostel in the Fortress Ehrenbreitstein - you can enter the equally beautiful Mosel-valley with even more castles (Burg Eltz!) and even more wine.

[@primetraveltime]

Sorry for the late reply. Thanks for the tips! I'm jealous that you had such an amazing trip to school. It's really one of the most beautiful places I've ever seen. Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@davkatjenn]

Thank you for your info. I loved St Goar too, but Bacharach is high on my list and I will hit it the next visit for sure. Heading down the Mosel, don't forget to tell people to stop in Trier, which is one of the most enjoyable smaller cities in Germany.

[@lisapodjeski107]

This vid was so informative. Thank you for sharing. We are heading to the Rhine in 2024. I learned so much from this. Especially the ferry tip!

[@Rog107]

This is so much better than other tours because of the narration. Well done!

[@primetraveltime]

Thank you! :)

[@finnschenck4055]

Splendid video. The Rhein valley is a fantastic place to explore...

[@teacheraom]

I wish I would experience Rhine River Day Cruise!

[@davkatjenn]

Make it happen. Plan it and save for it and by all means don't let the fact that it is in Europe intimidate you. Most people in Europe speak English and learning a few phrases in German goes a long way and they do appreciate your effort. And here is something else, you won't need a car. You can fly into Frankfurt and then use a train to get to Bingen or Rudesheim, on the river. You can book your flight, train, hotel, boat cruise ........darned near everything, in advance and online. I was just there three days ago (am home now) and we planned all of this in advance and it worked great. I think most people let international travel intimidate them. Granted, ti is a learning experience, but the rewards are outstanding.

[@lilliandegroof2998]

Well done. I really like how you provided the history of the different castles and made sure we saw the names of the restaurants.

[@beadcrazie9327]

My 3x great grandfather was from Kolblenz area and I would love to go and explore the areas they lived

[@karstenkailer4669]

You're Welcome! I was born in Koblenz and grew up in that region.

[@davkatjenn]

Oh, make sure you do it. It is wonderful to stand on the Deutsches Eck; and don't neglect the Mosel; it is beautiful.

[@Marki02]

Your videos on your channel have amazing production quality. Keep it up! Best regards from Bavaria.

[@primetraveltime]

Thank you so much! I really enjoyed my time in Germany. I may not have more Germany videos for a few months, but I hope to go back soon. Thanks for the subscription!

[@davkatjenn]

I just took a day cruise out of Bingen to St Goar and back three days ago. This was one of the best things that I have ever done in Europe. It was on the end of my two weeks trip and it was definitely one of the highlights of the entire trip. By all means, do a cruise down the middle Rhine.

[@davkatjenn]

Yes, sometimes the doors, locks and keys in Europe feel like they were all put in a bag and mixed up, but take heart.......they will work and open the door.........usually.

[@MagnificentGermanywithDarion]

Wonderful video , I really enjoyed this. I surely would like to take this float with my friends as well. The hotel looked amazing as well as all of the castles.I made a video last June (2023)of my time in Koblenz . I will return again this June. BTW, I am a brand new subscriber:). So cool my friend:).

[@primetraveltime]

Thank you! Hope you get a chance to take the same boat. And have more time than me to get off and check out the towns and castles. There's so much to see!

I'm headed there solo in September, 1st time in Germany and staying 3 nights in Rudesheim. Thanks for the video... looking forward to checking out some of these places!

[@primetraveltime]

You're going to love it! I heard Rudesheim is a bit touristy. Hopefully you can take the steam boat that we took and check out the other places. It should turn around and go north/downriver from Bingen and probably stop off where you are.

It is a bit touristy, but that's OK since I'll be alone and I found an apartment with a great terrace to people and river watch. I'll definitely look for the boat y'all took, for sure! And visit some of the castles. Think there's also a wine festival in Bingen during that time 🎉

Did y'all book the steam boat ahead?

[@thewhiterabbitr3]

Loved this tour! Thank you for sharing and giving us a small history on the castles 😊

[@primetraveltime]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@ichbinbluna3504]

It's incredibly fun to listen to you and watch your video recording. Thank you very much. Es macht unglaublich viel Spass, Dir zuzuhören und Deine Videoaufnahme zu sehen. Vielen vielen Dank.

[@primetraveltime]

Vielen Dank für Ihren Kommentar! I'm just now getting back into my videos. Will upload more shortly. I hope you stick around 😊 thank you!

[@erzsebetnilsson580]

I SUPPORT your chanel and Your videos are nice the camera and pictures are wonderful and MOST but not least I love your realax but still NICE comments of both what you like and did not liked in your videos with out to attack or being rude . JUST SIMPY SUPER ENJOYABLE to see your videos and get all the information as well. If I could subscibe twice I would for your wanderful manner and still natural. Love your comments too.

[@primetraveltime]

Thank you so much! Comments like yours motivate me to keep going :)

[@Jewelofthe80s]

Just came upon your channel, and love it!!! Most of my ancestors came from the Rhine region, and I have always been super curious.

[@primetraveltime]

Thank you! That's awesome that your ancestors are from the Rhine region. It's an amazing place and the pictures/videos don't do the place justice. Hope you can make it out there if you get the chance. It's well worth the trip.

[@davkatjenn]

Satisfy your curiosity and visit it. You won't regret it.

[@urbanschmitz4812]

Sehr schön, tolles Video

[@primetraveltime]

Danke!

[@juttahildebrandt3572]

This is very informative. I enjoyed it.

[@Supermatsch]

I'm from Cologne and really love this area. Glad I just need about 1 hour to get to Koblenz by train. Always interesting to see how people from abroad experience the middle rhine valley. Super interesting video with much information, thanks!

[@primetraveltime]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video. Cologne is a great place as well. I really enjoyed it there :)

[@Supermatsch]

@@primetraveltime Nice to read. So please do a video about Cologne, then. :)

[@davkatjenn]

You are fortunate to have that so readily available to you and to be so close to: Aachen, Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands. I am living in the US and have not been to anywhere I didn't love. Your country is spectacular!

[@markbowman7240]

great video which brings back many great memories of visits to the Rhine..mossel ..I would recommend visiting to anyone who loves great scenery food and drink

[@primetraveltime]

Thank you! Took a lot of work to put this together so I appreciate the comment. It is an amazing place to visit. Everyone should travel there at least once in their lifetime.

[@markbowman7240]

@primetraveltime5085 I agree and all the different German beer makers in each town ...area ..if you ever get go to Germany again try the mosell river from koblenz to trier ..a narrower river that's just as beautiful maybe even a little bit more than the Rhine, less industry around it

[@primetraveltime]

Great suggestion. Will definitely check it out. I actually never heard of it even though I've been to Germany about 40 times. Thanks for the suggestion! Hopefully there will be another similar video in the future :)

[@JAM-65]

Thank you. Good to know about the ferry boats and some costs. We are going with our teen kids in June. I took a KD cruise in 1989! So I want to explore the region a again with my kids. I actually ate at the restaurant (Bacharach) back in the 90s

[@primetraveltime]

Your kids will love it! It was always a dream of mine when I was younger. So happy I finally got the chance. I'm glad my video helped a bit. Thanks for watching!

[@jochenhopp64]

Thanks! You did a good job !!!!!!

[@primetraveltime]

Thank you! Had mixed reactions from this one from others. .. 😔

[@edmerkle6283]

Outstanding! Loved the detail on each site. Left m wanting more

[@primetraveltime]

Glad you enjoyed it, thank you! More videos to come soon :)

[@christopherx7428]

Thanks, interesting! I am thinking about hiking that stretch this summer. Btw, as far as I can tell your German pronounciations are far, far better than the average american's.

[@primetraveltime]

Lol, thank you!!

[@user-dr5bq9ti2l]

Keep going ,amazing videos man

[@primetraveltime]

So sorry for the late reply. Appreciate the comment! Comments like yours make me want to continue. Will upload something new in the next few days. Getting back into it now. Thanks again 😊

[@samuelsamenstrang6069]

i really enjoyed this video.

[@primetraveltime]

Thank you!

[@anitaojha_]

Enjoyed watching and hearing all about the history and the castles. This is part of my 'homework' as we are going on a Rhine river cruise in April 2024, now really looking forward to it. What time of the year were you there!

[@primetraveltime]

Thanks! We were there in August. The weather at that time was nice and cool. Glad you enjoyed the video. You're going to love the cruise. It's an amazing experience.

[@Kivas_Fajo]

You're doing it right. You're on vacation in Germany, you do as the Germans do. Drink beer or wine and eat some hearty food outside with friends. ^^ I guess, you could assimilate here rather quickly. ^^

[@primetraveltime]

Lol, thanks!! I love Germany

[@holger_p]

You go to a wine-area in Germany and have beer with pizza 🥲

[@primetraveltime]

Lol, my brother hates wine and I love beer. 😬 I do like wine though. Will try next time!

[@LordDucarius]

Yo when I was in Koblenz last year I was chilling on the stair right across the street from that restaurant smoking a joint waiting for my train xD

[@primetraveltime]

Lol that's awesome!

[@privatevendetta]

Most of the RVs in this area are Dutch.

[@primetraveltime]

They were made in the Netherlands or the people are from there? Either way I think this is so awesome that people RV across Europe. Seems like an amazing adventure.

[@privatevendetta]

@@primetraveltime The people are from there. The Dutch love any hill that is taller than 50m. You find them more regularly on the Moselle though.

[@primetraveltime]

That's awesome though. RVing is a great experience. Are you Dutch?

[@privatevendetta]

@@primetraveltime No. I was born and raised in and near Koblenz.

[@primetraveltime]

Oh, great! Such a beautiful place. Thank you so much for watching. Take care.

[@heindaddel2531]

It’s “water closet”, not “wash closet” 😂

[@primetraveltime]

I know. My friend told me afterwards. Didn't want to redo the whole video! Thanks for watching that far 😉