Frankfurt Romantic Rheingau Wine Escape

Discover the Rhine Palatinate in Style with Romantic Rheingau Wine Escape!
Whether you’re craving a break from the bustle of city life or making the most of a layover in Frankfurt, why settle for a bland hotel stay? Instead, immerse yourself in the charm, flavors, and scenery of Germany’s wine country.

Private, tailor-made getaway hosted by a local wine enthusiast

Handpicked wine tastings, authentic regional meals, and scenic drives through the vineyard-dotted Rhine Valley

Convenient Frankfurt Airport pickup and drop off included.

Optional Friday Evening Welcome
Start your weekend with an Aperò on our Terrazza Milano. On a clear evening, sip and savor while watching the sunset over the Alt König and Großer Feldberg hills.

Accommodation Option
A comfortable Airbnb room at Northern Lights, perfect for a solo traveler or couple just 20 minutes from Frankfurt Airport.

Make your stopover weekend unforgettable — with romance, wine, and the beauty of the Rhine.

Meeting Point

Frankfurt Airport

60547 Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Exit Door 1 of Terminal 1 or 2 depending on your arrival terminal.

What to expect:

Duration: between 6 hours and 8 hours

Weinladen Draiser Hof - Weingut Baron Knyphausen

Erbacher Str. 28, Erbach, 65346, Hesse

We will start our wine adventure by visiting Baron Knyphausen which is a historic family-run winery in Eltville-Erbach, Rheingau, renowned for its terroir-driven Rieslings and elegant Pinot Noirs. A member of the prestigious VDP and fully organic since 2021, the estate cultivates famed vineyards such as Marcobrunn and Hohenrain, crafting wines that reflect centuries of tradition and meticulous care. Visitors can experience its heritage at the picturesque Draiser Hof, home to a wine lounge, shop, and restaurant.
While we learn about the winery you will try up to 10 different wines from simple estate wines to Auslese (a selection of wines), sometimes even Trockenbeerenauslese (a selection of wines), ice wine, and even older vintages. This gives you the chance to gain a deeper insight into the diversity of our wines in a fun way.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Schloss Johannisberg

Schlossallee, , Geisenheim, 65366, Hesse

We will visit this magnificent Schloss Johannisberg, perched above the Rhine in the Rheingau, which is celebrated as the world’s first dedicated Riesling estate, with winemaking at the site dating back to 817 and exclusive Riesling cultivation beginning in 1720. The estates sits on a striking south-facing quartzite hillside—about 50 hectares steeply inclined at 45° with ideal sun exposure along the 50th parallel—yielding exceptional aromatic complexity and precision.
We will enjoy a glass of wine at their wine terrace with mesmerizing view of the Rhein valley.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Eltville am Rhein

Eltville am Rhein, Hesse

Optional Lunch at your own expense at a local Cafe or Restaurant:
Savor a fresh, locally sourced lunch or a tempting cheese and charcuterie board. While you wait, explore wines from 80 top Rhine winemakers. Tell us your preferences, and we’ll help you discover your perfect sip combined with your delicious regional meal.

2 hours

Kloster Eberbach

Kloster-Eberbach-Str. 1, Eltville am Rhein, 65346, Hesse

Kloster Eberbach, located in the Rheingau near Eltville, is one of Europe’s best-preserved medieval monasteries and a landmark of German wine culture. Founded in 1136 by Cistercian monks, it became one of the largest wine estates in Europe and played a key role in developing viticulture along the Rhine. Today, the historic cellars—still in use—house the Hessische Staatsweingüter, producing acclaimed Rieslings from prestigious Rheingau vineyards. Beyond wine, Kloster Eberbach is famed for its Romanesque and Gothic architecture, cultural events, and its appearance in the film The Name of the Rose.

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included