Frankfurt am Main Trip Overview
Touted as Germany’s oldest city and home to a staggering eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Trier is a must for history buffs. This easy day trip from Frankfurt takes you to the beautiful Moselle Valley to discover Trier’s fascinating ancient Roman monuments and churches. During a mix of narrated walking tours and free time, explore sights such as the Roman Amphitheatre, the Imperial Baths and the best-preserved Roman city gate north of the Alps, the Porta Nigra. Small Group Tour during Covid 19 period.
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Duration: 10 hours
Starts: Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany
Touted as Germany’s oldest city and home to a staggering eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Trier is a must for history buffs. This easy day trip from Frankfurt takes you to the beautiful Moselle Valley to discover Trier’s fascinating ancient Roman monuments and churches. During a mix of narrated walking tours and free time, explore sights such as the Roman Amphitheatre, the Imperial Baths and the best-preserved Roman city gate north of the Alps, the Porta Nigra. Small Group Tour during Covid 19 period.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: ETS Touristik GmbH, Wiesenhuettenplatz 39, 60329 Frankfurt, Hesse Germany
Departure Office of Greenline Frankfurt, Meeting point before the tour
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Trier, Trier, Rhineland-Palatinate
The grandiose architectural legacy of its history today includes impressive eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites. This includes the landmark of the city: the Porta Nigra (180 BC), one of the best-preserved Roman city gates north of the Alps. The huge sandstone blocks weigh up to 6 tons!
The fantastic basilica with the throne hall of Emperor Constantine. The amphitheater, scene of gruesome gladiator battles and bloodthirsty battles between humans and animals.
Finally, the Imperial Baths, which were among the largest baths of the Roman Empire. The old Roman bridge, probably the oldest bridge in our country. The cathedral with the world-famous relic, the “Holy Rock” and the Liebfrauenkirche, the oldest gothic church in Germany. The Electoral Palace is considered one of the most beautiful Rococo palaces in Europe.
Duration: 6 hours
