Visit Cologne for a day and discover 2,000 years of history, from Roman times through the Middle Ages to the bustling metropolis of today. This tour shows you some of the city's most ancient relics, its grand Gothic cathedral, and enduring icons of culture from across the centuries.

Once you meet your group in central Frankfurt, take a ride across the countryside for your visit to Germany's fourth-largest city. In Cologne you can explore the site of the Roman Praetorium and the famous Dionysus mosaic at the Romano-Germanic Museum, as well as the mighty city gates and fantastic churches that offer a look at medieval city life.

When you take some time out for lunch, walk through the city's central pedestrian areas to see the lively and vibrant atmosphere that makes Cologne a hotspot of art, culture and modern life. Get a look at the grand Cathedral of Cologne, which took more than 600 years to complete. In the afternoon, make a stop in the town of Limburg an der Lahn to see its beautiful old bridges and medieval houses before you return to Frankfurt.