Cochem, Germany (Medieval Castle Tour)

We took the kids to Cochem, Germany to go on the Medieval Dinner and Castle Tour through RTT today.  While we had a memorable time, the tour and dinner were not what we expected.

We had been wanting to take the kids to the Reichsburg Castle for a while now (specifically for the "Knight's Meal"); however, they are always in German.  We assumed (wrongly) that this tour/dinner was the same thing offered by the castle, just geared toward children and in English.

Nope.

First, we were bused to the castle and given free time to explore the village, which really was a lovely village.  They had some sort of wine festival going on too, so you know we I had to check that out!

Then we went across the river to the Historische Senfmuele (Mustard Mill) to taste-test some yummy mustards.  You can also take a guided tour of the mill but it seemed to only be offered in German (we really didn't look too far into it though, they might have an English guide available).  

The scenery there is really lovely!

After that it was time to make the trek up to the castle to meet our tour guide.  The kids were excited because they got to dress up!

The castle was interesting but we were really excited about this whole meal thing afterwards.  Ha.  

(Making a wish on the mermaid)

(Showing the kids the torture chamber/dungeon)

We knew not to expect too much from the meal itself...

"Visitors are encouraged to come in costume of medieval knights, ladies, servants and farmers, as well as ghosts or robbers!  Medieval-style dinner follows in the Knight’s restaurant or hall, there guests eat as in the days of old – with their fingers – end enjoy our special medieval menu of chicken legs with flat bread, and modern additions of apple juice soda and an ice cream stick dessert."

...but we really thought (as did most people on the tour) that some form of entertainment would be involved.  They even had a stage set up for when they host their regular "Knight's Meal."  Even the kids were like, "this is IT?!"

(lol, we finally talked them into eating it!)

Oh well, we haven't been too impressed with RTT so we should have known better.  It was still a fun day, just not a day we would pay 216 EUR for!

What are your experiences with RTT?  Have you been to the "Knight's Meal?"