b'TOUR HIGHLIGHTSRhine ValleyStay in a family-run hotel on the banks of the Rhine based in medieval Boppard, a picturesque wine growing region and UNESCO World Heritage Site.Travel on the Hunsrck Mountain RailwayOne of Germanys steepest railways, with jaw-dropping views of the vast Boppard forest.Cruise into the most scenic section of the Rhine Gorge From Boppard we pass the dramatic Lorelei rock, which has inspired legends, and travel to St. Goar, which has one of the Rhines most impressive castles.ACCOMMODATIONHunsrck Mountain Railway Days 1-7Das Ebertor Hotel, BoppardTour Code: GRS |per person based on 2 sharing. Deposit from 250 per person. Supplement for solo travellers from 220.1 2 3 4Everyday Traveller ratedUNESCO World Heritage Site. On arrival at St Goar theresMoselle rivers, and with a mixture of French and German time at leisure to look around, and if youd like to visit theinfl uences, the city has developed its own personality. Rheinfels Castle, theres a shuttle from the town hall up to the castle every half hour. We cruise back to Boppard thisIn the Old Town youll fi nd the Four Towersfour Baroque afternoon where theres time to relax before dinner.Day 4housesand Mnzplatz is the main square. The city is at leisure to explore Boppard or further afi eld. You couldhas two historical churches, fl ower-fi lled gardens and take a chairlift to Sesselbahn Boppard for fantastic viewsa scenic promenade where you could enjoy lunch with of the largest loop of the Rhine (payable locally). With youra view. Or you could walk up through the woods to the VRM pass you could take a train to the charming medievalfabulous Stolzenfelz Castle, or take a cable car up to the town of Rdesheim, renowned for its Riesling wines andEhrenbreitstein Fortress. Rail back to Boppard where the characterful Drosselgasse alley in the Old Town.tonight we enjoy our last dinner and drinks at the hotel. Days 5-7Excursion on the Hunsrckbahn,On Day 7 w e retrace our route back by rail to Brussels a trip to Koblenz, homeward boundwhere we join the Eurostar to London St Pancras. On Day 5 we board the Hunsrck Mountain Railwayone of Germanys steepest railwaysfrom Boppard to Emmelshausen, across two stunning viaducts and throughve tunnels, with fantastic views of the lush Boppard fiforests. On arrival in the small town of Emmelshausen we have free time to look around and enjoy our packed lunch.After this exciting excursion, we return to Boppard by rail and your afternoon is at leisure, to relax before dinner. If you havent already discovered them, you could visit the towns ruins of an impressive Roman fort. On Day 6 we set out by rail to Koblenz. You are free to discover the Old Town at your own pace, then make your own way back to Boppard whenever you like. Koblenz was fi rst established by the Romans at the confl uence of the Rhine and the CALL US ON 01904 734936 OR VISIT RAILDISCOVERIES.COM/24GRS FOR MORE DETAILS 51'