Treasures of the Rhine Valley

Meet at London St Pancras and board the Eurostar to Brussels. Continue via Cologne to Remagen, a charming town on the banks of the Rhine. You spend the next seven nights at the Hotel Pinger, enjoying warm hospitality.

• Dinner

Explore Remagen with a visit to the Peace Museum, located in the towers of the town's famous bridge. The bridge featured in several WWII battles before its fascinating museum was opened in 1980. Immerse yourself in the bridge's history, and that of the nearby US prisoner of war camp - known as the Golden Mile - during your visit here. Later, join your group on a walking tour of Remagen, learning more about the town.

• Breakfast

We take the train to Königswinter this morning. Here you have free time to explore the city or there is an optional excursion onboard the rack railway. Later, return by rail to enjoy a wine tasting at the hotel.

• Breakfast

Enjoy a free day to explore more of your surroundings. You could take the train to nearby Boppard with your included VRM card. Once a Roman fort, the town has earned UNESCO World Heritage status for its history and outstanding natural beauty. Here, you could admire the 12th-century St Apollinaris church, its twin spires and stained-glass windows, or see the remains of the original Roman city wall. Remagen is an ideal destination for those who love walking. Nearby are miles of walking trails which wind through its stunning landscapes. There is also a ferry service across the Rhine from Remagen in the summer months.

• Breakfast

Today takes you by rail to St Goar, where you board a riverboat for a scenic cruise along the Rhine Gorge. One of the most spectacular sights along the Rhine, is the legendary Lorelei Rock, a dramatic rock which rises up out of the water. Pause at Rüdesheim, a quintessentially German town where half-timbered medieval houses, narrow streets, and old inns give the town a flavour of the Middle Ages. Maybe stroll along the world-famous Drösselgasse, a vibrant street in the heart of the Old Town lined with quirky pubs, cafés, and wine cellars, before taking the train back to Remagen.

• Breakfast, Dinner

Take the train to Cochem, on the banks of the Moselle River, where you have free time to look around. The town is known for its historic castle and Old Quarter, where you'll find preserved sections of the town walls and three of the wall's gates. Like many towns in the area, Cochem is celebrated for its wines, with its local Moselle famous across Germany. Maybe relax in one of the pastel-hued bars or restaurants lining the river, and sample some of this excellent wine.

• Breakfast

You have another free day. You might like to stroll along the river in Remagen, soaking up the natural scenic beauty of the town. Or further afield, you could head to Koblenz. Set at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle Rivers and considered the historic gateway to the terraced vineyards and ruined castles of the Rhine, there's plenty to explore. Alternatively, an 18 minute train journey takes you to the cultural city of Bonn - the birthplace of Beethoven.

• Breakfast, Dinner

After breakfast, you take the train to Cologne, where you join the service to Brussels. From here, join the Eurostar direct to London St Pancras.

• Breakfast