Today's excursion takes you by rail to St Goar, where you take a
pleasure cruise through the timeless and iconic Rhine Gorge. One of
the most scenic sights along the Rhine River, the Rhine Gorge is
dominated by the legendary Lorelei Rock, situated in the centre of
the river. Legend has it that the sailors of yesteryears heard a
murmuring sound from the rock, and it got its name from the old
German word 'lurein', meaning murmur, and Celtic word 'ley' meaning
rock. Stop at Rüdesheim and visit Drosselgasse, home to many of the
town's famous wine taverns. Half-timbered medieval houses, narrow
streets, and old inns give Rüdesheim a flavour of the Middle
Ages.
After sampling some of the town's locally produced wines, you
may wish to see the 9th-century Brömserburg, the oldest castle on
the Rhine, or Siegfried's Mechanical Music Museum, boasting one of
the largest collections of automatons and self-playing instruments.
Another option is a visit to the historic Klunkhardshof, a
2-storey, half-timbered building dating back to the early 16th
century. Rüdesheim also has a cable car, which takes you on a
scenic journey up over the vineyards for terrific views of the
region.
On Day 5, you are at leisure. You have the
option to directly arrange a trip to the Ahr Valley through which
the River Ahr, a tributary of the Rhine, flows. The Ahr Valley is
the perfect place for long walks, savouring the local cuisine, and
tasting some of the most delicious wines here, with the most
popular variety produced in the region being pinot noir. There are
some excellent vineyards.
Includes
- Day 4 - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 5 - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
