Discover the treasures of the Rhine Valley, from its attractive
wine towns to its favourite heritage railways. This magnificent
inclusive tour takes in some of the best of this delightful part of
the world.
Highlights
Sail through the Rhine Gorge - Cruise to one of the Rhine’s highlights, the iconic Rhine Gorge. Rolling valley walls, pretty riverside towns, and ancient castles make up the scenery.
Discover the Ahr Valley - Wander through the picture-postcard village of Altenahr, filled with traditional German architecture, and enjoy a tasting of locally-produced wines in Mayschoss.
Explore Cochem - Travel to the charming town of Cochem, where you have free time to stroll by the river or visit the castle
The services of a professional UK Tour Manager from start to finish
Food & Drinks
7 Breakfasts, 6 Packed Lunches, 7 Dinners
Selected drinks including house wine, beer, and soft drinks with dinner
What’s not included
Cancellation & Travel Insurance is not included in the price of the tour but can be arranged
Itinerary
Day 1 - London & Remagen
After meeting your group and Tour Manager at our Departure
Office at London St Pancras, board the Eurostar to Brussels.
Continue via Cologne to Remagen, a charming town on the banks of
the Rhine, where you spend the next seven nights at the Hotel
Pinger, enjoying all-inclusive meals every day, with packed lunches
available on excursion days, as well as drinks each evening with
dinner.
Includes
Dinner
Day 2 - Remagen and the Peace Museum
Explore Remagen with a visit to the Peace Museum. Located in the
towers of the town's famous bridge, which featured in several
battles throughout the Second World War, the museum was opened in
1980. Discover more about the bridge's history and that of the
nearby US prisoner of war camp, known as the Golden Mile. This
afternoon, you're free to explore on your own.
Includes
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 - Altenahr & Mayschoss
Take the train to Altenahr today, an ancient village nestled in
a valley and filled with fairytale architecture.
You have free time here to stroll through the winding streets,
lined with classic half-timbered buildings. Continue by rail to
Mayschoss, a renowned wine town surrounded by endless vineyards. We
enjoy a wine tasting, after which you have the option to take a
horse-drawn carriage ride (payable locally) - a truly enchanting
way to see more of the sights. Or, head out and get to know the
town on your own. After dinner back at the hotel this evening,
there's a walking tour of Remagen that you're free to join.
Includes
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 - Free day in Remagen
Enjoy a free day to explore more of your surroundings at your
own pace. You may wish to take the train to nearby Boppard with
your included VRM card. Once a Roman fort, Boppard has earned
UNESCO World Heritage status for its history and outstanding
natural beauty. Here, you could admire the 12th-century church,
notable for its twin spires and stained glass windows, or the
remains of the original Roman city wall. This is also an ideal
destination for those who love walking. Nearby, there are over 100
miles of walking trails which wind through the stunning surrounding
landscapes.
Includes
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 - The Rhine Gorge
Today's excursion takes you by rail to St Goar, where you board
a riverboat and cruise through the iconic Rhine Gorge. One of the
most scenic sights along the river, the Rhine Gorge is dominated by
the legendary Lorelei Rock, a striking sight which rises up out of
the water. Stop at Rüdesheim, where half-timbered medieval houses,
narrow streets, and old inns give the town a flavour of the Middle
Ages, before railing back to Remagen.
Includes
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 - Cochem
Take the train to Cochem, on the banks of the Moselle River. You
have free time to explore here. The town is dominated by a 1,000
year old castle, and is also known for its 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 also
celebrated for its wines, with its local Moselle famous across
Germany.
Includes
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 - Free day in Remagen
You have another free day today. Perhaps head into Remagen,
where you could stroll by the river, soaking up the natural beauty
of the town. It's also easy to get to the city of Koblenz using
your VRM card. 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.
Includes
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8 - Return to London
After breakfast this morning, take the train to Cologne, where
you change for the service to Brussels. From here join the Eurostar
direct to London St Pancras.
Please note that while every departure of this tour will feature
the same excursions, the order may differ from that shown
above.
Departure times
Provisional departure and return times, where available, can be
found together with dates and prices by clicking on the 'Prices
& Availability' button. We will write to you around 10
weeks before your departure date with the precise meeting times for
your tour group.
Mobility information
Due to the nature of our tours they are generally unsuitable for those with restricted mobility. If you’d like to discuss any particular holiday with us in this respect, then please don’t hesitate to call us.
Excellent value for money. Very well organised, friendly and helpful tour manager and lovely places to visit on the itinerary.
Anonymous
Submitted 28/10/2019
great overall but needs transfer times sorted
Anonymous
Submitted 23/10/2019
Exemplary service as usual. Well organised and executed from start to finish.
Anonymous
Submitted 21/10/2019
Well organised tour. Good hotel in excellent location across the road from the rail station, all inclusive with excellent meals.
Mr B Davies
Submitted 21/10/2019
Excellent hotel with friendly staff. Enjoyable excursions and friendly fellow travellers. Plenty to keep us occupied but with down time if needed.
Anonymous
Submitted 03/10/2019
This holiday was a perfect mix between organised travel and being able to do what one wanted. There are many interesting places to visit, nearly all of which are covered by the rail passes provided by the hotel. The hotel was comfortable, only marred by the noise from the train station through the night, and the food was excellent with a lot of choice. The tour manager quickly assessed just how much help each person needed and treated everyone on what felt like a very personal level. Despite some curved balls thrown at her by the German railways, she kept a smile on her face throughout as she managed 40 people through tight time connections. Thank you Mandy!
