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THE RHINE VALLEY BOOK & RÜDESHEIM NOW
The mighty Rhine meanders between hillside, castles and steep terraced vineyards. This lovely tour is based in the heart of ever-popular Rüdesheim, right on the banks of the Rhine. Its pretty houses, cosy wine cellars and famous 16th century Drosselgasse lend it an undeniable charm
ITINERARY
DAY 1 Travel to Dover and onto Calais and Rüdesheim for a late evening arrival. Light snack provided. 4-night stay DBB
DAY 2 – 4 At leisure in Rüdesheim with two included excursions
INCLUDED EXCURSIONS
Circular Tour by Cable Car, Chair Lift & Boat Glide over vineyards as the cable car takes you up to the 38m high Niederwald Monument with wonderful views across the Rhine. A 20 minute, mostly flat walk to the chairlift down to the wine village of Assmannshausen and then board a boat to cruise back to Rüdesheim
Scenic Rhine Discovery A day to discover the magical region of the dramatic Middle Rhine Valley. Pass by fairytale castles, steep forested hillsides and romantic riverside villages. Enjoy views of the legendary Loreley and stop in picturesque little Bacharach, pretty Sankt Goar and lovely Boppard with its wonderful riverside promenade
LITTLE BOATS & TRAINS BOOK OF THE RHINE 4H NOW
Brand new for 2023, stay in the elegant 4* Maritim Hotel in Königswinter, a riverside resort town, located at the foot of the Drachenfels (Dragon Rock) mountain. Surrounded by vineyards, this wine town boasts a beautiful Rhine promenade, ideal for a stroll to watch the endless flow of boats and barges pass by
ITINERARY
DAY 1 Travel to Calais onto Königswinter for 4-night stay DBB
DAY 2 – 4 At leisure in Königswinter with three included excursions
INCLUDED EXCURSIONS
Drachenfels Railway & Rhine Cruise Germany's oldest rack railway takes you on 1.5km ride up to the legendary Drachenfels with an incline of (in parts) 22%. Then board a relaxing Rhine cruise to enchanting Linz, the medieval 'colourful town on the Rhine'. Return by coach
Vulkan Express & Andernach Geyser A trip on the narrow gauge Vulkan Express into the volcanic Eifel mountains is a very special experience. Continue by coach to Andernach and to the world's highest cold-water geyser which shoots 200ft into the air. Visit the Geysir Museum and then a boat takes you to view the eruption
Day in Cologne Explore Cologne
known for its magnificent
cathedral, its world-famous
carnival and kölsch (Cologne's
signature beer). Included
walking tour of the Old Town
5 DAYS | FROM £559
NEW
©GNTB Francesco Carovillano
5 DAYS | FROM £679
DAY 5 Early start back to Calais and the return to England
PRICES INCLUDES
Hotel for 4 nights with buffet breakfast & dinner (late night snack on arrival day) Welcome glass of wine on arrival
Speciality dinner one evening – Wine growing theme
Tea / coffee after dinner Circular Tour - cable car, chair lift, boat
Scenic Rhine Discovery Excursion
Full day at leisure in Rüdesheim Porterage
DATES & PRICES
25 JUN 2023
SUPPLEMENTS
Single Insurance
DAY 5 Early start back to Calais and England
PRICES INCLUDES
Hotel for 4 nights with breakfast and dinner
Porterage
Tea / coffee after dinner Excursions and train fares as stated
Ride on Drachenfels Rack Railway
One-way ticket on Vulkan Express Narrow Gauge Railway Rhine Cruise Königswinter – Linz Entrance to Andernach Geyser with museum & boat trip
Visit to Cologne with guided walking tour in the Old Town
DATES & PRICES
16 JUL 2023
27 AUG 2023
SUPPLEMENTS
Single Insurance
£679
£679
£559
MARITIM HOTEL KÖNIGSWINTER HHHH
Elegant, modern hotel directly on the Rhine promenade
Smart guestrooms with air con, WiFi, TV & hairdryer Swimming pool & sauna; restaurant & Rhine terrace
There is a lift
LINDENWIRT HOTEL, RÜDESHEIM AM RHEIN HHH
Friendly, family-run hotel in the historic heart of Rüdesheim Beautiful inner courtyard
Individual guestrooms with TV & hairdryer Restaurant & large terrace
There is a lift
£85
£45
£80
£45
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REFERENCE CRR Call us on 01255 425453 / 01296 336666
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