Your Holiday Itinerary

5-Day Break

• Day 1 – We travel to the Rhine Valley for a four-night stay.
• Day 2 - Cochem and the Moselle Valley (optional) and Winetasting (optional). We begin at Koblenz, where the Rhine and Moselle rivers meet, then continue along the gentle Moselle Valley to charming Cochem. Then we can enjoy an optional winetasting at the House of Anton Hammes in Alken. There’s a tour through the cellars full of fine vintages, with the chance to sample and buy these. B,D
• Day 3 – Rhine Valley (optional, included on Silver Service) and River Rhine Cruise (optional). Marvel at the superb medieval castles and vineyards; the worldfamous Loreley Rock; Boppard, with its splendid Rhine Promenade; and St. Goar, home to the world’s largest cuckoo clock shop. The perfect way to view the Rhine is from the water. The optional cruise lasts for approximately 11/4 hours and takes us through the Rhine gorge, famous for its many ancient castles (Kaub, Cat and Mouse, to name a few), picturesque villages and vine-clad slopes. B,D
• Day 4 - Rüdesheim (included). We visit the picturesque riverside ‘wine town’ of Rüdesheim, where we can explore the lively Drosselgasse, a narrow street with cosy cafés, shops and bars. In the afternoon, perhaps join an optional trip across the river on the oldest paddle ship on the Rhine, the MS Goethe, to Bingen to visit the third Rhineland-Palatinate Garden Show with its beautiful displays of flowers, exhibitions and events. This optional excursion is available on all departures except for the 5-day holiday departing on Feb 12, Mar 2, 24 and 31, Apr 14 and Oct 20. B,D
• Day 5 – To Calais for our return journey home. B

7-Day Break

• Day 1 - To Belgium for an overnight stay.
• Day 2 - We go via Cologne to the Rhine Valley for a 5-night stay. B,D
• Day 3 - Rüdesheim (included). We visit the picturesque riverside ‘wine town’ of Rüdesheim, where we can explore the lively Drosselgasse, a narrow street with cosy cafés, shops and bars. In the afternoon, perhaps join an optional trip across the river on the oldest paddle ship on the Rhine, the MS Goethe, to Bingen to visit the third Rhineland-Palatinate Garden Show with its beautiful displays of flowers, exhibitions and events. This optional excursion is available on all departures except for the 5-day holiday departing on Feb 12, Mar 2, 24 and 31, Apr 14 and Oct 20. B,D
• Day 4 - Heidelberg 7-day tour Only (optional). This old university town is often referred to as the ‘romantic town’, due to its picturesque location on the Neckar river, and the distinctive red sandstone buildings of the old town. Our included guided sightseeing tour features a visit to the magnificent castle interior and time to enjoy the splendid views overlooking the town. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the sights and the Hauptstrasse, reputed to be the longest shopping street in Germany. B,D
• Day 5 - Rhine Valley (optional, included on Silver Service) and River Rhine Cruise (optional). Marvel at the superb medieval castles and vineyards; the worldfamous Loreley Rock; Boppard, with its splendid Rhine Promenade; and St. Goar, home to the world’s largest cuckoo clock shop. The perfect way to view the Rhine is from the water. The optional cruise lasts for approximately 11/4 hours and takes us through the Rhine gorge, famous for its many ancient castles (Kaub, Cat and Mouse, to name a few), picturesque villages and vine-clad slopes. B,D
• Day 6 - Cochem and the Moselle Valley (optional) and Winetasting (optional). We begin at Koblenz, where the Rhine and Moselle rivers meet, then continue along the gentle Moselle Valley to charming Cochem. Then we can enjoy an optional winetasting at the House of Anton Hammes in Alken. There’s a tour through the cellars full of fine vintages, with the chance to sample and buy these. B,D
• Day 7 - To Calais for our return journey home. B

B=Breakfast D=Dinner