The 'Rhine in Flames' Festival
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About the tour: The 'Rhine in Flames' Festival
Every year, villages and towns along the Rhine Valley are illuminated by a series of spectacular ‘Rhine in Flames’ festivals. Throughout the summer, the Rhine lights up as Europe’s biggest parade of illuminated ships sail along its waters. The river valley basks in the glow of thousands of red Bengal lights and a kaleidoscope of colours fill the night’s sky as the spectacular hilltop firework displays welcome the flotilla. Join us as we enjoy the Rhine in Flames Festival. Enjoy the spectacle in Koblenz or Oberwesel, each giving you the opportunity to also visit the charming town of Cochem, in the magnificent Moselle Valley.
Tour Includes
- 3 nights hotel with continental breakfast
- Convenient local joining points
4 days from £459 pp
We offer flexible payment options
Once you have booked your tour either online, or by telephone ( 01709 787 463 ), you have the flexibility of how you pay off the remainder of your balance. You can:
- Use our balance payment facility online to make and track your card payments. You can pay as much as you want up until your final due date or pay it all, the choice is yours.
- Send payments via online banking.
- Send payments via cheque.
- Call us and make a card payment, either a small amount or as lump sum until your final due date.
Our contact and online banking payment details will be on your confirmation invoice to remind you of your choices.
Tour Itinerary
Certain excursions are included in the price of your holiday. If you choose not to go on an included excursion, for whatever reason, no refunds will be made.
Yes, you will receive one with your Travel Documents, which are sent 7-10 days before departure.
We believe that our holidays may not be suitable for children under 8 years old (except for Disneyland Paris bookings) however, we will
consider individual requests on application. Customers aged 18 and under at the time of travel must be accompanied by an adult, parent or
guardian aged over 18 years old.
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Day 1
Local departure by coach, then to Remagen for a three-night stay.
Day 2 - Cologne; Rhine in Flames
Today we enjoy an included excursion to the famous and vibrant city of Cologne. Enjoy time at leisure to explore the city. See the magnificent Dom, the Gothic cathedral that dominates this fine city, and maybe enjoy the Old Town with its charming bars and restaurants.
Tonight, we enjoy the highlight of our tour – the Rhine in Flames spectacle in Bonn. The red fluorescent Bengal Fire lights the way downstream for a fleet of more than sixty decorated and illuminated ships along a 26 kilometre stretch - the longest stretch of any Rhine In Flames event – from Linz to the city of Bonn, from where we will see the spectacle.
- Included meals: Breakfast
Rhine in Flames
Included Highlights
- Cologne
- Rhine in Flames
Day 3 - Moselle Valley
Join our included excursion to the charming wine town of Cochem, possibly the most romantic part of the Moselle Valley.
The small town of Cochem is dominated by the majestic Reichburg castle, perched high upon a rock. However, the town itself is just as impressive. With its pastel-coloured buildings lining the waterfront and luscious green surroundings, you’ll fall in love with the charm of Cochem.
Enjoy time at leisure to explore the town or, if you prefer, relax with a glass of the locally produced white wine.
- Included meals: Breakfast
Cochem
Included Highlights
- Cochem
Day 4
Return home.
- Included meals: Breakfast
Single Room Supplement from £69.00 (4 days).
Day 1
Local departure by coach, then to Remagen for a three-night stay.
Day 2 - Cologne; Rhine in Flames
Today we enjoy an included excursion to the famous and vibrant city of Cologne. Enjoy time at leisure to explore the city. See the magnificent Dom, the Gothic cathedral that dominates this fine city, and maybe enjoy the Old Town with its charming bars and restaurants.
Tonight, we enjoy the highlight of our tour – the Rhine in Flames spectacle in Bonn. The red fluorescent Bengal Fire lights the way downstream for a fleet of more than sixty decorated and illuminated ships along a 26 kilometre stretch - the longest stretch of any Rhine In Flames event – from Linz to the city of Bonn, from where we will see the spectacle.
- Included meals: Breakfast
Rhine in Flames
Included Highlights
- Cologne
- Rhine in Flames
Day 3 - Moselle Valley
Join our included excursion to the charming wine town of Cochem, possibly the most romantic part of the Moselle Valley.
The small town of Cochem is dominated by the majestic Reichburg castle, perched high upon a rock. However, the town itself is just as impressive. With its pastel-coloured buildings lining the waterfront and luscious green surroundings, you’ll fall in love with the charm of Cochem.
Enjoy time at leisure to explore the town or, if you prefer, relax with a glass of the locally produced white wine.
- Included meals: Breakfast
Cochem
Included Highlights
- Cochem
Day 4
Return home.
- Included meals: Breakfast
Single Room Supplement from £69.00 (4 days).
Day 1
Local departure by coach, then to Remagen for a three-night stay.
Day 2 - Rhine Valley; Rhine Cruise; Rhine In Flames - 7th August
Our included excursion allows you to marvel at the beautiful scenery of the Rhine Valley including medieval castles, picturesque villages and vine-clad slopes. We travel to the ever popular ‘wine town’ of Rüdesheim, home to the vibrant ‘Drosselgasse’, a narrow alley lined with restaurants, shops and bars, many playing traditional Rhineland music and the perfect place to enjoy a glass of local wine or beer.
From here we continue to Boppard, where the splendid Rhine Promenade is situated. There will be free time for you to explore this beautiful town, and during the day enjoy an optional cruise along the Rhine, Germany’s largest river. Our cruise lasts for approximately 1 hour and will take us through the Rhine Gorge, famous for its ancient castles, picturesque villages and vine clad slopes. Our cruise is a perfect way to view the splendour of the Rhine.
We return to Koblenz in time to prepare for the evening’s ‘Rhine in Flames’ firework display.
Tonight, we enjoy the highlight of our tour – the Rhine in Flames spectacle. Around 75 ships cruise from Spay to Koblenz past romantic Rhine villages and fairy tale castles. See the huge fireworks display, which bathes the mighty Ehrenbreitstein Fortress and the Deutsches Eck in Koblenz in a stunning array of light.
- Included meals: Breakfast
Rhine in Flames
More Photos
Included Highlights
- Boppard
- Rhine in Flames
Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.| 2023 | |
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The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.
Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in Euros (cash payments only).
Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in Euros (cash payments only).
Day 3 - Moselle Valley
Enjoy our included excursion to the charming wine town of Cochem, in the Moselle Valley.
The small town of Cochem is dominated by the majestic Reichburg castle, perched high upon a rock. However, the town itself is just as impressive. With its pastel-coloured buildings lining the waterfront and luscious green surroundings, you’ll fall in love with the charm of Cochem.
Enjoy time at leisure to explore the town or, if you prefer, relax with a glass of the locally produced white wine
- Included meals: Breakfast
Cochem
Included Highlights
- Cochem
Day 4
Return home.
- Included meals: Breakfast
Single Room Supplement from £69.00 (4 days).
Day 1
Local departure by coach, then to Remagen for a three-night stay.
Day 2 - Rhine Valley; Rhine Cruise; Rhine in Flames - 12th September
After a leisurely morning, our included excursion allows you to marvel at the beautiful scenery of the Rhine Valley including medieval castles, picturesque villages and vine-clad slopes.
We travel to the ever popular ‘wine town’ of Rüdesheim, home to the vibrant ‘Drosselgasse’, a narrow alley lined with restaurants, shops and bars, many playing traditional Rhineland music and the perfect place to enjoy a glass of local wine or beer. There will be free time for you to explore this beautiful town, and during the day we will travel to St. Goarshausen and enjoy an optional cruise along the Rhine, Germany’s largest river. Our cruise lasts for approximately 1 hour and will take us through the Rhine gorge, famous for its ancient castles, picturesque villages and vine clad slopes. Our cruise is a perfect way to view the splendour of the Rhine.
Later, we visit Boppard, with its splendid Rhine Promenade, and travel on to Oberwesel in time for the Rhine in Flames fireworks. You can also enjoy the atmosphere of the annual Oberwesel Wine Market which takes place in the market square, and enjoy local music and bands.
Tonight, we enjoy the highlight of our tour – the Rhine in Flames spectacle. The ‘Night of a Thousand Fires’ is a huge firework display, as around 50 boats cruise this magnificent stretch of the Rhine Gorge, starting and finishing in Oberwesel.
- Included meals: Breakfast
Rhine in Flames
More Photos
Included Highlights
- Rüdesheim
- Boppard
- Rhine in Flames
Day 3 - Moselle Valley
Enjoy our included excursion to the charming wine town of Cochem, in the Moselle Valley.
The small town of Cochem is dominated by the majestic Reichburg Castle, perched high upon a rock. However, the town itself is just as impressive.
With its pastel-coloured buildings lining the waterfront and luscious green surroundings, you’ll fall in love with the charm of Cochem.
- Included meals: Breakfast
Cochem
Included Highlights
- Cochem
Day 4
Return home.
- Included meals: Breakfast
Single Room Supplement from £69.00 (4 days).
Day 1
Local departure by coach, then to Remagen for a three-night stay.
Day 2 - Rhine Valley; Rhine Cruise; Rhine in Flames - 12th September
After a leisurely morning, our included excursion allows you to marvel at the beautiful scenery of the Rhine Valley including medieval castles, picturesque villages and vine-clad slopes.
We travel to the ever popular ‘wine town’ of Rüdesheim, home to the vibrant ‘Drosselgasse’, a narrow alley lined with restaurants, shops and bars, many playing traditional Rhineland music and the perfect place to enjoy a glass of local wine or beer. There will be free time for you to explore this beautiful town, and during the day we will travel to St. Goarshausen and enjoy an optional cruise along the Rhine, Germany’s largest river. Our cruise lasts for approximately 1 hour and will take us through the Rhine gorge, famous for its ancient castles, picturesque villages and vine clad slopes. Our cruise is a perfect way to view the splendour of the Rhine.
Later, we visit Boppard, with its splendid Rhine Promenade, and travel on to Oberwesel in time for the Rhine in Flames fireworks. You can also enjoy the atmosphere of the annual Oberwesel Wine Market which takes place in the market square, and enjoy local music and bands.
Tonight, we enjoy the highlight of our tour – the Rhine in Flames spectacle. The ‘Night of a Thousand Fires’ is a huge firework display, as around 50 boats cruise this magnificent stretch of the Rhine Gorge, starting and finishing in Oberwesel.
- Included meals: Breakfast
Rhine in Flames
More Photos
Included Highlights
- Rüdesheim
- Boppard
- Rhine in Flames
Day 3 - Moselle Valley
Enjoy our included excursion to the charming wine town of Cochem, in the Moselle Valley.
The small town of Cochem is dominated by the majestic Reichburg Castle, perched high upon a rock. However, the town itself is just as impressive.
With its pastel-coloured buildings lining the waterfront and luscious green surroundings, you’ll fall in love with the charm of Cochem.
- Included meals: Breakfast
Cochem
Included Highlights
- Cochem
Day 4
Return home.
- Included meals: Breakfast
Single Room Supplement from £69.00 (4 days).
The 'Rhine in Flames' Festival 4 days from
Book online OR call our friendly travel advisers on:
01709 787 463
Accommodation
If you prefer, then you can join the tour at the hotel. To do this, we will require a copy of your passport for identification purposes and you must advise us at the time of booking.
No reduction will be given if you should choose to do this.
All hotel rooms benefit from private bathroom facilities.
Some hotels have tea and coffee making facilities. Please check the tour pages for more
information or call our Customer Service Department on 01709 830333.
Most hotels have a lift, please call our Customer Service Department on 01709 830333 for more information.
Some hotels have ground floor rooms. Please email for information on individual hotels or call our Customer Service Department on 01709 830333.
Your hotels will supply towels in your room.
We are unable to guarantee that the hotel will be able to meet your dietary requirements. We find that the majority of European countries do not generally cater for vegetarians and that the meal supplied may well be what everyone else is having minus the meat.
We will of course endeavour to arrange for a vegetarian meal at the hotel. We do however suggest that you advise us of your dietary requests at the time of booking and recommend that you speak to the receptionist on arrival with regard to your request.
You will stay for three nights at the 3-star hotel Pinger in Remagen.
Please Note: Due to demand, we may use other hotels of a similar standard. Your exact hotel details will be provided with your travel documents.
Travel Options
Departure times given for each region are approximate. Please check your travel documents to confirm the actual timings.
Front row seats can be reserved for £15pp (up to 6 days duration), £25pp (7 and 8 days duration), £30pp (9 to 11 days) or £35pp (12 days or more) on all European tours. This offer is only available for bookings of two or four persons on our Executive and Silver Service coaches and for one or two persons on our Luxuria coaches and is subject to availability. In addition to this, seats on the second row can be reserved for a supplement of £8pp (up to 6 days duration), £15pp (7 and 8 days duration), £18pp (9 to 11 days) or £22pp (12 days or more).
Guaranteed front or second row seats cannot be reserved on transfer journeys to/from the UK port. Occasionally, front and second row seats may be on a request only basis.
Please note: children under 15 years of age are not permitted to sit in the front seats of any coach.
On some coaches the legroom on front seats, central view seats and seats directly in front of the washroom may be slightly less than that available on other seats due to the presence of a modesty board in front.
If your tour is cancelled or merged for any reason and front or second row seats or central view seats or table seats are not available on your tour, you will be refunded any supplement paid. No other compensation will be payable.
Alternatively, we can take seating requests on your booking. However, requests are not guaranteed. All seat numbers are confirmed on travel documents approximately 7-10 days prior to departure.
Central View Seats are available to pre-book free of charge.
Table Seats are available to pre-book free of charge on our Luxuria coaches.
We guarantee that all passengers on the same booking will be seated together on the main tour coach.
Seats on the transfer coaches to and from the interchange are not allocated.
Hot and cold drinks are served on your main tour coach. Prices are approximately £1 or €1.25 Euro per drink. Prices will be confirmed by your driver.
Transfer coaches are routed approximately 2-3 weeks before departure. The route taken depends on where paassengers are booked to travel from on any particular date as to which route is taken. If you require further detailed information regarding the route to the port you can contact our Customer Service Department on 01709 830333 two weeks before you are due to travel.
With regard to the route taken by the main tour coach, this is determined by the driver.
All main tour coaches have on-board toilets. Transfer vehicles to and from the interchange may not have on-board toilets. When non-British coaches are
used on transfers and tours (air holidays only) an on-board toilet may not be available. However, comfort stops will be made during long journeys.
All coaches feature air-conditioning. Should the air-conditioning system break down for a period exceeding 12 hours,
compensation will be awarded up to a maximum of £10 per fare-paying passenger per tour.
All our coaches and transfer vehicles operate a 'no smoking on board policy'. The use of electronic cigarettes is strictly forbidden.
In the interest of fellow guests, do not take hot food or ice cream on board.
Customers own alcohol cannot be consumed on board our vehicles.
Depending on the location of your pickup point, you may be picked up by coach (not necessarily the on you are touring on), minibus, taxi, National Express or Megabus service. You may then be taken to another centralised pickup location or service station. We operate a passenger interchange at Stop 24 Services, where you will meet the tour coach you are holidaying on and then continue on with your outbound journey. Similarly, on the way home, you may also change transfer vehicles at another location, to take you to your final drop off point.
Your allowance is one medium sized suitcase per person, which
should weigh no more than 20kg when full. We
may refuse to carry larger or heavier cases.
Hand luggage should be stored in the overhead
racks aboard the coach. Nothing should be stored under your seat.
When it comes to getting you to your destination, Leger Holidays make it easy, with a selection of travel options for you to choose from.
Silver Service Features
- Sit back and relax in specially-designed, deluxe reclining seats, with leather headrests, footrests and more legroom than standard coaches.
- Enjoy the perfect temperature onboard with climate control.
- Relax and have a chat in the spacious rear lounge.
- Servery on board offering a range of refreshments.
- Porterage* at most hotels, so you really don’t have to lift a finger.
- Time flies with our onboard entertainment system.
- With free personal headphones you can tune into the music channel, listen to the radio or watch DVDs.
- Onboard toilet
Silver Service Seating Plan
Silver Service Virtual Tour
Find your nearest joining point
We have hundreds of coach joining points throughout England, Scotland and Wales. To find your nearest joining point, search using your postcode below.
*Please note joining points are subject to availability.
Travel Extras
Why not go the night before your tour for a relaxing start?
You can park for FREE for up to nine days at the Holiday Inn Ashford North and enjoy an overnight stay with English breakfast from just £41.50 per person (Based on 2 sharing a twin/double room on a B&B basis, subject to availability. Single supplements and terms and conditions apply.) We’ll then collect you from the hotel on the day of departure and return you there at the end of your holiday.
To book this package, please call the hotel on 01233 713333, select option 1, quoting ‘Leger Holidays’ and your booking reference. If your holiday is longer than seven days you can pay for additional days’ parking. Ask one of our friendly reservations team for more details when you book your holiday
On most holidays if you’d prefer to join your tour coach at Stop 24 services, you can park your car in the car park which is accredited by the Park Mark safer parking scheme and is monitored 24 hours a day by CCTV. Payment for the parking is made on arrival using the self-service machines. Excludes holidays to Ireland and the U.K. and tours travelling via Brittany Ferries.
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To book this tour, just give our friendly team a call on 01709 787 463 or book online at www.leger.co.uk
