b'DiscoveriesDiscover the many treasures of the Rhine Valley on a relaxing cruise through the romantic gorge and a charming7 DAYS fromrailway journey into the hills. 1,199 ppYOUR ITINERARYDay 1. By rail to Boppard in the Rhine Gorge TO/FROMYour Rhine Valley holiday begins at London St Pancras as you meet the TourBRUSSELSManager and group. Boarding the Eurostar, we travel under the EnglishCologneChannel to Brussels where we switch trains to Cologne. We catch our firstGERMANYglimpse of the Rhine here and continue down the river to Koblenz, changing for the journey to Boppard. Arriving early evening, we check into our hotel.6 BoppardKoblenzDay 2. The Hunsrck RailwayAfter our first breakfast in Boppard, we walk into the towns historic centre toSt Goarvisit Boppard Castle and its museum with time for lunch. We then board theEmmelshausenHunsrck Railway, one of Germanys steepest railways, to Emmelshausen. This scenic route crosses two viaducts and travels through five tunnels, providing fantastic views of the lush forests blanketing the hills. On arrival inWHATS INCLUDED:the small town of Emmelshausen, theres some free time before we return to Boppard by rail in time for dinner.6 nights 3-Star hotel accommodationDay 3. A cruise through the Rhine GorgeEurostar StandardA holiday highlight awaits as we set sail along the majestic Rhine. Following Standard Class rail travelgentle bends in the river, our cruise takes us through the most scenic part All rail, cruise and coach travel of the UNESCO-listed Rhine Gorge. As we sail, we pass the legendary Loreleithroughout your tourRock. This massive outcrop has inspired many myths, poems and legends. On arrival at St Goar, theres time to look around before we cruise back toExpertise of a UK Tour Manager Boppard. You could visit Rheinfels Castle, one of the areas largest castles.from start to finishBreakfast, picnic lunch and dinner Day 4. The Rhine Valley at leisure each dayA full free day on Day 4 gives you the chance to explore Boppard andBeer, wine and soft drinks each day surrounding areas at your own pace. One local option is to take thebetween 7pm-9pm in BoppardSesselbahn chairlift up to Gedeonseck (payable locally). From the heights of this mountain station, you can admire fantastic views of the largest U-shapedComplimentary VRM Tourist Pass loop of the Rhine, lined by south-facing vineyards and forests. which provides entry to many sites and free rail travel withinDay 5. A trip to historic Koblenz the regionWith a history stretching back more than 2,000 years, Koblenz has manyAll guided tours and excursionsattractions to be uncovered during a guided walking tour. Travelling by rail, we set out to explore the Old Town. The Deutsches Eck, or German Corner, is the name of the headland at the confluence of the rivers and a great place for photos. Some of the popular locations in Koblenz include the Four Towers Tour Code: GRS| per person based onfour Baroque houses set around Mnzplatzand the 12th-century Basilica of2 sharing. Supplement for solo travellers St Castor, a twin-spired Romanesque church. After our tour, theres free timefrom 200.and you could opt to take a cable car up to the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress.2025 Departures: Day 6. Free day to explore further afield MAR, MAY, JUN, AUG, SEPUsing your VRM Tourist Pass on a full day at leisure is an ideal way to see the beautiful Rhineland and surrounding areas. You could spend the day travelling between riverside towns such as Bacharach or Bingen. Further along is the city of Mainz, where you can find a 10th-century cathedral made of strikingMobilityred sandstone, and the Gutenberg Museum which contains some of theRating 1 2 3 4first printed bibles. Alternatively, enjoy a rail journey beside the Lahn River, stopping at the UNESCO-listed spa town of Bad Ems on the way to Limburg.Day 7. Homeward bound Secure your place nowOn Day 7, we travel to Brussels by rail and switch to the Eurostar for ourwith a 275pp depositjourney back to London. Search greatrail.com/25GRSCENTRAL EUROPE 93'