How much does it cost?

From £1,299 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $1,755 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is train travel included?

Yes. The package includes Eurostar Standard Class from London St Pancras to Brussels and back, all regional rail travel in Germany on VRM Passes, and rides on the Moselle railway, Hunsrück Railway, and the narrow-gauge Vulkan Express.

Is this an escorted tour?

Yes. Great Rail Journeys provides a UK Tour Manager who accompanies the group from the start in London through to the return on Day 7. Guided tours are included in Koblenz; other days offer free time to explore independently.

What is not included?

Travel insurance, the Sesselbahn chairlift to Gedeonseck, the cable car to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress in Koblenz, and a Eurostar Plus Class upgrade (available from GBP 110 per person each way).

Das Ebertor Hotel, a three-star family-run hotel in the medieval town of Boppard on the Rhine. You stay here for all six nights.

Great Rail Journeys · Escorted tour

Discover Rhine Valley & Vulkan Express

Seven-day Rhine Valley escorted tour from London via Eurostar and narrow-gauge Vulkan Express

Great Rail Journeys operates a seven-day escorted tour of Germany's Rhine Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage region of medieval towns, clifftop castles, and wine-producing landscapes. The journey begins at London St Pancras with an Eurostar journey to Brussels, then continues by rail to Cologne and coach to the picturesque riverside town of Boppard, where you stay for all six nights at Das Ebertor Hotel. Day 3 features a cruise through the UNESCO-listed Rhine Gorge, passing the legendary Lorelei Rock and arriving at the wine town of Rüdesheim. Day 5 includes a guided walking tour of historic Koblenz at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers. Day 6 takes you aboard the narrow-gauge Vulkan Express, a 19th-century heritage railway running through volcanic scenery in the Brohl Valley. Day 4 is free to explore independently, with options to visit nearby towns by rail. All meals, selected drinks each evening, regional rail travel via VRM Passes, the Rhine cruise, and most excursions are included. The tour suits first-time rail travellers, couples seeking wine and castle scenery, and those who prefer guided comfort with a UK Tour Manager throughout.

Price history

Across 5 checks, this price has risen £100 since 4 Jul, to £1,299.

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 3 of 5 points are a live read of the operator's page. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.

What to know before you look closer

The group can be up to 40 people; confirm the final group size with the operator.
Some optional excursions cost extra locally: the Sesselbahn chairlift to Gedeonseck and the cable car to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress in Koblenz are not included.
The from-price is GBP 1,199 per person; single-supplement pricing is not listed in the operator's information.

Day by day

Day 1railovernight: Boppard
By rail to Boppard in the Rhine Gorge
We meet the Tour Manager at London St Pancras and board the Eurostar to Brussels, changing trains to Cologne, then travel by coach along the Rhine Valley to Boppard. After checking in to our hotel opposite the train station, we enjoy a welcome drink and our first three-course dinner with drinks package (7pm-9pm).
Day 2railovernight: Boppard
Cruising through the Rhine Gorge
A cruise along the most scenic part of the Rhine Gorge, passing the Lorelei Rock, to Rüdesheim, with free time to explore Drosselgasse and Siegfried's Museum of Mechanical Music before returning to Boppard by rail using the VRM Pass. Note: April and October departures instead take a return cruise to St Goar with a stopover.
Day 3railovernight: Boppard
Visiting Cochem for time at leisure
We travel by rail along the Moselle to Cochem, with free time to explore the town beneath the Reichsburg castle, before returning to Boppard for dinner.
Day 4railovernight: Boppard
Uncover the Rhine Valley at leisure
A free day using the VRM Travel card, with options including the Sesselbahn chairlift to Gedeonseck, riverside towns like Bacharach or Bingen, a scenic rail trip via Bad Ems to Limburg, or Schloss Drachenburg in Königswinter.
Day 5overnight: Boppard
A trip to historic Koblenz
A guided walking tour of Koblenz's Old Town, including the Deutsches Eck and the Basilica of St Castor, with free time and the option to visit Ehrenbreitstein Fortress by cable car (payable locally) before returning to Boppard for dinner.
Day 6railovernight: Boppard
Journey into the hills on the Vulkan Express
A visit to Boppard Castle and its museum, then we travel by rail to Brohl to board the historic narrow-gauge Vulkan Express through the Brohl Valley and Laacher See area to Engeln, before returning to Boppard for our final dinner.
Day 7rail
Homeward bound
After breakfast we board the coach to Cologne, continue to Brussels by rail, then switch to the Eurostar for the final leg back to London St Pancras.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 3Cruise through the UNESCO-listed Rhine Gorge, passing clifftop castles veiled by forests and the legendary Lorelei Rock, arriving at the wine town of Rüdesheim.
Day 5Guided walking tour of Koblenz Old Town at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers, visiting the Deutsches Eck headland and the Baroque houses at Münzplatz.
Day 6Journey on the historic narrow-gauge Vulkan Express through the volcanic Brohl Valley, a heritage railway that opened in the 19th century.

Included

Expertise of a UK Tour Manager from start to finish
6 nights' 3-Star hotel accommodation
Eurostar Standard Class rail travel
All rail, cruise and coach travel throughout your tour
Breakfast, picnic lunch and dinner each day
Beer, wine and soft drinks during dinner each day between 7pm-9pm in Boppard
Complimentary VRM Tourist Pass providing entry to many sites and free rail travel within the region
All guided tours and excursions

Not included

Cancellation & Travel Insurance is not included in the price of the tour

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From £1,299 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $1,755 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is train travel included?: Yes. The package includes Eurostar Standard Class from London St Pancras to Brussels and back, all regional rail travel in Germany on VRM Passes, and rides on the Moselle railway, Hunsrück Railway, and the narrow-gauge Vulkan Express.
Is this an escorted tour?: Yes. Great Rail Journeys provides a UK Tour Manager who accompanies the group from the start in London through to the return on Day 7. Guided tours are included in Koblenz; other days offer free time to explore independently.
What is not included?: Travel insurance, the Sesselbahn chairlift to Gedeonseck, the cable car to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress in Koblenz, and a Eurostar Plus Class upgrade (available from GBP 110 per person each way).
Where do we stay?: Das Ebertor Hotel, a three-star family-run hotel in the medieval town of Boppard on the Rhine. You stay here for all six nights.