Great Rail Journeys
Autumnal Colours of the Moselle & Rhine
8 daysfrom $2,536
Vacations By Rail · Escorted tour
Rhine Valley in Flames: Oberwesel & the Moselle
Discover the picturesque Rhine and Moselle rivers on a cruise that includes the sensational colors of the Rhine in Flames celebration
Day by day
- Day 1railovernight: aboard ship, Strasbourg
To Strasbourg, where we board our luxurious ship
Meet the Tour Manager at London St Pancras, Eurostar to Paris, train to Strasbourg, then board the ship with a welcome cocktail and first five-course dinner onboard.
Meals: Dinner
- Day 2overnight: aboard ship, sailing to Rüdesheim
Alsatian charm in Colmar and Strasbourg
Choice of an excursion to Colmar or a guided tour of Strasbourg. Lunch onboard, afternoon free in Strasbourg, then sail toward Rüdesheim.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 3railovernight: aboard ship, Koblenz
Exploring Rüdesheim & Rhine in Flames event at Oberwesel
The Winzerexpress land train through vineyards into Rüdesheim, with a choice of a winery tour and tasting or Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet. Cruise to Oberwesel for the evening's Rhine in Flames fireworks and illuminated boat procession, then continue overnight to Koblenz.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 4overnight: aboard ship, Cochem
Sailing along the Moselle and exploring Cochem
Morning cruising the Moselle, then a guided tour of Cochem's Old Town beneath Reichsburg Castle.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 5overnight: aboard ship, Bernkastel-Kues
A tour and wine tasting in Bernkastel-Kues
Guided sightseeing tour of Bernkastel-Kues' Old Town, Market Square and St. Michael's Fountain, with a Bernkasteler Doctor wine tasting.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 6overnight: aboard ship, sailing toward Koblenz
The ancient city of Trier or fairytale Luxembourg
Choice of a guided tour of Trier (Porta Nigra, St Peter's Cathedral, Church of Our Lady) or an excursion to Luxembourg. Gala dinner onboard, then sail downstream along the Moselle toward Koblenz.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 7railovernight: aboard ship, Cologne
The Drachenfelsbahn and cultural Cologne
Arrive in Königswinter for the Drachenfelsbahn cog railway to the Drachenfels summit. Continue cruising to Cologne, with time in the Old Town for Kölsch beer after dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 8rail
Traveling home
Early breakfast, disembark in Cologne, coach to the railway station, train to Brussels, then on to London.
Meals: Breakfast
Included
- Escorted throughout your tour by our experienced Tour Manager/Cruise Director team
- 7-night cruise onboard MS Amadeus Cara
- Complimentary onboard Wi-Fi
- First and Standard Class rail options available
- All rail and coach travel throughout your tour
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner each day of your cruise, including a spectacular gala dinner
- Drinks package with dinner every night of your cruise
- Superb excursions included
Not included
- Cancellation & Travel Insurance is not included in the price of the tour but can be arranged
- Flights and Airport transfers not included
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