Vacations By Rail
Rhine in Flames & Moselle
8 daysfrom $2,799
Vacations By Rail · Escorted tour
Rhine Valley in Flames: St Goar
Experience the unforgettable Rhine in Flames as part of the procession and discover fairytale cities and storybook landscapes on a luxurious cruise along the Rhine
Day by day
- Day 1railovernight: aboard ship, Cologne
To Cologne, where we board our luxurious ship
Meet the Tour Manager at London St Pancras, Eurostar to Brussels, train to Cologne, then board the MS Amadeus Cara with a welcome cocktail and first dinner onboard.
Meals: Dinner
- Day 2railovernight: aboard ship, cruising toward Koblenz
Cologne sightseeing and the Drachenfels Railway
Guided tour of Cologne's Old Town and Gothic cathedral, plus a beer tasting. Cruise toward Königswinter for the Drachenfels Railway cog railway to the summit, passing Drachenfels Castle.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 3overnight: aboard ship, St. Goar
Picturesque Koblenz and the magical Rhine in Flames
Free time in Koblenz at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle, near Deutsches Eck and Ehrenbreitstein Fortress. Sail to Boppard for free time, then on to St. Goar for the evening's Rhine in Flames fireworks and boat procession.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 4railovernight: aboard ship, Rüdesheim
Through the breathtaking Rhine Gorge to Rüdesheim
Cruise the Upper Middle Rhine Valley past the Lorelei Rock, dock in Rüdesheim, land train through vineyards into town, with a choice of wine-tasting or Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 5overnight: aboard ship, Speyer
Discovering Heidelberg or the city of Speyer
Arrive in Mannheim with a choice of a guided tour of Heidelberg (Old Town and Heidelberg Castle) or staying aboard to Speyer (Speyer Cathedral); both groups reunite onboard in Speyer for dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 6overnight: aboard ship, Strasbourg
A scenic day sailing to Strasbourg
Leisurely cruising along the Rhine, arriving in Strasbourg in the afternoon, with dinner onboard and optional time ashore.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 7overnight: aboard ship, Strasbourg
Exploring the enchanting Black Forest or Strasbourg
Choice of a guided excursion into the Black Forest or a guided city tour of Strasbourg (La Petite France district, the cathedral). Afternoon at leisure, then a special gala dinner onboard.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 8rail
Traveling home
Last breakfast onboard, disembark in Strasbourg, coach to the railway station, train to Paris, then Eurostar 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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