Vacations By Rail
Rhine in Flames & Moselle
8 daysfrom $2,799
Vacations By Rail · River Cruise
The Rhine Valley in Flames
Discover the magical Rhine on a spectacular cruise and witness the sensational colors of the Rhine in Flames celebration
Day by day
- Day 1railovernight: ship
To Cologne, where we board our luxurious ship
Meet the Tour Manager at London St Pancras, board the Eurostar to Brussels, then change trains to Cologne. Coach transfer to the ship, welcome cocktail and first five-course dinner onboard.
- Day 2railovernight: ship
Exploring Cologne and riding the Drachenfelsbahn
A guided tour of Cologne including its Gothic cathedral and a local beer tasting, then sailing past Bonn to Konigswinter for the Drachenfelsbahn cog railway to the summit of Drachenfels.
- Day 3overnight: ship (Boppard)
Historic Koblenz and the Rhine in Flames
Free time in Koblenz including Deutsches Eck, then sailing to Boppard and Oberwesel to watch the Rhine in Flames fireworks and illuminated-boat procession from the ship, before docking overnight in Boppard.
- Day 4railovernight: ship
The enchanting Rhine Gorge and the wine town of Rudesheim
Sail through the Rhine Gorge past the Lorelei Rock, then a land train through Rudesheim's vineyards with a choice of a wine tasting or Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet.
- Day 5overnight: ship
Heidelberg and its red sandstone castle and the city of Speyer
Arrive in Mannheim and continue by coach to Heidelberg for a guided tour including Heidelberg Castle, or stay onboard as the ship sails to Speyer to explore its historic cathedral.
- Day 6overnight: ship
A scenic day sailing to Strasbourg
A full day cruising the Rhine to Strasbourg, arriving early evening with free time to explore the old town after dinner.
- Day 7overnight: ship
The enchanting Black Forest or touring Strasbourg
Choice of a trip into the Black Forest or a guided city tour of Strasbourg including its UNESCO-listed cathedral and La Petite France district. Gala dinner onboard.
- Day 8rail
Tour conclusion
Disembark in Strasbourg after breakfast, coach transfer to the railway station, then train to Paris, changing trains to continue to London where the vacation concludes.
Included
- Escorted throughout your tour by our experienced Tour Manager/Cruise Director team
- 7-night cruise onboard MS Amadeus Cara
- Five-star service onboard from our English-speaking crew
- 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
- A superb choice of excursions
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