GERMANY
Vulkan Express © Martin Hörger
Little Railways of the Rhine Our exciting packaged itinerary features journeys on some of the most charming little railways of the Rhine as well as relaxing cruises along the Rhine and Moselle rivers, all of which offer panoramic views and spectacular scenery – jump on board, relax and watch the beautiful
scenery gently pass you by! PACKAGED ITINERARY Day 1 Arrival We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner. Day 2 River Rhine Cruise & Drachenfelsbahn
Today we spend some free time in Boppard before hopping on board for a one-way river cruise from Boppard , upstream through the northern section of the UNESCO protected Upper Middle Rhine Valley, to Oberlahnstein, from where we continue by coach to Königswinter, a historic Rhine Valley town located at the foot of the Siebengebirge Hills. Here we join the Drachenfelsbahn , Germany’s oldest cog railway, for a return journey . From the Valley Station to the summit, we cover a height difference of 220 metres, and at the top we see the ruined medieval Drachenfels (‘dragon’s cliff’) Castle with great views across the River Rhine. After our time in Königswinter, we return to our hotel by coach. Day 3 Cochem & Moselle Cruise This morning we head to the Moselle Valley and the pretty riverside town of Cochem, from where we embark on a circular cruise along the Moselle River , enjoying views of Reichsburg Castle and the surrounding vineyards. After our cruise, we spend the rest of the day in Cochem at leisure, giving us time to explore the Old Town, made up of quaint squares, winding alleys, half-timbered buildings and imposing town gates, watched over by its magnificent 11th century Reichsburg Castle, a Gothic masterpiece perched on a rocky outcrop from where there are fantastic views. Day 4 Vulkan Express & Koblenz Today we travel to Brohl for a one-way journey on the Vulkan Express , a unique narrow gauge railway. The line meanders up through the Brohl Valley into the Eifel Hills, where dramatic rock formations were created during a period of volcanic activity. Opened in 1901, the 11 mile journey takes 90 minutes as the locomotives reach a speed of 20 kilometres, climbing around 1,310 ft! This afternoon we continue to Koblenz for some free time. Situated where the Rhine and Moselle rivers meet, options here include the cable car over the Rhine to the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, the second largest preserved fortress in Europe, where we can take in the incredible views over Koblenz and enjoy time to explore the fortress at our own pace. Alternatively, the historic Old Town of Koblenz has plenty to offer. Day 5 Departure After breakfast, we begin our journey home.
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