Rhine Valley Explorer

7 Day Itinerary

• Day 1:

  Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then to Belgium or northern France for an overnight stay.

• Day 2: Cologne

  We continue to our base in the Rhine Valley, stopping off in Cologne for some free time. With its 19th-century towers, Cologne's impressive Gothic cathedral is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Germany's most-visited attraction. Wander through the cobblestone streets of the Old Town and admire the medieval churches, or explore the post-modern quarter on the banks of the River Rhine.

  We later reach Assmannshausen, our base for the next four nights.

  Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  Cologne

  

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  • Cologne

• Day 3: Rüdesheim and Wine Tasting

  This morning we make the short journey to Rüdesheim, a picturesque village perched on the River Rhine. Known for its vineyards and chocolate-box architecture, be sure to wander the Drosselgasse in the heart of the Old Town, which is home to many popular cafés and restaurants.

  The Rhine Valley is famous for producing some wonderful wines and we enjoy a tasting this afternoon before returning to our hotel.

  Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  Rüdesheim

  

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  • Rüdesheim
  • Wine Tasting

• Day 4: Rhine Valley

  Enjoy a full day exploring some of the most famous destinations in the Rhine Valley. We start in Koblenz which is known for being the confluence of both the Rhine and Moselle Rivers, and boasts pretty squares, historic churches and half-timbered buildings.

  We will also visit Boppard with its quaint old towns and charming shops, and St. Goar which is renowned for the largest free-hanging cuckoo clock in the world.

  Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  Koblenz

  

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  • Boppard
  • Koblenz
  • St. Goar

• Day 5: Moselle Valley

  Enjoy a free day today to explore more of the Rhine Valley at your leisure. Wander around our resort of Assmannshausen or utilise the river cruise boats to discover more pretty villages along the shore.

  Alternatively, join our optional excursion to the Moselle Valley, enjoying a scenic drive to the town of Cochem, perched high in the vine-clad slops. The picture-postcard Old Town boasts beautiful architecture, and the town is overlooked by the fairy tale Reichsburg Castle.

  Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  

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  Optional Excursions

  Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.

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  The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.

  Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in cash in Euros (for tours to Europe) or Sterling (for UK tours).

• Day 6: Valkenburg

  We leave the Rhine Valley this morning and start our journey back to Belgium for an overnight stay. On the way, we will stop in the pretty Dutch town of Valkenburg where there will be some free time to explore. The town is renowned for its castle as well as the Roman caves and tunnels that run underground.

  Included meals: Breakfast

  Valkenburg

  

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  • Valkenburg

• Day 7:

  Return home.

  Included meals: Breakfast

Single Room Supplement from £109.00 (7 days).