Little Railways of the Rhine

Little Railways of the Rhine - 4 Nights

Join us on this enchanting short break with included journeys on some of the most charming little railways of the Rhine, as well as relaxing cruises along the Rhine and Moselle Rivers and a traditional wine tasting. Jump on board, sit back and relax and watch the beautiful scenery pass you by.

Rhinehotel Wagner, Kamp Bornhofen 2*

This traditional hotel is spread across 5 adjoining buildings in the centre of Kamp-Bornhofen, just a 3 minute walk from the River Rhine. • Traditionally furnished en-suite bedrooms • Television • Hairdryer • Restaurant • Bar • Garden terrace • Spa bath • Sauna • Lift

www.rhinehotel-wagner.de

Day 1

Following the Channel crossing to Calais, we complete the journey to the Rhine Valley and Kamp-Bornhofen where we stay for the next four nights on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis. (D)

Day 2

Enjoy some free time in the charming town of Boppard before boarding our one-way river cruise upstream through the northern section of the UNESCO protected Upper Middle Rhine Valley, to Oberlahnstein, from where we continue by coach to Königswinter. 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 220m and at the top we’ll see the ruined medieval Drachenfels Castle and take in the great views across the River Rhine. (B,D)

Day 3

We head to the Moselle Valley and the pretty riverside town of Cochem from where we embark on a round trip cruise, enjoying views of the 11th century gothic Reichsburg Castle and the surrounding vineyards. After our cruise there is time to explore the Old Town of Cochem, made up of quaint squares, half-timbered buildings and imposing town gates. (B,D)

Day 4

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. The journey takes one and a half hours as the locomotives reach a speed of 20km, climbing around 1,310 ft. We continue on by coach to Mayschoss in the Ahr Valley, one of Germany’s most famous wine growing regions, for a tasting in a traditional wine cellar. (B,D)

Day 5

We travel to Calais for the return sea crossing and complete the journey home. (B)

• Executive coach travel

• Short sea ferry / shuttle crossings

• 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast accommodation in Kamp-Bornhofen (3 course set menu, BBQ on 1 night *weather dependant )

• Tea/coffee after dinner

• Welcome glass of Schnapps

• Happy hour each evening (50% off draft beer, wine & buy one get one free on long drinks – not on 1^st night)

• Music player on 1 night

• Sightseeing cruise on the River Rhine from Boppard

• Return journey on the Drachenfelsbahn cog railway

• Discover medieval Cochem

• Round trip cruise on the Moselle River

• Journey on the Vulkan Express

• Wine tasting in Mayschoss

Entry fees not included unless otherwise stated

DEPARTURE DATES & PRICES

25^th Apr 4 nights £419

13^th Jun 4 nights £475

22nd Aug 4 nights £475

12^th Sep 4 nights £475

10^th Oct 4 nights £475

SRS £49

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Contact Details	Distance
Cardiff West Services	Cardiff West Services Coach Park
Duffryn, LLANSAMLET	Edwards Travel Centre, Dyffryn Close, Llansamlet SA6 8QG
Edwards Depot LLANTRISANT	Edwards Depot, Llantrisant, CF72 8QZ
Magor Services	Magor Service Coach Park
Neath - Railway	Neath - Outside Railway Station
Newport RAILWAY STATION	Stops Q1 & Q1A outside the RAILWAY STATION,NEWPORT
Port Talbot Plaza	Port Talbot Plaza, Opposite British Legion PORT TALBOT
Pyle Cross	Pyle Cross, bus stop outside supermarket.Pyle Road
Sarn SERVICES	Sarn SERVICES - Coach Park