Little Railways of the Rhine
Join us on this new 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 rhinehotel-wagner.de
RIVER RHINE CRUISE & DRACHENFELSBAHN
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, then onto Königswinter. Here we join the Drachenfelsbahn, Germany’s oldest cog railway for the return journey.
COCHEM & MOSELLE CRUISE
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.
VULKAN EXPRESS & MAYSCHOSS WINE TASTING
Enjoy 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. 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.
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
Today we first spend 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
On our excursion today 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)
• Tea/coffee after dinner
• Welcome glass of Schnapps
• Porterage
• Free bar each evening from 8 pm - 9 pm (selected drinks as advertised)
• Wine tasting on 1 night
• Music player on 2 nights
• 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
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiff West Services | Cardiff West Services Coach Park | |
| Edwards Depot LLANTRISANT | Edwards Depot, Llantrisant, CF72 8QZ | |
| Edwards, LLANSAMLET Depot | Travel Centre, Dyffryn Close, Llansamlet SA6 8QG | |
| Llanelli - Town Hall | Llanelli -The old bus stops, behind the Town Hall Waunlanyrafon | |
| 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 | |
| Swansea Wellington Street | Swansea Wellington Street |
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| 26 Apr 2021 | £399.00 | | | |  |
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