b'Rliavsesric CruiseCEdam NetherlandsThe Romantic Rhine:United Kingdom Volendam Amsterdam GermanyLondon 7CologneDrachenfels RailwayAmsterdam to BaselFrom London Konigswinter Koblenzvia Paris Rdesheim MannheimSpeyer HeidelbergStrasbourgEnjoy a leisurely cruise from the iconic canals of Amsterdam Franceto the Black Forest and Basel in Switzerland, sailing throughby Ship by Rail BaselGermanys UNESCO-listed Rhine Gorge. 1 Nights by Ship by Coach SwitzerlandAMSTERDAM RHINE GORGE KOBLENZYOUR ITINERARYDay 1. Boarding in AmsterdamDay 4. Riding the DrachenfelsbahnDay 6. To Heidelberg and SpeyerYour holiday begins by meeting theEnjoy a morning of relaxed sailingArriving in the city of Mannheim, Tour Manager at London St Pancrasbefore we dock in Knigswinter for awe journey by coach to Heidelberg for a Eurostar journey to Amsterdam.trip on the Drachenfels Cog Railway.for a guided tour. The picturesque Boarding our ship, we enjoy ourRising high into the forests, we passuniversity town is known for its first dinner, accompanied by a choirthe fairytale Drachenburg Castlethelovely Old Town and riverfront. Back performing Dutch sea shanties. name of which translates as Dragonsonboard, we begin sailing to Speyer Rock. Travelling to the summit, weafter lunch where you can discover Day 2. Amsterdam or Volendam can admire the wonderful views ofone of Germanys oldest cities at your Awaking on our floating hotel thisrolling hills. Departing Knigswinterown pace. Here, theres a beautiful Old morning, we enjoy breakfast onboardthis evening, we begin sailing towardsTown and an 11th-century cathedral.before getting to know Amsterdam Koblenz and enjoy dinner on the way. on a sightseeing canal boat cruise. Day 7. Strasbourg & Black Forest Alternatively, you could choose toDay 5. Through the Rhine Gorge Sailing into Strasbourg after breakfast, join an optional excursiona visitTheres free time this morning totheres a choice of two excursions. to Volendam and Edam. These twoexplore Koblenz, and you could strollThe first is a visit to the Black Forest historic towns are renowned for theirto Deutsches Eck. Setting sail afterto witness the stunning views or you cheese heritage and quaint streets. lunch, we drift through the Rhinecould enjoy a city tour of Strasbourg, Gorge, a UNESCO World Heritage siteincluding its main square and La Petite Day 3. Exploring historic Colognerenowned for its spectacular views,France district. The grand architecture Arriving around lunchtime, Cologneshilltop castles and the mythical Loreleiof this city reflects the Alsaces blend The whole trip was bridges and imposing cathedralRock. Later, we dock in Rdesheimof German and French culture. hone into view. After lunch onboard,where theres a choice of excursions.mind-blowing and Ill we embark on a guided tour of itsYou could savour Rdesheims mostDay 8.er forget the tigers.nev Homeward bound squares, Romanesque townhousesfamous produce with a wine tastingAfter breakfast, its time to disembark.Brian, 2024and impressive cathedral, the largestor visit Siegfrieds Mechanical MusicWe head towards Paris where we catch in northern Europe. We enjoy dinnerCabinet. After dinner, youre free tothe Eurostar to London St Pancras, onboard while moored in Cologne.explore this charming small town. where your holiday comes to a close.50 THE ROMANTIC RHINE: AMSTERDAM TO BASEL'