b'Rliavsesric CruiseCTreasures ofUnited Kingdom Netherlands COLOGNE GermanyLONDONBelgium Drachenfels Railwaythe RhineKnigswinter BoppardKoblenzRdesheim7SpeyerPARIS STRASBOURGCruise along the most scenic parts of the Rhine on a carefully Franceplanned itinerary with daytime-only sailing ensuring you see by Ship by Railthe rivers highlights, and free time for personal exploration. 1 Nights by Ship Switzerland COLOGNE HEIDELBERG DRACHENFELSBAHNYOUR ITINERARYDay 1. Boarding our ship in Cologneexplore its cobblestone streets andDay 6. A scenic sail to Strasbourg Your holiday begins this morning atwell-preserved Roman fortifications,Today, we enjoy a full day cruise to the London St Pancras, where we boardbefore dinner onboard our ship. French city of Strasbourg. Arriving this the Eurostar to Brussels and continueafternoon, we enjoy dinner onboard. to Cologne. Here, we join our luxuriousDay 4. Through the Rhine GorgeThis evening, you can experience ship and settle into our elegant newThis morning brings a highlight of ourthe citys unique character at leisure home on this iconic river.cruising experiencesailing through sitting in the Alsace region near the romantic Rhine Gorge, renownedthe border of France and Germany, Day 2. Riding the Drachenfelsbahn for its spectacular views. We dockStrasbourg perfectly represents the Our first full day begins with ain Rdesheim after lunch, where weblending of both countrys cultures.leisurely tour of Cologne. We admiretravel through steep vineyards aboard its Romanesque townhouses anda land train, arriving in the centre ofDay 7. The enchanting Black Forestvisit the impressive Gothic cathedralthis wine town. Here, theres a choiceAfter breakfast, you have a choice ofthe largest in northern Europe of excursionssavour a tasting oftwo excursions. The first is a trip into before a local beer-tasting. Later thisRdesheims famous wine or visitthe Black Forest to witness picture-morning, we set off on our first sail toSiegfrieds Mechanical Music Cabinet.perfect panoramas. As you explore Knigswinter. Here, we journey on thethis fairytale setting, youll learn about charming Drachenfelsbahn railway,Day 5. To Heidelberg and Speyerthe enchanting history and folklore rising high into the forests, passing theAfter a morning of sailing and lunchof the region. Alternatively, you could fairytale Drachenfels Castlewhoseonboard, we arrive in Mannheim.choose a city tour of Strasbourg. name translates as Dragons Rock. From here, you have the option toDuring the tour, youll discover its The whole trip was coach to Heidelberg for a guided tour.history, visiting the cathedral and the Day 3. Koblenz and quaint BoppardThis town has a long and fascinatingmind-blowing and Ill medieval La Petite France district.Theres time at leisure this morninghistory and is home to the oldestnever forget the tigers.to explore beautiful Koblenz, once auniversity in Germany. If you chooseDay 8. Homeward bound Brian, 2024Roman stronghold. We then beginto stay onboard, you will sail to Speyer,Disembarking this morning, we head sailing again after lunch, arriving infounded as a Roman camp around 10to Paris for the Eurostar to London, the picturesque town of Boppard toBC, with time to explore before dinner. where your Rhine holiday concludes. 52 TREASURES OF THE RHINE'