b'Rliavsesric CruiseCNEWRhine ValleyUnited Kingdom Netherlands Germanyin Flames: KoblenzLONDON To LondonColognevia Brussels Drachenfels RailwayKnigswinterBelgium Cochem KoblenzRdesheim& the Moselle From London Bernkastel-Kues Trier 7Luxembourgvia ParisStrasbourgExperience the spectacle of the Rhine in Flames celebrationby Coach by Rail France Colmaron a scenic cruise along the Rhine and Moselle, discoveringby Ship 1 Nights by Ship Switzerlandcharming riverside towns and historic cities enroute. COLMAR SUNDECK LUXEMBOURGYOUR ITINERARYDay 1. Boarding our luxurious shipthe spectacular Rhine in Flames.Day 6. Ancient Trier or LuxembourgYour holiday begins at London StDuring this spectacle, illuminatedWaking to views of historic Trier, there Pancras where we board the Eurostarboats and fireworks create a beautifulis a choice of two excursions. Enjoy a to Paris. Here, we switch trains anddisplay, casting a magical glow acrossguided exploration of Trier, Germanys continue by rail to Strasbourg, wherethe river, mountains and castles.oldest city, where ancient Roman our luxurious cruise ship awaits. Afterremains sit alongside medieval streets time to settle into your cabin, we enjoyDay 4. A storybook day in Cochem and Baroque churches, or travel to the our first dinner onboard the ship. After a morning cruising through ever- Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, one of changing river scenery, we step ashorethe smallest countries in the world. Day 2. Strasbourg or Colmar for a tour of this picturesque Moselle A choice of excursions awaits today. Valley gem, crowned by ReichsburgDay 7. The historic DrachenfelsbahnChoose to join a morning city tour ofcastle. We explore the narrow lanes Arriving in Knigswinter on the banks Strasbourg, exploring the charmingof the Old Town before a tasting ofof the Rhine, we experience a journey La Petite France district and admiringsome of the regions finest wines. on the historic Drachenfelsbahn, Notre Dame Cathedral. Alternatively,Germanys oldest cogwheel railway, to journey to fairytale Colmar andDay 5. Discovering Bernkastel-Kuesthe summit of the Drachenfels plateau. explore the storybook setting ofWe continue our cruise through theHere, we soak up the views across cobblestone lanes, flower-lined canalsMoselle Valley as we journey towardsthe Rhine Valley and the surrounding and colourful, half-timbered buildings. the town of Bernkastel-Kues. OnNorth Rhine-Westphalia countryside.arrival, we set out on a tour with aBack onboard later this afternoon, we Day 3. The magical Rhine in Flamesknowledgeable guide, exploring thecontinue cruising towards Cologne. The whole trip was Docking in Rdesheim, we travel to thecobblestone streets and traditional heart of this wine town where theres abuildings of the Old Town and marketmind-blowing and Ill Day 8. Homeward bound choice of excursions. Indulge in a winesquare, taking in highlights such as StDis ev barking a et r breakfast, rs.n em er forg ftethe tigewe tasting or visit Siegfrieds MechanicalMichaels Fountain. We finish our visitcatch the train to Brussels. Here, we Brian, 2024Music Cabinet. Returning to the ship,with a wine tasting, where we sampleswitch trains and continue our journey we cruise towards Koblenz and thisthe renowned Bernkasteler Doctorto London St Pancras, where you are evening, a holiday highlight awaits wine, a celebrated local speciality. free to make your own way home.62 RHINE VALLEY IN FLAMES: KOBLENZ & THE MOSELLE'