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To obtain the Travel 55 discounted price
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direct on 0844 824 3535
and quote our ref:S9990










Travel 55 offer you discount on Shearings holidays and tours
To book, call Shearings direct on 0844 824 3535 and quote S9990 for the Travel 55 discounted price


We don't show all Shearings tours on our site, but discount is available on any holidays in Shearings' brochures* when you book direct with Shearings and quote the Travel 55 ref S9990
*Discount is not available on Rail Trail tours

Rhine Valley Explorer
Holidays by Coach, Air or Rail - 8 & 10 Days

Holiday Highlights
• Koblenz & the Rhine Gorge • Myths and legends of the Loreley Rock
• Boppard, the ‘Pearl of the Rhine’ • Bonn, birthplace of Beethoven

River Rhine

Coach Holiday Itinerary

DAY 1: UK to N. France
To Calais and onwards to our hotel for dinner.


DAY 2: N. France to Cologne
Joining our ship, you can choose to spend time on board or plore the magic of Cologne.

DAY 6: Rüdesheim to Mainz
This morning we cruise to Mainz, the former fort city, capital of the state of Rhineland.

DAY 3: Cologne – Königswinter – Linz
We set sail to the popular resort of Königswinter, with its cogwheel railway up to the Drachenfels mountain. We then continue to Linz.

DAY 7: Mainz to Koblenz
Where the Rhine meets the Moselle, the scenery is breathtaking. We call at Koblenz with time to explore its medieval centre.

DAY 4: Linz to Boppard
Continuing south to the ancient fortress town of Boppard, known as the ‘Pearl of the Rhine’.


DAY 8: Koblenz to Bonn to Cologne
To Bonn, the birthplace of Beethoven. Back to Cologne for our Captain’s dinner.



DAY 5: Boppard to Rüdesheim
Today’s cruise takes in the legendary Loreley Rock.

DAY 9: Cologne to N. France
Journey by coach to your overnight hotel.


DAY 10: N. France to UK
Calais, Dover, then home.

Optional Excursion • Ayr Valley Tour • Tour of Cochem • Loreley & Niederwald Monument at Rüdesheim • Guided tour of Lahneck Castle • Bonn city tour

Rhine Valley Explorer - Coach Holidays 10 Days
2010 - Tour Code RRDECRR
• 2 nights hotel, dinner, bed & breakfast on/post route
• 7 nights full board cruise
• Grand Tourer coach travel
• Shearings cruise representative
Shearings Brochure Price in Black
Travel 55 Discount Price in Red
Quote Travel 55 Ref: S9990 + Tour Code
Date
Dep Code
Price
Date
Dep Code
Price
May 25
A £999
£950
July 27
A £999
£950
June 22
A
£1049
£997
August 31
A
£999
£950
Supplement Single Room £145

Blue Line

Air Holiday Itinerary
DAY 1: UK to Cologne/Dusseldorf
Flight to Cologne or Dusseldorf where you will be met by a representative and transferred to the MPS Rotterdam. You can relax on board or explore Cologne.


DAY 8: Cologne to UK
Transfer to the airport for your flight back to
the UK. (B)
DAYS 2 to 7: Cruising
As per coach itinerary days 3 to 8.


 
Optional Excursions • Ayr Valley Tour • Tour of Cochem • Loreley & Niederwald Monument at Rüdesheim
• Guided tour of Lahneck Castle • Bonn city tour

Rhine Valley Explorer - Air Holidays 8 Days
2010 - Tour Code RADECRR
• 7 nights full board cruise
• Return flights & resort transfers
• Shearings cruise representative
• Departs Wednesday
Shearings Brochure Price in Black
Travel 55 Discount Price in Red
Quote Travel 55 Ref: S9990 + Tour Code
May 26
£999
£950
July 28
£1029
£978
June 23
£1049
£997
September 1
£1029
£978
Supplement Single Room £95

Blue Line

Rail Holiday Itinerary
DAY 1: London St Pancras to Cologne
We meet at St Pancras station and join the Eurostar service to Brussels. At Brussels we change trains and join the Thalys service onwards to Cologne. We then make the short transfer to join our ship the MPS Rotterdam. You can relax on board or explore Cologne

DAY 8: Cologne to London St Pancras
Time to say goodbye and take the short transfer to Cologne station to join the Thalys service to Brussels. At Brussels we change on to the Eurostar service to London St Pancras.
DAYS 2 to 7: Cruising
As per coach itinerary days 3 to 8


Travel by Rail is based on standard class travel. Upgrades to leisure select on Eurostar and onwards in First Class on the Thalys, upgrade from £90 per person one way.

Optional Excursions • Ayr Valley Tour • Tour of Cochem • Loreley & Niederwald Monument at Rüdesheim
• Guided tour of Lahneck Castle • Bonn city tour

Rhine Valley Explorer - Rail Holidays 8 Days
2010 - Tour Code RLDECRR
• 7 nights full board cruise
• Return Eurostar standard ticket, London- Brussels & onwards Thalys standard ticket Brussels to Cologne
• Shearings cruise & rail representative
• Departs Wednesday
Shearings Brochure Price in Black
Travel 55 Discount Price in Red
Quote Travel 55 Ref: S9990 + Tour Code
May 26
£999
£950
July 28
£1029
£978
June 23
£1049
£997
September 1
£1029
£978
Supplement Single Room £95


To book, call Shearings direct on 0844 824 3535
and quote S9990 for the Travel 55 discounted price

We don't show all Shearings tours on our site, but discount is available on any holidays in Shearings' brochures* when you book direct with Shearings and quote the Travel 55 ref S9990
*Discount is not available on Rail Trail tours

All holidays subject to availability and to Shearings trading charter