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Rhine Discovery
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The romantic narrowest stretch of the Rhine River Valley is so easy to fall in love with. Arising
from its waters, its steep valley hillsides yield the fruit of luscious crisp white wines that tingle
on the tongue. The fairytale castles balancing imperiously on the mountain summits
safeguard a wealth of secrets, whilst the seven maidens transformed into stone in the narrow
channel's depths lure us to learn of their stories. Nestling at the water's edge, traditional
quaint German towns and villages extend a warm welcome and tempt us to pause and
sample their delicious harvests of local wines. With fragrant Cologne as our final port of call,
our enchanting cruise along the Rhine Valley Gorge imprints a sweet bouquet in our minds
with a promise to return |
| Holiday Itinerary | |
DAY 1: UK - Andernach Having travelled to the Rhineland town of Andernach, we settle ourselves aboard the mps Lady Anne. The remainder of the evening will be free for strolling through the delightful streets and along the riverside promenades of this attractive walled town. DAY 2: Andernach - Rüdesheim Casting off this morning we cruise up river through the dramatic narrow Rhine Gorge to reach the attractive, typical Rhineland town of Rüdesheim. Whilst berthed here, you surely won't want to miss our optional Rüdesheim Highlights excursion that features an awesome ride to the heights of the gorge by cable car. Later, why not join our optional evening excursion to seek out the captivating inclined street called the Drosselgasse and enjoy some local wine tasting. DAY 3: Rüdesheim - Boppard - Koblenz We retrace our route back down the Rhine Gorge as far as Boppard, the meeting place of six valleys. Those who wish can join our optional coach tour into the Moselle Valley whilst everyone else can either relax onboard or explore Boppard that was once a "Free Imperial City". During the early evening, the mps Lady Anne concludes today's course to the walled city of Koblenz for our overnight stop. Why not meet up with your new friends in the popular medieval centre of the city for a welcome beer, or stay a while at the Deutsches Eck where the Moselle flows into the Rhine? DAY 4: Koblenz - Bonn - Cologne The former capital of Western Germany, Bonn, is our destination this morning. You could seek out the birthplace and museum dedicated to the life of Ludwig van Beethoven. Alternatively, why not join our optional coach excursion visiting the beautiful Ahr Valley. Following lunch we complete our cruising itinerary to arrive in fragrant Cologne where an included walking tour familiarises us with its famous monuments and churches. Be warned; Cologne is revered as a "mecca" for shoppers! DAY 5: Cologne - UK This morning we bid farewell to our Captain and crew and disembark for the return journey to the UK. |
| Departure Dates 2012
Brochure prices start from £359 per person* Travel 55 Discounted prices from £334 per person* |
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Dates |
Ferry Crossing |
Ship |
May 1 |
Dover |
mps Amsterdam |
May 15 |
Dover |
mps Lady Anne |
August 13 |
Newcastle |
mps Amsterdam |
August 14 |
Dover |
mps Amsterdam |
August 29 |
Hull |
mps Lady Anne |
October 21 |
Dover |
mps Amsterdam |
October 22 |
Dover |
mps Lady Anne |
| *Prices start from £359 per person and are based on two
people sharing a lower berth cabin. Cabin upgrades are
available please call one of our Holiday Advisors for the
applicable prices. Please call our Holiday Advisors
for local depatures points.
Single supplements also apply. |
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To book, call Diamond Holidays direct on 0844 544 6431 |
