b'River CruiseAutumnal Colours ofUnited Kingdom Netherlands GermanyLondon To LondonColognethe Moselle & Rhine From London Belgium KoblenzCochemBernkastel Rdesheimvia ParisLuxembourg Trier 7SpeyerSail the Moselle and Rhine rivers in autumn whereParisgolden vineyards and emerald hills paint the landscape,France Strasbourgvisiting historic towns enhanced by seasonal colours. by Coach by Railby Ship 1 Nights by Ship SwitzerlandMS AMADEUS CARA COLMAR BERNKASTEL-KUES YOUR ITINERARYDay 1. To Strasbourg and our ship the famous Drosselgasse alley. WeDay 6. Touring Trier or LuxembourgYour holiday begins as we meet atbegin sailing through the spectacularIn historic Trier, you can opt to explore London St Pancras for our EurostarRhine Gorge, past ancient castles,Germanys oldest city with a local journey to Paris, continuing by railpicturesque towns and the legendaryguide, seeing medieval buildings, to Strasbourg. On our luxury ship,Lorelei Rock. In scenic Koblenz, weBaroque churches and the incredible we enjoy dinner and stay moored dock with free time before dinner. Roman gate called Porta Negra. The overnight to take advantage ofother option is to board the coach daytime sailing and riverside views. Day 4. Cochem in the Moselle Valley for a visit to the pretty Grand Duchy Our ship continues its picturesqueof Luxembourg, one of the worlds Day 2. Colmar and Strasbourg journey today along the Moselle.smallest countries. After a gala dinner This morning brings a choice of twoSailing into Cochem, overlooked by theon our ship, we cruise toward Koblenz.excursions. Visit Colmar, its historicmajestic Reichsburg Castle, we have maze of narrow alleys, quaint cafesa guided tour of the town. CharmingDay 7. Drachenfelsbahn & Cologneand markets. Or stay in Strasbourg forCochem is a maze of alleys adornedWe arrive in Knigswinter on the Rhine a guided tour of its medieval streets,with pastel-hued buildings, boutiquesfor a trip on the Drachenfels cog cathedral and La Petite France district.and wine cellars. After lunch onboard,railway. Rising high into the forests, The afternoon is free to explore atyou can explore the old quarter atwe pass the fairytale Drachenfels your own pace. This evening, we setyour own pace before dinner. castle with views across the Rhine-sail towards the town of Rdesheim. Westphalia region. Later, we cruise Day 5. A tasting at Bernkastel-Kues towards Cologne with its striking Day 3. The Rhine Gorge to Koblenz Enjoy the scenic Moselle Valley thiscathedral where you could sample the The whole trip was As we sail into Rdesheim, famous formorning as we continue our cruise,local hospitality after dinner on board.its white wine, vineyards glow withdocking at the town of Bernkastel- mind-blowing and Ill harvest-time hues of gold, amber, andKues after lunch. On a tour of theDay 8.er forget the tigers.nev Homeward boundburgundy. Stepping ashore, choose acobblestone Old Town, we see theAfter breakfast, we leave the ship and Brian, 2024tasting of local wines or visit SiegfriedsMarket Square and Renaissance-styletravel by train to Brussels. Catching the Mechanical Music Cabinet. Later, youfountain before a wine tasting of theEurostar to London St Pancras, your can explore at your own pace and visitlocal Bernkasteler Doctor speciality.autumnal river cruise holiday ends. 28 For more information on dates and prices, visit greatrail.com/MOR26'