b"YOUR ITINERARY10 DAYSFROM CENTRAL AND SOUTHEAST EUROPEDays 1-2 - London to Cologne, Goslar and Wernigerode 1,895From London St Pancras we travel by Eurostar to Brussels then2023 DEPARTURES IN:to Cologne for the night. On Day 2 we travel to Hanover beforeAPR, MAY, JUN, JUL, AUG, journeying through the Harz Mountains by coach. We stop in theSEP, OCTscenic mountain town of Goslar enroute, with free time to look around. Goslar has hundreds of historic buildings and a fantastic range of architecture in its streets. 2n the edge of town youll fi nd theUNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES Rammelsberg mountain, a former UNESCO-protected mining site, nowan informative museum. We continue to Wernigerode, a quaint and colourful town, and check into our hotel for four nights. Journey on the steam-hauled Brocken Railway in a private Days 3-4The Brocken Railway, Quedlinburg, Selketal Railway vintage carriage and enjoy expert We discover the dense forests and clear lakes of the Harz Mountainscommentary. on Day 3 as we travel along the Brocken Railway. We enjoy anDiscover the Harz Mountains on the exclusive experience in our private carriagewith refurbished 1920sSelketal Railway, travelling through seatingenjoying a welcome drink before the train steams towardspretty valleys and green forests.Brocken, the highest mountain in the area. We're joined by a specialistEnjoy an excursion to Rdesheim, guide and, at the summit, we visit the Brocken House Museum. Onsampling some of the areas Day 4 we travel by coach to Alexisbad, boarding the Selketal Railwayexcellent local wines.to Gernrode for a nostalgic, steam-hauled journey through deepTake a scenic riverboat cruise forests and past brooding mountains, alongside the winding Riverthrough the magnifi cent 5hine Selke. On arrival, we continue to Quedlinburg, a town with a peacefulGorge, passing the Lorelei Rock.Romanesque church and preserved red-roofed houses. With free time, you could walk up to Quedlinburg Castle, which has a superb vantageStep back in time on visits to point overlooking the Harz Mountains and enchanting forests. the beautiful, medieval towns of Quedlinburg, Wernigerode and Days 5-6Wernigerode and AssmannhausenGoslar.Enjoy a free day to see the local sights, such as Wernigerodes beautiful 'schloss', or castle, perched on a forested hill above the town. TheWHAT'S INCLUDED 16th-century town hall is also worth visiting, with its attractive half-timbered faade and colourful townhouses lining the cobbled mainExpertise of a UK Tour Manager square. On Day 6 we travel by coach and rail to Assmannshausen, setfrom start to fi nishamong vineyards of the scenic Rhine Valley. We enjoy a four-night stayFirst and Standard Class Rail and here.all transfers,Days 7-8Rhine Gorge cruise and Assmannhausen Eurostar Standard PremierWe drive to the riverside town of Boppard with time to look aroundComplimentary luggage servicebefore a relaxing Rhine cruise to St Goar. Here, we have some free9 nights' 4-Star accommodation time before sailing through the UNESCO-listed Rhine Gorge back to14 meals including 9 breakfasts Assmannshausen. Along the way, we admire scenic views of ancientand 5 dinnerscastles and pass the legendary Lorelei Rock. Day 8 is a free day to explore Assmannhausen and the surrounding area. The village centreAll tour excursionsis well-preserved, with timber-framed houses and crooked narrow streets. One of Assmannshausen's best-known sights is the quirkyHanover HildesheimWernigerodePainted House. Another popular option is to ride on the Sesselbahn,Golsar 4TO/FROM a chairlift rising high above vineyards. Or, you might enjoy a tasting atBRUSSELS Quedlinburgone of the nearby wine estates which produce red wine. GernrodeBrocken AlexisbadDays 9-10Rdesheim and London7he fi nal full day of our holiday taNes us by train to charmingCologne1 GERMANYRdesheim, a riverside town renowned for its excellent viticulture.FrankfurtHere, we enjoy a guided tour through the cobbled streets ofAssmannshausenDrosselgasse, an area with a village atmosphere and lively wine4 Rdesheimtaverns and beer gardens. Our tour includes a visit to Siegfried'sBoppardMechanical Music Cabinet Museum in Brmserhof, where we see andNights in hotel First Class Rail Standard Class Rail Coach Boathear one of the worlds largest collections of self-playing instruments. We then visit a local winery for a tasting of delicious local vintages.Tour Code: HRJ|per person based on 2 On Day 10 we transfer to Cologne by coach and board the train tosharing. Deposit from 300 per person. Brussels. From here, we join the Eurostar to London St Pancras. Supplement for solo travellers from 275.For the latest guidance on entry requirements, please visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-adviceCall us on 01904 527231 or visit greatrail.com for more details 83"