b'SPEYER THE MAJESTIC RHINEWHATS INCLUDEDTHE RHINE RIVERYOUR ITINERARYDay 1 - London and Basel UK Tour Manager until Our holiday begins at London St Pancras, where we join the Eurostar toDay 7 - Amsterdam or the Medemblik Steam Train embarkation and from Paris, continuing to the Swiss city of Basel to board our luxurious ship.We sail into Amsterdam. From its iconic canals and lush parks to itsdisembarkation of your Relax with a welcome cocktail followed by a delicious Swiss-themedcontemporary galleries, Amsterdam boasts something for everyoneship and the services of dinner. and you have a choice of two excursions. You could explore the cityyour on-board Cruise on an immersive guided tour or transfer to Hoorn for a trip on theManagerDay 2 - Strasbourg Medemblik Steam Train. After dinner, while docked in Amsterdam,Flexible excursions We cruise into Strasbourg, nestled on the German-French border. Thewe celebrate the end of our cruise with lively entertainment from aallowing you to choose citys position means its changed hands frequently throughout history,traditional Dutch sea shanty choir.how to spend your daytoday representing the best of both cultures, with colourful half- Day 8 - Amsterdam and Londontimbered houses and cobbled streets. You have a choice of excursionsWe leave the ship after breakfast and travel to the station with ourReturn, escorted rail today, your first option being a guided tour of Strasbourg, seeingTour Manager. Here, we board our train to London St Pancras.travel from London St RDESHEIM the citys most famous spots, including the spectacular Notre DamePancras or return flightsCathedral with its famous astronomical clock. Alternatively, travel by coach deep into the Black Forest on a journey that unveils the fairytale7-night cruise aboard panoramas of one of Germanys most iconic destinations. your 5-Star Amadeus Day 3 - Speyer and Heidelberg cruise shipWe arrive in Speyer, where theres free time to explore. One of the5-Star dining with oldest cities in Germany, Speyer is home to a beautiful Old Townbreakfast, lunch and and cathedral - a UNESCO World Heritage site thats one of the mostdinner each day of your culturally important Romanesque monuments in Europe. Later, we takecruisean excursion to the university town of Heidelberg for a guided tour. Over the centuries, this is a destination thats inspired poets, writers andDinner drinks each artists and is famous for its ruined castle which stands guard over the2023 Escorted Rail & Cruise from London St Pancras evening of your cruiseriverbank, overlooking the town below. Tour Code: RLR | Standard Class RailDay 4- Rdesheim and the Rhine Gorge Complimentary luggage Our port of call today is Rdesheim am Rhein, known for its vineyardsClassic Stateroom Deluxe Stateroom Deluxe Suite transfers 2023 Escorted Tour & Cruise from London St Pancrasand delicious Riesling wines. Enjoy free time here to stroll by the riverCategories Lower Deck Stern Lower Deck Middle Deck Upper Deck Upper Deck Tour Code: MAR | Standard Class Railor visit the famous Drsselgasse, lined with traditional pubs and wineMay 15 1,995 2,195 2,595 2,795 3,395cellars. Back on board, we enjoy a highlight of our cruise as we sailJun 1* 2,195 2,395 2,795 2,995 3,595 SHIP INFORMATIONClassic Stateroom Deluxe Stateroom Deluxe Suitethrough the Rhine Gorge. A UNESCO-listed World Heritage site, we soakJun 12 2,195 2,395 2,795 2,995 3,595in scenery of turreted castles, sloping vineyards and ancient forestsJun 30* 2,195 2,395 2,795 2,995 3,595 Categories Lower Deck Stern Lower Deck Middle Deck Upper Deck Upper Deckbefore hearing the legendary story of Lorelei Rock. As we sail, we feastJul 10 1,995 2,195 2,595 2,795 3,395 For deck plans and more shipMay 12 3,095 3,295 3,695 3,895 4,495on a delicious spread of Bavarian treats for lunch, with a suckling pigJul 23* 1,995 2,195 2,595 2,795 3,395 information, please see pagesJun 1* 3,295 3,495 3,895 4,095 4,695serving as a striking centrepiece. After relaxing on board, we arriveAug 14 1,995 2,195 2,595 2,795 3,395 120-131Jun 9 3,295 3,495 3,895 4,095 4,695in enchanting Koblenz, where theres time to explore the enchantingSep 4 2,295 2,495 2,895 3,095 3,695 Jun 30 3,295 3,495 3,895 4,095 4,695streets and visit a local wine tavern. Sep 24 2,195 2,395 2,795 2,995 3,595 MS Amadeus Cara: May 15th,Jul 7* 3,095 3,295 3,695 3,895 4,495June 12th, July 10th Jul 23* 3,095 3,295 3,695 3,895 4,495Day 5 - The Middle Rhine and Drachenfelsbahn Deposit from 350 per person. Solo Occupancy available.MS Amadeus Imperial: JuneAug 11 3,095 3,295 3,695 3,895 4,495Leaving Koblenz, we sail through the Middle Rhine, admiring views*A reverse itinerary operates on this date. 1st, July 23rd, September 24th Sep 1* 3,395 3,595 3,995 4,195 4,795DRACHENFELSBAHN RAILWAY across its lush green meadows and picture-postcard villages. AlongMS Amadeus Queen: June 30th,Sep 21 3,295 3,495 3,895 4,095 4,695the way, we hear about the fascinating history of the area as we2023 Fly & Cruise from London Heathrow August 14th, September 4th Deposit from 510 per person. Solo Occupancy available. approach Koenigswinter. Disembarking, we enjoy a journey on theTour Code: RLZ | Economy Class Flights *A reverse itinerary operates on this date.Drachensfelbahn. This heritage rack railway climbs steeply up the side of Dragons Rock mountain, revealing the wonderful landscapes of theClassic Stateroom Deluxe Stateroom Deluxe Suite RAIL & CRUISERhine-Westphalia region.Categories Lower Deck Stern Lower Deck Middle Deck Upper Deck Upper Deck UPGRADE TO FIRST CLASS RAIL Day 6 - Cologne May 15 1,995 2,195 2,595 2,795 3,395 from just 200 per person.We arrive in Cologne, a vibrant German city that we discover on aJun 1* 2,195 2,395 2,795 2,995 3,595walking tour. We navigate the bustling squares and historic streetsJun 12 2,195 2,395 2,795 2,995 3,595with our local guide, taking in the sights and sounds of a city filled withJun 30* 2,195 2,395 2,795 2,995 3,595 FLY & CRUISERomanesque town-houses and winding streets. We also take in theJul 10 1,995 2,195 2,595 2,795 3,395centuries-old cathedral, a structure that survived 14 direct aerial hitsJul 23* 1,995 2,195 2,595 2,795 3,395 REGIONAL DEPARTURES AVAILABLEduring World War II. Tonight, we have the opportunity to dress in ourAug 14 1,995 2,195 2,595 2,795 3,395 from Birmingham, Newcastle, finest as we sit down to a gala dinner with the captain. Sep 4 2,295 2,495 2,895 3,095 3,695 Manchester, Edinburgh and BristolSep 24 2,195 2,395 2,795 2,995 3,595 from 100 per person.AMSTERDAM Deposit from 350 per person. Solo Occupancy available. *A reverse itinerary operates on this date.26 THE RHINE RIVER Call us on 01904 521972 or visitfor moGreatRail.comre informatio for mon. re details 27Visit your local Travel Agent'