b"Hanover HildesheimWernigerodeYOUR ITINERARY TO/FROMGolsar 4 GERMANY, AUSTRIA AND EASTERN EUROPEBRUSSELSQuedlinburgDays 1-3 - London, Cologne, Wernigerode and the Brocken Railway BrockenMeet at London St Pancras and take the Eurostar to Brussels, continuingCologneto Cologne for the night. On Day 2 we continue to Hanover and join a1 GERMANYcoach for a journey through the Harz Mountains. We stop in the scenicAssmannshausenmountain town of Goslar, a UNESCO-listed town where intricate carvings4 Rdesheimadorn timbered houses. We continue to Wernigerode, a quaint, colourfulBoppardtown which dates back to the 9th century, and looks as though it has been plucked straight from a fairytale. We spend four nights here. WeNights in hotel First Class Rail Standard Class Rail Coach Boatdiscover the dense forests and clear lakes of the Harz Mountains on Day 3. The Brocken Railway connects the towns and villages of the region,TOUR HIGHLIGHTSand today's rail journey takes us through vast pine forests in the foothillsof the mountains as we make our way to Brocken, the highest mountain Enjoy an excursion to Rdesheim, in the area. After free time for lunch and to enjoy the impressive panoramas, we return by train to Wernigerode.where we sample some of the areas excellent local wines.Days 4-6 - Quedlinburg, the Selketal Railway and Assmannhausen Embark on a journey on the We travel by coach to Alexisbad to board the Selketal Railway to Gernrode, a nostalgic journey through dense forests and broodingsteam-hauled Brocken Railway, mountains. In Gernrode, we continue by coach to Quedlinburg, awinding to the summit of the town with a peaceful Romanesque church and incredibly preservedBrocken Mountain. red-roofed houses that give it the feel of a model village. ExploreDiscover the Harz Mountains onWernigerode at your own pace on Day 5. There are many enticingthe Selketel Railway, travelling attractions here, including a beautiful 'schloss', or castle, on a forestedthrough pretty valleys and green hill above the town. Bidding farewell to the Harz mountains on Day 6,forests.we take a coach to Hildesheim for the train to Frankfurt. We continue toStep back in time in the beautiful Assmannshausen where we stay for four nights. A picture-postcard townmedieval towns of Quedlinburg, nestled among the vineyards of the Rhine Valley, this is a perfect base forWernigerode, and Goslar. us to explore this verdant region. Set sail through the middle Rhine Days 7-8 - Romantic Rhine Gorge and Assmanhausen Valley on a scenic riverboat cruise We stroll to the river, boarding a boat for a journey along the Rhine. Wethrough the magnificent Rhine sail through the most celebrated section of the UNESCO-listed RhineGorge.Gorge, admiring ancient castles that peer from the top of the banks, and passing the striking Lorelei Rock - a legendary rock that soarsWHAT'S INCLUDED out of the water. We arrive in the riverside resort of Boppard, where there's a chance to sample some fantastic local wines before cruisingUK Tour Manager throughoutback to Assmannshausen. Day 8 is free in Assmanhausen. For a unique experience, you could ride on the Sesselbahn, a chairlift which rises highFirst and Standard Class rail above the threadlike vineyards. travel, Standard Premier Class on Eurostar journeys Days 9-10 - Rdesheim and home Complimentary luggage serviceToday takes us by train to charming Rdesheim. The town is famous for its excellent viticulture, and we visit a local winery to taste some of9 nights' hotel accommodation the wines the area is known for, before some free time. You could visit14 meals including 9 breakfasts the famous Drsselgasse - a street lined with traditional pubs and wineand 5 dinnerscellars. On Day 10 we take a coach to Cologne, continuing by rail to Brussels for the Eurostar to London St Pancras. All tour excursionsYOUR HOTELS Days 1-22021 TOUR DATES Max 25 people Overnight stay in Cologne4Days 2-6HKK Hotel Wernigerode4Apr71,595 Jun19, 231,795 Sep221,795 Days 6-10 May51,695 Jul7, 211,745 291,745 Alte Bauernschnke, 261,745 Sep11,845 Oct31,695 Assmannshausen4Tour Code: HRJ| per person based on 2 sharing. Deposit from 250 per person. Supplement for solo travellers from 240. Call us on 01904 527199 or visitfor more information.GreatRail.com for more details 95Visit your local Travel Agent"