b"YOUR ITINERARY UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCESGERMANY, AUSTRIA AND EASTERN EUROPERHINE GORGE, DAY 7Days 1-3 - London, Cologne, Wernigerode and Brocken Journey on the steam-hauledWe meet at London St Pancras for the Eurostar to Brussels,Brocken Railway in a private continuing to Cologne for the night. On Day 2, we make our way tovintage carriage and enjoy expert Hanover before journeying through the Harz Mountains by coach.commentary. We stop in the scenic mountain town of Goslar en route, making ourDiscover the Harz Mountains onway to Wernigerode afterwards, a quaint, colourful town dating backthe Selketal Railway, travelling to the 9th century, we discover the dense forests and clear lakes ofthrough pretty valleys and green the Harz Mountains on Day 3 as we travel along the Brocken Railway.forests.On board, we enjoy an exclusive experience in our private carriage, a refurbished 1920s affair, celebrating with a welcome drink beforeEnjoy an excursion to Rdesheim, the train steams towards Brocken, the highest mountain in the area.sampling some of the area's We're accompanied by a specialist guide who'll talk to us about theexcellent local wines and enjoying fascinating Cold War history of the area and at the summit, we visitfree time in this fairytale town. the Brocken House Museum. Take a scenic riverboat cruise through the magnificent Rhine Days 4-6 - Quedlinburg, Selketal Railway and Assmannshausen Gorge, travelling past Lorelei Rock.We travel by coach to Alexisbad, boarding the Selketal Railway toStep back in time with visits to Gernrode for a nostalgic journey through dense forests and broodingthe beautiful, medieval towns of mountains. In Gernrode, we continue by coach to Quedlinburg, aQuedlinburg, Wernigerode and town with a peaceful Romanesque church and incredibly preservedGoslar.red-roofed houses. You're free to explore Wernigerode on Day 5 and there are many enticing attractions to enjoy, including a beautiful HARZ MOUNTAINS 'schloss', or castle, perched on a forested hill above the town.TO/FROMHildesheim 4Hanover WernigerodeBidding farewell to the Harz Mountains on Day 6, we make our way GolsarAND RHINE GORGE to Assmannshausen, a picture-postcard town nestled among theBRUSSELS Brocken Quedlinburgvineyards of the Rhine Valley.GernrodeAlexisbad10 DAYS FROM 1,695 BY FIRST AND STANDARD CLASS RAIL Days 7-8 - Rhine cruise and Assmannshausen CologneDriving to Boppard, we have time to look around this riverside town1 GERMANYbefore a relaxing Rhine cruise to St Goar. Here, we enjoy some more We immerse ourselves in the history and scenery of two of Germany's mostfree time before returning by boat to Assmannshausen, sailingAssmannshausenpicturesque regions. Explore the half-timbered houses and peaks of the Harzthrough the most celebrated section of the UNESCO-listed Rhine4 RdesheimGorge. Along the way, we admire scenic views of ancient castles andBoppardMountains by railway before discovering the natural beauty of the Rhine Gorge,pass the legendary Lorelei Rock. Day 8 is free in Assmannshausen. where the legendary Lorelei Rock still casts its spell. A popular option for the day is a ride on the Sesselbahn, a chairliftNights in hotel First Class Rail Standard Class Rail Coach Boatwhich rises high above the threadlike vineyards.WHAT'S INCLUDED Days 9-10 - Rdesheim and LondonToday takes us by train to charming Rdesheim, famous for itsUK Tour Manager throughoutexcellent viticulture and fairytale like appearance. Here, we visit aFirst and Standard Class rail THE BROCKEN RAILWAYTHE BROCKEN RAILWAY, DAY 3 local winery where we taste some delicious local vintages and learntravel, Standard Premier Class on CREDIT: ARCHIVE HSB/DIRK BAHNSEN more about the production process. With free time afterwards, youEurostar journeys might like to take a stroll along the Drsselgasse - a street lined with Find yourself immersed in the landscapes of thetraditional pubs and wine cellars where you're sure to find a cosyComplimentary luggage servicespectacular Harz Mountains as we discover them inspot. On Day 10, we take a coach to Cologne, continuing by rail to9 nights' hotel accommodation the best way possible, from our vintage 1920s seatsBrussels for the Eurostar to London St Pancras.travelling along the beautiful Brocken Railway. We14 meals including 9 breakfasts journey in a private carriage to the highest peak inOur Jun 24 departure coincides with the spectacular 'Rhine in Flames'and 5 dinnersthe mountain range, Brocken, where we're greetedfestival, which includes firework displays and a light boat parade. with the wonderful views afforded from theAll tour excursionsBrocken Plateau, as well as a remarkable botanic garden which dates back to the 1800s. YOUR HOTELS 2022 TOUR DATES Max 25 people The journey to the summit is an attraction in itself.Days 1-2Travelling in carefully restored vintage carriages,Apr201,695 Jun241,945 Sep7SOLD OUT Overnight stay in Cologne4we soak up timeless landscapes from the largeMay41,795 Jul61,895 21SOLD OUT Days 2-6windows as we make the climb; admire glittering251,895 201,845 281,895 HKK Hotel Wernigerode4rivers, quaint stations, and dense forests, as steamJun8, 151,895 Aug101,845 Oct121,795from the train evaporates into the tree tops.Days 6-10 Alte Bauernschnke, Tour Code: HRJ| per person based on 2 sharing. Deposit from 300 per person.Assmannshausen4Supplement for solo travellers from 290. 94 GERMANY, AUSTRIA AND EASTERN EUROPE Call us on 01904 521995 or visitfor more information.GreatRail.com for more details 95Visit your local Travel Agent"