The Picturesque Rhine & Moselle Valleys
The Picturesque Rhine & Moselle Valleys
The Picturesque Rhine & Moselle Valleys
7 Days Starting in belgium and ending in Belgium
Visiting: Belgium, Assmannshausen, Cochem, Koblenz, Rüdesheim am Rhein, Rhine Valley Gmbh, Cologne
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Tour code:
gml
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
0-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
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Tour Overview
Enjoy the majestic river valleys of the Rhine and Moselle, with their vine-clad slopes, fairy tale castles and picturesque riverside towns. Explore the ‘wine town’ of Rudesheim, where you can stroll the narrow streets and perhaps partake in a spot of shopping. Visit Koblenz and see where the mighty Moselle and Rhine rivers meet, and the charming wine town of Cochem, or spend a full day taking in the sights of the Rhine Valley, from the famous Loreley Rock, to the pretty towns of Boppard and St. Goar. Enjoy the opportunity to see the German town of Heidelberg, with its spectacular castle and charming old town. We also pay a visit to Cologne, where you can spend time visiting the city’s old town, which is a haven of bars and restaurants.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Travel To Belgium
Location: Belgium
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: City-style hotels
Local departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, then to Belgium for an overnight stay.
Day 2 Cochem & Koblenz
Location: Assmannshausen, Cochem, Koblenz
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4-star Hotel Alte Bauernschänke
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We head along the Moselle River to the charming wine town of Cochem, dominated by the ancient and mighty Reichsburg Castle, dramatically perched on a hillside overlooking the town, then to Koblenz, the meeting point of the Moselle and Rhine rivers. We continue to Assmannshausen for a four-night stay.
Day 3 : Rüdesheim
Location: Rüdesheim am Rhein
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4-star Hotel Alte Bauernschänke
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After a morning at leisure we spend the afternoon in the ever popular ‘wine town’ of Rudesheim, home to the vibrant ‘Drosselgasse’, a narrow alley lined with restaurants, shops and bars, many playing traditional Rhineland music and the perfect place to enjoy a glass of local wine or beer.
Why not join our optional ‘Exploring Rudesheim’ excursion. We travel by road train to the cellars of Adolf Störzel where there will be the chance to sample some of the local produce. From here we continue to Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Museum, where you can see one of the largest collections of self-playing mechanical musical instruments. Your guide will tell you about the various instruments and you will have the chance to listen to many of the instruments and fairground organs play their different tunes.
Day 4 : Rhine Valley
Location: Rhine Valley Gmbh
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4-star Hotel Alte Bauernschänke
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Marvel at the beautiful scenery of the Rhine Valley including medieval castles, picturesque villages and vine-clad slopes. We see the world-famous Loreley Rock; Boppard, where the splendid Rhine Promenade is situated; and St Goar, home to the world’s largest cuckoo clock shop.
During the day enjoy an optional cruise along the Rhine, Germany’s largest river. Our cruise lasts for approximately 1 hour and will take us through the Rhine gorge, famous for its ancient castles, picturesque villages and vine clad slopes. Our cruise is a perfect way to view the splendour of the Rhine.
Day 5 : Free Time Or Heidelberg
Location: Assmannshausen
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4-star Hotel Alte Bauernschänke
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today we enjoy time at leisure in Assmannshausen, or why not join us for an optional excursion to the ancient university town of Heidelberg. The city of Heidelberg enjoys a beautiful location on the banks of the River Neckar. It is often referred to as the ‘Romantic Town’ on account of its castle ruins and red sandstone buildings, which dominate the city. Heidelberg castle has been described as the most beautiful castle ruin of Germany, and enjoys a prominent location overlooking the town and from where the views across Heidelberg and the Neckar are astounding.
Day 6 : Cologne
Location: Belgium, Cologne
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: City-style hotels
Meals Included: Breakfast
We head to the vibrant city of Cologne which stands on the banks of the Romantic River Rhine and has many shops and boutiques. Cologne Cathedral, famous around the world, dominates the panorama of the city and is still today the second highest building in Cologne after the telecommunications tower. We continue to Belgium for an overnight stay.
Day 7 : Return Home
Location: Belgium
Meals Included: Breakfast
Return home.
What's Included
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Accommodation
As detailed in the itinerary
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Additional Services
Travel from a wide range of convenient joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement. Please contact us for our full list of joining points.
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Airport Transfers at Destination
This trip includes coach travel from/to a local UK joining point
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Fully Guided
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International Travel
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Meals
As detailed in the itinerary
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Transport
Comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach
What's Not Included
Accommodation
You will stay for four nights at the traditional 4-star Hotel Alte Bauernschänke.
Overnight stays in Belgium will be in city-style hotels.
Check out our Q&As
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Fully escorted by our experienced drivers/crews. And in most towns and cities we either include or offer optional sightseeing tours with expert local guides to help you get the most from your visits.
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What type of coach will be used?
You will travel on either our Luxuria Coach or our Silver Service Coach
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in the itinerary
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
On Leger Coach Holidays, your allowance is one medium sized suitcase per person, which should weigh no more than 20kg when full.
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Some tours carry a supplement for solo travellers, please ask for details if the Single price is not shown
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Low
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No
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How long has the tour company been trading?
40 years
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Sole use of your own room on all Single Traveller holidays: means you still get your privacy and time out from the group.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Battlefield Tours - Will it be possible to visit a particular cemetery whilst on the tour?
Please contact us and we will check to see whether you can visit a particular cemetery on any of our Battlefield Tours, if we are not able to fit it into our itinerary then you could take some time out of the tour and do this independently by taxi or public transport.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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