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Lead Price
From £2395pp
Duration
7 days & 6 nights
Itinerary Type
Tailor Made
Holiday Type
Rail Journey
Tour Highlights

The Rhineland by Rail

Trace the Rhine by rail through Germany, visiting key cities and historic castles along its course. Enjoy stays in characterful properties, selected sightseeing by private chauffeur, and ample time at leisure on a holiday tailored to you. Your scenic route through the Rhineland begins in bustling Cologne, home to the world’s tallest cathedral. Visit the former Carolingian capital of Aachen, and two of the region’s finest castles, before arriving in Frankfurt to explore its highlights. From here, you also visit the picturesque towns of Heidelberg, Mainz and Speyer.

Itinerary

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DAY 1: Arrive Cologne, Germany
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Arrive Cologne, Germany

Travel to Cologne by Eurostar from London St Pancras (via Brussels). Arrive and check in for 3 nights at Wassertum Hotel, a converted 19th-century water tower. (B)

Meal basis: As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.

Accommodation: Wassertum Hotel
DAY 2: Cologne
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Cologne

Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore Cologne – one of Germany’s largest cities and bisected by the wide Lower Rhine. Highlights include Cologne Cathedral, whose soaring twin spires make it the tallest cathedral in the world; the Flora Botanical Garden, with its attractive formal landscaping; and the 12 Romanesque churches that sprinkle the Altstadt (Old Town). (B)

Accommodation: Wassertum Hotel
DAY 3: Aachen
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Aachen

Travel by train from Cologne to visit the city of Aachen, once the capital of Charlemagne’s medieval empire and well restored after the second world war. Your day is at leisure to explore. Worthy landmarks include the impressive Palatine Chapel, one of the finest examples of Carolingian architecture; and the large, gothic Town Hall. Return to Cologne for the night. (B)

Accommodation: Wassertum Hotel
DAY 4: Koblenz & Frankfurt
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Koblenz & Frankfurt

Together with a private driver, travel south and visit two of the Rhineland’s finest castles, Schloss Sayn and Schloss Stolzenfels, followed by time at leisure for lunch in Koblenz. Proceed to Frankfurt and check in at LUME Boutique Hotel for 3 nights. (B)

Accommodation: LUME Boutique Hotel
DAY 5: Frankfurt
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Frankfurt

This morning, visit Mainz, just a short distance from Frankfurt by local train. Founded by the Romans, this historic city boasts both an impressive cathedral and picturesque old town. Return to Frankfurt and spend the afternoon exploring its highlights, which include the Historical Museum, the New Old Town, and the Cathedral of St Bartholomew, where Holy Roman Emperors were crowned for many centuries. (B)

Accommodation: LUME Boutique Hotel
DAY 6: Heidelburg
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Heidelburg

Travel south with a private driver to the historic university town of Heidelburg. Explore the historic centre and medieval castle, parts of which date to the 13th century. Continue to Speyer and visit the city’s 11th-century cathedral – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – before returning to Frankfurt. (B)

Accommodation: LUME Boutique Hotel
DAY 7: Return to the UK
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Return to the UK

Depart Frankfurt by train for London St Pancras (via Paris). 

Meal basis: As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.

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The Cox & Kings signature experiences

  • Travel internationally entirely by rail to/from London St Pancras
  • Explore the scenic Rhineland, including two of its most impressive castles
  • Visit the historic university town of Heidelburg
  • Stay in centrally located hotels in Cologne & Frankfurt
Low Season
From £2,395 per person
High Season
From £2,595 per person

What's included

  • International and local rail travel as required
  • 6 nights’ accommodation, including breakfast
  • Private transfers / drivers where stated

Important information

Tailor-made travel
For a price quote based on alternative accommodation standards, to discuss flight options or to tailor this itinerary, please call to speak with a Cox & Kings consultant or enquire online.
Guideline prices
Prices above are per person in pounds sterling (£), based on two people sharing a twin/double-room. Single supplement available on request. Pricing is indicative and may be subject to change due to external factors such as variable flight prices.
Meal basis
As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
Superior tour
This tour is based in 4-star accommodation.
Mobility
Suitable for people with mobility issues
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