Autumn Rhine River Cruise for Solo Travellers
The Middle Rhine contains some of the most scenic and historic stretches of the river. This great value inclusive river cruise is exclusively for solo travellers. Enjoy the company of other solo travellers as you sail past castles, fortresses and dramatic cliffs, pausing to explore quaint wine towns and villages. Look forward to an included tour of historic Cologne and perhaps join optional excursions to Bonn, the vineyard-clad Ahr Valley and romantic Reichsburg Castle, among others.
Your Tour Includes
TRAVEL
VIP door-to-door travel service from anywhere on the UK mainland
Included travel insurance
Return coach travel via Eurotunnel or ferry
ACCOMMODATION
Complimentary Wi-Fi on board
EXPERIENCES
Cruise Host
Solos Host
Entertainment and activities on the ship
Tour of Cologne
FOOD & DRINK
20 meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners
Free bar on board open 12 hours a day
Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
Drinks reception and Captain’s dinner
Solos drinks party
05/10/2022 UK - Cologne - Königswinter
Travel by coach from Folkestone, via Eurotunnel or ferry to Cologne - a journey of approximately 430 kilometres from Calais - and embark Rex Rheni. Cruise to Königswinter and moor for the night.
06/10/2022 Königswinter - Koblenz
Wake up in the pretty village of Königswinter where you may wish to travel by rack railway up the hillside to the ruined 12th-century castle of Drachenfels on an optional excursion. Dating from the 12th century, this castle was immortalised by Wagner, as it was here that Siegfried slew the dragon and then bathed in its blood to render himself invulnerable. Alternatively, join an optional excursion to Bonn, the birthplace of Beethoven.
This afternoon you sail to Koblenz, passing dramatic scenery, the small island of Nonnenwerth and the ruined castle of Rolandsbogen. Your ship will pause in Remagen where you'll be able to see the remains of the old Ludendorff railway bridge, captured by the Americans on March 7, 1945. You will have the chance to disembark here for an optional excursion through the Ahr Valley. Or stay aboard and sail on to Koblenz.
07/10/2022 Koblenz - Zell
Koblenz has a rich history spanning two millennia, and its past is reflected in a wealth of monuments and historic buildings. The city is situated at the exact point where the Rhine and Moselle meet, and the city's name means 'merging of the rivers'. Explore the city this morning, or perhaps visit the Festung Ehrenbreitstein, a citadel built by the Prussians between 1816 and 1832, on an optional excursion. Later, sail along the tranquil Moselle to Zell, savouring panoramic views of exquisite vineyards along the way.
08/10/2022 Zell - Bernkastel-Kues
Awake in the charming town of Zell, departing shortly after breakfast as you cruise to the picture-perfect town of Bernkastel-Kues, arguably one of the prettiest small towns in Germany.
Bernkastel-Kues features colourful Renaissance houses which line the sloping market square with its 17th-century fountain. There will be free time to go ashore and explore the town at leisure as your ship remains moored here overnight.
09/10/2022 Bernkastel-Kues - Cochem - Koblenz
Early this morning, Rex Rheni will leave Bernkastel-Kues, and sail to Cochem.
With the romantic backdrop of neo-Gothic Reichsburg Castle, Cochem is understandably one of the most visited places on the Moselle River. An optional excursion is available to the castle, which sits atop a hill cloaked entirely in vines. Although most of the castle was rebuilt in the 19th century, the original 11th-century keep still survives. During the excursion you can also visit a local vineyard for a wine tasting.
Sail for Koblenz this evening, arriving late tonight and mooring overnight.
10/10/2022 Koblenz - Rüdesheim
Sail from Koblenz during breakfast and cruise one of the most attractive stretches of the Rhine, passing Lorelei Rock and numerous castles. The rock is a symbol of the Rhine and inspired a famous poem by Heinrich Heine, which was set to music by Frederich Silcher.
Continue to Rüdesheim, where you can perhaps sample the famous wines of the region in the tavern-lined Drosselgasse, or visit Siegfried’s Museum of Mechanical Music.
11/10/2022 Rüdesheim - Cologne
Cruise back to Cologne this morning and explore the city on an included afternoon tour.
Cologne is famed for its imposing cathedral and for giving its name to 'Eau de Cologne'! The city was founded by the Romans and has long been an important trading centre. The vast Gothic cathedral that towers over the surroundings was started in 1248 as a pilgrimage church to house the relics of the three Magi. The two spires are 157 metres high, and were not completed until 1880.
12/10/2022 Cologne - the UK
Disembark after breakfast and begin your return journey to the UK.
