Middle Rhineland River Cruise
This low-priced over-50s scenic river cruise of the Rhine passes through medieval towns, fortifications and beautiful valleys of the Middle Rhine. Sail past castles, fortresses and dramatic cliffs. Stop off to explore pretty wine towns and villages. 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
Seven nights aboard the ship
Complimentary Wi-Fi on board
EXPERIENCES
Cruise Host
Cruise Assistant
Entertainment and activities on the ship
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
Captain’s dinner and drinks reception
Day 1 UK - Königswinter
Travel by coach from Folkestone, via Eurotunnel or ferry – a journey of approximately five and a half hours from Calais – and embark Rex Rheni in Königswinter and moor for the night.
Day 2 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.
This afternoon you sail to Koblenz, passing dramatic scenery. 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.
Day 3 Koblenz - Zell
Koblenz 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.
Day 4 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.
There will be free time to go ashore and explore the town at leisure as your ship remains moored here overnight.
Day 5 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, During the excursion you can also visit a local vineyard for a wine tasting.
Sail for Koblenz this evening.
Day 6 Koblenz - Rüdesheim
This morning, cruise the most stunning stretch of the Rhine, passing Lorelei Rock and numerous castles.
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.
Day 7 Rüdesheim - Cologne
Cruise back to Cologne this morning and spend the afternoon at leisure exploring this attractive city.
Day 8 Cologne - the UK
Disembark after breakfast and begin your return journey to the UK.
