The 'Rhine In Flames' Festival
- Duration: 4 days
- Board Basis: Bed & Breakfast
- Tour Ref: D2TLEGGRF
Holiday Summary
- Travel Type: Coach
PLEASE NOTE: Price is per person and based on two people sharing a twin/double room. Single room supplements and upgrades are not included.
Itinerary
Bonn - 29 Apr 2022
Day 1
Local departure by coach, then to Remagen for a three-night stay.
Day 2 - Cologne; Rhine in Flames
Today we enjoy an included excursion to the famous and vibrant city of Cologne. Enjoy time at leisure to explore the city. See the magnificent Dom, the Gothic cathedral that dominates this fine city, and maybe enjoy the Old Town with its charming bars and restaurants.
Tonight, we enjoy the highlight of our tour – the Rhine in Flames spectacle in Bonn. The red fluorescent Bengal Fire lights the way downstream for a fleet of more than sixty decorated and illuminated ships along a 26 kilometre stretch - the longest stretch of any Rhine In Flames event – from Linz to the city of Bonn, from where we will see the spectacle.
Meals - Breakfast
Day 3 - Moselle Valley
Join our included excursion to the charming wine town of Cochem, possibly the most romantic part of the Moselle Valley.
The small town of Cochem is dominated by the majestic Reichburg castle, perched high upon a rock. However, the town itself is just as impressive. With its pastel-coloured buildings lining the waterfront and luscious green surroundings, you’ll fall in love with the charm of Cochem.
Enjoy time at leisure to explore the town or, if you prefer, relax with a glass of the locally produced white wine.
Meals - Breakfast
Day 4
Return home.
Meals - Breakfast
Bonn - 29 Apr 2022
Day 1
Local departure by coach, then to Remagen for a three-night stay.
Day 2 - Cologne; Rhine in Flames
Today we enjoy an included excursion to the famous and vibrant city of Cologne. Enjoy time at leisure to explore the city. See the magnificent Dom, the Gothic cathedral that dominates this fine city, and maybe enjoy the Old Town with its charming bars and restaurants.
Tonight, we enjoy the highlight of our tour – the Rhine in Flames spectacle in Bonn. The red fluorescent Bengal Fire lights the way downstream for a fleet of more than sixty decorated and illuminated ships along a 26 kilometre stretch - the longest stretch of any Rhine In Flames event – from Linz to the city of Bonn, from where we will see the spectacle.
Meals - Breakfast
Day 3 - Moselle Valley
Join our included excursion to the charming wine town of Cochem, possibly the most romantic part of the Moselle Valley.
The small town of Cochem is dominated by the majestic Reichburg castle, perched high upon a rock. However, the town itself is just as impressive. With its pastel-coloured buildings lining the waterfront and luscious green surroundings, you’ll fall in love with the charm of Cochem.
Enjoy time at leisure to explore the town or, if you prefer, relax with a glass of the locally produced white wine.
Meals - Breakfast
Day 4
Return home.
Meals - Breakfast
Koblenz - 12 August 2022
Day 1
Local departure by coach, then to Remagen for a three-night stay.
Day 2 - Rhine Valley; Rhine Cruise; Rhine In Flames - 7th August
Our included excursion allows you to marvel at the beautiful scenery of the Rhine Valley including medieval castles, picturesque villages and vine-clad slopes. We travel to the ever popular ‘wine town’ of Rüdesheim, 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. From here we continue to Boppard, where the splendid Rhine Promenade is situated. There will be free time for you to explore this beautiful town, and 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.We return to Koblenz in time to prepare for the evening’s ‘Rhine in Flames’ firework display.
Tonight, we enjoy the highlight of our tour – the Rhine in Flames spectacle. Around 75 ships cruise from Spay to Koblenz past romantic Rhine villages and fairy tale castles. See the huge fireworks display, which bathes the mighty Ehrenbreitstein Fortress and the Deutsches Eck in Koblenz in a stunning array of light.
Meals - Breakfast
Day 3 - Moselle Valley
Enjoy our included excursion to the charming wine town of Cochem, in the Moselle Valley.
The small town of Cochem is dominated by the majestic Reichburg castle, perched high upon a rock. However, the town itself is just as impressive. With its pastel-coloured buildings lining the waterfront and luscious green surroundings, you’ll fall in love with the charm of Cochem.
Enjoy time at leisure to explore the town or, if you prefer, relax with a glass of the locally produced white wine
Meals - Breakfast
Day 4
Return home.
Meals - Breakfast
Oberwesel - 10 September 2021
Day 1
Local departure by coach, then to Remagen for a three-night stay.
Day 2 - Rhine Valley; Rhine Cruise; Rhine in Flames - 12th September
After a leisurely morning, our included excursion allows you to marvel at the beautiful scenery of the Rhine Valley including medieval castles, picturesque villages and vine-clad slopes. We travel to the ever popular ‘wine town’ of Rüdesheim, 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. There will be free time for you to explore this beautiful town, and during the day we will travel to St. Goarshausen and 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.Later, we visit Boppard, with its splendid Rhine Promenade, and travel on to Oberwesel in time for the Rhine in Flames fireworks. You can also enjoy the atmosphere of the annual Oberwesel Wine Market which takes place in the market square, and enjoy local music and bands.
Tonight, we enjoy the highlight of our tour – the Rhine in Flames spectacle. The ‘Night of a Thousand Fires’ is a huge firework display, as around 50 boats cruise this magnificent stretch of the Rhine Gorge, starting and finishing in Oberwesel.
Meals - Breakfast
Day 3 - Moselle Valley
Enjoy our included excursion to the charming wine town of Cochem, in the Moselle Valley.
The small town of Cochem is dominated by the majestic Reichburg Castle, perched high upon a rock. However, the town itself is just as impressive.
With its pastel-coloured buildings lining the waterfront and luscious green surroundings, you’ll fall in love with the charm of Cochem.
Meals - Breakfast
Day 4
Return home.
Meals - Breakfast
Oberwesel - 9 September 2022
Day 1
Local departure by coach, then to Remagen for a three-night stay.
Day 2 - Rhine Valley; Rhine Cruise; Rhine in Flames - 12th September
After a leisurely morning, our included excursion allows you to marvel at the beautiful scenery of the Rhine Valley including medieval castles, picturesque villages and vine-clad slopes. We travel to the ever popular ‘wine town’ of Rüdesheim, 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. There will be free time for you to explore this beautiful town, and during the day we will travel to St. Goarshausen and 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.Later, we visit Boppard, with its splendid Rhine Promenade, and travel on to Oberwesel in time for the Rhine in Flames fireworks. You can also enjoy the atmosphere of the annual Oberwesel Wine Market which takes place in the market square, and enjoy local music and bands.
Tonight, we enjoy the highlight of our tour – the Rhine in Flames spectacle. The ‘Night of a Thousand Fires’ is a huge firework display, as around 50 boats cruise this magnificent stretch of the Rhine Gorge, starting and finishing in Oberwesel.
Meals - Breakfast
Day 3 - Moselle Valley
Enjoy our included excursion to the charming wine town of Cochem, in the Moselle Valley.
The small town of Cochem is dominated by the majestic Reichburg Castle, perched high upon a rock. However, the town itself is just as impressive.
With its pastel-coloured buildings lining the waterfront and luscious green surroundings, you’ll fall in love with the charm of Cochem.
Meals - Breakfast
Day 4
Return home.
Meals - Breakfast