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Day 1 : UK - Cologne (Germany)
Travel from Leeds train station to London St Pancras and take the Eurostar to Brussels. You'll then be transferred to Cologne to embark your ship.
Day 2 : Cochem
Cruise through the Rhine Gorge, whilst enjoying a leisurely breakfast in the ship's restaurant, and take in the stunning views of picture postcard villages and timber framed houses. After lunch, arrive in Cochem for an afternoon exploring the town at leisure before coming back on board for dinner.
Day 3 : Trier - Bernkastel
Drive to Trier, one of the most fascinating cities in Germany, with its amphitheatre, roman baths, medieval buildings and the fortified gate of Porta Nigra. Enjoy a guided tour before cruising along the Moselle past the vineyard-covered hillsides to Bernkastel.
Day 4 : Bernkastel
This morning enjoy time at leisure to explore Bernkastel's delightful cobbled market square and half-timbered houses. Spend the afternoon cruising back downstream.
Day 5 : Koblenz – Boppard
Enjoy a guided tour of Koblenz's main monuments, through its historic centre. Rejoin the ship for lunch whilst cruising to Boppard, known as the 'Pearl of the Rhine'. Discover the picturesque village's half-timbered houses, cobbled streets and Roman walls. After lunch on the ship, cruise to picturesque Boppard, a well-preserved Roman town.
Day 6 : Rudesheim
Journey through the natural beauty of the Rhine Gorge, past ruined castles and pretty villages before stopping at the famous Rhine wine town of Rudesheim. Visit the Asbach brandy distillery or perhaps take a gondola trip for spectacular views or take the opportunity to see Siegfried's superb Mechanical Instrument Museum.
Day 7 : Cologne
Rejoin the Rhine and cruise to the heart of Cologne to moor in the shadow of the magnificent cathedral which boasts the most intricate stained glass in Europe. This afternoon enjoy a guided tour before exploring the city at leisure. Sample regional delicacies at the Captain's Dinner this evening.
Day 8 : Cologne - UK
This morning disembark your ship and transfer to Brussels where you'll board the Eurostar to London St Pancras, before continuing on to Leeds train station.
The Captain reserves the right to alter the itinerary to suit wind and weather conditions.