Great Little Trains of the Rhine Valley
Holiday Highlights
- Visit Bonn to explore its famous landmarks
- Journey on the unforgettable Dragon Rock Railway
- Visit the scenic beauty of the Ahr valley by rail
- Experience a horse-drawn carriage ride in the Ahr valley
- Journey on the historic Vulkan Express
- Visit the riverside town of Rüdesheim by rail and cruise
What's Included
- Return Eurostar from London to Brussels
- Return rail from Brussels to Cologne and connecting rail journey to Remagen
- Five nights’ half board accommodation in Remagen
- Services of our experienced Tour Manager
Please note:
- We cannot guarantee that all rail journeys will be steam hauled
Itinerary
Day 1: London – Remagen
We journey from London to Brussels by Eurostar, where we join the high-speed rail connection to Cologne. From here we take a local train along the Rhine to Remagen and check in at our hotel, our base for the next five nights.
Day 2: Bonn – Drachenfelfs Railway
Our rail journey today takes us to Bonn, the birthplace of Beethoven and the former capital of western Germany. Bonn is a great place to explore, with a long and interesting history to discover before enjoying a scenic boat trip along the Rhine which takes us to Königswinter. From here we take a journey on a small train up the Drachenfels (Dragon Rock). This is the most famous of the seven Siebengebirge mountains and, according to legend, is where Siegfried slew the dragon that lived in a cave on the mountain. Although you aren’t likely to spot any dragons on your train ride, the scenery is striking. After a delightful return journey, we take a train and a ferry across the Rhine and return to our hotel.
HOTEL PINGER, REMAGEN
This 3 star establishment is owned by the Pinger family, who have been running hotels in the area since 1938. It is conveniently located close to the railway station and the town centre, and offers comfortable rooms all of which have en suites, TVs and telephones. Public areas include a restaurant, coffee shop, bar with seating area outside for relaxing, sauna and plunge pool. The hotel also has a lift.