Rhine in Flames Spectacular

27th June - 9th July 2024(12 nights)pdfdownload

 





Spectacular Fireworks & Evening Dinner Cruise

The main highlight to this tour is an evening cruise with dinner & wine to see the magnificent Rhine in Flames, which is the collective name given to a series of spectacular firework displays that take place each year on the river Rhine.  

We meet at our first campsite in Luxembourg, situated in the middle of the Upper Sauer Nature Park in the Luxembourg Ardennes

Our drive into Germany, takes us first to Bernkastel-Kues, nestling on the banks of the Moselle River. Here we will be visiting a Wine Producer to sample the local wine.

Our next stop is Koblenz, one of Germany’s oldest and most beautiful cities, where the Rhine and Moselle converge 

Our final location is Rüdesheim am Rhine, an attractive town laying in the rivers gorge and renowned for its wonderful views. The narrow-cobbled lanes of the Old Town lined with wine taverns and gardens are certainly not to be missed. We have included a visit to the fascinating museum of mechanical musical instruments, and you will also see the Germania Monument and get a bird’s eye view of the vineyards that cling to the sides of the Gorge as we return to the river by cable car.

It is from Rüdesheim that you will board the river cruiser where dinner will be served whilst enjoying a leisurely cruise along the river. Then we join a flotilla of illuminated riverboats to take in the spectacle of the fireworks, pyrotechnics and experience the riverbanks and landmarks as they change into a magical red glow – an unforgettable experience.

This tour is also reasonably pet friendly.

Day One – Thursday 27th June
The tour will meet in Luxembourg. This evening we have a welcome dinner in the campsite restaurant.

Day Two – Friday 28th June
Free day to relax or take the local bus service from right outside the campsite to visit the local area

Day Three – Saturday 29th June
We drive into Germany making our way to the next campsite on the outskirts of Bernkastel-Kues where we stay for two nights. 75 miles

Day Four – Sunday 30th June
Today we will visit a wine producer for a presentation and tasting accompanied by a selection of ham and cheese.

Day Five – Monday 1st July
Our next stop is Koblenz, one of Germany’s oldest and most beautiful cities, our campsite is where the Rhine and Moselle converge. The campsite has a beautiful view of the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress. 70 miles

Day Six – Tuesday 2nd July
Discover Koblenz and the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress by Cable Car, Inclined Lift, and Ferry with your Hop-on, Hop-off ring ticket.

Day Seven – Wednesday 3rd July
Free day to return into Koblenz via the local ferry boat, or relax and watch the river traffic

Day Eight – Thursday 4th July
Move on today to the charming town of Rüdesheim am Rhine. Our campsite is situated near the river, and you can take an easy stroll along the riverbank into town. 45 miles

Day Nine – Friday 5th July
After a leisurely start to the day, we will take the “Ring Tour” which offers fantastic view of the gorgeous scenery around Rüdesheim and the Niederwald Forest. We begin with a 45-minute cruise to Assmannshausen. From here we take a chair lift up through steep vineyards and then walk along the peaceful forest paths to the Germania Monument, then finally a ten-minute ride on a cable car to the town. Parts of this excursion may not be suitable for people with restricted mobility.

Day Ten – Saturday 6th July
A free day to relax before in the early evening, we will walk into town to board our river boat for a cruise along the Rhine while enjoying drinks and dinner. The highlight of the evening will be the spectacular display of the fireworks that light up the night skies – a truly explosive ending to a memorable evening.

Day Eleven – Sunday 7th July
Rüdesheim is the home of Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum and this morning we have a guided tour of its fascinating exhibits, some of which will be played for us.

Day Twelve – Monday 8th July
Free day to revisit the town for some shopping or maybe you would like to visit the Asbach Distillery for a tour and taste of their Brandy. This evening we will have our ‘Farewell’ dinner in one of the restaurants in the famous Drosselgasse area.

Day Thirteen – Tuesday 9th July
The tour ends this morning, and you can either head back to the UK or extend your stay on the continent.

PRICE

Motorhome with 2 people = £1199 per person
Motorhome with 1 person = £1679

DEPOSIT £300

INCLUDED IN PRICE

  • 12 Campsite nights with electric hook-ups
  • Entrance fees on excursions unless otherwise specified
  • Tour information pack with suggested routes + GPS Co-ordinates
  • Services of Tour Directors travelling in their own motorhome

Excursions, Events & Meals

  • Welcome Dinner in Luxembourg with wine
  • Wine Tasting at Bernkastel-Kues
  • Hop-on, Hop-off Koblenz Ticket
  • Rüdesheim “Ring Tour”
  • Rhine in Flames, River Boat Cruise with Dinner, and wine
  • Entry to Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
  • Farewell Dinner with wine

This tour starts in Luxembourg, but if you would like to travel from the UK at the same time as the Tour Directors on the outward journey and extend your holiday by 3 nights, including a two-night stay in Belgium, please book the optional package so that everything can be arranged on your behalf including the flexi cross channel ferry with club lounge.

OPTIONAL EXTRA PACKAGE

  • Return Dover/Calais Ferry with fully Flexible Ticket + Club Class Lounge
  • 3 x additional Campsite Nights starting in Kent on Monday 24th June followed by two nights in Belgium
  • Tour information pack with suggested routes & GPS co-ordinates
  • Services of Tour Directors travelling in their own motorhome

OPTIONAL PACKAGE PRICE

Motorhome with 2 people = £299 per person
Motorhome with 1 person = £499