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BoppardKoblenzCologne GERMANYRhineR%u00fcdesheimMainzThe Mouse Tower near BingenSt Martin Church, CologneThe vineyards of R%u00fcdesheim18Sights and Scenery of the RhineSHIP: Spirit of the RhineINCLUDED EXCURSIONS: TwoDay 1: UK to Mainz, Germany.Embark Spirit of the Rhine.Day 2: Mainz, Germany. Depart 0900.R%u00fcdesheim, Germany. Arrive 1200. Cruise the Rhine River to the popular wine town of R%u00fcdesheim, known for its traditional old town of half-timbered houses and terraced vineyards. Among its main attractions is the Drosselgasse, a long narrow street lined on both sides with traditional wine taverns, overlooked by the glockenspiel tower with its hourly chimes. Enjoy an included excursion to Siegfried%u2019s Museum of Mechanical Music.Day 3: R%u00fcdesheim, Germany. Depart 0900. Scenic Cruise, Middle Rhine Gorge.Koblenz, Germany. Arrive 1300. Enjoy a relaxing morning cruising through the UNESCO-listed scenery of the Middle Rhine Gorge, passing the Lorelei Rock en route to Koblenz, set at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers. At the point where the two rivers meet, the Deutsches Eck, there is a monument with a huge equestrian statue of Emperor Wilhelm I. Above the town sits the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, a citadel built between 1816 and 1832.Day 4: Koblenz, Germany. Depart 1300. Cologne, Germany. Arrive 2000.Following a morning in Koblenz, when you may choose to walk into the town, spend a relaxing afternoon on board Spirit of the Rhine as she sails along the Rhine towards Cologne.Day 5: Cologne, Germany. Depart 2000.Founded by the Romans, Cologne has long been an important trading centre and was once home to the composers Schumann and Mendelssohn. The city%u2019s main attraction is the twin-spired Gothic cathedral which dominates the skyline. There are also baroque palaces, medieval churches and a 16th-century City Hall. See some of the highlights during an included walking tour of the city. Venture into the medieval Old Town, home to characteristic churches and guilds, and visit the Alter Markt, which is reached uphill over cobblestones. Later this afternoon you have the opportunity to go inside the cathedral independently. Continue sailing this evening and overnight.This leisurely river cruise combines time to relax on board your ship with time to explore the cultural gems of central Europe.DEPARTS: May to November, 2025. CRUISE CODE: RH420.