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Castles everywhere…- Koblenz
- The sounds of the 50s
- The wine of the Rhine
River Cruise from
£999 per person
5 nights Including optional travel insurance or a price reduction of £20 if not required
Sounds of the 50s on the Rhine
The Rhine
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No fly
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VIP on selected river cruises
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All Inclusive
Sail the Rhine to the sounds of live 50s music
See the most scenic stretches of the Rhine river, its banks cloaked in a patchwork of vineyards. Taste and compare local wines and enjoy live 50s music every night throughout this exuberant cruise.
Including...
14 meals: 5 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 5 dinners
Free bar on board open 12 hours a day†
Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
Saga Cruise Host
Plus…
- Return coach travel via Eurotunnel or ferry
- Captain’s dinner and drinks reception
- Complimentary Wi-Fi on board
- Entertainment and activities on the ship
Interactive maps and audio headsets for independent exploration
†The free bar on board is open from 12pm to midnight, serving non-branded alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
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Day 1 UK to Cologne
Travel by coach from Folkestone, via Eurotunnel or ferry to Cologne and embark Rex Rheni.
Cruise overnight towards Bonn.
Day 2 Bonn 🎧
Spend the morning in the former West German capital of Bonn.
Perhaps join an optional excursion to see the sights of the town, and visit the birthplace of the legendary Beethoven. This afternoon another optional excursion reveals the geyser at Andernach.
Tonight you’ll enjoy your first evening of 50s music live.
Day 3 Bonn to Koblenz 🎧
Depart Bonn at breakfast time and sail through the morning to Koblenz, where you arrive early afternoon and moor overnight.
Koblenz is set at the point where the Rhine and Moselle flow together. It’s known as 'Deutsches Eck' or German Corner and features a huge statue of Kaiser Wilhelm l. Glowering on the right bank is the imposing Festung Ehrenbreitstein, a citadel built by the Prussians. You might like to join an optional tour of the town and castle this afternoon.
Relax to more 50s tunes on board your ship this evening.
Day 4 Koblenz to Rüdesheim
Rex Rheni sets sail before breakfast and cruises one of the most picturesque sections of the middle Rhine.
Arrive in Rüdesheim, a charming wine town, this afternoon and moor here overnight. Perhaps stroll to the Drosselgasse, a medieval street full of wine houses and garden taverns, for a glass of the local wine or beer. Alternatively you can join an optional excursion to Siegfried's Museum of Mechanical Music, a whimsical display of self-playing instruments.
Return to your ship in time to enjoy an evening of music.
Day 5 Rüdesheim to Cologne to Königswinter
Sail from Rüdesheim early this morning and, after a lunchtime arrival, spend the afternoon in Cologne. See some of the historic highlights during an optional tour of the city. Tonight you can let yourself go during the band’s final performance.
Your ship sails through the evening to Königswinter for an overnight mooring.
Day 6 Königswinter to UK
Disembark Rex Rheni after breakfast, and begin your return journey to the UK.
Bonn: Birthplace of Beethoven
Take in the highlights of this town, visiting the Beethoven monument, the Romanesque Minster Cathedral, the University of Bonn and Germany‘s oldest nature park. Continue to Beethoven’s birthplace, which includes a museum and chamber music hall where you can learn more about the life and work of Beethoven.
Walking grade 3
Two hours
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Optional on 5 nights itinerary
Andernach Geyser
This natural phenomenon is the world’s highest cold-water geyser with water shooting upwards around 60 metres in height. At the Discovery Centre, learn about this geological wonder, and what happens 4,000 metres below the earth’s surface to drive and power this natural fountain. A boat will take you to the Namedyer Werth peninsula, to witness the geyser and taste the water for yourself. Enjoy some free time to explore the wonders and natural beauty that Andernach has to offer.
Walking Grade 3
Three hours
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Optional on 5 nights itinerary
Rudesheim Wine Tasting
Board a tourist train and travel into the centre of Rüdesheim to Weingut Adolf Storzel. Located just a few steps from the famous Droselgasse, this family-owned winery dates back to the 16th century.
Your knowledgeable host will introduce you to three different white wines from the winery. A pretzel is served alongside to neutralise the taste of the different wines. A small glass decorated with the family’s coat of arms is yours to take away as a souvenir.
Walking Grade 2
Two hours
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Optional on 5 nights itinerary
Koblenz and Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
Europe’s second-largest fortress, Festung Ehrenbreitstein, was constructed in the early 19th century and today houses the Regional Museum of Koblenz. Enjoy a panoramic view as you drive up to the fortress. Here, you’ll learn about the rich history of the site whilst enjoying views of the city and the flowing rivers below.
After, there will be a guided walk around the historic city of Koblenz where you can admire the elegant architecture.
Walking Grade 4
Three hours
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Optional on 5 nights itinerary
Siegfried's Museum of Mechanical Music
In this whimsical museum you’ll find a fantastical, nostalgic and joyous cacophony of 350 self-playing instruments including music boxes, barrel organs, hand-cranked carnival machines and early jukeboxes-all in full working order. The highlights include the ‘Puppet Orchestrion’, a huge cabinet containing puppet musicians from 1888 and the later ‘Phonoliszt Violina’, a blend of piano and violins that play in perfect harmony.
Walking Grade 2
One-and-a-half hours
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Optional on 5 nights itinerary
Cologne city tour by coach
Discover the city’s historic attractions on this optional excursion, which begins with a scenic coach trip in the company of a knowledgeable guide who will point out the highlights. See the pretty Altstadt, or old town, which has been sensitively restored to it's pre-World War II glory, the towers of Gross St Martin, the elaborate town hall and Gothic cathedral. Then set off on foot to get a closer look as you stroll along the cobbled lanes and squares, such as the Alter Markt.
Walking Grade 4
Three hours
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Optional on 5 nights itinerary
Jeremy Huggett
Virtuoso Jeremy Huggett, a recent UK award winner for best reed player, clearly demonstrates his skill and maturity on saxophones, flute, and vocals. Since December 2000, Jeremy has been guesting on sax and flute with legendary rock group, Hawkwind. He’s also played with famous names all over the country, including Acker Bilk
Band of Gold
Band of Gold was formed in 1997 and, led by Jeremy Huggett, is guaranteed to entertain and get the on-board party going. Band of Gold is extremely versatile and for this holiday, Jeremy has put together a line-up focusing on rock & roll and the sounds of the 50s and 60s. The band will have a five piece line-up consisting of saxes/vocals, guitar, keyboards, bass and drums. Although based in Devon, Band of Gold travel across the UK and abroad.
£999 per person
2 passengers
5 nights Including optional travel insurance or a price reduction of £20 if not required
The Rhine
£999 per person
2 passengers
5 nights Including optional travel insurance or a price reduction of £20 if not required