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The sounds of the 60s- Castles everywhere...
- Rock the Joint in Koblenz
- The wine of the Rhine
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£949 per person
5 nights Including optional travel insurance or a price reduction of £20 if not required
Sounds of the 60s on the Rhine
The Rhine and her Tributaries
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No fly
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All Inclusive
Sail the Rhine to the sounds of live 60s music
Loving the Swinging 60’s... this Rhine cruise is for you! What a harmonious combination… cruising past the vineyards of the Rhine (but also pausing for wine tastings) and revisiting the timeless sounds of your youth, all performed live on board ship by your host Jeremy Huggett and the versatile Band of Gold. You’ll see the prettiest stretches of the river, taste and compare local wines and enjoy live 60s music every night throughout this exuberant cruise. Hear hits of the time that were created by the likes of The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Tom Jones and Dusty Springfield, the pioneers of Rock ‘n’ Roll including Bill Haley & the Comets and Elvis. The final farewell concert features hits from The Carpenters, The Beach Boys, The Troggs, The Animals and more to bring your cruise to a rousing end…
Including...
14 meals: 5 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 5 dinners
Free bar open 12 hours a day†
Saga Cruise Host
Plus…
- Return coach travel via Eurotunnel or ferry
- Five live music performances
- Two briefings from your band leader
- Saga Cruise Assistant
- Complimentary Wi-Fi on board
- Drinks reception and Captain’s dinner
†The free bar, open from midday to midnight, serves non-branded alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
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Day 1 UK to Arnhem
Travel by coach via Eurotunnel, or ferry, from Folkestone to Arnhem - a journey from Calais of approximately four hours - where you embark Rex Rheni.
Set sail this evening and enjoy a welcome drink, and dinner on board, with a live performance by the accomplished Band of Gold, who'll provide fun and cool sounds throughout your cruise. Tonight’s performance, consisting of two one-hour sets, is entitled ‘Welcome to the Swinging 60s.’
Day 2 Bonn
Arrive in the former West German capital of Bonn at lunchtime and enjoy an afternoon here. Perhaps join an optional excursion to see the sights of the town, and visit the birthplace of the legendary Beethoven, this afternoon.
Tonight’s musical entertainment is ‘The British Invasion’ – spend the evening celebrating the success of British bands in the US and beyond in the 60s including The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Tom Jones and Dusty Springfield.
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. Looming 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.
This evening your on-board entertainers plan to ‘Rock the Joint’ with a set celebrating the pioneers of Rock & Roll including Bill Haley & the Comets, Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard and Fats Domino.
Day 4 Koblenz to Rüdesheim
Rex Rheni sets sail over breakfast and cruises one of the most picturesque sections of the middle Rhine. Arrive in Rüdesheim, a charming wine town, early afternoon and moor here overnight.
Perhaps stroll to the Drosselgasse, a medieval street full of restaurants, 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, or partake in an optional wine tasting at a local winery.
Return to your ship in time to enjoy a ‘Musical Kaleidoscope’ from Jeremy and the Band of Gold. They aim to provide a fun night mixing the sounds of the 60s and 70s with Rock & Roll, Blues and a bit of Jump Jive and Swing.
Day 5 Rüdesheim to Cologne to Konigswinter
Sail from Rüdesheim early this morning and, after a lunchtime arrival, spend the afternoon at leisure in Cologne.
See some of the historic highlights at the Romano-Germanic Museum and the cathedral, or go shopping in the city's modern heart.
Depart during dinner and sail to Konigswinter for an overnight mooring. Tonight you can enjoy the Band of Gold’s final performance, ‘60s Jukebox’ featuring classic artists like The Beatles, The Monkees, Elvis, The Carpenters, The Beach Boys, The Troggs and The Animals.
Day 6 Konigswinter 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
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
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
†The free bar, open from midday to midnight, serves non-branded alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions or by exploring independently. Optional excursions are at an additional cost and all excursions are subject to availability and change.
Walking Grades
1 – Walking at your own discretion. For example, on panoramic coach tours when the only walking is at photo stops.
2 – Minimal walking. Up to approximately 1,640 feet (500 metres) on mainly flat terrain.
3 – Moderate walking. Between 1,640-4,920 feet (500-1500 metres) over mixed terrain with the possibility of some steps.
4 – Considerable walking. More than 4,920 feet (1500 metres) over uneven terrain with many steps.
5 – Strenuous walking. Long distances over rough terrain with climbing, steps and trekking.
£949 per person
2 passengers
5 nights Including optional travel insurance or a price reduction of £20 if not required
The Rhine and her Tributaries
£949 per person
2 passengers
5 nights Including optional travel insurance or a price reduction of £20 if not required