
Rhineland and Cologne by coach - 3 days
Tour Highlights
A fully guided tour to the Rhineland in Germany. River cruises, Fairytale Castles, Wine tasting and live entertainment. Take a cruise on the river Rhine, see the Castles and Fortresses along the banks of the river, visit Cologne and its famous cathedral, spend an evening beer and wine tasting and experience a night our to Rudesheim with live music and dancing!
Day 1 - We start our 3 day tour from your chosen UK departure point. We travel through France and Belgium and then into Germany. Arriving at our hotel overlooking the River Rhine late afternoon we check in and have some free time to explore. The hotel is in Osterspai, known as the valley of the Castles. During the evening we experience some typical German hospitality with a 3 course meal, wine tasting and a free bar!! This is a great opportunity to try the local food, whilst getting to know your fellow travelers, all included in the fantastic price.
Day 2 - After breakfast, meet the guide at 9am for a full day of sightseeing. We are joined in the morning by a local guide to ensure we make the most of our day. We begin with a guided tour and entry to the stunning Marksburg Castle, which dates back to the 12th Centruy. Then on to 'Germanys most beautful corner', situated in the picturesque landscape of the Rhine and Moselle and surrounded by four low mountain ranges is the 2000-year-old town of Koblenz. Its abundance of cultural monuments and historic buildings, its cosy lanes and narrow alleyways, the relaxed and happy atmosphere of its squares and river promenades make Koblenz a friendly town where its guests feel right at home. After lunch we then join our boat for our cruise on the River Rhine, lasting 90 minutes, passing castles, fortresses and breathtaking scenery. Then back on the coach for some visits to villages along the river, including Rudesheim and a famous Drosselgasse with live music and dance.
Day 3 – Check out of our hotel and drive to Cologne, the capital of the Rhineland. After some time for shopping or a visit to Cologne Cathedral, its back on the coach for the journey home. We arrive back in the UK by early evening 20:00-20:30, and in London 22:00-22:30. Cambridge clients will be transferred to and from the main coach by feeder coach and will return to Cambridge by train or feeder coach, depending on passenger numbers.
Your Accommodation
Lindenhof Osterspai – www.lindenhof-hotel.com
Your accoommodation is included in the price of your tour on a bed and breakfast basis. The price you pay is based on 2 people sharing a twin or double bedded room. If you would like a single room for 1 person we offer an uprade for £50 extra. Single travellers can avoid paying a single supplement by sharing a twin room with another person (of the same sex) from the tour group. We arrange this service automatically, unless you select the single upgrade option when you are making your booking.We always try to get your preferred room choice and if you need further help, please contact our office staff by phone or email.
Price Includes:
- Fully guided tour of Rhineland with your experienced local guide
- Entry to Marksburg Castle
- River Rhine cruise
- Visit to Cologne
- 2 nights bed and breakfast in the Lindenhof Osterspai. Accommodated in twin/double bedded rooms.
- Evening meal on arrival with a FREE BAR for two and a half hours
- Services of a GTS tour guide for the full duration of the tour
- Luxury Coach travel and return Dover-Calais ferry crossing
- Departure from London, Kent and Cambridge
Optional Supplements:
Single occupany room - £50 - If you are a single traveller and would like to avoid this supplement, we can arrange a (male or female) room share with another member of the group.
Departure Details:
- 04.15am Cambridge, outside Police Station, Parkside (selected dates)
- 04.00am Oxford - details coming soon
- 05.45am Hammersmith tube station
- 06.05am Great Portland Street tube station
- 06.20am Embankment tube station
- 06.55am Lewisham High Street (outside Police Station)
- 07:05am Ramsgate Train station
- 07.45am Canterbury East Train Station
- 08.30am Dover Eastern Docks, Bookings Hall
Before booking this tour, please check that you have a valid passport and travel visa (if your nationality requires one).

