Rhine in Flames in the Springtime

For the first time, the River Cruise Line offers an illuminating tour that cruises through both Holland and the romantic Rhine Valley. On leaving the sparkling city of Amsterdam, we pass traditional Dutch towns and villages set in the flat landscape of the Ijsselmeer tributaries, to join the mighty Rhine. Crossing the border into Germany, our vista alters to reveal a plunging river valley cutting through steep vine-clad slopes. Glistening Rhineland towns and villages, warmed by the strengthening rays of the sun, beckon us to stop; as do the surrounding mountains and tributary river valleys that nurture the tongue-tingling light wines for which this region is so famous. Each year celebratory night-time events, featuring displays of fire and light upon the Rhine’s waters, are staged in acknowledgement of the abundant grape harvests. As we spend an evening moored by the city of Bonn, we witness the first of this year’s Rhine in Flames event when the river’s waters reflect the fire and light of the ‘Night of Bengal Fire’. Vorsprung durch Pyrotechnik!

Highlights:

• Executive coach travel from your selected departure point
• Return ferry crossing from Dover to Calais
• All meals on board the mps Lady Anne: buffet dinner on day one, hot and cold buffet breakfast, 3 course buffet lunch and set 4 course evening meal throughout (vegetarian options and dietary requirements can be catered for upon request)
• Early risers and mid morning tea/coffee in the lounge
• Bonn walking tour
• Viewing of the Rhine in Flames Festival in Bonn
• Visits to Amsterdam, Nijmegen, Düsseldorf, Bonn, Konigswinter, Remagen, Koblenz, Rüdesheim & Boppard
• Luggage handling on and off the mps Lady Anne
• Welcome drink, Captain’s get together and Party Night
• Entertainment on every night of your cruise
• Commentary highlighting places of interest whilst on board the mps Lady Anne
• Accommodation type as selected
• Itinerary as described
• Services of a Cruise Director and Cruise Manager on board the mps Lady Anne
• Port taxes, road taxes and tolls