Sounds of the 50s and 60s on the Rhine Rex Rheni

Includes insurance and cancellation cover§ Price reduction available if not required.

Love the Swinging 60s?… Then this Rhine cruise is definitely for you!

– see pages 144-149 for details No fly option

See the colours and castles of the Rhine

Day 1: UK to Cologne. Travel by coach via Eurotunnel, or ferry, from Folkestone to Cologne 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 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. An optional excursion reveals the sights of the town, and in 2022 includes a visit to the birthplace of Beethoven. 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 Sail over breakfast to 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 selfplaying 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 RomanoGermanic Museum and the cathedral, or go shopping in the city's modern heart. 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.

YOUR HOST – JEREMY HUGGETT

Virtuoso Jeremy Huggett, a previous 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 lineup focusing on rock & roll and the sounds of the 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.

Enjoy the sounds of the 60s

Deutsches Eck and the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, Koblenz

SOLO TRAVELLERS

On 2021 dates, if you wish you can join a group of solo travellers and a dedicated Solos host on board, enjoy an additional drinks party and an included visit to the Siegfried’s Mechanical Museum as you cruise for five nights. Holiday code: AF787.

SAME 60S THEME, DIFFERENT ITINERARY

Cruises departing on April 9, 2022 include the same 60s music on board but will visit Amsterdam, Arnhem, Utrecht and Hoorn (cruise code: AN931). Please call for details.

Terraced vineyards along the Rhine

SOUNDS OF THE 50S ON THE RHINE

Cruises departing on September 30, 2022 follow the same itinerary but with live performances of classic 50s music from Jeremy Huggett and the Band of Gold (cruise code: AN937). cabins on 2022 departures, subject to availability

SO MUCH INCLUDED…

Included travel insurance

VIP door-to-door travel service – see page 155

14 meals: 5 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 5 dinners

Free bar open 12 hours a day Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner

Cruise Host Expert Host

Interactive maps and audio headsets for independent exploration.

Plus… Return coach travel via Eurotunnel or ferry • Drinks reception and Captain’s dinner • Five live music performances • Two briefings from your band leader • Entertainment and activities on the ship • Complimentary Wi-Fi on board.

Arnhem

NETHERLANDS GERMANY Rhine

Bonn Cologne

Konigswinter Koblenz

Rüdesheim

Prices are £s per person from: Passenger Deck Twin (Aft - E) Passenger Deck Twin (D) Main Deck Twin (C) Promenade Deck Twin (Aft - B) Promenade Deck Twin (A) Sep 22, 2021 Oct 4 Apr 9, 2022 May 8

Sep 30 1089 989* Sold Out 1049 899 1149 999 1149 999 1139 1039* 1089 939* 1099 949 1199 1049 1199 1049 1339 1289 1139 1299 1149 1399 1249 1399 1249 1319 1169* 1269 1119* 1279 1129 1379 1229 1379 1229 1539 1439* 1489 1389 1499 1349 1599 1449 1599 1449

Passenger Deck Sole Occupancy (D) Main Deck Sole Occupancy (C) Promenade Deck Sole Occupancy (Aft - B) Promenade Deck Sole Occupancy (A)

1389 1289*^ 1339 1239^ 1099 949 1199 1049 1199 1049 1589*^ 1539 1439*^ 1499 1349 1599 1449 1599 1449 1569 1469*^ 1519 1369^ 1279 1129 1379 1229 1379 1229 1939 1839*^ 1889 1739^ 1849 1699 1949 1799 1949 1799 Cruise code AN199 AN199 AN931 AN199 AN937 Sounds of the 60s on the Rhine. 5 nights. ^Sole occupancy prices based on Solos cruise code AF787. *These grades have limited availability §If you choose to opt out of the included insurance and cancellation cover, a reduction applies of £20 – see page 150 for details. TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on return coach travel from Folkestone via Eurotunnel or ferry (embarkation and disembarkation points vary by departure date). Eurostar standard is available for a supplement departing from London St Pancras to Brussels onward by coach. Flights from Heathrow are also available for a supplement.

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