Jazz and Wine on the Rhine and Moselle Rex Rheni

7 nightsALL INCLUSIVEfrom£1299

Includes insurance and cancellation cover§ Price reduction available if not required. – see pages 144-149 for details No fly option

Raise a glass in salute to the best German wines as you cruise the Rhine and Moselle to the sounds of jazz...

Historic Boppard

Day 1: UK to Cologne. Travel by coach from Folkestone to Cologne and embark Rex Rheni. Meet your guest musicians at a welcome drink reception. Enjoy dinner on board tonight, followed by a performance from the on-board jazz band. Day 2: Koblenz to Zell. Explore historic Koblenz, and perhaps visit the Festung Ehrenbreitstein, a citadel built by the Prussians, on an optional excursion. As you sail away keep a look out for the Deutsches Eck headland, which marks the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle. Enjoy an afternoon of live jazz as you cruise the sweeping curves of the Moselle towards Zell.

Day 3: Zell to Traben-Trarbach. The picturesque little town of Zell is famous for its Schwarze Katze – Black Cat – vineyard. Later this morning, cruise along the Middle Rhine to the twin villages of Traben-Trarbach which straddle the Moselle. They are known as the 'capitals' of the wine region and are home to many art nouveau buildings. Join an included excursion to a local vineyard for a wine tasting – perhaps sample some 'flowery' Mosel. This evening take your seats for an introduction and informal chat from the band before enjoying a live jazz performance tonight.

Day 4: Traben-Trarbach to Beilstein to

Cochem. Set sail this morning and cruise to Beilstein – known as the ‘Sleeping Beauty of the Moselle’ due to its historic inaccessibility and beautiful setting. Enjoy some time at leisure before cruising on to moor in the wine town of Cochem tonight. Look forward to a live jazz performance on board tonight. Day 5: Cochem to Rüdesheim. The town of Cochem has been inhabited since Roman times. Wander the narrow streets lined with gabled houses, and see the remains of the Old Town Wall. You can join an optional excursion around Cochem and Reichsburg Castle finishing with a trip to a local vineyard. Cruise from the Moselle into the Rhine Gorge and sail to Rüdesheim. Enjoy a live jazz performance this evening.

Day 6: Rüdesheim to Boppard

. Explore the traditional wine town of Rüdesheim and perhaps sample the local cofee, a heady brew laced with German brandy. You can also join an optional excursion to Siegfried’s Museum of Mechanical Music. This afternoon cruise back along what is probably the most famous and scenic stretch of the river – the Rhine Gorge – to Boppard, past an array of castles, terraced vineyards and quaint villages as well as the famous Lorelei Rock. The small riverside town of Boppard boasts more than 2,000 years of history. Don't miss the Gothic Carmelite Church or the opportunity to stroll along the Rheinallee, a waterfront promenade. Enjoy a wine tasting this afternoon in Boppard.

Day 7: Boppard to Cologne .

Leave Boppard this morning and sail to Cologne to explore Germany's fourth largest city on an optional tour or independently. The skyline is dominated by the vast Gothic cathedral, originally a pilgrimage church designed to house the relics of the three Magi. The colourful houses of the old town are nearby, but large swathes of the city are modern as a result of bombing during World War Two. Both the Wallraf-Richartz Museum and the Museum Ludwig house renowned art exhibitions. Enjoy a farewell dinner and a jazz concert on board ship tonight. Day 8: Cologne to UK. Disembark after breakfast for your return journey by coach.

Zell is set on a pretty stretch of the Moselle

SO MUCH INCLUDED…

Included travel insurance

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

20 meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners

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

Cruise Host

Interactive maps and audio headsets for independent exploration.

Plus… Return coach travel via Eurotunnel or ferry • Drinks reception and Captain's dinner • Complimentary Wi-Fi on board • Six live jazz sessions • Entertainment and activities on the ship.

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS

• Traben Trarbach wine tasting • Boppard wine tasting.

COCHEM, REICHSBURG CASTLE AND WINE TASTING

During your cruise you have the chance to join a special optional excursion while moored in Cochem. You will visit fairytale Reichsburg Castle to learn about its colourful history and see magnificent views of the Moselle. Enjoy a guided tour of the castle, which was rescued and restored in the 19th century in neo-Gothic style. Today it is a fabulous showcase for Renaissance and baroque furniture. Later head to a local vineyard and winery for an introductory talk, and a tasting of four regional white Rieslings. There'll be the chance to purchase some wine before returning to the ship.

SOLO TRAVELLERS

On October 12, 2022, travel exclusively in the company of other solo travellers and a dedicated Solos host, who will organise an additional drinks party. There will also be an additional excursion in Cologne. Holiday code: AFN02.

Beilstein enjoys a scenic riverside setting

RICHARD LEACH’S STREET JAZZ BAND

Accompanying your cruise will be professional jazz trombonist, Richard Leach and Richard Leach’s Street Jazz Band. The infectious rhythms and strolling traditional jazz of this six-piece ensemble will delight you as they perform a mixture of popular songs from the 1920-1940s as well as classic compostions live on board.

Enjoy live jazz music

Cologne GERMANY

Rhine Moselle

Cochem

Zell Koblenz Boppard

Rüdesheim

Traben-Trarbach Rhine

Bernkastel-Kues

Prices are £s per person from: Sep 3, 2022 Oct 12 Passenger Deck Twin (Aft - E) 1549 1299 Passenger Deck Twin (D) 1649 1499 Main Deck Twin (C) 1849 1699 Promenade Deck Twin (Aft - B) 1829 1579 Promenade Deck Twin (A) 2049 1899 Passenger Deck Sole Occupancy (D) 1849 1599 1799 1549 Main Deck Sole Occupancy (C) 2049 1799 1999 1749 Promenade Deck Sole Occupancy (Aft - B) 2029 1779 1979 1729 Promenade Deck Sole Occupancy (A) 2399 2349 2099 Cruise code AN434 AFN02 Jazz and Wine on the Rhine and Moselle. 7 nights. §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 travel from Folkestone to Cologne by coach via Eurotunnel or ferry. Eurostar standard is available for a supplement departing from London St Pancras or Ebbsfleet to Brussels and onward by coach. Flights from Heathrow are also available for a supplement.

Be quick – to be guaranteed the best price, book early as flights can sell out and prices sometimes increase.

Please note: †The free bar on board is open from 12pm to midnight, serving non-branded alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks. Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently.