Little Railways of the Rhine

If you like the idea of soaking up beautiful scenery on relaxing railway journeys through the mountains of Europe, then this is the break for you! Just one highlight of our wonderful itinerary is a journey aboard the narrow-gauge Volcano Express through the stunning landscapes that border Germany and Belgium, followed by some time in pretty Cochem. From the spectacular Eifel Mountains to the Rhine Valley, you can expect a glorious combination of fairytale forests, towering peaks and rolling vineyards on this delightful getaway.What's Included?
Includes- Return coach travel & ferry crossings- 3 nights at the Rheinstein Hotel, Rüdesheim am Rhein (JG3 rating) with breakfast- Excursions to Boppard & Cochem- Rail journeys on the Hunsrück Mountain Railway & the Volcano Express- Scenic drive through the Rhine Valley

Itinerary
ItineraryDay 1Ferry to Calais and on to our hotel in the Rhine area.Day 2 - Hunsrück Mountain Railway, Boppard & Scenic Rhine ValleyOur day starts in the German town of Boppard, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Rhine Gorge and home to pristine, fairytale-like buildings, where we board the train for our journey on the Hunsrück Mountain Railway. Our route takes us across the verdant landscapes of the Rhine valley, winding our way through the forests of Boppard for some spectacular views of this unspoilt region's natural beauty. Afterwards we have some free time to explore the charms of Boppard at our leisure before embarking on a scenic drive through the magnificent Rhine Valley.Day 3 - Volcano Express Train & CochemWe travel to Engeln for our second railway journey on the Volcano (Vulkan) Express, a narrow-gauge railway that takes us up into the beautiful Eifel Mountains and on to Brohl-Lützing, offering some spectacular photo opportunities along the way.We also spend time in charming Cochem. Surrounded by steep vineyards, this lovely town of half-timbered houses and winding streets also boasts a flower-bedecked promenade and a magnificent castle that rises dramatically above the town.Day 4Travel back to Calais for our return ferry home.Hotel
Rheinstein Hotel, Rüdesheim am RheinJG3 ratingThe Rheinstein Hotel enjoys a central location on the Rhine promenade, just a short walk away from the Drosselgasse. This hotel offers en-suite rooms with a flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, a bar and restaurant.Hotel RatingJG3 ratingHotels with a JG3 rating tend to be a more formal style of hotel, often part of a hotel chain, or are very-welcoming family-owned properties. Generally, they offer a greater range of facilities and services, and bedrooms tend to be a little more spacious with additional features. Public areas are larger and include lounge seating, bar and restaurant with good quality food served either buffet style or waiter service.