The best towns and cities along the Rhine River
13/05/2024 · By Sam Preece
Explore enchanting towns and cities along the Rhine River with Great Rail Journeys. Read our guide to the best destinations along this iconic river.
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A holiday which combines an iconic rail trip to the 'Top of Europe' and a stay in beautiful Interlaken with the stunning landscapes of a luxurious Rhine Cruise.
Starting from our base in the picturesque town of Interlaken, nestled between two serene Alpine lakes, enjoy the breathtaking views of the Bernese Oberland as we take a scenic journey on the Jungfrau Express to the 'Top of Europe'.
Then, we set sail to the captivating towns of Heidelberg and Rüdesheim, before cruising through the beautiful Rhine Gorge, a UNESCO World Heritage site adorned with stunning castles, lush forests, and sprawling vineyards.
For the perfect ending, we journey on the Drachenfelsbahn railway, explore the vibrant city of Cologne, and tour the lively streets of Amsterdam.
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Basel - Amsterdam
Our holiday begins this morning as we meet at London St Pancras before travelling on the Eurostar service to Paris. From here, we continue by rail to the enchanting city of Basel where we spend the first night of our holiday.
Please Note - For departure 10/05/2025, we will overnight at the Best Western Grand Hotel Bristol Colmar hotel in Colmar.
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Travel in luxury and style when you choose one of our Deluxe Suites. Our largest en-suite cabins, at 26.4 square metres, a walk-out balcony, walk-in wardrobe an river-view lounge area.
These en-suite cabins are stylish and impressively spacious at 17.5 squre metres, with a panoramic window balcony, walk-in wardrobe and seating area.
These en-suite cabins are stylish and impressively spacious at 17.5 squre metres, with a panoramic window balcony, walk-in wardrobe and seating area.
Our Classic Staterooms offer quality, and elegance with space to relax in comfort at the end of the day. And we recognise the importance of having somewhere inviting to retire to after an engaging day of cruising or excursions. These 16 square metre en-suite cabins offer a wide picture window and large walk-in wardrobe.
Enhance your holiday
Spending a night in London before your tour can make such a difference to the first day of your holiday - you can arrive in the capital in good time, relaxed and ready to join your Tour Manager the next morning. You may even want to take in a show on the West End or dine in one of London's famous restaurants. Perhaps on your return to London, you would like to break your journey with an overnight stay before continuing home.
We can book a wide range of hotels in central London or, for our holidays beginning with a flight, at Heathrow, Gatwick, or Manchester Airport for the night before or after your holiday. If you require a quote for single occupancy at any of the hotels, please contact us on 01904 734 805.
Buying tickets for UK train services can be a tricky business - there are so many fares to choose from, each with different rules and restrictions. As you are connecting with an international departure, we strongly recommend that you book a fully flexible ticket to ensure that should the departure times for your holiday change, your rail ticket can allow for these changes.
We can book fully-flexible UK rail tickets from your local station to join your holiday whether this be a European holiday from St Pancras or a UK holiday. The prices are competitive and tickets are not restricted to a particular train or time of day, and in most cases offer you a free choice of routes.
For an up to date quote from your local station, please ask one of our Tour Advisors.
Reviews
4.5 / 5 · 24 reviews
Laima Rastikis
Submitted 27 Oct 2024
From beginning to end, every detail was managed perfectly.
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Pierre Jeaurond
Submitted 25 Oct 2024
A wonderful trip with dedicated staff throughout. 1st rate ship (food, accommodations and service). Everything was planned and went without a hitch (tours and stays). Would not hesitate to plan a future trip with Vacations by Rail.
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John Walters
Submitted 07 Oct 2024
Rob was excellent - always around and helpful.
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val horsfall
Submitted 01 Oct 2024
It was a very enjoyable and interesting experience GRJ staff work hard to ensure all goes smoothly and you can relax in their care .
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Maureen Dawson
Submitted 23 Jul 2024
Can't fault the company, we should have done more research about The Rhine river, most parts were very industrial.
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Experience the magic of cruising along some of Europe’s most picturesque waterways. Glide serenely along the romantic Rhine, explore the blue Danube or meander through the enchanting Douro Valley. With our river cruises, you’ll drift through beautiful landscapes and historic towns.