Group tour suggestion: Discover The Rhine Valley

Itinerary

• Day 1: Arrival in Cologne
  You travel individual to Cologne. After your arrival at Cologne main station or at the airport, you will be taken to the hotel by coach including guide assistance. Now you have time at your disposition, which you may already be using to look around in the beautiful city of Cologne and take a first look at a lively metropolis.
  Overnight stay in Cologne
• Day 2: Explore Cologne in many different kinds
  
  Guided walking tour Cologne Get to know Cologne better on a guided walking tour. Explore the area around the Cathedral and the Old Town. A great many sights are concentrated here, e.g. the town hall and the Romanesque church of Groß St. Martin. You can take a look at the Roman Dionysos Mosaic and the Jewish ritual bath, the Mikwe. In the narrow-stoned alleys of the Old Town and on the busy squares like the Roncalliplatz, the Alter Markt (Old Market) or the Heumarkt, you will get a feeling for life in the cathedral city, yesterday and today. You will see and hear what the people of Cologne and their visitors like to laugh about - not only during Colognes famous Carnival.
  Visit to the Cathedral You visit the most famous building in the city and find out why people of Cologne wanted to build "the largest church in the world", how difficult it was to realize this enormous project and why it was only completed in the 19th century, after work had stopped for almost 300 years. You will enchanted by the wonderful stained-glass windows from various centuries. You will see the impressive Gero cross, the oldest preserved large crucifix in the Occident and the shrine of the Three Magi, an outstanding example of the Rhenish-Maasland goldsmiths art – simultaneously proof that Cologne was one of the major occidental centres of pilgrimage.
  Round trip cruise in Cologne on the Rhine Enjoy the best view of Cologne during a round trip on the Rhine, the longest river in Germany. On board you learn all important facts about Colognes sights and history. The picturesque silhouette with the cathedral, the Old Town and a lot of further sights will make this cruise an unforgettable one.
  Overnight stay in Cologne
• Day 3: Ahrtalbahn (Cologne to Remagen, 1 hour by train)
  Currently the Ahrtalbahn is a 29 km-long, partly single-track and non-electrified branch line. The Ahrtalbahn starts in Remagen and runs through Ahrweiler and Dernau to its destination Ahrbrück. During a ride on the Ahrtalbahn you will be astonished by one of the most impressive landscapes in Germany, which runs along scenic vineyards and volcanic rocks. The route is served by a regional train of the Deutsche Bahn. Start of the regional train is in Remagen every hour.
  Overnight stay in Cologne
• Day 4: Vulkan-Express and Drachenfels Cog Railway
  
  "Vulkan-Express" Just a bit more than one hour away (per train) from the exciting city of Cologne you get off the train and find yourself in the tranquil and charming Brohltal. The Brohltal is home of the Vulkan-Express which is also known as Brohltalbahn. The Vulkan-Express is not only a relaxing experience, but also an impressive technical highlight of diesel and steam engines. During a ride from Brohl to Oberzissen and Engeln, ancient volcanoes and thr Laacher See are part of the awesome nature of which this line is surrounded. Get on board of this unique narrow gauge line and enjoy the countryside of the Osteifel! After a visit to the Brohltalbahn you continue by train via Koblenz along the Rhine to the wine town of Königswinter, which is set at the foot of the Siebengebirge (Seven Hills).
  Drachenfels Cog Railway In Königswinter you enjoy a journey on the Drachenfels Cog Railway (German: Drachenfelsbahn), which dates from 1883, to the summit of Drachenfels (Dragons Rock). On the way you navigate inclines of up to 20% with a height difference of 220 metres between valley and summit stations.
  Schloss Drachenburg In the intermediate station of the Cog Railway you get off and visit the unique fairytale castle Schloss Drachenburg, which was constructed in the late 19th century. A guided tour will answer all the questions regarding this formidable building and its history. As this will be a long day, you will enjoy coffee and cake in the charming restaurant of Schloss Drachenburg. After the coffee break you continue your ride on the Cog Railway to the top of the Drachenfels. Well arrived on the peak you will enjoy the great view of Königswinter.
  Overnight stay in Cologne
• Day 5: Optional excursion to Rüdesheim
  
  Guided walking tour to Rüdesheim incl. visit to the Musikkabinett, 3 hours Niederwalddenkmal Rdesheim web c AugustusTours Dorothea ThiedtRüdesheim am Rhein, picturesquely situated between the four wine growing regions of Rheinhessen, Rheingau, Naheland and Middle Rhein offers at every turn history and stories. Our certified guides give you an understanding of the important sights and events of Rüdesheim.
  Siegfrieds Mechanical Music Cabinet "You wont believe your ears" once you embark on a musical adventure into the world of historical automated instruments. Come and see a vast collection, dating back three centuries, of fascinating musical instruments that function like computers, ranging from tiny, delicate music boxes to an enormous orchestrion. Tools and machines for the production of organ pipes, cardboard sheet music, rolls of sheet music and perforated disks are also on display in the collection.
  Overnight stay in Cologne
• Day 6: Goodbye Cologne
  We wish you a pleasant homeward journey.