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Rhine Valley by Historical Trains

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On this group tour you get to know the unique beautiful landscape of the Rhine Valley, the Rhine – the largest and most important river in Germany, picturesque towns of historical importance and one of the oldest cities of Germany – Cologne.

Combine the beauty of nature, the historical and interesting places with the direct experience of fascinating technical monuments of different types of railways by riding old trains.

See the historically significant and lively city of Cologne with its Old Town and marvel at the world-famous Cologne Cathedral. Get on board of the different railways – whether steam train or cog-wheel train – your joy is assured. Visit a unique fairytale castle, the picturesquely situated town Rüdesheim am Rhein in the midst of large wine regions and in a music cabinet you will also enjoy the best listening experience.

You will have the ultimate pleasure and an unforgettable adventure during your journey through the gorgeous Rhine Valley. Be part of it!

Travel tips for your steam train tour to Rhine Valley

In addition to our group tour suggestion we also have further travel tips for your special interest tour:

This steam train tour is offered for groups of more than 10 persons. But we are also offering a similar service for individual travellers or small groups off 10 persons. Click here to discover our Steam Train Tours for individual travellers which are bookable off 1 person.

Further steam train tour suggestions

Here you can find further group tour suggestions that may be of interest for you:

Visit the Dresden Steam Engine Festival and be a part of the diversified programme including special steam train tours and the visit of the Dresden Transport Museum.
Go on a group tour for Winter Steam in the Ore Mountains and enjoy the extraordinary combination of historic steam engines and wonderful winter landscape!
You find nostalgic railways everywhere in Saxony. Get to know more about the first German steam engine and other narrow-gauge railways on your group tour “Saxony by Steam”.
On the journey "The Harz Mountains by Steam" you combine the fascination of the narrow-gauge railway experience with the beautiful landscape and the idyllic small towns of the Harz Mountains.

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Basic package for your special interest tour Rhine Valley:
6 days / 5 nights

Day 1: Arrival in Cologne

Kln Blick ins Stadtzentrum mit Dom mit Hohenzollernbrcke c Deutsche Zentrale fr Tourismus e.V 800x600 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.

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 Cologne's 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 19^th 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 goldsmith's 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 Cologne's 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.

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.

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 (Dragon's 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.

Day 5: Optional excursion to Rüdesheim

Guided walking tour to Rüdesheim incl. visit to the Musikkabinett, 3 hours
Niederwalddenkmal Rdesheim web c AugustusTours Dorothea Thiedt Rüdesheim 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.

Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet
"You won't 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.

Day 6: Goodbye Cologne

We wish you a pleasant homeward journey.

This itinerary is only a suggestion for your next steam train tour to Harz Mountains which can be adjusted according to your desires. Whether you draw inspiration from the proposals made in this itinerary or blend them with your own ideas, the AugustusTours team is looking forward to putting together your next steam train tour.

Credits:
Cologne, panoramic view to the city center with Cologne Cathedral and Hohenzollern Bridge © Deutsche Zentrale für Tourismus e.V., Francesco Carovillano
Brohltalbahn, 11sm D1 © Walter Brück
Niederwalddenkmal Rüdesheim © AugustusTours

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This group tour "Rhine Valley by Historical Trains" is characterized by its creativity and flexibility, with each itinerary specially tailored to both your requirements and those of your guests. It can be shortened, extended or adapted according to your desires. The prices depend on the programme, group size and hotel class. We are looking forward to your inquiry and provide you with an individual offer for your steam train tour "Rhine Valley by historical trains" or for other steam train tours in Germany. We are also happy to organize a cultural tour in different German cities for your group!

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Basic package for your special interest tour Rhine Valley:
6 days / 5 nights

5x overnight stay/breakfast in Novotel Köln City****, Cologne
Guided walking tour of Cologne
Visit the Cologne Cathedral, UNESCO World Heritage Site
Train ride with Ahrtalbahn from Remagen to Ahrbrück (and return)
Steam train ride with Brohltalbahn ("Vulkan-Express") from Brohl to Oberzissen and Engeln (and return)
Ride by Drachenfels Cog Railway to the summit of Drachenfels (Dragon's Rock)
Guided tour of Schloss Drachenburg (Drachenburg Castle)
Guided walking tour of Rüdesheim (optional)
Visit to the Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet (optional)
Travel documents for the tour manager/driver
24-hrs AugustusTours telephone service during your group tour

Further suggestions

Exclusive charter of the Rüdesheimer Winegrower's Express railway (Winzerexpress)
The Neroberg Mountain Railway in Wiesbaden, the oldest water ballast driven cog-and-rack-railway in Germany
Enjoy the magnificent view over Cologne during a ride on the Cologne Cable Car that crosses the Rhine.

Our hotel recommendations

The Novotel Köln City**** in Cologne is located on the banks of the Rhine, close to the Old Town. It houses 221 spacious, contemporary rooms with bright, warm decor. Guests can use the well-equipped fitness room or enjoy the fantastic view of Cologne Cathedral from the relaxing warmth of the sauna. With its large terrace and beautiful garden, the courtyard restaurant is an ideal location to while away the hours.

Please note: The steam train travel is only offered for groups off 10 people. But we are also offering a similar service for individual travelers or small groups with less than 10 persons. Visit our topic experience travels for private clients and discover our travels about the topic of steam, which are also bookable off one person.

This itinerary is only a suggestion for your next steam train tour to Rhine Valley which can be adjusted according to your desires. Whether you draw inspiration from the proposals made in this itinerary or blend them with your own ideas, the AugustusTours team is looking forward to putting together your next steam train tour.

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My tip: "Do not miss a unique ride on the Neroberg Mountain Railway in Wiesbaden. It is the oldest water ballast driven cog-and-rack railway in Germany. On the peak, you have a terrific view."

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Saxony by Steam

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Nostalgic traces can be found everywhere in Saxony: The first German steam train was built here, the first inter-city railway line of Germany was inaugurated and still today it is a marvellous way to experience “Saxony by Steam”.

The locomotive whistles briefly, the valves hiss and the stoker bucks up for your nostalgic ride in the oldest narrow railway in commission: The Weißeritz Valley Railway (Weißeritztalbahn), which counts as one of the most beautiful tracks in Europe due to its scenic variety. It runs from Freital through the charming Ore Mountains (Erzgebirge) to Kipsdorf. Of course we would like to send you on further "tracks": Discover the Lößnitz Ground (Lößnitzgrund) during a trip with the Lößnitz Valley Railway ("Lößnitzdackel") or betake yourself to the mountain area which opens up during a trip with the Fichtelberg Railway or the Zittau narrow-gauge railway (Zittauer Schmalspurbahn).

Not only onshore you get to see "Saxony by Steam" but also by sea, for example on a trip with a historic paddle steamer from Dresden to Pillnitz. Enjoy the view at the Old Town of Dresden and Pillnitz Palace!

Travel tips for your steam train tour to Saxony

In addition to our group tour suggestion we also have further travel tips for your special interest tour:

This steam train tour is offered for groups of more than 10 persons. But we are also offering a similar service for individual travellers or small groups off 10 persons. Click here to discover our Steam Train Tours for individual travellers which are bookable off 1 person.

Further steam train tour suggestions

Here you can find further group tour suggestions that may be of interest for you:

Visit the Dresden Steam Engine Festival and be a part of the diversified programme including special steam train tours and the visit of the Dresden Transport Museum.
Go on a group tour for Winter Steam in the Ore Mountains and enjoy the extraordinary combination of historic steam engines and wonderful winter landscape!
On the journey "The Harz Mountains by Steam" you combine the fascination of the narrow-gauge railway experience with the beautiful landscape and the idyllic small towns of the Harz Mountains.

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Basic package for your special interest tour "Saxony by steam":
4 days / 3 nights

Day 1: Individual arrival to Dresden
On the first day of your tour to Saxony you get to know Dresden on a guided walk. On your way with the guide you see the Old Town with the Church of Our Lady, the Green Vault and the Semper Opera. Afterwards you learn everything about steam engines during a visit to the railway museum in Dresden. In the evening, a very special dinner is awaiting you in the restaurant Dresden 1900 which tells the story of transport in Dresden at the turn of the century.

Day 2: Boat tour with a historic paddle steamer
A historic paddle steamer near Pillnitz. Today you start with a railway tour from Freital to the northern Ore Mountains (Erzgebirge) to Dippoldiswalde. The Weißeritz Valley Railway (Weißeritztalbahn) weaves through partly narrow and sharply incised valleys, passes majestic rock faces over the viaduct up to the dam Malter and ends in the health resort Kipsdorf. In the afternoon you take a boat trip with a historic paddle steamer through the picturesque Elbe Valley from Dresden to Pillnitz. Enjoy the view over the protected biota. In Pillnitz you have the possibility to visit the palace from the 18th century and the adjacent park.

Day 3: Moritzburg and ride with the Lößnitz Valley Railway
The hunting lodge Moritzburg. On the third day of your group tour the topic "Saxony by Steam" will be enlarged on again. On a tour with the Lößnitz Valley Railway "Lößnitzdackel", a popular Saxon narrow-gauge railway, you go from Radebeul to Moritzburg. Here you visit the baroque Moritzburg Hunting Lodge which is located on an artificially formed island. After your return in Dresden the rest of the day is free time at your disposal.

Day 4: Individual departure from Dresden
With many new impressions and great experiences around the topic steam engines you strike out for home today. Extend your group tour to Dresden and plan further trips to the surroundings for example with the narrow railway to the Zittau Mountains. Visit the Dresden Transport Museum or the engine shed in Bertsdorf. We will be pleased to organise further steam engine tours or exciting excursions to museums which are specialised on steam engines for you.

This itinerary is only a suggestion for your next steam train tour to Saxony which can be adjusted according to your desires. Whether you draw inspiration from the proposals made in this itinerary or blend them with your own ideas, the AugustusTours team is looking forward to putting together your next steam train tour.

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This steam train tour to Dresden "Saxony by Steam" is characterized by its creativity and flexibility, with each itinerary specially tailored to both your requirements and those of your guests. It can be shortened, extended or adapted according to your desires. The prices are based on the programme, group size and hotel class. We are looking forward to your inquiry and provide you with an individual offer for your steam train tour to Dresden "Saxony by Steam" or for other steam train tours in Germany. We are also happy to organize a cultural tour in different German cities for your group!

Please note:

The state capital of Dresden has passed an amendment regarding the calculation of the „Lodging Tax“, introduced 01/07/2015, effective 01/01/2016. The tax is now quoted based on the accommodation rate per person per night. The exact costs will be calculated for each tour individually, included in the offer and are to be paid on the spot.

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Basic package for your special interest tour "Saxony by steam":
4 days / 3 nights

3x overnight stay incl. breakfast in Dresden
Sightseeing tour to Dresden
Admission and guided visit to the Dresden Railway Museum
1 dinner in the restaurant Dresden 1900
Boat trip with a historic paddle steamer from Dresden to Pillnitz
Ride with the Weißeritz Valley Railway (Weißeritztalbahn) from Freital to Kipsdorf
Ride with the Lößnitz Valley Railway ("Lößnitzdackel") from Radebeul to Moritzburg
Visit to the Moritzburg Hunting Lodge
Travel documents for the tour manager/ driver
24-hrs AugustusTours telephone service during your group tour

PLUS packages for your steam train tour to Saxony

DresdenPLUS
No group trip to Dresden is complete without an excursion to Pillnitz Castle, which was once the summer residence of Saxon rulers from the House of Wettin. A stroll through the park gives visitors the chance to explore a fascinating and important collection of rare and valuable plants. To finish your excursion to Pillnitz in style, why not travel back to Dresden on a historic paddle steamer?

2x additional overnight stay incl. breakfast in Dresden
Sightseeing tour by vintage tram through Dresden incl. guided visit to the Tram Museum Dresden
Excursion by paddle steamer to Pillnitz Palace and guided visit to the Park
Tour with the historic funicular in Pillnitz and coffee break at the restaurant Luisenhof, also called the "Balcony of Dresden"
Guided visit to the Railway Museum and depot Dresden-Altstadt

OreMountainsPLUS
If you would also like your group trip to include tradition, craftsmanship and enchanting landscapes, we recommend taking an excursion to the Ore Mountains. In addition to a steam train tour to Steinbach by the narrow gauge railway "Pressnitztalbahn" you will visit two important railway museums.

2x additional overnight stay incl. breakfast in Chemnitz
Day excursion incl. tour on the "Pressnitztalbahn" from Joehstadt to Steinbach
Guided visit to the Railway Museum in Schwarzenberg
Day excursion incl. guided visit to the Saxon Railway Museum in Chemnitz
Tour on the museum Railway in Schönheide and visit to the Narrow Gauge Railway Museum in Rittersgruen.

LusatiaPLUS
This extension of your group tour includes a guided walking tour of the historic old town of Bautzen, which boasts a wonderful variety of listed buildings, towers, narrow mediaeval streets and atmospheric pubs.

2x additional overnight stay incl. breakfast in Bautzen/Görlitz
Guided sightseeing tour in Bautzen
Tour on the Zittau Railway from Zittau to Oybin
Exursion to the city of Goerlitz and following tour with the narrow-gauge Railway Bad Muskau

LeipzigPLUS
Complement your group tour with an extention in Leipzig. Your guests will be delighted by this lively city and its network of architecturally interesting traders’ buildings and beautiful, historic shopping arcades.

1x additional overnight stay incl. breakfast in Dresden
Sightseeing tour Leipzig
Visit to the Railway Museum Leipzig
a tour on the “Döllnitzbahn” from Oschatz to Mügeln (Under steam during several weekends)