Railtrai E-Brochure Annual 2025

Kölsch, Cologne

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UNESCO World Heritage site. During our visit, we enjoy a guided tour followed by lunch at a local restaurant before returning to Nuremberg for an evening at leisure. (B,L) DAY 7 After breakfast this morning, we journey south for the day arriving in Munich where we enjoy free time to explore the attractive centre around Marienplatz before meeting for our lunch at the famous Hofbräuhaus . In the 16th century,Wilhelm V of Bavaria would import Einbeck beer which he considered superior to the local brew before eventually deciding to found his own brewery in Munich, the Hofbräuhaus. Afterwards, we retrace our steps to Nuremberg for an evening at leisure. (B,L)

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Bamberg

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DAY 9 We bid farewell to Cologne and to Germany, returning by rail to Brussels, where we will join the Eurostar service to London St Pancras. (B) *Important Note: Whilst the arrangements for all described steam train travel are in place, we do reserve the right to make substitutions should it be deemed necessary for whatever reason.

DEPARTS Wednesday 12 February 2025 Sunday 4 May 2025

FARES From London St Pancras International: Standard Class rail travel to/from Germany including Standard Eurostar Supplement for Standard Premier Eurostar upgrade return First Class rail travel to/from Germany, including Standard Premier Eurostar Join at Düsseldorf & Leave at Cologne

ACTIVITY LEVEL

£2249

£200

£2549 £1929

May Departure Supplement Single Traveller Supplement £335 8 nights’ bed & breakfast plus 6 evening meals and 2 lunches Eurostar and rail travel to and from Germany in the class of your choice £30

All transfers, excursions & admissions as detailed Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager

Brockenbahn

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DAY 8 After breakfast, we leave Nuremberg and journey to Cologne for an overnight stay at the Wyndham Hotel*. This evening, we enjoy a fascinating Kölsch Beer tour with a local guide before our final evening meal at a traditional Kölsch brewery tavern. (B,D) *In May, our hotel will be the Maritim Hotel in Cologne.

HOTELS Ibis Hotel, Düsseldorf

Located in the heart of Düsseldorf and close to the railway station, the Ibis Hotel offers a relaxed atmosphere with a peaceful courtyard, garden, and bar terrace – perfect for enjoying an Altbier! The comfortable bedrooms provide a private bathroom with a hairdryer, a flat-screen TV, and free Wi-Fi. HKK Hotel,Wernigerode This stylish hotel is ideally positioned close to the historic old town centre and the Wernigerode narrow-gauge railway station.The hotel offers culinary delights from all over the world in the buffet restaurant, refreshing drinks in the relaxing Berliner Ziller bar plus a sauna, gym, and jacuzzi.The modern bedrooms provide a private bathroom with a shower or bath, hairdryer, and a flat-screen TV. InterCity Hotel, Nuremberg Located close to the railway station, the modern InterCity Hotel offers a pleasant and relaxing ambience including a restaurant serving regional and international dishes plus a cosy bar. The stylish bedrooms provide a private bathroom, hairdryer, flat-screen TV, and free Wi-Fi. Wyndham Hotel, Cologne (February) Located opposite Cologne Cathedral and close to the railway station, the Wyndham Hotel offers top hotel service and a cosy bar with an outdoor terrace.The modern, air-conditioned bedrooms provide an en-suite bathroom, flat-screen

TV, free Wi-Fi, and tea/coffee making facilities. Maritim Hotel, Cologne (May)

Located on the banks of the Rhine close to the railway station, old town, and cathedral, the Maritim Hotel offers four restaurants serving delicious, locally sourced products plus a relaxed bar.The comfortable bedrooms provide a modern en-suite bathroom, flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, and tea/coffee making facilities.

Rhein Tower, Dusseldorf

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