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June* & September 2021
8 days from £1,195pp
Nowhere is there a more extraordinary display of fire, water and light, as a fusion of sounds echo around the valley and a blaze of colour lights up the velvet night sky. It’s the legendary Rhine as you’ve never seen before - it's the Rhine in Flames!
- Experience the spectacular Rhine in Flames firework displays
- Sail as part of the Flotilla at the Rhine in Flames festival
- Discover the medieval architecture of Bingen
- Spend time in the city of Mainz, at the confluence of the Rhine and Main rivers
- Spend time in the wine town of Rüdesheim
- Visit Boppard
As the summer sun sets over the Rhine valley, a flotilla of beautifully illuminated ships makes its way down the legendary Rhine, which basks in the glow of a thousand Bengal lights, while hilltop fireworks create shimmering cascades of colour high above the mountains, castles and vineyards. This is the Rhine in Flames, an annual celebration of the wine harvest season which brings joy to the towns and villages along the river, drawing visitors from near and far. Join the festivities on this relaxing cruise and visit treasured spots, including the quaint wine town of Rüdesheim and the fascinating city of Mainz, before taking up position for this breathtaking event.
