KD cruise recommendations
Apr 24, 2019 | 8:13 am
#1
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KD cruise recommendations
I have a short visit to Cologne planned in July - would like to take a Rhine cruise. No defined sights in mind, haven't been to this region since the 70's so my memories are a bit dim.
Would prefer not to spend an entire day on this excursion....and it would be OK to take a train (1 way) to maximize the timing.
Any recommendations? Thanks
RRZ
Would prefer not to spend an entire day on this excursion....and it would be OK to take a train (1 way) to maximize the timing.
Any recommendations? Thanks
RRZ
Apr 24, 2019 | 2:25 pm
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What about....taking the train to Mainz, taking the boat from Mainz up to Boppard (the furthest point north apparently on that particular boat), then train back to Cologne? I've heard that the "Rhine gorge" area is the most scenic part?
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Apr 25, 2019 | 1:56 pm
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Also possible but requires a longer train ride.In case the train is running late you might miss the boat. The Rhine gorge is the most beautiful part with a lot of castles along the route but the part between Cologne and Linz is scenic, too.
Apr 26, 2019 | 6:25 am
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I would suggest to skip the section between Mainz -> Rdesheim/Bingen as it is not as interesting as the later stages. Instead, take the train to Bingen and take the boat from there either to Boppard or Koblenz (depending on how long you want to spend on the boat).
Apr 27, 2019 | 1:22 am
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I could not agree more
May 2, 2019 | 8:01 am
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This. Bingen preferably because there are semi-fast trains to Bingen from Cologne. You're stuck on the "all stations" train if you want to go to Rudesheim.