The 65km-stretch of the Middle Rhine Valley, with its castles, historic towns and vineyards, graphically illustrates the long history of human involvement with a dramatic and varied natural landscape.

The March 1945 crossings, by Patton and Montgomery's forces, gave the Allies beachheads with which to invade Germany.

Cruises usually depart between March and December when Germany, in particular ... walking tours and wine tastings mark out ...

The 65km-stretch of the Middle Rhine Valley, with its castles, historic towns and vineyards, graphically illustrates the long history of human involvement with a dramatic and varied natural landscape.

Germany and the Netherlands, along the Rhine, which hugs verdant terraced vineyards in the renowned region of Alsace and close to Moselle. There’s the chance to sail by 40 castles, wander ...