RREC International Rally Cologne

June 26, 2025

For 2025 the Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts’ Club International Rally is being hosted in Cologne, Germany. In partnership with the RREC Germany, Classic Travelling, as official tour operator for the RREC, has organised the accommodation and events over the weekend for all RREC members.

In addition we have organised a tour to and from Germany for all RREC members from the UK.

We are making final arrangements and hope to have a price soon. However, please register for a place or fill in the Enquiry Form to the right, and we shall keep you informed when further details are available.

Tour Highlights

Enjoy a short tour to Cologne, Germany
Experience dinner and drinks in a traditional German brauhaus (brew-house)
Explore the World Heritage Site of Cologne Cathedral on a private tour
Visit a variety of museums and galleries
A walking tour of Cologne old town
Champagne Reception and black-tie Gala Dinner
Visit Motor World Cologne
Enjoy a Rhine River Cruise and lunch aboard
Concours d’Elegance at Schloss Bensburg

Tour Map

Itinerary

Day 1: Welcome Dinner

Guests will arrive, primarily from the UK and Western Europe, at Hotel Kasteel Bloemendal in Vaals, located at the intersection of Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands, near Aachen. An evening get-together and dinner will be held, with a welcome from the Belgian, Dutch, and German RREC chairmen.

Day 2: Aachen

70 Miles

After breakfast head to Aachen, to visit of the Dome of Aachen, crowning place of Charles le Magne. Then drive on country roads to Hotel Schloß Bensberg where the cars will be parked in the magnificent courtyard. Enjoy a set picnic amongst the cars and trade stalls (European Rolls-Royce related dealers and exhibitors with small stands). This evening there will be a reception and dinner with local entertainment.

Day 3: Baroque Palaces & Bonn

60 Miles

After breakfast it is a scenic, relaxed drive to Schloß Augustusburg, Brühl, one of the most important Baroque Palaces in Germany, where there will be a reception and visit.

It’s then a lovely drive to our lunch venue, followed by an afternoon visit to the UN Headquarters Europe in Bonn. Cross the river by ferry and return to Hotel Schloß Bensberg.

This evening will include a dinner accompanied by a wine tasting from Rhine wine estates.

Day 4: Grand Finale

33 Miles

After breakfast it’s a scenic drive to to the Grandhotel Petersberg.

There will be a short bus transfer to the jetty to board for a Rhine River cruise, where lunch will be provided on the boat.

Enjoy an afternoon at leisure before a final Gala Dinner with fireworks over the Rhine.

Where we'll stay

We have booked three hotels for the weekend.

What's included

Main Weekend
- Four nights hotel accommodation
- Two lunches
- An afternoon cruise on the Rhine River
- Gala dinner with entertainment
- Concours d’Elegance
- Rally Plate & ties
For those travelling from the UK
- Return Channel crossing (choose from Eurotunnel LeShuttle or P&O Hull-Rotterdam routes)
- An overnight stay in Belgium
- Three-course dinner with wine
- Tour Pack: tour book with maps and directions, pen/highlighter, and GPX files for your own GPS device

Requirements

Open to all Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts’ Club (RREC) members and owners of all/any Rolls-Royces and Bentleys.

Gallery

Spaces available

Price from £TBC

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