GERMANY
The Moselle
Basel
A Taste of the Moselle Discover the charming characteristics of the majestic Moselle whilst sampling some of its delights. We admire beautiful panoramic scenery as we wind our way through the Moselle Valley, passing picture-postcard villages and quaint towns. ITINERARY Day 1 Embark in Koblenz - Beilstein We arrive in Koblenz and board our ship from 15.00, before cruising to Beilstein. Day 2 Beilstein - Zell Sit back and relax as we cruise from Beilstein to Zell. Day 3 Zell - Bernkastel-Kues - Cochem We cruise from Zell to Bernkastel-Kues where our optional excursion is a Moselle wine tour. We travel through the sea of vineyards, learning about the wonderful wines of the Moselle from our knowledgeable driver. Later, we commence sailing to Cochem. Day 4 Cochem - Koblenz On arrival in Cochem our optional excursion takes us to the majestic Reichsburg, where the lord of the castle will enlighten us on its exciting history. After sailing to Koblenz, on the banks of the Rhine and the Moselle, we may wish to enjoy an optional tour of the city’s wine cellars, learning how wine and sparkling wine are made complete with sparkling wine tasting, or a guided walking tour of this fascinating two-river city. Day 5 Disembark in Koblenz After breakfast, we disembark at 09.00 and make our way home. Cruise Highlights • Take in quaint villages, rolling hills & picturesque vineyards • Explore Bernkastel-Kues medieval market square
Scenic Rhine to Switzerland Culture, history and sublime views await as we take in four of the Rhine’s countries – Holland, Germany, France and Switzerland. Admire Strasbourg’s half-timbered houses, see Basel’s stunning cathedral & stroll around Breisach’s quaint lanes. ITINERARY Day 1 Embark in Cologne - Rotterdam Day 2 Rotterdam - Enkhuizen We can join an optional guided walking tour of Rotterdam.
Cruise Highlights • Visit four countries on one cruise along the Rhine
• Discover fascinating cities and towns, with individual characters
OPTIONAL SHORE EXCURSIONS
• Rotterdam guided walking tour • Enkhuizen guided city tour & open- air museum • Amsterdam evening canal cruise • Haarlem • Düsseldorf guided city tour • Koblenz guided walking tour & cable car to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress • Heidelberg • Strasbourg guided walking tour & Cathedral • Alsace • Basel guided walking tour • Breisach • Mainz guided city tour • Siegfried’s Mechanical Museum & glass of wine
Day 3 Enkhuizen - Amsterdam/Zaandam Optional Enkhuizen city tour and visit to the open-air museum followed by optional evening Amsterdam canal cruise. Day 4 Amsterdam/Zaandam - Düsseldorf We can join an optional excursion to Haarlem. Day 5 Düsseldorf - Koblenz We can join a Düsseldorf guided city tour. Day 6 Koblenz - Mannheim/Ludwigshafen Today’s optional excursion is a guided city tour of Koblenz & cable car to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress. Day 7 Mannheim/Ludwigshafen - Strasbourg (Kehl) Optional guided walking tour of Strasbourg including Notre-Dame Cathedral followed by optional visit to Alsace region. Day 9 Basel - Breisach We can enjoy a guided walking tour of Basel. Day 10 Breisach - Mainz We have the option of touring Breisach. Day 11 Mainz - Rüdesheim - Cologne Today we have the option of joining a city tour of Mainz and visiting Siegfried’s Mechanical We may wish to visit Heidelberg. Day 8 Strasbourg (Kehl) - Basel
Holland
Enkhuizen
Zaandam
Amsterdam
• Moselle wine tour • Reichsburg Cochem • Koblenz wine cellars & sparkling wine tasting • Koblenz guided walking tour OPTIONAL SHORE EXCURSIONS
Rotterdam
Belgium
Germany
Germany
Koblenz
Düsseldorf
Rhine
Cologne
Cochem
Beilstein
Zell Bernkastel-Kues
Koblenz
Moselle
Mainz
Mainz
Luxembourg
Mannheim
Ludwigshafen
Moselle
Rhine
Museum including a glass of wine. Day 12 Disembark in Cologne
CRUISE SHIP
Strasbourg
Kehl
Breisach
MS VIVA TIARA (premium ship)
Shorter cruises available from Cologne to Basel & reverse – contact us for details.
Basel
France
Switzerland
4 Nights Premium Inclusive SEP - OCT 2024 Inclusions • Return short sea crossing • Porterage • Welcome cocktail reception • Complimentary drinks (beer, sparkling wine, wine, Aperol, champagne, cocktails, spirits, liqueurs, water, soft drinks and speciality tea/coffee) • Lunch on 3 days
CRUISE SHIP
11 Nights Full Board MAY - SEP 2024 Inclusions • Return short sea crossing • Porterage • Captain’s welcome & farewell receptions • Lunch served at table on 10 days MS Rhein Melodie (standard ship)
• Dinner served at table on 10 nights • Tea/coffee after lunch & dinner • Gala dinner on 1 night • Coffee/cake or late night snack according to daily programme • On-board entertainment Drinks package available
• Dinner served at the table on 3 nights • Captain’s farewell gala dinner on last night • Afternoon tea on 1 afternoon • Snacks • Reusable water bottle • Audio headsets for excursions
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