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Saar & Moselle Fairytales

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River View
$3,135
Balcony
$4,125
Suite
$5,676
* Port charges, taxes and fees included
 Cruise Length
8 Days
 Cruise Starts
Cologne
 Cruise Finishes
Cologne
8 Day Saar & Moselle Fairytales Itinerary (Amadeus)
Countries Explored: Germany, Luxembourg
 Cruise Length
8 Days
 Cruise Starts
Cologne
 Cruise Finishes
Cologne
8 Day Saar & Moselle Fairytales Itinerary (Amadeus)
Countries Explored: Germany, Luxembourg
Cruise Line
Amadeus
Ship
Departures
Passengers
150
Crew
40
Launched
2011
Refurbished
2020
Cruise Code
SCC
Cruise Line
Amadeus
Ship
Departures
Passengers
150
Crew
40
Launched
2011
Refurbished
2020
Cruise Code
SCC

Overview

Starting and ending in Cologne, this cruise takes you up the Rhine to its largest tributary, the Moselle River, and along the winding course of the Saar River, a tributary of the Moselle. As you cruise along the sinuous spine of the Mosel winegrowing region, admire its picturesque landscape dominated by steep vineyards. Explore Cochem’s narrow alleys, visit medieval Bernkastel-Kues, the fortified town of Saarlouis, and the capital of Germany’s state of Saarland, Saarbrücken, before continuing to one of the smallest sovereign states in Europe, Luxembourg.

From the Sundeck, admire the...read more most famous sight of Saarland: the Saarschleife, or Great Bend in the Saar River, where the Saar has carved a massive loop through quartzite rock. Visit the wine-growing town Grevenmacher and one of the four capitals of the European Union ­– Luxembourg City. At the confluence of the Saar and the Moselle rivers, Trier, Germany’s oldest city, awaits. Finally, visit Koblenz and Ehrenbreitstein Fortress on the Rhine before concluding your roundtrip.
Starting and ending in Cologne, this cruise takes you up the Rhine to its largest tributary, the Moselle River, and along the winding course of the Saar River, a tributary of the Moselle. As you cruise along the sinuous spine of the Mosel winegrowing region, admire its picturesque landscape dominated by steep vineyards. Explore Cochem’s narrow alleys, visit medieval Bernkastel-Kues, the fortified town of Saarlouis, and the capital of Germany’s state of Saarland, Saarbrücken, before continuing to one of the smallest sovereign states in Europe, Luxembourg.

From the Sundeck, admire the...read more most famous sight of Saarland: the Saarschleife, or Great Bend in the Saar River, where the Saar has carved a massive loop through quartzite rock. Visit the wine-growing town Grevenmacher and one of the four capitals of the European Union ­– Luxembourg City. At the confluence of the Saar and the Moselle rivers, Trier, Germany’s oldest city, awaits. Finally, visit Koblenz and Ehrenbreitstein Fortress on the Rhine before concluding your roundtrip.

Itinerary

Embarkation from 4:00pm

Your cruising adventure begins in Cologne, where you will embark in the afternoon. Enjoy a Welcome Cocktail, followed by a delicious Welcome Dinner.

Panoramic cruise on the Moselle River

During the morning, your luxury vessel will take you on a scenic cruise down the Rhine's largest tributary, the Moselle River, famous for its picturesque landscape dominated by vineyards since Roman times. After your ship docks at Cochem, you can take the guided walking tour to discover the history seeping through Cochem's narrow alleys, medieval town gates, churches and more. You will also visit the imperial Reichsburg Castle, which towers above Cochem on an imposing crag. Wind down at dinner with your fellow guests as your AMADEUS ship travels onward.

Bernkastel walking tour with wine tasting

In the morning, you will arrive at another medieval wine-growing town called Bernkastel-Kues, which is known for its medieval marketplace and its gabled houses, including the Spitzhäuschen (Pointed House). Take a trip around this charming town in the morning and enjoy the winetasting session, which is included in the guided tour. The afternoon is yours to spend relaxing on board, and late at night, your vessel will arrive in Saarburg.

Scenic cruising along the Saar River

Start your day by exploring the sights of the German town of Saarburg on the banks of the Saar River. Don't miss the impressive 60-foot-drop that the river Leuk, which flows through Saarburg, makes in the town center. You will return to your vessel in time for lunch and then enjoy a panoramic cruise along the ‘Saarschleife‘, or Great Bend in the Saar River, where the Saar has carved a massive loop through quartzite rock. End this eventful day with an elegant dinner on board in the company of your fellow guests.

Panoramic passage of the Great Bend

After breakfast, join us to explore Saarlouis. Here, French serenity and pleasure are simply part of life. Perhaps also because the city was once founded by the French Sun King Louis XIV, whose name it bears. Parts of the original fortress remain intact and give insight into the town's history. Famous German chocolate Schogetten and other classics are produced here, so have a taste of some cocoa treats of the Saarland.

After lunch on board, your vessel will take another scenic turn on the Great Bend in the Saar River before heading to the famous Luxembourg.

Luxembourg and Trier & Captain's Gala Dinner

One of the smallest sovereign states in Europe, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, awaits you today. In the morning, you can choose between a visit to the town of Grevenmacher or join the excursion to Luxembourg City. Grevenmacher is a small town in eastern Luxembourg, in a romantic wine-growing region situated along the Moselle River. Luxembourg City is the capital of Luxembourg and houses the European Court of Justice.

At lunchtime, you will rejoin your vessel and return to Germany, where you will dock in Trier. Don't miss the opportunity to explore this lovely city with a history that stretches back to Celtic times. Evidence of Roman times still lingers in the city, giving it the nickname „Rome of the North.“ Its Porta Nigra (black gate) is the largest Roman city gate north of the Alps.

Koblenz & the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress

Enjoy a restful morning on board and admire the intimate charm of the Moselle River. Wending between vertiginous vine-covered slopes, the Moselle offers entrancing scenery around every hairpin bend: vine-ribboned hillsides, colorful half-timbered medieval villages, crumbling hilltop castles and elegant Jugendstil (art nouveau) villas.

During mid-afternoon, you will make a stop in Koblenz, which is situated at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers. Overlooking the confluence, it's an observation platform in the shape of a ship's bow named Deutsches Eck (meaning “German Corner”). Join the guided town walk through Koblenz. Back on board, you will be treated to the festive Captain's Gala Dinner.

Disembarkation after breakfast

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast on board before disembarking. The Amadeus team wishes you a safe journey home and looks forward to welcoming you back on board again soon.

Embarkation from 4:00pm

Your cruising adventure begins in Cologne, where you will embark in the afternoon. Enjoy a Welcome Cocktail, followed by a delicious Welcome Dinner.

Panoramic cruise on the Moselle River

During the morning, your luxury vessel will take you on a scenic cruise down the Rhine's largest tributary, the Moselle River, famous for its picturesque landscape dominated by vineyards since Roman times. After your ship docks at Cochem, you can take the guided walking tour to discover the history seeping through Cochem's narrow alleys, medieval town gates, churches and more. You will also visit the imperial Reichsburg Castle, which towers above Cochem on an imposing crag. Wind down at dinner with your fellow guests as your AMADEUS ship travels onward.

Bernkastel walking tour with wine tasting

In the morning, you will arrive at another medieval wine-growing town called Bernkastel-Kues, which is known for its medieval marketplace and its gabled houses, including the Spitzhäuschen (Pointed House). Take a trip around this charming town in the morning and enjoy the winetasting session, which is included in the guided tour. Alternatively, loin us on an active tour to one of the oldest castle ruins in Germany and through the idyllic vineyards. The afternoon is yours to spend relaxing on board, and late at night, your vessel will arrive in Saarburg.

Scenic cruising along the Saar River

Start your day by exploring the sights of the German town of Saarburg on the banks of the Saar River. Don't miss the impressive 60-foot-drop that the river Leuk, which flows through Saarburg, makes in the town center. You will return to your vessel in time for lunch and then enjoy a panoramic cruise along the ‘Saarschleife‘, or Great Bend in the Saar River, where the Saar has carved a massive loop through quartzite rock. End this eventful day with an elegant dinner on board in the company of your fellow guests.

Panoramic passage of the Great Bend

After breakfast, join us to explore Saarlouis. Here, French serenity and pleasure are simply part of life. Perhaps also because the city was once founded by the French Sun King Louis XIV, whose name it bears. Parts of the original fortress remain intact and give insight into the town's history. Famous German chocolate Schogetten and other classics are produced here, so have a taste of some cocoa treats of the Saarland.

After lunch on board, your vessel will take another scenic turn on the Great Bend in the Saar River before heading to the famous Luxembourg.

Luxembourg and Trier & Captain's Gala Dinner

One of the smallest sovereign states in Europe, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, awaits you today. In the morning, you can choose between a visit to the town of Grevenmacher or join the excursion to Luxembourg City. Grevenmacher is a small town in eastern Luxembourg, in a romantic wine-growing region situated along the Moselle River. Luxembourg City is the capital of Luxembourg and houses the European Court of Justice.

At lunchtime, you will rejoin your vessel and return to Germany, where you will dock in Trier. Don't miss the opportunity to explore this lovely city with a history that stretches back to Celtic times. Evidence of Roman times still lingers in the city, giving it the nickname „Rome of the North.“ Its Porta Nigra (black gate) is the largest Roman city gate north of the Alps.

Koblenz & the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress

Enjoy a restful morning on board and admire the intimate charm of the Moselle River. Wending between vertiginous vine-covered slopes, the Moselle offers entrancing scenery around every hairpin bend: vine-ribboned hillsides, colorful half-timbered medieval villages, crumbling hilltop castles and elegant Jugendstil (art nouveau) villas.

During mid-afternoon, you will make a stop in Koblenz, which is situated at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers. Overlooking the confluence, it's an observation platform in the shape of a ship's bow named Deutsches Eck (meaning “German Corner”). Join the guided town walk through Koblenz. Back on board, you will be treated to the festive Captain's Gala Dinner.

Disembarkation after breakfast

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast on board before disembarking. The Amadeus team wishes you a safe journey home and looks forward to welcoming you back on board again soon.

Life Onboard Amadeus Brilliant

Amadeus Brilliant
Amadeus Brilliant

Built in 2011 and completely refurbished for 2020, Amadeus Brilliant offers you premium travel comfort with generous suites and cabins offering accommodation for up to 150 passengers. Read more

On Board Inclusions
On Board Inclusions

The ambiance onboard invites you to relax in the morning before your discovery tours and unwind in style at the end of a full day's activities. Read more

Excursions
Excursions

Amadeus' excursion programs allow you to decide how you'd like to get to know each destination. Select from a wide range of optional inspiring and eventful shore excursions. Read more

Gourmet Dining
Gourmet Dining

Amadeus' exclusive menus reflect the traditions and cultures of regional cuisine and at the same time are diverse enough to satisfy an international appetite. Read more

Optional Shore Excursions Excursion Packages can be only pre-booked. Individual excursions can be booked onboard.

Introductory Excursion Package $253

Enjoy a package of these pre-selected excursions for a discounted rate when purchased in advance. Additional shore excursions can be purchased onboard. View Excursions

  • Day 2 - Cochem walking tour & Reichsburg Castle
  • Day 4 - Saarburg walking tour
  • Day 5 - Fortified Saarlouis with chocolate tasting
  • Day 6 - Trier - Germany's oldest city
  • Day 7 - Koblenz walking tour

Intermediate Excursion Package $317

Enjoy a package of these pre-selected excursions for a discounted rate when purchased in advance. Additional shore excursions can be purchased onboard. View Excursions

  • Day 2 - Cochem walking tour & Reichsburg Castle
  • Day 4 - Saarburg walking tour
  • Day 5 - Fortified Saarlouis with chocolate tasting
  • Day 6 - Grevenmacher and the Luxembourg Moselle
    Trier - Germany's oldest city
  • Day 7 - Koblenz walking tour

Full Excursion Package $420

Book our full excursion package prior to departure for a great value. Create your personalised shore excursion program by choosing your favorite tours from our list of exciting options in each port. Please note, a discounted excursion may not be exchanged for another while during your cruise. View Excursions

  • Day 2 -
    Cochem walking tour & Reichsburg Castle
    Tasting of typical Moselle wines in a local winery
  • Day 3 -
    Bernkastel walking tour with wine tasting
  • Day 4 -
    Saarburg walking tour
  • Day 5 -
    Fortified Saarlouis with chocolate tasting
  • Day 6 -
    Grevenmacher and the Luxembourg Moselle
    Excursion to Luxembourg
    Trier - Germany's oldest city
  • Day 7 -
    Koblenz walking tour

Individual Excursions

You can also pre-purchase individual excursions or prchase them onboard during your river cruise. View Excursions

  • Day 2 -
    Cochem walking tour & Reichsburg Castle$75
    Tasting of typical Moselle wines in a local winery $30
  • Day 3 -
    Bernkastel walking tour with wine tasting$77
  • Day 4 -
    Saarburg walking tour$40
  • Day 5 -
    Fortified Saarlouis with chocolate tasting$57
  • Day 6 -
    Grevenmacher and the Luxembourg Moselle$75
    Excursion to Luxembourg $90
    Trier - Germany's oldest city $87
  • Day 7 -
    Koblenz walking tour$40

Introductory Excursion Package $298

Enjoy a package of these pre-selected excursions for a discounted rate when purchased in advance. Additional shore excursions can be purchased onboard. View Excursions

  • Day 2 - Cochem walking tour & Reichsburg Castle
  • Day 3 - Bernkastel walking tour with wine tasting
  • Day 5 - Saarlouis - fortified town
  • Day 6 - Trier - Germany's oldest city
  • Day 7 - Koblenz walking tour

Intermediate Excursion Package $345

Enjoy a package of these pre-selected excursions for a discounted rate when purchased in advance. Additional shore excursions can be purchased onboard. View Excursions

  • Day 2 - Cochem walking tour & Reichsburg Castle
  • Day 3 - AMADEUS Active: Castle ruins Landshut and the Vineyards in Bernkastel
  • Day 5 - Saarlouis - fortified town
  • Day 6 - Grevenmacher and the Luxembourg Moselle
    Trier - Germany's oldest city
  • Day 7 - Koblenz walking tour

Full Excursion Package $440

Book our full excursion package prior to departure for a great value. Create your personalised shore excursion program by choosing your favorite tours from our list of exciting options in each port. Please note, a discounted excursion may not be exchanged for another while during your cruise. View Excursions

  • Day 2 -
    Cochem walking tour & Reichsburg Castle
    AMADEUS Taste: Tasting of typical Moselle wines in a local winery
  • Day 3 -
    Bernkastel walking tour with wine tasting
    OR AMADEUS Active: Castle ruins Landshut and the Vineyards in Bernkastel
  • Day 4 -
    Saarburg walking tour
  • Day 5 -
    Saarlouis - fortified town
  • Day 6 -
    Grevenmacher and the Luxembourg Moselle
    OR Excursion to Luxembourg
    Trier - Germany's oldest city
  • Day 7 -
    Koblenz walking tour

Individual Excursions

You can also pre-purchase individual excursions or prchase them onboard during your river cruise. View Excursions

  • Day 2 -
    Cochem walking tour & Reichsburg Castle$78
    AMADEUS Taste: Tasting of typical Moselle wines in a local winery $30
  • Day 3 -
    Bernkastel walking tour with wine tasting$80
    OR AMADEUS Active: Castle ruins Landshut and the Vineyards in Bernkastel $58
  • Day 4 -
    Saarburg walking tour$42
  • Day 5 -
    Saarlouis - fortified town$60
  • Day 6 -
    Grevenmacher and the Luxembourg Moselle$78
    OR Excursion to Luxembourg $95
    Trier - Germany's oldest city $90
  • Day 7 -
    Koblenz walking tour$42

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