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Rhine & Moselle Splendors (Wine Cruise)

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Rhine & Moselle Splendors (Wine Cruise)

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Our Price From
US$3,560
Save $1,156pp
Port charges, taxes and fees included
 Cruise Length
8 Days
 Cruise Starts
Luxembourg
 Cruise Finishes
Basel
8 Day Rhine & Moselle Splendors (Wine Cruise) Itinerary (AmaWaterways)
Countries Explored: Luxembourg, Germany, France, Switzerland
 Cruise Length
8 Days
 Cruise Starts
Luxembourg
 Cruise Finishes
Basel
8 Day Rhine & Moselle Splendors (Wine Cruise) Itinerary (AmaWaterways)
Countries Explored: Luxembourg, Germany, France, Switzerland
Ship
Departures
Passengers
162
Crew
51
Launched
2012
Cruise Code
ANW
Ship
Departures
Passengers
162
Crew
51
Launched
2012
Cruise Code
ANW

Overview

Sail to the middle of the Moselle Valley’s wine-producing region, where Riesling grapes account for over half the grapes, and taste local Riesling wines. Expand your imagination in fairytale villages — enchanting Cochem where folklore and history come alive in every street, and in well-preserved Bernkastel with its medieval Market Square and half-timbered houses. Bike through the vineyards of Breisach wine country while learning about the history of local wine production. With a dedicated wine expert to guide you, you’ll also have the opportunity to indulge in wine tastings and a specially curated read more food and wine pairing dinner on board – all included in the price of your Celebration of Wine River Cruise.
Sail to the middle of the Moselle Valley’s wine-producing region, where Riesling grapes account for over half the grapes, and taste local Riesling wines. Expand your imagination in fairytale villages — enchanting Cochem where folklore and history come alive in every street, and in well-preserved Bernkastel with its medieval Market Square and half-timbered houses. Bike through the vineyards of Breisach wine country while learning about the history of local wine production. With a dedicated wine expert to guide you, you’ll also have the opportunity to indulge in wine tastings and a specially curated read more food and wine pairing dinner on board – all included in the price of your Celebration of Wine River Cruise.

Itinerary

Board the ship for your Rhine & Moselle Splendors Wine cruise. (D)

Enjoy a guided tour of Trier, Germany's oldest city, which has often been referred to as the second Rome. Be guided to the Roman Imperial Baths, the Porta Nigra and Emperor Constantine's Throne Room. Or join a tasting of Luxembourg's famed wines. Alternatively, cycle through Trier and past its incredible sites. (B/L/D)

Excursions:

  • “Rome of the North” tour OR Bundesbank Bunker OR Trier bike tour

History comes to life in Cochem with its half-timbered houses and Reichsburg Castle. Join a guided tour through the castle, and then walk through its Old Town. Alternatively, tour the Bundesbank Bunker of Cochem, a bunker of the German Central Bank where emergency funds were stored during the Cold War. For those wishing to have a more active exploration of the area, you can go on a guided hike to the castle. Or pedal through Cochem and along the beautiful banks of the Moselle River, taking in the picturesque gabled houses bujlt on steep narrow alleys. Later in the day, sail along the Moselle, taking in the fascinating scenery before arriving in Koblenz where you'll enjoy an evening walk through this charming town. (B/L/D)

Excursions:

  • Reichsburg Castle and walking tour OR Bundesbank Bunker OR Reichsburg Castle hike OR Cochem bike tour
  • Scenic cruising
  • Koblenz Evening Walk

Cruise through the captivating UNESCO-designated Rhine Gorge, the most stunningly beautiful stretch of the river, before reaching the winemaking town of Rüdesheim. Drink up the stunning views by soaring high above the vineyards with a gondola ride to the Niederwalddenkmal Statue, and afterwards be treated to a wine tasting. For a more active adventure, hike through the town's beautiful vineyards or join a guided bike tour along the scenic Rhine River to Schloss Johannisberg. Later in the day, let Siegfried's Mechanical Instrument Cabinet charm you or taste one of the town's special delights, Rüdesheimer coffee, ceremoniously made with brandy, coffee and whipped cream. (B/L/D)

Excursions:

  • Castles along the Rhine scenic cruising
  • Gondola ride and wine tasting OR Vineyard hike OR Guided bike tour of the Rheingau
  • Siegfried's Mechanical Instrument Cabinet OR Rüdesheimer Coffee

You have a choice of several excursions, depending on your interest. Visit Heidelberg, a perfectly preserved medieval city nestled in the Neckar River Valley along Germany's Castle Road. Alternatively, relive a bygone era on an excursion to the glorious Schwetzingen Palace and Gardens. Tour this splendid palace and wander through its gardens with more than 100 sculptures and an assortment of whimsical buildings. The Apollotempel houses a statue of the ancient Greek god of light and the arts, playing the lyre; and the most spectacular, the Türkischer Garten with a mosque, are a few of the many highlights you will see. For those seeking a more active adventure, hike the historic Philosopher's Path along the Neckar River or join a guided bike tour along the Neckar River to the medieval town of Ladenburg. (B/L/D)

Excursions:

  • “Romantic Heidelberg” excursion OR Heidelberg Philosopher's Path hike OR Ladenburg bike tour

Strasbourg, the capital city of Alsace, has flavors of both France and Germany which you'll get to discover. Enjoy a panoramic bus tour past the stunning Parc de l'Orangerie, the European Parliament and the Place de la République followed by a walking tour through its iconic “La Petite France” district, which appears to have been lifted straight from the pages of a fairytale. You'll also see the Cathédrale de Nôtre Dame with its famous astronomical clock. After your walking tour, taste Alsatian wines – delightful on the palate and highly praised for their fragrant aromas. The active adventurer can join a guided Old Town bike tour, which also takes you through the Parc de l'Orangerie. (B/L/D)

Excursions:

  • “The Gem of the Alsace” tour & Alsatian Wine tasting OR Strasbourg bike tour

Breisach is your gateway to several different excursions, depending on your interests. Step back in time with a visit to the enchanting Alsatian town of Riquewihr, which looks almost the same as it did in the 16th century. On your walking tour, admire historic architecture as well as famous sights, such as the Dolder Gate, followed by a tasting of local wines. Alternatively, you may wish to go to Freiburg, founded in 1120 and home to the Freiburg's Münster, a Gothic cathedral said to have “the most beautiful spire on earth.” You'll also enjoy a wine tasting following your Freiburg tour. As an active choice, go on a hike in the Black Forest, a magical land full of cultural traditions; or cycle through the scenic countryside. (B/L/D)

Excursions:

  • Riquewihr and wine tasting OR Freiburg excursion and wine tasting OR Black Forest hike OR Breisach wine country bike tour

Bid farewell to Switzerland and prepare for your return flight home. (B)

Board the ship for your Rhine & Moselle Splendors Wine cruise. (D)

Enjoy a guided tour of Trier, Germany's oldest city, which has often been referred to as the second Rome. Be guided to the Roman Imperial Baths, the Porta Nigra and Emperor Constantine's Throne Room. Or join a tasting of Luxembourg's famed wines. Alternatively, cycle through Trier and past its incredible sites. (B/L/D)

Excursions:

  • “Rome of the North” tour OR Bundesbank Bunker OR Trier bike tour

History comes to life in Cochem with its half-timbered houses and Reichsburg Castle. Join a guided tour through the castle, and then walk through its Old Town. Alternatively, tour the Bundesbank Bunker of Cochem, a bunker of the German Central Bank where emergency funds were stored during the Cold War. For those wishing to have a more active exploration of the area, you can go on a guided hike to the castle. Or pedal through Cochem and along the beautiful banks of the Moselle River, taking in the picturesque gabled houses bujlt on steep narrow alleys. Later in the day, sail along the Moselle, taking in the fascinating scenery before arriving in Koblenz where you'll enjoy an evening walk through this charming town. (B/L/D)

Excursions:

  • Reichsburg Castle and walking tour OR Bundesbank Bunker OR Reichsburg Castle hike OR Cochem bike tour
  • Scenic cruising
  • Koblenz Evening Walk

Cruise through the captivating UNESCO-designated Rhine Gorge, the most stunningly beautiful stretch of the river, before reaching the winemaking town of Rüdesheim. Drink up the stunning views by soaring high above the vineyards with a gondola ride to the Niederwalddenkmal Statue, and afterwards be treated to a wine tasting. For a more active adventure, hike through the town's beautiful vineyards or join a guided bike tour along the scenic Rhine River to Schloss Johannisberg. Later in the day, let Siegfried's Mechanical Instrument Cabinet charm you or taste one of the town's special delights, Rüdesheimer coffee, ceremoniously made with brandy, coffee and whipped cream. (B/L/D)

Excursions:

  • Castles along the Rhine scenic cruising
  • Gondola ride and wine tasting OR Vineyard hike OR Guided bike tour of the Rheingau
  • Siegfried's Mechanical Instrument Cabinet OR Rüdesheimer Coffee

You have a choice of several excursions, depending on your interest. Visit Heidelberg, a perfectly preserved medieval city nestled in the Neckar River Valley along Germany's Castle Road. Alternatively, relive a bygone era on an excursion to the glorious Schwetzingen Palace and Gardens. Tour this splendid palace and wander through its gardens with more than 100 sculptures and an assortment of whimsical buildings. The Apollotempel houses a statue of the ancient Greek god of light and the arts, playing the lyre; and the most spectacular, the Türkischer Garten with a mosque, are a few of the many highlights you will see. For those seeking a more active adventure, hike the historic Philosopher's Path along the Neckar River or join a guided bike tour along the Neckar River to the medieval town of Ladenburg. (B/L/D)

Excursions:

  • “Romantic Heidelberg” excursion OR Heidelberg Philosopher's Path hike OR Ladenburg bike tour

Strasbourg, the capital city of Alsace, has flavors of both France and Germany which you'll get to discover. Enjoy a panoramic bus tour past the stunning Parc de l'Orangerie, the European Parliament and the Place de la République followed by a walking tour through its iconic “La Petite France” district, which appears to have been lifted straight from the pages of a fairytale. You'll also see the Cathédrale de Nôtre Dame with its famous astronomical clock. After your walking tour, taste Alsatian wines – delightful on the palate and highly praised for their fragrant aromas. The active adventurer can join a guided Old Town bike tour, which also takes you through the Parc de l'Orangerie. (B/L/D)

Excursions:

  • “The Gem of the Alsace” tour & Alsatian Wine tasting OR Strasbourg bike tour

Breisach is your gateway to several different excursions, depending on your interests. Step back in time with a visit to the enchanting Alsatian town of Riquewihr, which looks almost the same as it did in the 16th century. On your walking tour, admire historic architecture as well as famous sights, such as the Dolder Gate, followed by a tasting of local wines. Alternatively, you may wish to go to Freiburg, founded in 1120 and home to the Freiburg's Münster, a Gothic cathedral said to have “the most beautiful spire on earth.” You'll also enjoy a wine tasting following your Freiburg tour. As an active choice, go on a hike in the Black Forest, a magical land full of cultural traditions; or cycle through the scenic countryside. (B/L/D)

Excursions:

  • Riquewihr and wine tasting OR Freiburg excursion and wine tasting OR Black Forest hike OR Breisach wine country bike tour

Bid farewell to Switzerland and prepare for your return flight home. (B)

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