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The Rhine & Moselle: Canals, Vineyards and Castles

8 Days Remich to Amsterdam
The Rhine & Moselle: Canals, Vineyards and Castles
The Rhine & Moselle: Canals, Vineyards and Castles
The Rhine & Moselle: Canals, Vineyards and Castles

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Avalon
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Explore the waterways, wine regions, and historic hills from Luxembourg to Holland. You’ll board your Avalon Suite Ship® in Remich on the beautiful Moselle River. A guided sightseeing tour of Trier reveals ancient remnants dating from 144-152 AD in Germany’s oldest city! Enjoy a guided walk in the charming wine village of Bernkastel and taste some of the region’s best wines.

Continue on the Moselle River to the picturesque town of Cochem where the Riesling grape is cultivated and soar above Koblenz on a cable car ride to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress for a spectacular panoramic view. Discover read more Düsseldorf by bike, sweet bites, or a tour of fascinating sights. Step through history in 2,000-year-old Nijmegen—the oldest town in the Netherlands that still perseveres from the Roman era to WWII and today. Visit Reichsburg Castle, nestled among vineyards and offering breathtaking views of the town and river valley below. Experience spectacular scenery and discover legendary cultures on your Moselle and Rhine River cruise vacation.
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Trip Length
8 Days
Trip Starts
Remich
Trip Ends
Amsterdam
Cruise Ship
5 Trip Reviews
Passengers
128
Crew
37
Launched
2015
Cruise Code
WRA
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Itinerary

Welcome to Luxembourg! Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding. Flights into Luxembourg City must arrive by 3pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5pm.

Enjoy dinner on board this evening.

OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN REMICH

Included Meals: Dinner

Old World Charm.

Ask about today's energizing or relaxing Adventure Host activities. This morning, enjoy free time to explore Remich—the Pearl of the Moselle—with panoramic views of surrounding forests and vineyards. During lunch time, enjoy leisurely sailing to Trier.

  • Classic: Take a Guided Sightseeing tour of Trier—Germany's oldest city with ancient remnants dating from 144 - 152 AD. Starting from Porta Nigra, walk through the city center.

OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN TRIER

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Castle Vines and German Wines.

This morning, enjoy leisurely sailing to Bernkastel.

  • Classic: Take a Guided Walking Tour of the charming wine village of Bernkastel—with its medieval marketplace and 17th-century gabled timber - framed houses.

Enjoy free time this afternoon, take a bike ride through the village to sample Apfelkuchen or other wonderful German desserts. Tonight, enjoy live entertainment on board your ship.

OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO COCHEM

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

The Charm of the Moselle Valley.

  • Active: See Cochem from atop, hike up to an excellent viewpoint with your Adventure Host and visit Reichsburg Castle, OR:
  • Discovery: Take part in a Guided Visit to one of the oldest mustard mills, dating back to 1810. Under the guidance of the head mustard “miller,” you'll watch mustard being made using traditional skills, more than 200 years of savoir-faire and a recipe that has been passed down several generations, OR:
  • Classic: Join a Guided Walk of Cochem through its half-timbered houses and winding streets. Visit the hilltop Reichsburg Castle with a bird's - eye - view of the Moselle Valley.

Relax on the Sky Deck while sailing to Koblenz through the Moselle Valley, famous for the beautiful wine growing villages and vineyards.

OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN KOBLENZ

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Fortress Walls and Manor Halls.

Ask about today's energizing or relaxing Adventure Host activities.

  • Classic: Enjoy a leisurely Guided Walk of ancient Koblenz, including a cable car ride to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress for a spectacular panoramic view.

This afternoon, enjoy leisurely sailing to Cologne to enjoy free time this evening. Don't miss the chance to enjoy free time over a glass of Kölsch pale lager—locally brewed for over 100 years!

OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO DÜSSELDORF

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Avant-Garde Architecture and Amazing Altbiers.

  • Active: Join your Adventure Host and explore the city of Düsseldorf by bike, OR:
  • Discovery: Experience Düsseldorf's Old Town and get an insight into its culinary diversity, OR:
  • Classic: Join a Guided Tour of Düsseldorf. Visit the Old Town, but also discover its spectacular subway line, where each station has a uniquely magic character all its own.

EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO NIJMEGEN

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

WWII: Valor and Famous Mills.

  • Classic: Join a Guided Tour of Nijmegen— the oldest town in the Netherlands. Learn how this city was first built more than 2,000 years ago by the Romans and see the archaeological Roman - era ruins in the city that was also damaged in WWII, OR:
  • Classic: Join a Guided Tour of the Airborne Museum of Hartenstein commemorating the 1944 WWII Battle of Arnhem.

This afternoon, enjoy leisurely sailing to Amsterdam.

OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN AMSTERDAM

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.

Included Meals: Breakfast

Life On Board

Avalon
Total No. of River Cruises 166
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River Cruise Reviews (5)

Avalon River Cruises Reviews
Reviews 5 Reviews
Average Rating 4.6 out of 5
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Moselle & Rhine Cruise 2 , QLD, Australia, Oct 2019
Exceptional cruise, well looked after, room, excursions, meals and staff excellent. Probably would go in a warmer time of year next trip. Met many new friends, atmosphere provided by staff and entertainer was very pleasant, looking forward to our next trip.
Enjoyable holiday 1 , WA, Australia, Jul 2016
We were really surprised how wonderful the scenery was on the Moselle river. The beautiful little German towns, with excellently restored medieval houses were a surprise to us. The boat was spacious and the staff most helpful. The trips were mainly well organised, though some elderly people found the walking a little difficult. If I had to be critical read more the only thing that was annoying was that we did not leave Paris until nearly 4pm to go to Luxembourg. That meant that by the time we got there it was a rush for dinner.
Beyond all expectations 2 , Australia, Aug 2014
Beyond all expectations, a wonderful ship, fantastic crew and Hendrik our tour director was the best. Poetry 2 was exquisite with great decor and was kept spotless. The only minor letdown was the hotel in Paris where there was a lack of service and long delays in getting room allocation. (After 5 pm before room was ready) What a wonderful experience, read more pity we could not bring the bed and pillows home. Well done Avalon and thank you for giving us such a great trip. Also a special thanks to Hannah for being so efficient and prompt in answering any enquiry we made during booking our trips.
Enjoyed this cruise immensely 1 , Australia, Jun 2014
Windmills, Vineyards and Paris. Enjoyed this cruise immensely. We are already looking forward to what we can do next. Can't really fault anything and we would recommend Avalon cruises to anyone. Value for money and you know what you are getting with no hidden costs.
We had a fantastic time on the cruise 2 , Australia, Aug 2012
A really friendly crew and cruise director helped make it a very enjoyable experience. The ship was modern and in immaculate condition. The meals were very varied and of a very high standard. We had a plentiful choice for onshore excursions each day. We enjoyed all of these, especially the bike ride along the river bank and the wine tasting in town. read more We will definitely travel with Global Journeys in the future!
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