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The Classic Moselle

Holiday Highlights

  • Bernkastel's medieval market square
  • Koblenz & the Rhine Gorge
  • Alken and its valleys and vineyards
  • Wonderful Moselle wines

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What is Included?

  • Choice of joining options by coach, air or rail
  • 7 nights full-board cruise
  • Services of a Shearings Cruise Tour Manager
  • Captain's dinner
  • On-board evening entertainment programme
  • Expertly planned optional shore excursions
  • EXTRA ON BOARD VALUE - Free beer, wine and soft drinks during lunch and dinner (2 per person) plus free tea and coffee at all times.

Join the friendly MV Virginia on a relaxing cruise to explore all the best the Moselle Valley has to offer. We start our cruise in bustling Cologne and make our way south to enjoy the quiet villages, scenic green hills and vineyards of Germany’s famous wine country. You get the opportunity to explore Koblenz and Cochem before we make our way to some of the lesser-known Moselle villages including Traben-Trarbach, Bernkastel and Alken. The beauty of the Moselle and the hospitality of the MV Virginia – the trip of a lifetime!

Must See: Cochem & Moselle Wines
Situated in an area of natural beauty in the Moselle River Valley, Cochem is a traditional German town in an exceptionally scenic riverside location, overlooked by the dramatic castle.

This pretty town appears untouched by time and boasts many beautiful buildings and quaint winding streets, as well as a lovely town square, lined with half-timbered houses.

Cochem is also the centre of the Moselle wine trade and is fondly known for its regional wines, due to the presence of the many vineyards and small family-run wineries in the nearby towns along the river . It’s easy to see why this is a popular spot for visitors.

Travel Options

Coach: 7 nights full-board cruise, 2 nights half-board en/post route
Air: 7 nights full-board cruise, return flights & transfers
Rail: 7 nights full-board cruise, return standard class Eurostar to Brussels and onwards by rail to Cologne

Optional Excursions

Guided walking tour of Koblenz & Lahnstein Castle
 
Guided tour of Trier
 
Guided walking tour of Cochem & Reichsburg Castle
 
Evening in Cochem for wine tasting
 
Guided walking tour of Bernkastel & Noddy Train
 
Panoramic Cologne & the cathedral
 

Holiday Details


Join by Coach

Tuesday: UK to Northern France
Across to Calais, and onwards to Northern France to our overnight hotel in time for dinner .
Wednesday: Northern France to Cologne
We continue our journey to join the MV Virginia for your Classic Moselle cruise.

Join by Air

Wednesday: UK to Cologne/Düsseldorf
Fly to Cologne or Düsseldorf where you will be met at the airport by a representative and transferred to the MV Virginia for your cruise.

Join by Rail

Wednesday: London St Pancras to Cologne
We meet at St Pancras and join the Eurostar service to Brussels. At Brussels, we join the service onwards to Cologne. We then make the short transfer to join the MV Virginia.

Cruising Itinerary

Wednesday: Embark in Cologne
Joining your ship in Cologne, you can settle into the relaxed atmosphere of the MV Virginia.
Thursday: Cologne to Koblenz
Koblenz gets its name from the Latin word for confluence as it occupies the strategic corner where the Rhine and Moselle come together. Explore the fascinating military history of the city.
Friday: Koblenz to Cochem
This morning we cruise to Cochem. The ‘Pearl of the Moselle’ surrounded by vineyards is home to Reichsberg Castle, an iconic landmark standing guard above the Moselle.
Saturday: Cochem to Traben-Trarbach
We sail for the twin towns perched on opposite sides of the Moselle. Explore the Ruins of the Grevenburg, built about 1350. This area of the Moselle is known for its Riesling wine so why not stop at a local tavern, relax and enjoy a tipple.
Sunday: Traben-Trarbach to Bernkastel
You have the day to enjoy Bernkastel. Explore the medieval market square filled with 400 year-old half-timbered houses, the 17th-century Renaissance town hall and the Spitzhauschen, or ‘pointed house’.
Monday: Bernkastel to Alken
In the afternoon, we cruise to Alken, one of the oldest places in Moselle country and surrounded by forests, valleys and vineyards.
Tuesday: Alken to Cologne
We continue north to Cologne, arriving in the afternoon. You’ll have time to explore more of Germany’s fourth largest city.
Wednesday: Disembark in Cologne
We say goodbye to the MV Virginia.

Return by Coach

Wednesday: Cologne to Northern France
After leaving the MV Virginia, we journey to our overnight hotel in time for dinner this evening.
Thursday: Northern France to UK
We travel on to Calais for our ferry to Dover and continue home.

Retuen by Air

Wednesday: Cologne/Düsseldorf to UK
Transfer to the airport for your flight back to the UK.

Return by Rail

Wednesday: Cologne to London St Pancras
We take the short transfer to the rail station to join the service to Brussels. At Brussels, we join the Eurostar service to St Pancras.

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