Treasures along the Rhine and Moselle

Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then to Amsterdam where we join our ship.

This morning, enjoy time to explore the quaint cobbled streets of Amsterdam at your own pace. Why not take in the sights and scenery from a unique angle with guided boat tour around the famous canal network? Or, you can visit the Anne Frank House, Van Gogh Museum or impressive Rijksmuseum, before setting sail for Düsseldorf at lunchtime.

This morning, we arrive in Düsseldorf, the German city famous for its fashion industry and impressive art scene. You’ll experience a taste of the old and new here, with modern, stylish architecture standing alongside traditional buildings. If you’re looking to take in the highlights of the city, be sure to join our optional guided tour! Alternatively, why not indulge in a spot of retail therapy in the popular shopping area of Konigsallee.

We return to the ship for lunch and enjoy an afternoon and overnight sailing to Koblenz.

We arrive into historic Koblenz, one of the oldest, prettiest and most diverse cities in Germany! This morning, you can join our optional excursion to explore the pristine Sayn Palace with its tranquil butterfly garden.

We return to the ship for lunch and begin sailing towards the quaint town of Rüdesheim, where we arrive later this evening.

Spend the morning at leisure in Rüdesheim.

Alternatively, join our optional excursion and visit the unique Siegfried’s Mechanical Museum, before soaking up the views of the breathtaking Rhine Valley with an exciting cable car ride.

We return to the ship for lunch and sail overnight to Traben-Trarbach.

At the turn of the twentieth century, the town of Traben-Trarbach found itself at the heart of the world wine trade. This small city was once the Moselle Valley’s only town, and it was also one of the world’s most important producers of wine in the early 1900s. As the demand for wine cellars increased, the town came up with a genius solution – building huge cellars underneath the town.

On our optional excursion this morning, you can head below the streets for a subterranean experience. You’ll venture down into one of the vaults for a guided tour and, of course, a glass of wine!

We return to the ship for lunch and sail towards Trier, arriving later this evening.

This morning, you’ll have some free time exploring the ancient Roman city of Trier – one of the oldest cities in Germany!

Our optional walking tour offers a fascinating insight into the history and culture of the city, taking in ancient Roman ruins as you go.

Later today, we return to the ship for lunch and set sail for Cochem.

This morning, we arrive in Cochem, an idyllic town set against the stunning backdrop of the Moselle Valley. Dominating the landscape is the 11th-century Reichsburg Castle, which is over 1,000 years old and boasts incredible panoramic views from the top. Why not join our optional guided tour of the castle and see its newly restored neo-Gothic architecture up close?

After lunch, we set sail to Cologne.

We bid farewell to our captain and crew this morning. Disembarking in Cologne, there is time to enjoy a spot of last-minute shopping and sightseeing, before we continue to our overnight hotel.

Return home.