Autumn Highlights along the Rhine and Moselle

Meander through the beautiful Rhine and Moselle valleys on this spectacular river cruise. With plenty of time to take in the rolling scenery aboard the MS Serenade 1, just sit back, relax, and let the destinations come to you. Uncover the ancient history of Trier, take in the world-famous sights of Koblenz, and enjoy visits to quaint towns including Bernkastel, Traben-Trarbach and Cochem.

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Your Tour Includes

  • 7 nights cruising on a full-board basis
  • 1 nights hotel with continental breakfast
  • Welcome drink and Captain's Gala Dinner
  • Complimentary tea, coffee and Wi-Fi
  • Services of a Cruise Manager and Director
  • Local joining points

Itinerary

Overview

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

Includes Dinner

Overview

This afternoon, we arrive in charming Cochem. Located on the banks of the Moselle River, Cochem is dominated by the Reichsburg Castle, which is over 1,000 years old and was restored in the 19th century in the neo-Gothic style.

You’ll have free time to explore at your own pace this afternoon. Alternatively, you can sample some of the region’s delicious wines on our optional wine tasting excursion.

This evening, we set sail for Trier.

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Cochem

Optional Excursions

Wine Tasting

The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.

Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in Euros (cash payments only).

Overview

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

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

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Included Highlights

Trier

Optional Excursions

Guided Walking Tour

The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.

Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in Euros (cash payments only).

Overview

We set sail for Bernkastel-Kues this morning, arriving later this afternoon. Bernkastel-Kues is a quintessential medieval German town, featuring a delightful market square, quaint cafés, and streets lined with half-timbered houses – the most famous of which is the narrow Spitzhäuschen, or ‘Pointed House’.

This afternoon, you’ll have the opportunity to sample some of the region’s finest wines on an optional wine tasting excursion.

Includes Breakfast

Includes Lunch

Includes Dinner

Included Highlights

Bernkastel-Kues

Optional Excursions

Wine Tasting

The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.

Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in Euros (cash payments only).

Overview

We set sail for Traben-Trarbach this morning, arriving around lunchtime. 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, 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 set sail this evening for Beilstein.

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Includes Lunch

Includes Dinner

Included Highlights

Traben-Trarbach

Optional Excursions

Subterranean Experience

The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.

Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in Euros (cash payments only).

Overview

The small village of Beilstein is located directly on the banks of the Moselle and is nicknamed the ‘Sleeping Beauty of the Moselle’ due to its very well-preserved historic town centre. You’ll have free time this morning to explore at leisure before we set sail for Koblenz, arriving later this evening.

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Included Highlights

Beilstein

Overview

The historic city of Koblenz is one of the oldest, most beautiful 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 on board onward sailing to Cologne, arriving early evening.

This beautiful city is the largest on the Rhine and is dominated by its cathedral, a gothic masterpiece which hovers above the rooftops. We enjoy our final dinner and a relaxing evening onboard.

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Included Highlights

Koblenz

Optional Excursions

Sayn Palace

The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.

Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in Euros (cash payments only).

Overview

We bid farewell to our captain and crew this morning and continue to our overnight stay in Belgium.

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Overview

Return home.

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Accommodation

Single Room Supplements

Single Room Supplement from £59

You will stay for seven nights on a full-board basis aboard the MS Serenade 1. 

You will stay for one night in Belgium in a comfortable overnight hotel. 

MS Serenade I

MS Serenade I

Offering the perfect synergy of luxury and intimacy, the MS Serenade 1 is guaranteed to surpass all your river cruising expectations. Boasting modern furnishings, stylish décor and beautiful artwork, this impressive vessel features four cabin types, each with outside views, climate control, and an en-suite bathroom with a separate shower and bathtub. The contemporary restaurant provides delicious cuisine in a sociable setting, whilst the spacious sun deck is the perfect spot to soak up the passing scenery. With a warm, friendly and attentive crew who are always on hand, a fantastic experience is promised aboard the MS Serenade 1.

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