Magical Rhine and Moselle Rivers

What's Included

• 7-Night River Cruise

  Set out on a 7-night cruise along the Rhine and Moselle Rivers.

• Guided Tour in Strasbourg

  Discover lovely Strasbourg on a guided tour and cruise its canals.

• Moselle Valley Experience

  Experience Moselle Valley on a trip from Zell to Bernkastel.

• Captain’s Gala Dinner

  Enjoy a Captain’s Gala Dinner aboard your ship.

• Wine Cellar Visit

  Visit one of Bernkastel’s renowned wine cellars.

• Unlimited Regional Wines

  Enjoy unlimited regional wines with every dinner onboard.

• Guided Tour in Cochem

  Explore the picturesque town of Cochem and Reichsburg Castle.

• Amsterdam Canal Cruise

  Cruise the famous canals of Amsterdam and join a local guide for a city tour.

• Cologne Walking Tour

  Stroll Cologne’s Old Town during a walking tour and sample its famous Kolsch beer.

What's Not Included

Optional Excursion to Heidelberg

The Heidelberg excursion is optional and not included in the main tour package.

Experiences

• Set out on a 7-night cruise along the Rhine and Moselle Rivers.
• Discover lovely Strasbourg on a guided tour and cruise its’ canals.
• Experience Moselle Valley on a trip from Zell to Bernkastel.

Options

Heidelberg: Heidelberg Excursion Today you travel from Mannheim to the romantic and picturesque city of Heidelberg, home to the world-famous university of the same name. You will enjoy a comprehensive tour of this ancient city situated along the banks of the Neckar River, including a visit to Heidelberg Castle, one of the most important Renaissance structures remaining in Europe. Enjoy stunning views of the town and countryside from the castle ramparts. Your tour includes stops at key historical and cultural sights of the city, followed by free time to enjoy the area on your own. You will return to the ship by coach. Duration approximately 4.5 hour(s). Transportation is included. A minimum of 20 passenger(s) is required to operate this option.

This option is only available until 15 days prior to departure. After this time, the option may be purchased from your Tour Manager. Due to the nature of this option, once purchased it will be non-refundable.
Please note that the price is subject to change at any time prior to purchase.

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Culinaries

• Enjoy a Captain’s Gala Dinner aboard your ship.
• Visit one of Bernkastel’s renowned wine cellars.
• Enjoy unlimited regional wines with every dinner onboard.

Must See

• Explore the picturesque town of Cochem and Reichsburg Castle.
• Cruise the famous canals of Amsterdam and join a local guide for a city tour.
• Stroll Cologne’s Old Town during a walking tour and sample its famous Kolsch beer.

Choice Highlights

Zurich Zurich is Switzerland’s largest city with a diverse character and zest for life. The city is famous for it’s unique lakeside location where green, densely wooded hills run through the city from north to south. Spend some time in Zurich and find out why it finds itself with the distinction of being one of the world's best cities to live in.

7-Night River Cruise Board your cruise ship for seven nights of relaxation and exploration. From your cruise ship you will see fairy-tale castles, endless vineyards and ancient cities. While aboard, enjoy first-class amenities and dining. Travel from Switzerland to the Netherlands in style, and gain a new perspective that only a river and land travel experience can offer.

Rhine and Moselle Rivers

Strasbourg Strasbourg is the capital of the region of Alsace in eastern France and the seat of the European Parliament. It is located just west of the Rhine River and the German border near the Black Forest. The region has been passed back and forth between France and Germany many times over the centuries, but it has remained French since the end of WWII. The whole city center was made a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988. It is famous for its 12th-century cathedral (the tallest in the world after the Giza Pyramids when it was completed in 1439), and was the place where Johannes Gutenberg introduced the first movable type printing press.

Speyer One of the oldest towns in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, Speyer was founded by the Romans. The town has been a diocesan town since 346. Its first churches and monasteries were built in the 6th and 7th centuries. Today, Speyer contains several historical remains. The medieval city is surrounded by modern industrial and residential areas. Speyer is an important regional retail centre and tourism is a leading industry.

Mannheim “Leben. Im Quadrat” (Life. In the Square), as they say in Manneheim, a city in the southwestern part of Germany. Today, Mannheim is among the 20 largest cities in Germany. The city is the centre of the larger densely populated Rhine-Neckar Metropolitan Region. Mannheim is quite unusual among German cities in that its streets and avenues are laid out in a grid pattern, leading to its nickname “die Quadratestadt” (“city of the squares”). Here’s a fun fact: the name of the city was first recorded in a legal transaction in 766. Mannheim is incredibly rich in history; during the first World War, Mannheim’s industrial plants played a key role in Germany’s war economy. During the second World War, the city of Manneheim was almost completely destroyed due to air raids. Before Mannheim became a city at the beginning of the 17th century, it was a small fishing village. Modern Mannheim is now one of the hotspots of immigration, and because of that visitors will encounter a lively and colorful mixture of cultures.

Lorelei Passage

Cochem Cochem was settled long ago, as early as Celtic and Roman times. In 1332, Cochem was granted town rights, and shortly thereafter, the town fortifications, which still stand today, were built. Interesting legends, amazing folklore and a rich web of history are woven into every street of Cochem. Cochem’s picturesque beauty makes it a favorite place for visitors. It is the center of the Mosel wine trade. It wasn’t until the early 19th century that the first real tourists came to Cochem who were mostly English artists that recorded the romance and beauty of the Mosel Valley in their drawings.

Bernkastel Meaning "bear castle", Bernkastel is a small town located in the Moselle Valley with approximately 8000 people. Sights such as the Medieval Market Square with preserved half-timber buildings and the pointed house of Karlsstrasse built in 1416 provide photographic opportunities for tourists throughout the town. Besides the historic sites, tourists can also imbibe in the different varieties of Riesling from the numerous wineries featured in this wine-growing region.

Wine Tasting

Cologne Cologne, Germany is located on the Rhine River, and was founded in the 1st century by the Romans. It is the home of the Gothic Cologne Cathedral, one of the largest in Europe, which holds the relics of the Three Magi. There are several Roman sites exhibited in Cologne, including one underneath the cathedral itself. The city was a very import trading center in the Middle Ages with its strategic position on the Rhine, and was also heavily bombed in WWII due to its location.

Amsterdam This is the capital city of The Netherlands, with a population of about 1.5 million in the metro area. It is known for its rings of canals, the Red Light District, the Anne Frank House and its famous museums (Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, etc.). Amsterdam has a rich history in commerce, mostly due to the country’s colonies all over the world, and this gives the city a fascinating flavor and diverse population even now. There are great restaurants and shopping, and it is a very comfortable place to walk around in. It is also a great starting point from which to explore The Netherlands and beyond.

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Mode of Transport

Travel in style with a 7-night cruise along the Rhine and Moselle Rivers, offering scenic sailing and guided tours in various European cities, with all transportation included.

Accommodation

Enjoy a luxurious stay aboard the MS Amadeus Brilliant, your home for seven nights, featuring outside staterooms, unlimited wine with every dinner, and daily onboard musical performances.