
8D7N Active & Discovery on the Moselle (WRF)
8D7N Active & Discovery on the Moselle (WRF)
Happiness flows with Avalon Waterways. Cruise on Suite Ships with the widest stateroom views from your window-facing bed. Relaxed luxury flows throughout the ship in every detail plus personalize with Classic, Active, and Discovery excursions. Cruise Critic named Avalon’s staterooms the best in the business, and yes, we’re blushing a bit. But it’s only because we’ve taken such pride in bringing you river cruising’s only Open-Air BalconySM stateroom design, featuring beds with a view. Rest easy (literally) as you enjoy bigger views, more space and 24/7 access to open-air cruising. With Avalon, the award-winning views are as wide open as the possibilities.
Tour Deal
~ Cash Savings Offer : SAVE up to US$2,500 per couple
~ Additional savings for Citibank cardholder member: Airfare rebate up to RM300 per person
Travel Period: from April 23, 2023 till September 18, 2024
Tour Highlight
~ Luxembourg~ Landshut Castle
~ Trier
~ Bernkastel
~ Cycling in Cochem
~ Frankfurt
What To Expect
Explore the Moselle in more ways than ever on this Active & Discovery European cruise. You’ll board your Avalon Suite Ship® in Remich on the beautiful Moselle River. An excursion to historical Luxembourg City offers unique and dramatic views, as the town is set on two levels—high above on straddling hills and dropping into two river valleys. Alternatively you can choose a canoe excursion on the Moselle or a visit to Schengen with a tasting of local products. 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. Visit Reichsburg Castle, nestled among vineyards and offering breathtaking views of the town and river valley below. Next stop is ancient Koblenz, where you can enjoy a guided walk or visit a local brewery or ad-venture on a kayak excursion. Sail into the Rhine River to the quintessential Rhine valley town of Rüdesheim. Here visit the amazing Mechanical Musical Instruments Museum, and enjoy a stroll through the town’s famous cobblestone Drosselgasse lined with shops, restaurants, and lively taverns. Your river cruise holiday ends in Frankfurt, where you may join a guided sightseeing tour of the city or visit the Frankenstein castle or take a bike tour along the river banks of the Main and Nidda Rivers.Join us on this Active & Discovery river cruise and experience the Moselle your way. Your Active & Discovery Moselle River cruise can be as active or leisurely as you like!
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Day 1: ARRIVE IN REMICH, LUXEMBOURG (EMBARKATION)
Welcome to Luxembourg! Your Suite Ship is Ready for Boarding. Flights into Luxembourg City must arrive by 3.30 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm. The day is yours to explore Remich-the Pearl of the Moselle-with panoramic views of surrounding forests and vineyards. Enjoy dinner on board this evening. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN REMICH
: Dinner
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Day 2: REMICH.EXCURSION TO LUXEMBOURG
Visit the Adventure centre for today's activities with your Adventure Host.
: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
ACTIVE - Paddle a canoe on a Guided Tour to get a whole new perspective of the Moselle river and its fascinating shoreline scenery, OR:
DISCOVERY - Enjoy a Guided Tour of Schengen, known for the famous agreement, which represents one of the major steps towards a unified Europe and the abolishment of inner-European border controls. Later enjoy a glass of refreshing locally produced wine or grape juice, OR:
CLASSIC - Join a Guided Tour of Luxembourg City-with its dramatic views, ancient ruins, and modern architecture along the deep gorge terrain.
In the early afternoon, enjoy a leisurely cruise to Trier.
CLASSIC - After dinner, enjoy a Guided Walking Tour of Trier-Germany's oldest city with ancient remnants dating from 144-152 AD. Starting from Porta Nigra, walk through the city centre. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN TRIER
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Day 3: BERNKASTEL, GERMANY
ACTIVE - Head out into the fresh air and hike up to Landshut Castle with your Adventure Host, OR:
: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DISCOVERY - Learn about wine in this special region and enjoy a rich Wine Tasting in a local winery, OR:
CLASSIC - Take a Guided Walking Tour of the charming wine village of Bernkastel-with its medieval marketplace and 17th-century gabled timber-framed houses.
This afternoon enjoy a relaxing sailing to Traben-Trabach or consider joining an optional excursion to a local brewery. Tonight, enjoy live entertainment on board your ship. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN TRABEN-TRABACH
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Day 4: COCHEM
ACTIVE - Bike along the Mosel river with your Adventure Host. Alternatively, enjoy a relaxing cruise to Cochem.
: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
ACTIVE - See Cochem from atop, hike up to an excellent viewpoint with your Adventure Host, OR:
DISCOVERY - Take part to 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 to see the charming town's half-timbered houses and winding streets. Visit Cochem's hilltop Reichsburg Castle with a bird's-eye-view of the Moselle Valley and river bend. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN COCHEM
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Day 5: KOBLENZ
In the morning, you may want to choose among the Guided Optional Excursions available or relax on the Sky Deck while sailing to Koblenz.
: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
ACTIVE - Enjoy a scenic Guided Hike from Lahn to Koblenz, OR:
DISCOVERY - Join a Guided Tour of a famous local brewery which reputation is based on their traditional way of brewing tasty beers following old recipes. Afterwards taste some of their classical brewed beers, OR:
CLASSIC - Take a Guided City Walk amid ancient fortresses walls, towers, squares and monuments. Later, enjoy live entertainment on board. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN KOBLENZ
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Day 6: RUDESHEIM – ELTVILLE
This morning, relax on the Sky Deck while passing along the beautiful villages on the Moselle River shores.
: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
ACTIVE - Take an open-air Cable-Car ride to the Niederwald Monument. Ride or walk back down through the vineyards; based on your departure enjoy a local special treat, OR:
DISCOVERY - Take a Guided Tour of the incredible Mechanical Music Museum for a one-of-a-kind instrumental experience; based on your departure enjoy a local special treat, OR: DISCOVERY - Follow your local guide through the area surrounding the Hildegard Abbey and learn about the history of this special place. Walk back to the village and taste different local wines. A short sailing in the late afternoon will bring you from Rudesheim to Eltville. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN ELTVILLE
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Day 7: FRANKFURT
ACTIVE - Take a Guided Bike Tour to discover from a different point of view the city of Frankfurt as well as the picturesque Nidda park, OR:
: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DISCOVERY - Join a local farmer during this special Walking Tour through the apple orchards and learn everything about the different type of apple trees and apples, OR:
CLASSIC - Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Frankfurt to see the city's cultural landmarks and gleaming financial headquarters combined with the cozy ambience of quaint neighborhoods, OR: CLASSIC - Take an entertaining Guided Tour to the famous Frankenstein castle, nestled in the hills of the Western Odenwald area, and enjoy a breathtaking view on the Rhine Valley. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN FRANKFURT
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Day 8: DEPART FRANKFURT (DISEMBARKATION)
Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.
: Breakfast
Whats Included
~ Luxurious accommodations in category booked~ All meals on board including sparkling wine with breakfast; wine, beer, and soft drinks at lunch and dinner
~ Daily sightseeing with headsets and expert local guides
~ Onboard entertainment
~ Wi-Fi throughout the ship
~ Port charges & gratuities
Whats Excluded
~ International air ticket~ Travel insurance & visa
~ Safety net protection
~ Airport transfer
Where to Visits
Information
~ Cash Savings Offer : SAVE up to US$2,500 per couple
~ Additional savings for Citibank cardholder member: Airfare rebate up to RM300 per person
Travel Period: from April 23, 2023 till September 18, 2024
Tour Highlight
~ Luxembourg~ Landshut Castle
~ Trier
~ Bernkastel
~ Cycling in Cochem
~ Frankfurt
What To Expect
Explore the Moselle in more ways than ever on this Active & Discovery European cruise. You’ll board your Avalon Suite Ship® in Remich on the beautiful Moselle River. An excursion to historical Luxembourg City offers unique and dramatic views, as the town is set on two levels—high above on straddling hills and dropping into two river valleys. Alternatively you can choose a canoe excursion on the Moselle or a visit to Schengen with a tasting of local products. 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. Visit Reichsburg Castle, nestled among vineyards and offering breathtaking views of the town and river valley below. Next stop is ancient Koblenz, where you can enjoy a guided walk or visit a local brewery or ad-venture on a kayak excursion. Sail into the Rhine River to the quintessential Rhine valley town of Rüdesheim. Here visit the amazing Mechanical Musical Instruments Museum, and enjoy a stroll through the town’s famous cobblestone Drosselgasse lined with shops, restaurants, and lively taverns. Your river cruise holiday ends in Frankfurt, where you may join a guided sightseeing tour of the city or visit the Frankenstein castle or take a bike tour along the river banks of the Main and Nidda Rivers.Join us on this Active & Discovery river cruise and experience the Moselle your way. Your Active & Discovery Moselle River cruise can be as active or leisurely as you like!
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Day 1: ARRIVE IN REMICH, LUXEMBOURG (EMBARKATION)
Welcome to Luxembourg! Your Suite Ship is Ready for Boarding. Flights into Luxembourg City must arrive by 3.30 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm. The day is yours to explore Remich-the Pearl of the Moselle-with panoramic views of surrounding forests and vineyards. Enjoy dinner on board this evening. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN REMICH
: Dinner
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Day 2: REMICH.EXCURSION TO LUXEMBOURG
Visit the Adventure centre for today's activities with your Adventure Host.
: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
ACTIVE - Paddle a canoe on a Guided Tour to get a whole new perspective of the Moselle river and its fascinating shoreline scenery, OR:
DISCOVERY - Enjoy a Guided Tour of Schengen, known for the famous agreement, which represents one of the major steps towards a unified Europe and the abolishment of inner-European border controls. Later enjoy a glass of refreshing locally produced wine or grape juice, OR:
CLASSIC - Join a Guided Tour of Luxembourg City-with its dramatic views, ancient ruins, and modern architecture along the deep gorge terrain.
In the early afternoon, enjoy a leisurely cruise to Trier.
CLASSIC - After dinner, enjoy a Guided Walking Tour of Trier-Germany's oldest city with ancient remnants dating from 144-152 AD. Starting from Porta Nigra, walk through the city centre. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN TRIER
-
Day 3: BERNKASTEL, GERMANY
ACTIVE - Head out into the fresh air and hike up to Landshut Castle with your Adventure Host, OR:
: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DISCOVERY - Learn about wine in this special region and enjoy a rich Wine Tasting in a local winery, OR:
CLASSIC - Take a Guided Walking Tour of the charming wine village of Bernkastel-with its medieval marketplace and 17th-century gabled timber-framed houses.
This afternoon enjoy a relaxing sailing to Traben-Trabach or consider joining an optional excursion to a local brewery. Tonight, enjoy live entertainment on board your ship. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN TRABEN-TRABACH
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Day 4: COCHEM
ACTIVE - Bike along the Mosel river with your Adventure Host. Alternatively, enjoy a relaxing cruise to Cochem.
: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
ACTIVE - See Cochem from atop, hike up to an excellent viewpoint with your Adventure Host, OR:
DISCOVERY - Take part to 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 to see the charming town's half-timbered houses and winding streets. Visit Cochem's hilltop Reichsburg Castle with a bird's-eye-view of the Moselle Valley and river bend. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN COCHEM
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Day 5: KOBLENZ
In the morning, you may want to choose among the Guided Optional Excursions available or relax on the Sky Deck while sailing to Koblenz.
: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
ACTIVE - Enjoy a scenic Guided Hike from Lahn to Koblenz, OR:
DISCOVERY - Join a Guided Tour of a famous local brewery which reputation is based on their traditional way of brewing tasty beers following old recipes. Afterwards taste some of their classical brewed beers, OR:
CLASSIC - Take a Guided City Walk amid ancient fortresses walls, towers, squares and monuments. Later, enjoy live entertainment on board. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN KOBLENZ
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Day 6: RUDESHEIM – ELTVILLE
This morning, relax on the Sky Deck while passing along the beautiful villages on the Moselle River shores.
: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
ACTIVE - Take an open-air Cable-Car ride to the Niederwald Monument. Ride or walk back down through the vineyards; based on your departure enjoy a local special treat, OR:
DISCOVERY - Take a Guided Tour of the incredible Mechanical Music Museum for a one-of-a-kind instrumental experience; based on your departure enjoy a local special treat, OR: DISCOVERY - Follow your local guide through the area surrounding the Hildegard Abbey and learn about the history of this special place. Walk back to the village and taste different local wines. A short sailing in the late afternoon will bring you from Rudesheim to Eltville. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN ELTVILLE
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Day 7: FRANKFURT
ACTIVE - Take a Guided Bike Tour to discover from a different point of view the city of Frankfurt as well as the picturesque Nidda park, OR:
: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DISCOVERY - Join a local farmer during this special Walking Tour through the apple orchards and learn everything about the different type of apple trees and apples, OR:
CLASSIC - Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Frankfurt to see the city's cultural landmarks and gleaming financial headquarters combined with the cozy ambience of quaint neighborhoods, OR: CLASSIC - Take an entertaining Guided Tour to the famous Frankenstein castle, nestled in the hills of the Western Odenwald area, and enjoy a breathtaking view on the Rhine Valley. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN FRANKFURT
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Day 8: DEPART FRANKFURT (DISEMBARKATION)
Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.
: Breakfast
Whats Included
~ Luxurious accommodations in category booked~ All meals on board including sparkling wine with breakfast; wine, beer, and soft drinks at lunch and dinner
~ Daily sightseeing with headsets and expert local guides
~ Onboard entertainment
~ Wi-Fi throughout the ship
~ Port charges & gratuities
Whats Excluded
~ International air ticket~ Travel insurance & visa
~ Safety net protection
~ Airport transfer
Cancellation Policy
~ 91 days or more prior to departure: deposit forfeited
~ 90 – 60 days prior to departure: 35% of total price
~ 59 – 30 days prior to departure: 50% of total price
~ 29 – 1 days prior to departure: 80% of total price
~ On scheduled departure and later: 100% of total price
Payment Terms
~ Deposit must be received within 7 days of booking.
~ Balance payment 90 days prior to departure.
~ Booking made within 90 days prior to departure require full payment at the time of booking.