
8D7N The Rhine & Moselle: Canals, Vineyards & Castles (WAR/WRA)
8D7N The Rhine & Moselle: Canals, Vineyards & Castles (WAR/WRA)
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Tour Deal
~ Cash Savings Offer: SAVE up to US$2,500 per couple
Travel Period: from April 16, 2023 till October 3, 2024
Tour Highlight
~ Amsterdam~ Rhine Gorge
~ Rüdesheim
~ Bernkastel
What To Expect
This magnificent European river cruise holiday begins in Holland’s colourful, modern capital of Amsterdam. See the treasures of this 700-year-old city from a unique perspective on a canal cruise along the elegant grachten. Then, embark on your picturesque cruise along the Rhine River to Cologne, Germany—a 2,000-year-old city known for its Gothic architecture. On a guided city walk, see the famous twin-spired cathedral and explore the cobblestone streets of the Old City. You’ll sail through the dramatic Rhine Gorge—the most beautiful stretch of the Rhine River where ancient castles stand on cliffs 400 feet above the water. In the charming wine town of Rüdesheim, enjoy a stroll through its famous cobblestone Drosselgasse lined with shops, restaurants, and lively taverns. Along the Moselle River, you’ll stop at 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. In Bernkastel, enjoy a guided walk and taste some of the region’s best-loved wines. Go on an excursion to historical Luxembourg City, offering unique and dramatic views as it is set on two levels—high above on straddling hills and dropping into two river valleys.-
Day 1: ARRIVE AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS (EMBARKATION)
Welcome to Netherlands. Your Suite Ship is Ready for Boarding. Flights into Amsterdam must arrive by 3:30 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm. During tulip season, you may take a Guided Optional Excursion to Keukenhof gardens-with more than seven million tulips, daffodils and hyacinths, as well as other bulbs, planted each year. Outside of tulip season, join a Guided Optional Excursion to Zaanse Schans to see historic windmills and charming Dutch houses.
: Dinner
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN AMSTERDAM
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Day 2: AMSTERDAM
CLASSIC - Explore the iconic waterways of Amsterdam on a Guided Canal Cruise past stately homes of the city's "Golden Age." This afternoon choose among the guided optional excursions available.
: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO COLOGNE
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Day 3: COLOGNE, GERMANY
ACTIVE - Enjoy a bike ride like the locals in Cologne with your Adventure Host, OR:
: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DISCOVERY - Join a Jewish heritage Guided Walking Tour of Cologne, OR:
CLASSIC - Take a Guided City Walk of Cologne. Enjoy live entertainment onboard your ship this evening. OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO RUDESHEIM
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Day 4: RHINE GORGE – RUDESHEIM – KOBLENZ
This morning, relax on the Sky Deck while sailing through the Rhine Gorge.
: 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 Mechanical Music Museum for a one-of-a-kind instrumental experience; based on your departure enjoy a local special treat. Enjoy a leisurely cruise to Koblenz this evening while having dinner on board. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN KOBLENZ
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Day 5: COCHEM
You may want to start your day with an Optional Excursion bike ride from Treis Karden to Cochem, enriched by a lunch tasting. Alternatively, relax on the Sky Deck of your ship while sailing through the Moselle Valley, famous for the beautiful growing villages and their vineyards.
: 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 Historische Senfmuhle (mustard mill), OR:
CLASSIC - Join a Guided Walk of Cochem and visit the hilltop Reichsburg Castle with a bird's-eye-view of the Moselle Valley. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BERNKASTEL
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Day 6: BERNKASTEL
This morning, select a Guided Optional Excursion to Traben-Trarbach for an underground visit or a panoramic drive through the Moselle region.
: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
ACTIVE - Hike up to Landshut Castle with your Adventure Host, OR:
CLASSIC - Take a Guided Walking Tour of Bernkastel. Enjoy free time this afternoon, perhaps take a bike ride through the village to sample Apfelkuchen or other wonderful German desserts.
DISCOVERY - Join a Wine Tasting to experience the tradition of legendary German wine making. Tonight, enjoy live entertainment on board your ship. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO REMICH
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Day 7: REMICH, LUXEMBOURG. EXCURSION TO LUXEMBOURG CITY
This morning, you might take a Guided Optional Excursion to Roman Trier-the oldest city in Germany, or learn more about the famous Battle of the Bulge.
: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
ACTIVE - Bike in two countries along the Mosel with your Adventure Host, OR;
DISCOVERY - Enjoy a Wine Walk in Luxembourg's Moselle Region. Discover the way of life and the daily work in the vineyards while enjoying the unique panorama at the Scheuerberg, OR;
CLASSIC - Join a Guided Tour of Luxembourg City. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN REMICH
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Day 8: DEPART REMICH (DISEMBARKATION)
Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning. Flights should not leave Luxembourg City airport before 8 am.
: Breakfast
NOTES: Reverse course itinerary WRA (Remich to Amsterdam) also available. Call for more details
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
Travel Period: from April 16, 2023 till October 3, 2024
Tour Highlight
~ Amsterdam~ Rhine Gorge
~ Rüdesheim
~ Bernkastel
What To Expect
This magnificent European river cruise holiday begins in Holland’s colourful, modern capital of Amsterdam. See the treasures of this 700-year-old city from a unique perspective on a canal cruise along the elegant grachten. Then, embark on your picturesque cruise along the Rhine River to Cologne, Germany—a 2,000-year-old city known for its Gothic architecture. On a guided city walk, see the famous twin-spired cathedral and explore the cobblestone streets of the Old City. You’ll sail through the dramatic Rhine Gorge—the most beautiful stretch of the Rhine River where ancient castles stand on cliffs 400 feet above the water. In the charming wine town of Rüdesheim, enjoy a stroll through its famous cobblestone Drosselgasse lined with shops, restaurants, and lively taverns. Along the Moselle River, you’ll stop at 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. In Bernkastel, enjoy a guided walk and taste some of the region’s best-loved wines. Go on an excursion to historical Luxembourg City, offering unique and dramatic views as it is set on two levels—high above on straddling hills and dropping into two river valleys.-
Day 1: ARRIVE AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS (EMBARKATION)
Welcome to Netherlands. Your Suite Ship is Ready for Boarding. Flights into Amsterdam must arrive by 3:30 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm. During tulip season, you may take a Guided Optional Excursion to Keukenhof gardens-with more than seven million tulips, daffodils and hyacinths, as well as other bulbs, planted each year. Outside of tulip season, join a Guided Optional Excursion to Zaanse Schans to see historic windmills and charming Dutch houses.
: Dinner
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN AMSTERDAM
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Day 2: AMSTERDAM
CLASSIC - Explore the iconic waterways of Amsterdam on a Guided Canal Cruise past stately homes of the city's "Golden Age." This afternoon choose among the guided optional excursions available.
: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO COLOGNE
-
Day 3: COLOGNE, GERMANY
ACTIVE - Enjoy a bike ride like the locals in Cologne with your Adventure Host, OR:
: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DISCOVERY - Join a Jewish heritage Guided Walking Tour of Cologne, OR:
CLASSIC - Take a Guided City Walk of Cologne. Enjoy live entertainment onboard your ship this evening. OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO RUDESHEIM
-
Day 4: RHINE GORGE – RUDESHEIM – KOBLENZ
This morning, relax on the Sky Deck while sailing through the Rhine Gorge.
: 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 Mechanical Music Museum for a one-of-a-kind instrumental experience; based on your departure enjoy a local special treat. Enjoy a leisurely cruise to Koblenz this evening while having dinner on board. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN KOBLENZ
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Day 5: COCHEM
You may want to start your day with an Optional Excursion bike ride from Treis Karden to Cochem, enriched by a lunch tasting. Alternatively, relax on the Sky Deck of your ship while sailing through the Moselle Valley, famous for the beautiful growing villages and their vineyards.
: 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 Historische Senfmuhle (mustard mill), OR:
CLASSIC - Join a Guided Walk of Cochem and visit the hilltop Reichsburg Castle with a bird's-eye-view of the Moselle Valley. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BERNKASTEL
-
Day 6: BERNKASTEL
This morning, select a Guided Optional Excursion to Traben-Trarbach for an underground visit or a panoramic drive through the Moselle region.
: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
ACTIVE - Hike up to Landshut Castle with your Adventure Host, OR:
CLASSIC - Take a Guided Walking Tour of Bernkastel. Enjoy free time this afternoon, perhaps take a bike ride through the village to sample Apfelkuchen or other wonderful German desserts.
DISCOVERY - Join a Wine Tasting to experience the tradition of legendary German wine making. Tonight, enjoy live entertainment on board your ship. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO REMICH
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Day 7: REMICH, LUXEMBOURG. EXCURSION TO LUXEMBOURG CITY
This morning, you might take a Guided Optional Excursion to Roman Trier-the oldest city in Germany, or learn more about the famous Battle of the Bulge.
: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
ACTIVE - Bike in two countries along the Mosel with your Adventure Host, OR;
DISCOVERY - Enjoy a Wine Walk in Luxembourg's Moselle Region. Discover the way of life and the daily work in the vineyards while enjoying the unique panorama at the Scheuerberg, OR;
CLASSIC - Join a Guided Tour of Luxembourg City. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN REMICH
-
Day 8: DEPART REMICH (DISEMBARKATION)
Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning. Flights should not leave Luxembourg City airport before 8 am.
: Breakfast
NOTES: Reverse course itinerary WRA (Remich to Amsterdam) also available. Call for more details
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 must be made 90 days prior to departure.
~ Booking made within 90 days prior to departure require full payment at the time of booking.