Cultural and Wine River Cruise on the Rhine and Moselle
On this low-cost inclusive river cruise of the Rhine and Moselle for 0ver-50s travellers you will visit culturally important cities such as Bonn and Trier, and you will taste the wonderful wine of the region. Come aboard the Spirit of the Rhine for a 7-night river cruise along the Rhine and Moselle. Your holiday begins in Arnhem where you will embark your ship before cruising into Germany to visit the former capital, Bonn – birthplace of Beethoven. You will sail into the Moselle where you can look forward to exploring the pretty wine town of Cochem and seeing the Renaissance architecture of Bernkastel and historic Trier, Germany’s oldest city, which you will see on an included tour. Indulge in an included wine tasting in Traben-Trarbach and perhaps join an optional excursion to the imposing Ehrenbreitstein Fortress while moored in Koblenz. Disembark in Frankfurt for your journey home.
Your Tour Includes
TRAVEL
VIP door-to-door travel service from anywhere on the UK mainland
Included travel insurance
Return flights and transfers
ACCOMMODATION
7 nights aboard the Spirit of the Rhine
Complimentary Wi-Fi on board
All gratuities on board
EXPERIENCES
Cruise Host
Entertainment and activities on board
Walking tour of Bonn
Tour of Trier
Wine tasting in Traben-Trarbach
FOOD & DRINK
20 meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners
Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
Drinks reception and Captain’s dinner
Day 1 UK - Amsterdam - Arnhem
Fly to Amsterdam and transfer to Arnhem to embark Spirit of the Rhine and enjoy a welcome reception and dinner on board.
Cruise overnight towards Bonn.
Day 2 Bonn
Arrive in Bonn after lunch and discover the highlights of the city on an included walking tour with a local guide.
After dinner you will sail overnight towards Cochem.
Day 3 Cochem
Arrive in romantic Cochem on the Moselle after breakfast. You might like to explore the town independently this morning, while an optional afternoon excursion visits the castle, followed by a wine tasting at a vineyard.
Depart this evening for Bernkastel.
Day 4 Bernkastel
Sail to Bernkastel-Kues where Renaissance houses line the market square. Perhaps embark on an optional walking tour of Bernkastel-Kues.
Moor here overnight.
Day 5 Bernkastel - Trier
Set sail before breakfast and spend the afternoon in Germany’s oldest city, Trier, founded in 16BC by Emperor Augustus. Discover more on an included tour to see the Roman city gateway, Porta Nigra, and the cathedral.
Moor here until the early hours.
Day 6 Trier - Traben-Trarbach
Set off in the early hours and cruise through the morning to the twin villages of Traben-Trarbach which straddle the Moselle. Known as the 'capitals' of the wine region, they are home to many art nouveau buildings.
Enjoy an included wine-tasting at a vineyard this afternoon before your cruise resumes over dinner as you sail overnight to Koblenz.
Day 7 Koblenz
Arrive in Koblenz after breakfast. An optional walking tour this afternoon encompasses Ehrenbreitstein Fortress.
Set sail before dinner and cruise overnight towards Frankfurt.
Day 8 Frankfurt - UK
Disembark Spirit of the Rhine after breakfast for your return journey to the UK.
