Rhine, Main and Moselle Explorer

We travel to the walled town of Andernach where we board our ship before enjoying dinner and a relaxing evening.

We set sail for the quaint town of Rüdesheim where we arrive after lunch. There are two optional excursions to enjoy today. The first gives you the chance to visit the unique Siegfried’s Mechanical Museum and get a bird’s-eye view of the Rhine Valley from cable car.  Later, you can join our optional tour to visit a traditional wine cellar and sample some of the superb wine that the region is so famous for. Relax this evening as we are berthed overnight in Rüdesheim.

Watch the scenery glide by this morning as we leave the Rhine and continue our journey along the River Main to Frankfurt.  Germany’s business and finance capital, Frankfurt is a city of great diversity – the old town with its half-timbered houses and cobbled squares sits alongside the world’s largest stock exchanges and the gleaming headquarters of the European Central Bank. Explore at leisure or join our optional city tour to discover the highlights, including Römerberg, the heart of the old town, the birthplace of famed-writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, and the Palmengarten, Frankfurt’s famous gardens. This evening we re-join the Rhine and cruise to Mainz.

This morning we set sail to the charming town of Cochem, where we arrive later this afternoon.  Cochem is located on the banks of the Moselle River and is dominated by the Reichsburg castle which is over 1000 years old and was restored in the 19th century in neo-Gothic style. You have free time this afternoon to explore at leisure. This evening we are berthed overnight in Cochem. 

We continue cruising along the Moselle this morning, before arriving in the wine capital of Bernkastel later this afternoon. Bernkastel is a quintessential medieval German town, featuring a delightful market square with quaint cafés and streets lined with half-timbered houses – the most famous of which is the narrow Spitzhäuschen, or ‘Pointed House’.  This evening, join our optional tour to a local winery where you can sample some of the region’s delicious wines.

Relax onboard this evening as we are berthed overnight in Bernkastel.

There’s free time to explore more of Bernkastel this morning before we set sail and cruise through picturesque towns and villages reaching Trier this evening. 

This morning you have some free time exploring one of Germany’s oldest cities. Alternatively, you can join our optional guided walking tour of Trier for an insight into the fascinating history and culture of the city, discovering many ancient Roman ruins as you go. We return to the ship for lunch and set sail for Treis Karden.

We arrive in Treis Karden around lunchtime. You can relax on board the ship or explore at your leisure. Alternatively, join our optional excursion to the attractive town of Zell.

Enjoy breakfast with a view this morning as we cruise along the Rhine back to Andernach, arriving after lunch.  

The town of Andernach was originally established in 12BC by the Romans, making it one of the oldest towns in Germany and you are free to explore at leisure. Why not visit the Runder Turm (Round Tower) for amazing views of the town, or browse for local souvenirs in the many shops. Alternatively, you can join our optional excursion by coach to Maria Laach Abbey, a six-towered Romanesque Basilica and one of the most beautiful monuments in Germany which is also home to over 60 monks. There are two daily prayers and worships which are open to the public. The abbey is situated next to Laacher See, which is a volcanic lake surrounded by a nature reserve. After our visit there will be free time to explore the Garden Centre overlooking the Eifel Mountains before we continue with a picturesque journey to Ahrweiler for some free time. We return to the ship for a final evening on board as we berth overnight in Andernach.

This morning we bid farewell to our captain and crew and set off on our return journey to the UK.