A round trip from Düsseldorf along two of Germany's best-known wine rivers. We sail up the Rhine to Koblenz, where the Moselle joins the Rhine at the Deutsches Eck, and continue into the Moselle Valley with its steep vineyards, small wine towns and castles. Along the way we stop in Traben-Trarbach, in Riol close to the Roman city of Trier, and in Cochem below the Reichsburg. On the way back we follow the Rhine through the Middle Rhine gorge to Rüdesheim and on past the Loreley to Cologne, before ending in Düsseldorf. A relaxed cruise with short distances, plenty of time in port and changing scenery every day.
Highlights
- Koblenz and the Deutsches Eck
- The Moselle Valley with Traben-Trarbach and Cochem
- Trier, Germany's oldest city
- Rüdesheim and the Middle Rhine with the Loreley
- Cologne and its cathedral
- 8-day river cruise on MS Leonora with all meals on board
Itinerary
Day 1Embarkation, Düsseldorf
After you arrive on MS Leonora, the ship's cruise manager welcomes you in the lounge and goes through safety procedures and practical information. At midnight we sail up the Rhine.
Day 2Koblenz
In the morning we sail up the Rhine past Cologne and Bonn. We arrive in Koblenz at 14:30 and stay until 22:00. The city lies where the Moselle joins the Rhine at the Deutsches Eck. The old town has pleasant squares, and across the Rhine stands Ehrenbreitstein Fortress.
Day 3Traben-Trarbach
In the morning we sail into the Moselle Valley. We arrive in Traben-Trarbach at 12:30 and stay until 21:30. The wine town is known for its Art Nouveau buildings from the time when it was one of Europe's major wine-trading centres. Above the town are the ruins of Grevenburg castle.
Day 4Riol/Trier
We arrive in Riol early in the morning and stay until 16:30. From here it is a short distance to Trier, Germany's oldest city, founded by the Romans more than 2,000 years ago. Its Roman monuments, including the Porta Nigra city gate, are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the old town has a cathedral, a market square and the house where Karl Marx was born. A transfer to Trier can be purchased on board.
Day 5Cochem
We arrive in Cochem at 07:00 and stay until 14:00. The town is dominated by the Reichsburg, high above the Moselle, and the old town has narrow streets and half-timbered houses. In the afternoon we sail back towards the Rhine.
Day 6Rüdesheim
We arrive in Rüdesheim early in the morning and stay until 15:00. The wine town is known for the narrow Drosselgasse lane and for the Niederwald Monument with views over the Rhine. In the afternoon we sail through the Middle Rhine gorge past the Loreley and its many castles.
Day 7Cologne and Düsseldorf
The morning is spent in Cologne, where the ship stays until 13:00. The cathedral is one of the largest Gothic churches in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We arrive in Düsseldorf at 16:00, with time for an evening stroll along the Rhine promenade or in the old town. Overnight in Düsseldorf.
Day 8Düsseldorf
Disembarkation in Düsseldorf at around 09:00. Our river cruise on the Rhine and the Moselle comes to an end.
Please note: Sailing times are approximate and may change due to water levels, weather, locks or other conditions.
What is included?
Included
- 8 days / 7 nights on MS Leonora
- English-speaking staff on board
- All meals and selected drinks
- Entertainment on board
- All cabins are outside cabins with window, shower/toilet, hairdryer and air conditioning
- Port and passenger fees
Not included
- Most drinks on board
- Drinks package – available to purchase
- Excursions
- Transport to and from the ship
- Service charge, €8 per person per day
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