10 days - from only £1,549pp
ABOUT THE TOUR
Set sail through narrow gorges and steep-sided valleys on a breathtaking journey along the river Rhine to the Moselle. Explore Germany’s medieval cities and sample the finest wines on an unforgettable tour that’s as fascinating and historical as it is romantic and relaxing. Discover fairytale castles, soak up the atmosphere of charming squares, and admire the scenery of the Rhine Valley from the heights of a cable car. At the end of each day, you’ll return to the comfort of MS Arena, where the accommodating captain and crew will take care of your every need.
TOUR INCLUDES
Day 1:
Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then to Amsterdam and join our ship, ready for a relaxing evening onboard.
Included meals: Light Supper
Day 2: Amsterdam to Düsseldorf
This morning is free to explore the quaint cobbled streets of Amsterdam at your leisure. Why not treat yourself to a guided boat tour around the famous canal network, giving you the best views of the city from the water? Or you can visit the Anne Frank House, the Van Gogh Museum or the impressive Rijksmuseum before setting sail for Dusseldorf at lunchtime.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Düsseldorf to Rüdesheim
This morning we arrive in Düsseldorf, the German city famous for its fashion industry and huge art scene.
You’ll experience a taste of the old and the new here, with modern and stylish architecture standing alongside more traditional buildings. You have the opportunity to join an optional guided tour of the city or, alternatively, why not indulge in a spot of retail therapy in the popular shopping area of Konigsallee?
We return to the ship for lunch, before continuing on our way towards Rüdesheim.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Highlights
Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
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The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.
Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in cash in Euros (for tours to Europe) or Sterling (for UK tours).
Day 4: Rüdesheim
We arrive into the quaint wine town of Rüdesheim around lunchtime. 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 breathtaking Rhine Valley from a cable car up high.
This evening, 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.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Rüdesheim
Included Highlights
Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
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TBC |
The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.
Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in cash in Euros (for tours to Europe) or Sterling (for UK tours).
Day 5: Rüdesheim to Bernkastel
We leave Rüdesheim this morning and set sail towards the historic city of Koblenz, one of the oldest, most beautiful and most diverse cities in Germany.
This afternoon, you can join our optional excursion to explore the pristine Sayn Palace with its tranquil butterfly garden.
This evening we set sail towards Bernkastel.Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Koblenz
Included Highlights
Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
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TBC |
The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.
Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in cash in Euros (for tours to Europe) or Sterling (for UK tours).
Day 6: Bernkastel to Trier
We arrive into Bernkastel around lunchtime. A destination famous for its wine, there’s no better place to enjoy a bit of free time to yourself than in this picturesque 700-year-old town.
Meander around the beautiful market square and pick your favourite spot to sit and watch the world go by, surrounded by half-timbered houses and gently-trickling fountains. Of course, it’s only right that you should do this with a refreshing glass of Riesling in hand!
This evening, we sail towards Trier.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Trier to Cochem
This morning we arrive into Trier where you can enjoy some free time exploring this ancient Roman city, which is one of the oldest in Germany. You can also join our optional walking tour which will give you a fascinating insight into the history and culture of the city, discovering ancient Roman ruins as you go.
Later today, we return to the ship and set sail for Cochem.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Highlights
Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
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TBC |
The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.
Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in cash in Euros (for tours to Europe) or Sterling (for UK tours).
Day 8: Cochem to Andernach
This morning, we arrive in Cochem, an idyllic town set against the stunning backdrop of the Moselle River valley. Dominating the landscape is the towering, 11th century Reichsburg Castle, which is over 1000 years old and features incredible panoramic views from the top.
You can join our optional guided tour up to the castle and see its newly-restored neo-Gothic architecture up close.
After lunch, we’ll continue onto Andernach, where we berth overnight.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Cochem
Included Highlights
Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
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TBC |
The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.
Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in cash in Euros (for tours to Europe) or Sterling (for UK tours).
Day 9: Andernach to Bonn
What better way to start our final day than with some optional wine tasting in Winningen?
At lunchtime, we continue our journey to Bonn, the former capital of Germany and birthplace of Ludwig van Beethoven. Here you are free to explore the city at your leisure, but be sure to check out the Dragon Rock Railway, leading to the top of magnificent Drachenfels hill.
It’s then time to cast off for the final time and cruise to the beautiful city of Cologne, dominated by its huge Gothic cathedral.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Bonn
Included Highlights
Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
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TBC |
The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.
Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in cash in Euros (for tours to Europe) or Sterling (for UK tours).
Day 10:
Disembark and return home.
Included meals: Breakfast
You will spend nine nights cruising on the 4-star MS Arena.
Climb aboard and feel right at home from the minute you set sail on the stylish and spacious MS Arena. Let the captain and crew take care of your every need while you prioritise relaxing and unwinding in comfort. Take advantage of the wellness and fitness centre, treat yourself to a drink or two with new friends in the lounge or soak up the ambience and spectacular sights from the comfort of the elevated sun deck. Each cabin on board the MS Arena features panoramic windows with a French balcony, allowing you to take in the wonderful views of the river. The spacious cabins also feature twin or hotel-style double beds, en suite bathrooms and plenty of storage space; all with contemporary furnishings, providing the ideal home from home on your cruise.
Travel from most joining points is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement of £20pp. To find your nearest joining point, search using your postcode below.
See our full list of our joining points.