Overview
Finish:Basel, Switzerland
Travel Period
What's Included
- Settle into the comfort of your stateroom and let the Moselle carry you past historic castles and riverside towns.
- Discover Trier, Germany’s oldest city, exploring landmarks like the Roman Imperial Baths and Porta Nigra, or indulge in a tasting of Luxembourg’s celebrated wines. For a more active adventure, cycle past the city’s historic sites while enjoying views of the surrounding vineyards.
- History comes to life in Cochem with its half-timbered houses and Reichsburg Castle. Join a guided tour through the castle, and then walk through its Old Town. For those wishing to have a more active exploration of the area, you can go on a guided hike to the castle. Or pedal through Cochem and along the beautiful banks of the Moselle River, taking in the picturesque gabled houses bujlt on steep narrow alleys. Later in the day, sail along the Moselle, taking in the fascinating scenery before arriving in Koblenz where you’ll enjoy an evening walk through this charming town. (B,L,D)
- Cruise through the captivating UNESCO-designated Rhine Gorge, the most stunningly beautiful stretch of the river, before reaching the winemaking town of Rüdesheim. Drink up the stunning views by soaring high above the vineyards with a gondola ride to the Niederwalddenkmal Statue, and afterwards be treated to a wine tasting. For a more active adventure, hike through the town’s beautiful vineyards or join a guided bike tour along the scenic Rhine River to Schloss Johannisberg. Later in the day, let Siegfried’s Mechanical Instrument Cabinet charm you or taste one of the town’s special delights, Rüdesheimer coffee, ceremoniously made with brandy, coffee and whipped cream. (B,L,D)
- Journey through the Neckar River Valley, where storybook towns and grand palaces pair beautifully with the region’s celebrated wine culture. Choose to explore medieval Heidelberg, stroll the ornate grounds of Schwetzingen Palace, or opt for an active outing along the river on foot or by bike.
- Experience the charms of Strasbourg as you wander its storybook lanes and admire its soaring cathedral, then cap off the day with a tasting of Alsace’s beautifully aromatic wines. You can explore the city’s iconic districts on a guided walk or bike ride through its parks and Old Town before savoring the region’s celebrated varietals.
- Discover the flavors of Alsace and the Rhine as you explore storybook towns and vineyard-lined landscapes around Breisach. Wander the cobbled streets of Riquewihr or historic Freiburg before indulging in generous tastings of the region’s celebrated wines. Or, choose between hiking and cycling through the Kaiserstuhl’s volcanic slopes—where sun-soaked vineyards and sweeping valley views make every moment feel like a toast to the terroir.
- Bid farewell to Switzerland and prepare for your return flight home. (B)
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