Rhine & Moselle Cruise – Cologne, Rüdesheim, Koblenz
- Duration: 9 days
- Board Basis: Full Board
- Tour Ref: D2TLEGRMCK
Holiday Summary
- Travel Type: Coach
PLEASE NOTE: Price is per person and based on two people sharing a twin/double room. Single room supplements and upgrades are not included.
Itinerary
Day 1
Local departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, then to Cologne to join our cruise ship, the MV Prinses Christina, for a seven-night cruise.
Meals - Light Supper
Day 2 - Cologne to Andernach
We begin our cruise upstream to the quintessential Rhine town of Andernach. Spend time exploring the old town or simply relax by the river.
Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 - Andernach to Cochem
Today, we cruise upstream towards the city of Koblenz, where we join the Moselle River – a more tranquil river valley in contrast to the vibrant Rhine. Later, we arrive in Cochem, the ‘Pearl of the Moselle’, a picturesque town with narrow streets and twisting alleys and restored half-timbered houses with slate roofs, overlooked by the magnificent Reichsburg Castle.
Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 - Cochem to Boppard
A day of fabulous scenery as we cruise to Koblenz, and re-join the Rhine. We continue our cruise to Boppard, the ‘Pearl of The Rhine’, where we spend free time exploring this charming riverfront town. Situated on the Bopparder Hamm, a large loop on the river, Boppard is famed for its wines and fine riverfront.
Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 - Boppard to Rüdesheim
The best scenery awaits today, as we cruise through the Rhine Gorge, passing hill-top castles, picturesque towns and vine-clad slopes. This stretch of water is regarded as the most beautiful on the Rhine. We also see the legendary Loreley Rock before arriving in the ever-popular town of Rüdesheim. Why not join our optional 'Highlights of Rudesheim' excursion, enjoying sightseeing by little road train and visiting Siegfried's Mechanical Music Museum.After dinner, explore the bustling streets, including the famous Drosselgasse, which are lined with traditional bars.
Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 - Rüdesheim to Koblenz
We cruise downstream past the pretty riverside town of Bacharach, overlooked by Stahleck Castle. Continue past Pfalz Castle and St. Goarshausen to the mighty fortress town of Koblenz, situated imperiously at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers. Enjoy a stroll around the Deutsches Eck and join our optional wine tasting in Alken on the Moselle.
Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 - Koblenz to Konigswinter to Cologne
We continue our cruise upstream to Konigswinter. After some free time this morning in Konigswinter, we continue to Cologne, where we enjoy our farewell dinner.
Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8 - Cologne
Disembark and spend the morning in Cologne and enjoy a spot of last-minute shopping and sightseeing, before we continue to Belgium for an overnight stay.
Meals - Breakfast
Day 9
Return home.
Meals - Breakfast