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
9-Day Itinerary
Day 1
We travel by Eurostar from London St Pancras International to Amsterdam via Brussels and transfer by coach to the ship, where dinner is included this evening.
Meals - Dinner
Day 2 - Amsterdam to Düsseldorf
This morning, enjoy time to explore the quaint cobbled streets of Amsterdam at your own pace. Why not take in the sights and scenery from a unique angle with guided boat tour around the famous canal network? Or, you can visit the Anne Frank House, Van Gogh Museum or impressive Rijksmuseum, before setting sail for Düsseldorf at lunchtime.
Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 - Düsseldorf to Koblenz
This morning, we arrive in Düsseldorf, the German city famous for its fashion industry and impressive art scene. You’ll experience a taste of the old and new here, with modern, stylish architecture standing alongside traditional buildings. If you’re looking to take in the highlights of the city, be sure to join our optional guided tour! Alternatively, why not indulge in a spot of retail therapy in the popular shopping area of Konigsallee?
We return to the ship for lunch and enjoy an afternoon and overnight sailing to Koblenz.
Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 - Koblenz to Rüdesheim
We arrive into historic Koblenz, one of the oldest, prettiest and most diverse cities in Germany! This morning, you can join our optional excursion to explore the pristine Sayn Palace with its tranquil butterfly garden.
We return to the ship for lunch and begin sailing towards the quaint town of Rüdesheim, where we arrive later this evening.
Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 - Rüdesheim to Traben-Trarbach
Spend the morning at leisure in Rüdesheim. Alternatively, join our optional excursion and visit the unique Siegfried’s Mechanical Museum, before soaking up the views of the breathtaking Rhine Valley with an exciting cable car ride.
We return to the ship for lunch and sail overnight to Traben-Trarbach.
Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 - Traben-Trarbach to Trier
At the turn of the twentieth century, the town of Traben-Trarbach found itself at the heart of the world wine trade. This small city was once the Moselle Valley’s only town, and it was also one of the world’s most important producers of wine in the early 1900s. As the demand for wine cellars increased, the town came up with a genius solution – building huge cellars underneath the town.
On our optional excursion this morning, you can head below the streets for a subterranean experience. You’ll venture down into one of the vaults for a guided tour and, of course, a glass of wine! We return to the ship for lunch and sail towards Trier, arriving later this evening.
Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 - Trier to Cochem
This morning, you’ll have some free time exploring the ancient Roman city of Trier – one of the oldest cities in Germany! Our optional walking tour offers a fascinating insight into the history and culture of the city, taking in ancient Roman ruins as you go. Later today, we return to the ship for lunch and set sail for Cochem.
Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8 - Cochem to Cologne
This morning, we arrive in Cochem, an idyllic town set against the stunning backdrop of the Moselle Valley. Dominating the landscape is the 11th-century Reichsburg Castle, which is over 1,000 years old and boasts incredible panoramic views from the top. Why not join our optional guided tour of the castle and see its newly restored neo-Gothic architecture up close? After lunch, we set sail to Cologne.
Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9
We bid farewell to our captain and crew this morning. You'll be transferred by coach to Cologne railway station for the journey to Brussels. From here, you'll take the Eurostar back to London St. Pancras International.
Meals - Breakfast