Romance on the Rhine and Moselle

ONE CRUISE, TWO ICONIC RIVERS

7 NIGHTS FROM £2,299

Departs April to October 2023

Price per person (twin share) including return flights and private transfers

A-ROSA SILVA - see page 63 Optional excursions - see pages 58-59

Experience river cruising at its most scenic as you discover the strikingly beautiful Lorelei Valley, the Upper Middle Rhine and the rolling landscapes of the picturesque Moselle.

Itinerary

Day 1

TRAVEL TO COLOGNE AND EMBARK A-ROSA SILVA DEPART 18.00

Fly to Cologne, or travel by rail with Eurostar and transfer to your ship. Tonight, enjoy an included welcome dinner.

Day 2 LORELEI VALLEY, RÜDESHEIM AND MAINZ

The Lorelei Valley is exactly what many people picture when they imagine cruising the Rhine – so this morning’s scenic sailing is sure to be a real highlight of your experience. Arrive in wine-growing Rüdesheim at 11.00 and explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site. You’ll depart at 17.00 and arrive in Mainz at 19.00. Spend an evening wandering the cobbled streets of the Old Town, with half-timbered buildings housing cosy bars.

Day 3

MAINZ, LORELEI VALLEY AND LAHNSTEIN DEPART 11.00

Discover Mainz, with its impressive Gutenberg Museum named after the inventor of the printing press. Sail downstream through the beautiful Lorelei Valley to the scenic town of Lahnstein at the confluence of the Lahn and Rhine Rivers. Arrive 16.00. The ancient ruins at Lahneck Castle, Martinsburg Castle and St John’s Abbey provide a dramatic backdrop. Depart 23.00.

Day 4

COCHEM ARRIVE 09.00, DEPART 17.00

The first stop on the Moselle is the stunning town of Cochem, a rural riverside town with colourful, timber-framed houses presided over by the fairytale Reichsburg Castle set amongst rolling hills.

Day 5

MEHRING (TRIER)

ARRIVE 09.00, DEPART 24.00

Today, explore Trier, Germany’s oldest city founded by the Romans in 15 BC. Trier’s incredible UNESCO-listed roman gate, Porta Nigra, is a real highlight. So, too, is the Trierer Dom – Germany’s oldest Cathedral.

Day 6

BERNKASTEL-KUES

Koblenz

Cochem

Bernkastel-Kues

Cologne Mainz

Trier

Lahnstein

Rüdesheim

ARRIVE 06.00, DEPART 24.00

At the heart of the fairy-tale scenery of the Middle Moselle, Bernkastel-Kues is a wine-growing town with a beautiful centre surrounded by rolling vineyards, perfect for a local tasting. Enjoy an included guided city tour and highlight culinary experience on board in the evening.

Day 7

KOBLENZ

ARRIVE 15.00, DEPART 21.30

Cruise through beautiful riverscapes to Koblenz where the mighty Rhine meets the Moselle. Here, explore the historical Old Town. Tonight, enjoy an included farewell dinner.

Day 8 DISEMBARK

COLOGNE ARRIVE 06.00

Disembark after breakfast and be transferred to the airport or station for your return journey to the UK. Alternatively, add a few extra days in the city - ask for more details.

Itinerary

Day 1

TRAVEL TO COLOGNE AND EMBARK A-ROSA AQUA

DEPART 18.00

Fly or take the train from the UK to Cologne and transfer to your A-ROSA ship. If time, explore the city, where you will find a good selection of museums and the famous cathedral which dominates the skyline. Tonight, enjoy an included welcome dinner.

Day 2 RÜDESHEIM

ARRIVE 11.00, DEPART 18.00

After a morning sailing on the scenic Upper Middle Rhine we arrive at UNESCO World Heritage Rüdesheim which has for centuries been renowned the world over for its outstanding wines. Among its highlights is the Drosselgasse, an alleyway filled with quaint half-timbered taverns.

Day 3

GERMERSHEIM (SPEYER)

ARRIVE 08.00, DEPART 19.00

Today, we sail through the historical heart of Europe with picture-perfect sights, terraced vineyards, expansive forests and high peaks. Spend the day in the relaxed riverside town of Germersheim or opt to travel to nearby Speyer, once centre of the Holy Roman Empire.

Day 4 BREISACH

ARRIVE 11.00, DEPART 24.00

Perched on a steep cliff above the Rhine, pastel-hued Breisach is set in rolling vineyards. The area marks where the Black Forest spills into the Alsace. Take an optional guided walking tour including a visit to a local champagne cellar with tastings.

Day 5 BASEL

ARRIVE 08.00, DEPART 19.30

Uniquely positioned where France, Germany and Switzerland meet, Basel retains a strong and proud identity, with a thriving arts scene and bilingual culture. Explore more of Switzerland on our optional excursions.