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Special Interest Cruises
Special Interest River Cruises
Thoughtfully curated by our expert journey planners, we have reimagined three of our most popular river cruising itineraries to feature a collection of specially selected excursions and experiences, with a focus on celebrating the arts, culture and traditional spas of the Rhine and Danube, and the centuries of wine-making history along the banks of the Moselle. Perfect for those who wish to indulge their special interests while enjoying the ever-changing beauty of Europe’s much-loved rivers.
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Moselle Valley Vineyards, Germany
Hike through the vineyards of a family-owned wine estate
8-Day Wines of the Moselle Cruise
Departing: August 2022
A wonderful exploration of the Moselle Valley, a region rich in wine-making history and considered to produce the best Riesling in the world. Included within this wonderful itinerary are tours of renowned wine estates, complemented with exciting tasting sessions, along with guided tours of interesting towns along the way. Visit the Schloss Vollrads wine estate and taste its outstanding Riesling whilst learning of their 800 years of knowledge and tradition. You’ll also discover Eberbach Abbey’s 900 years of viniculture, enjoy a hike through the vineyards of a family-owned wine estate in Koblenz, and attend an insightful on board presentation, all whilst admiring the passing views of the picturesque, sun-drenched terraced hillsides which make the Moselle so charming. See Legendary Rhine & Moselle river cruise (pages 78-81) for detailed itinerary and map.
Day 1 Mainz - Embarkation Day 2 Wiesbaden
Tour Schloss Vollrads wine estate and taste the famous Riesling. Day 3 Rüdesheim
Visit Eberbach Abbey and enjoy a wine tasting. Day 4 Koblenz
Venture on a morning walking tour of Koblenz and visit a family-owned winery for a hike and tasting. Day 5 Cochem
In the morning, embark on a guided walking tour of Cochem. Then, attend an on board wine presentation with your cruise director, complete with tasting. Day 6 Trier
Explore Trier this morning, on a guided tour. Day 7 Bernkastel
Tour Bernkastel on foot, then enjoy a wine tasting. Day 8 Bernkastel - Disembarkation
2022 Departure Date Journey Code: EWMW Riviera Deck Vista Deck Horizon Deck
CAT E CAT D CAT ES CAT C CAT B CAT A CAT S CAT SA From From From From From From From From €2.625 €2.775 €3.420 €3.220 €3.420 €3.420 €3.900 €4.550
8-Day Rhine Spa, Arts & Culture Cruise
Eberbach Monastery, Rüdesheim
Departing: June 2022
Enjoy a wine tasting in the medieval halls of Eberbach Monastery in Rüdesheim, tour charming Koblenz ending at the magnificent culture center Forum Confluentes, which you can visit during free time. Visit Heidelberg’s university library during a romantic philosopher’s walk, and unwind on a spa day in the famous spa town of Baden-Baden, which attracts visitors from around the world. Caracalla Spa is renowned for its healing properties of the twelve thermal springs discovered over 2000 years ago. You will also have the opportunity to take a photography tour of picture-perfect Strasbourg, and taste your way around pretty Colmar as part of a delicious Alsace culinary tour.
See The Majestic Rhine river cruise (pages 74-77) for detailed itinerary and map.
Day 1 Mainz - Embarkation Day 2 Rüdesheim
Visit Eberbach Abbey for a wine tasting in the morning, before enjoying a bird's-eye view of Rüdesheim. Day 3 Koblenz
A walking tour of Koblenz and enjoy shopping near the Forum Confluentes. Day 4 Mannheim
Take part in a romantic philosopher's walk and visit Heidelberg University library. Day 5 Rastatt
Unwind during a relaxing spa day in Baden-Baden. Day 6 Strasbourg
Embark on a photography tour of Strasbourg. Day 7 Breisach
Indulge in a culinary walk in Alsace. Day 8 Basel - Disembarkation
2022 Departure Date Journey Code: EWFS
JUN 26 Riviera Deck Vista Deck Horizon Deck
CAT E CAT D CAT ES CAT C CAT B CAT A CAT S CAT SA From From From From From From From From €2.775 €2.925 €3.570 €3.370 €3.570 €3.570 €4.050 €4.700
Terms & Conditions: All prices are per person, based on a twin share (excluding ES Emerald Single Stateroom).
Kunsthistorisches Museum
8-Day Danube Spa, Arts & Culture Cruise
Departing: July 2022
Packed with special experiences, this spa, arts and culture-focused cruise begins in mighty Budapest, where following an arts and crafts tour of Szentendre you’ll enjoy a Budapest spa experience, before visiting the home of a Slovakian family for coffee and cake in Bratislava. Vienna is full of wonder, and here you will visit the Kunsthistorisches Museum as part of a Viennese art tour before heading to Melk and seeing its famous Abbey. Hike through Austria’s famous wine producing Wachau Valley, tasting local fare en-route before sailing to Linz, where you can join an insightful photography tour which concludes with a tasting of delicious Linzer torte. Your cruise ends in Passau where you’ll visit a local farm for a delicious typical Bavarian brunch.
See Danube Explorer river cruise (pages 48-51) for detailed itinerary and map.
Day 1 Budapest - Embarkation Day 2 Budapest
In the morning, venture out on an arts and crafts tour of Szentendre, before indulging in a traditional Budapest spa experience. Day 3 Bratislava
A local Slovakian family will welcome you into their home for coffee and cake. Day 4 Vienna
Take part in a Viennese art tour, complete with a visit to the Kunstmuseum. Day 5 Melk
This morning, visit Melk Abbey. In the afternoon, take part in a hike in the Wachau Valley before trying some local fare. Day 6 Linz
Join a photography tour with Linzer torte tasting. Day 7 Passau
Delight in a Bavarian brunch at a local farm. Day 8 Passau - Disembarkation
2022 Departure Date Journey Code: EWPS Riviera Deck Vista Deck Horizon Deck
