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.

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

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 fairy-tale Reichsburg Castle set amongst rolling hills.

Cochem

Bernkastel-Kues

BERNKASTEL-KUES

ARRIVE 06.00, DEPART 24.00

Koblenz

Lahnstein

Cologne Mainz

Rüdesheim

Trier

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.