Vineyards of the Rhine & Moselle By AmaWaterways

Description 

Included Tax + Daily Excursions

VACATION HIGHLIGHTS:

Day 1 Amsterdam

EMBARKATION

Board the ship for your Vineyards of the Rhine & Moselle river cruise. (D)

Day 2 Amsterdam

Canal cruise

There are 165 canals in Amsterdam, and you’ll get to enjoy some of them on your canal cruise. Later in the day, set sail out of Amsterdam. (B,L,D)

Day 3 Cologne

Scenic cruising

Cologne walking tour and Kölsch beer

OR Cologne Cathedral Architecture tour

OR Cologne bike tour

Enjoy cruising to Cologne, home to one of Germany’s most revered Gothic masterpieces, the Cologne Cathedral. Join a guided tour through the Old Town and to the Cologne Rathaus, Germany’s oldest town hall, the Old Market and the Heumarkt. Plus, taste the city’s famous Kölsch beer, only made in Cologne. As an alternative, explore the architectural styles on display inside the Cologne Cathedral, a 13th-century Gothic marvel and UNESCO World Heritage Site. This cathedral was the tallest building in the world at the time of its completion, and it withstood 14 hits from aerial bombs during World War II. Active adventurists will instead want to join a guided bike ride along the Rhine. (B,L,D)

Day 4 Rhine Gorge

Castles along the Rhine scenic cruising

RüdesheimGondola ride and wine tasting

OR Vineyards hike

OR Guided bike tour of the Rheingau

Siegfried’s Mechanical Instrument Cabinet

OR Rüdesheimer coffee

Cruise along the Rhine River and take in some of the dozens of castles that line its path before reaching Rüdesheim. Drink up the stunning views by soaring high above the vineyards with a gondola ride to the Niederwalddenkmal Statue, and afterwards, be treated to a wine tasting. For a more active adventure, hike through the town’s beautiful vineyards or join a guided bike tour along the scenic Rhine River to admire the Rheingau. Later in the day, let Siegfried’s Mechanical Instrument Cabinet charm you or taste one of the town’s special delights, Rüdesheimer coffee, ceremoniously made with brandy, coffee and whipped cream. (B,L,D)

Day 5 Mainz

City tour with Guttenberg Museum

OR City tour

OR Mainz bike tour

LahnsteinExclusive Burg Lahneck Castle visit

Arrive in Mainz, located at the confluence of the Main and Rhine rivers. Join a walking tour of Mainz’s Old Town with a visit to the Gutenberg Museum, where you will learn more about the German visionary’s inventions and have an opportunity to admire two of his original mid-15th century Gutenberg Bibles. As an alternative, join a walking tour of Mainz, home to many historic treasures, including the gleaming Old University and grand Staatstheater. For a more active adventure, go on a guided bike tour through Mainz. Later in the day, cruise to Lahnstein through the Rhine River Gorge, famous for its beautiful and imposing castles. Cap the day off with an exclusive visit to Burg Lahneck Castle. (B,L,D)

Day 6 Moselle Valley

Scenic cruising

Cochem

Walking tour and Reichsburg Castle visit

OR Hike to Reichsburg Castle and visit

OR Cochem bike tour

Spend the morning taking in the beauty of the Moselle on this scenic stretch of the river before reaching Cochem with its half-timbered houses and Reichsburg Castle. Join a guided tour through the castle and then walk through its Old Town. For those wishing to have a more active exploration of the area, you can hike up to the Reichsburg Castle or go on a guided bike tour through Cochem. (B,L,D)

Day 7 Bernkastel

Walking tour

OR Wine tasting

OR Landshut Castle hike

OR Moselle bike tour

Scenic cruising

Walk through Bernkastel’s colorful Old Town center and past many medieval and Renaissance buildings on a guided tour. If you prefer to explore the town with your taste buds, join us for a winery visit and tasting. Hikers can opt to trek up to the ruins of Landshut Castle, which dates all the way back to the 9th century and cycling enthusiasts can choose to join a bike tour along the Moselle. (B,L,D)

Day 8 Luxembourg

DISEMBARKATION

Disembark the ship and bid farewell to our crew as you prepare for your return flight home. (B)

Ships:

AmaCerto: https://www.amawaterways.com/ships/amacerto-river-cruise-ship