10 Nights | Magnificent Moselle & Rhine
About Germany
Germany’s spectacular backdrops and breathtaking natural wonders will reveal themselves as you cruise along the alluring Moselle and Rhine rivers. Uncover the best-kept-secret in river cruising, the Moselle, as you sail past some of Europe’s most serene, village-dotted and vineyard-lined landscapes.
Discover the cities along the rivers where you’ll encounter cozy German towns and villages, a myriad of bike trails, stunning wooded and mountainous areas, Germany’s beguiling history and delectable cuisine. Spot timber-framed houses with flower boxes, intimate squares, and historic buildings starting in Frankfurt. Step into old-world Europe with a “Let’s Go” experience that will show you Mainhattan (not to be confused with New York City’s beloved borough) by bike. Wander through charming Mainz before venturing to Rüdesheim, where you can explore the Abbey Eberbach. Enjoy a Rhinegau Riesling tasting within the historic walls and explore the grounds of the popular and picturesque filming location.
Take in natural wonders and cultural treasures near and far as you cruise along the Rhine before meeting the winding Moselle. Revel in the picture-perfect wine villages of Boppard and Cochem nestled along the Moselle. Discover Germany’s oldest town, Trier, and learn about its rich Roman history on a panoramic walking tour that includes Emperor Bath, Constantine Basilica, and Karl Marx’s birthplace. Dive deeper into Germany’s heritage in Remich, Bernkastel, Bonn and Cologne. Embark on a castle hike, a village and vineyard walk, or cycle past famous landmarks and scenic shorelines, tasting classically-German beer, wine and sausage along the way. Let the enthralling Moselle and Rhine captivate you.
You will visit the following 7 places:
Cologne
Cologne is the largest city in the German federal State of North Rhine-Westphalia and the fourth-largest city in Germany. In medieval times it was the largest city of the Holy Roman Empire. It is one of the nation's media, tourism and business hotspots. Cologne is known to be one of the most liberal cities in Germany. Cologne is a traditionally Ripuarian-speaking city, though this has mostly been replaced by German, which is now the main language of the city. English-speaking guides and information are available for many of the landmarks of the city. Cologne's citizens are also very friendly and jovial people, welcoming tourists of all types and with all interests.
Bonn
Bonn is a city on the banks of the Rhine and northwest of the Siebengebirge (Seven Mountains) in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia. Founded in the first century BC as a Roman settlement, Bonn is one of Germany's oldest cities. Admirers call it Italy's most northern city because of its street culture with many cafes and beer gardens in the summer. It is also a good base for day trips to Cologne, Düsseldorf, the romantic Rhine and the Eifel region!
Cochem
Trier
Bernkastel
Mainz
Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt am Main, commonly known simply as Frankfurt, is the largest city in the German state of Hesse and the fifth-largest city in Germany, with a 2009 population of 672,000. The urban area had an estimated population of 2,295,000 in 2010. The city is at the centre of the larger Frankfurt/Rhine-Main Metropolitan Region which has a population of 5,600,000 and is Germany's second largest metropolitan area. In English, this city's name translates to Frankfurt on the Main (pronounced like English mine or German mein). The city is located on an ancient ford on the river Main, the German word for which is "Furt". A part of early Franconia, the inhabitants were the early Franks. Thus the city's name reveals its legacy as being the "ford of the Franks".
