River Cruising
Set sail on a journey that stirs the heart, delights the eyes and captivates the senses. From Cologne, your Ship glides along the gentle curves of the Moselle and then follows the elegant Saar, flanked by sunlit Vineyards. Cochem enchants with its narrow lanes and the majestic Reichsburg perched high above the Town. Trier impresses with millennia of history, while the Saar Loop unfolds a natural spectacle that leaves you breathless. In Grevenmacher, enjoy the rich flavours of local Wines and in Luxembourg City, experience the harmony of European modernity and historic charm. Over eight days, immerse yourself in landscapes brimming with culture, gastronomy and unforgettable moments, culminating with a stylish farewell at Koblenz’s Ehrenbreitstein Fortress and a final stroll through Cologne.
Depart: 22:00pm Step aboard and leave the everyday behind. Begin your journey with a Welcome Cocktail, followed by a Welcome Dinner before your floating Hotel casts off for the adventure ahead. Meals: Welcome Dinner
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Arrive: 13:00pm | Depart: 22:00pm As morning breaks, a panorama of the Moselle unfolds. Enjoy winding River bends and towering Vineyards that glide past your cabin window on the way to Cochem, where we dock for lunch. Discover the Town on a Guided Walk up to the imposing Reichsburg, dramatically set on a rocky outcrop above the rooftops. Prefer Wine? Visit a Cochem Winery and sample the 'Queen of White Wines' among sun drenched Vines or in atmospheric Cellars. After dinner, the Ship sets off once more, continuing your scenic Moselle journey. Optional Excursions: • Cochem Walking Tour and Reichsburg Castle • AMADEUS Taste: The Moselle River Wine Affair in Cochem Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Arrive: Bernkastel-Kues 08:00am | Depart: 11:30pm Arrive: Saarburg 21:00pm The picturesque Town of Bernkastel-Kues greets you in the morning. Stroll across the Medieval Marketplace with its ornate half-timbered houses and enjoy a local Wine tasting. In the afternoon, relax onboard and let yourself be pampered as the Ship glides toward Saarburg. By evening, the Moselle gives way to the Saar as we arrive for the night. Optional Excursions: • Bernkastel Walking Tour with Wine Tasting Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Depart: Saarburg 13:00pm Arrive: Saarlouis 20:00pm Today promises both adventure and beauty. Begin with a stroll past Saarburg’s Leukbach Waterfall at the Butter Market, then explore the colourful Old Town, St. Laurentius Church and the historic Castle complex. For active travellers, the Panorama Walk offers gentle hills, vineyard views and new perspectives on the Town. In the afternoon, the Saar Loop delivers unforgettable scenery. The River traces a 10km detour through Hunsrück Quartzite, curving 180° in a spectacular natural Amphitheatre, a sight that will linger in your memory as we dock in Saarlouis. Optional Excursions: Saarburg Walking Tour • OR AMADEUS Active: Saarburg Panoramic Hike • AMADEUS Experience: Yodel Experience (live performance & workshop) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Depart: Saarlouis 12:00pm Arrive: Grevenmacher 22:00pm Take a Morning Tour of Saarlouis, a Fortress Town founded by Louis XIV himself. Sample the renowned Saarland Chocolate, a sweet complement to the French inspired architecture. Before lunch, the Ship heads downstream along the Saar toward Luxembourg, offering yet another picture-perfect Riverside panorama. By late evening, we arrive in Grevenmacher on the Luxembourg Moselle. Optional Excursion: • Saarlouis - Fortified Town Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Depart: Grevenmacher 12:30pm Arrive: Trier 14:30pm | Depart: 18:00pm 'Moien!' greets the charming Moselle Town of Grevenmacher, where vineyards stretch almost to your fingertips. Explore the town on a Guided Walk and immerse yourself in its Winemaking traditions. Prefer a more cosmopolitan experience? Join an excursion to Luxembourg City, where the pulse of Europe meets centuries of history, from the Grand Ducal Palace to Fortress remnants. In the afternoon, continue to Trier, Germany’s oldest City and stroll through time as you visit the Porta Nigra, the Dreikönigshaus and the Liebfrauenkirche. Optional Excursions: • Grevenmacher and the Luxembourg Moselle • OR Excursion to Luxembourg • Trier - Germany's Oldest City Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Arrive: 15:00pm | Depart: 22:00pm Float downstream in the morning and arrive in enchanting Koblenz by afternoon. Wander through the Old Town’s streets, uncovering fascinating stories along the way. The highlight is the 'Koblenz Wine and Bubbles Tour' Excursion. At the former Deinhard Stammhaus Sekt Museum, taste exquisite Wines, learn about the Champagne method and enjoy a glass of sparkling Sekt. The day concludes in style with a Festive Gala Dinner onboard. Optional Excursion: • AMADEUS Taste: Koblenz Wine and Bubbles Tour Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Arrive: 05:00am After breakfast, bid your ship goodbye and carry with you memories of Riverside vistas, historic Towns and gourmet discoveries. As the locals say 'Niemals jeht man so janz…', no one ever leaves completely. Meals: Breakfast
River Cruise Prices are per person twin share in Australian Dollars. Conditions apply and group tours are subject to change and availability. Prices are subject to currency fluctuations. (lc)
