The Magic of the Moselle and Rhine Cruise

Make your way to our designated Departure Office at London St. Pancras, meet your Tour Manager and fellow travelers, and board the Eurostar bound for Paris. In Paris, we switch trains to continue by rail to Strasbourg. It is here that our luxurious Amadeus river cruise ship is docked, awaiting our embarkation. This intimate vessel boasts all the amenities of a five-star hotel. Settle into your private quarters, then join your fellow travelers for a welcome cocktail ahead of dinner. As dinner is brought to your table, notice the attention to detail in each of the five courses and delight in the group's company as anticipation builds for the adventures to come. As we dine, we begin an onvernight cruise to Rüdesheim. Overnight ship. 

• Dinner

This morning we moor in Rüdesheim, a delightful town which we explore on a walking tour. We visit the world-renowned Drösselgasse - a street lined with traditional pubs and wine cellars - and the market square, surrounded by noble courtyards and half-timbered buildings from the 16th century. We return to our boat for lunch onboard as we set sail into the breathtakingly beautiful Rhine Gorge to Koblenz. Along this scenic route we see the enchanting Lorelei Rock, a site of local myth and legend.

After this relaxing cruise we arrive in Koblenz, where the Rhine and Moselle rivers meet. Koblenz has ancient roots dating back to the Romans, who established a strategic settlement and military stronghold here in 8 BC. We take a walking tour here, wandering the charming streets between the St Castor Basilica and the Liebfrauenkirche (the Church of our Beloved Lady). We enjoy dinner back on board our cruise ship and sail to Bernkastel overnight. Overnight ship.

• Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

At lunchtime we moor in Bernkastel-Kues, in the heart of the Moselle Valley. From here, we can choose two optional excursions. The first option is to get to know the attractive medieval town of Bernkastel-Kues on a guided tour. Moselle wine is naturally a speciality here and we enjoy a stroll through a nearby vineyard and a tasting of different vintages, including the world-famous Bernkasteler 'doctor wine'. The town motto translates as 'wine and health' and we learn about the restorative properties of this popular drink. Alternatively, you could discover one of the world's smallest countries, on a coach tour of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. In Luxembourg City, we enjoy a guided walking tour that introduces us to the local history and attractions. We return to our ship for dinner and continue cruising to Trier where we moor during the night. Overnight ship.

• Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast on board, we take a guided coach trip to Trier, Germany's oldest city. Dating back to the Roman period, there's plenty to see as we explore with our local guide. The immense Porta Nigra guards the entrance to the north of the city and is a World Heritage site, along with Trier's St Peter's Cathedral and the Church of Our Lady. We return to our ship for lunch onboard then continue sailing to Cochem overnight. Overnight ship.

• Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

This morning we moor in Cochem, nestled in the Moselle Valley and surrounded by lush vineyards. After breakfast we take a guided tour which includes a visit to the Old Town's Gothic castle, the Reichsburg. With a fantastic viewpoint from the castle's turrets, we can admire the topography of the Moselle Valley with its dreamy forests, wild meadows and sprawling vineyards. There's a preserved 19th century mustard mill, the only surviving example of its kind in Europe. In the old quarter of Cochem you'll find well-preserved sections of the ancient town walls and a fascinating arts centre in a former monastery. After lunch back onboard we set sail for an overnight cruise to Speyer. Overnight ship.

• Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

This morning, embark on a walking tour through the ancient town of Speyer. Located on the Rhine's left bank, Speyer has witnessed over 1,000 years of history during its lifetime. Today, it is yours to uncover. Layer upon layer of culture and intrigue unfolds as we look upon sights from the Roman Age and medieval period. Our guide presents stories of the region while we marvel at varied architecture and make our way toward the crowning jewel of the city, the UNESCO World Heritage-designated Speyer Cathedral. Constructed in a Romanesque Imperial style, the church dominates the skyline and invites visitors to experience its 11th-century grandeur. From its meticulously carved statues to its stained glass, beautiful stone columns, soaring ceilings, the cathedral stuns on both the interior and the exterior. Underneath the main areas, a four-room crypt provides solace to ancient Roman emperors and German kings. We enjoy our final 5-course dinner onboard this evening as we cruise towards Strasbourg overnight. Overnight ship. 

• Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Your cruise of the magical Moselle and Rhine Rivers concludes this morning after breakfast. Meet your Tour Manager at the docks for transfer to the local rail station. A series of trains takes us from Strasbourg to London St. Pancras, by way of Paris, where the tour concludes.

• Breakfast