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Escorted Tour Highlights
Countries Visited:
France, Germany, Holland, Luxembourg
Cities Visited:
See Description
Sightseeing Highlights
City Highlights
Day 1 Paris: Welcome to France!Day 2 Paris: Visit to Ateliers de LumièresDay 3 Remich (Embarkation): Travel from Paris to Metz or Luxembourg City by high-speed train, and onward to Remich by motorcoach; onboard welcome receptionDay 4 Remich. Excursion to Luxembourg City: Choice of guided tour in Luxembourg or wine walk or bike with your Adventure HostDay 5 Bernkastel: Choice of guided tour in Bernkastel or hike to its Castle Ruins with your Adventure Host to the castles; Vinoteque wine tasting Day 6 Cochem: Choice of guided walk with visit of Reichsburg Castle or cable-car ride and hike with your Adventure Host or visit to the Historische Senfmühle (mustard mill) or Moselle Wine Experience; sail through the Moselle Valley; onboard food and wine pairing dinnerDay 7 Rüdesheim-Rhine Gorge: Choice of visit Siegfried 's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum with wine tasting or cable car ride to the Niederwald Monument and hike in the vineyards with tasting; cruise through the scenic Rhine Gorge with breathtaking views of ancient castles, towering cliffs, and the legendary Rock of the LoreleiDay 8 Cologne: Choice of Cologne highlights walking tour or Jewish Heritage walking tour or bike with your Adventure Host; onboard cheese and wine tastingDay 9 Amsterdam: Canal cruiseDay 10 Amsterdam (Disembarkation): Your vacation ends this morning
Overview
Title
The Rhine & Moselle for Wine Lovers: Canals, Vineyards & Castles with 2 Nights in Paris
Vacation Overview
Begin your Avalon YourWay river cruise vacation with two nights in romantic Paris before your cruise. See the legendary landmarks of the“City of Light,” including Notre Dame Cathedral, the Eiffel Tower, and the Louvre Museum with its elegant glass pyramid contrasting its ancient architecture. Take a city tour to see all the must-see sights! Take a high-speed train from Paris to Luxembourg City and board your Avalon Suite Ship® in Remich on the beautiful Moselle River. Explore the waterways, wine regions, and historic hills from Luxembourg to Holland in company of a Master of Wine who will host lectures, tastings, and tips on food-and-wine-pairing. Enjoy a guided walk in the charming wine village of Bernkastel and taste some of the region 's best loved wines. Cruise the Moselle River to the picturesque town of Cochem where the Riesling grape is cultivated. Sail onto the Rhine River to the quintessential Rhine valley town of Rüdesheim. Here visit the marvelous Mechanical Musical Instruments Museum, and enjoy a stroll through the town 's famous cobblestone Drosselgasse lined with shops, restaurants, and lively taverns. Cruise through the dramatic Rhine Gorge the most beautiful stretch of the Rhine River where ancient castles stand on cliffs 400 feet above the water. On a guided walk, see the famous twin-spired cathedral of Cologne, and explore the cobblestone streets of the Old City. Visit Holland 's popular, modern capital of Amsterdam, and see this 700-year-old city from a unique perspective on a canal cruise along the elegant Grachten. Your European river cruise on the Rhine and the Moselle Rivers takes you to both the spectacular and the charming destinations of France and Germany.
Year Round Offers
- Single Supplement Waived on Select River Cruises
- Save $100 per person on Groups of 5 or more
Day 1:PARIS, FRANCE Welcome to Paris, France 's capital on the River Seine and “City of Lights", where romance fills the air! You have plenty of time to visit the city on your own pace.
Day 2:PARIS Images, Music, and Art
DISCOVERY Visit Atelier des Lumières and enjoy a unique unforgettable audio/video experience of light, images and music, which will transport you in the heart of art! (B)
Day 3:PARIS-REMICH, LUXEMBOURG (EMBARKATION) This morning, board a high-speed train for Metz or Luxembourg City. Continue to Remich to embark on your Avalon Suite Ship® and enjoy dinner onboard this evening.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN REMICH (B,D)Day 4:REMICH. EXCURSION TO LUXEMBOURG CITY Old World Charm, and World-Class WineThis morning, you might take a Guided Optional Excursion to Roman Trier-the oldest city in Germany, or learn more about the famous Battle of the Bulge.
ACTIVE Bike in two countries along the Mosel with your Adventure Host, OR:DISCOVERY Enjoy a Wine Walk in Luxembourg 's Moselle Region. Discover the way of life and the daily work in the vineyards while enjoying the unique panorama at the Scheuerberg, OR:CLASSIC Join a Guided Tour of Luxembourg City with its dramatic views, ancient ruins, and modern architecture along the deep gorge terrain.EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BERNKASTEL(B,L,D)Day 5:BERNKASTEL, GERMANY Castle Vines and German Wines Ask about today 's energizing or relaxing Adventure Host activities.
ACTIVE Head out into the fresh air and hike up to Landshut Castle with your Adventure Host, OR: CLASSIC Take a Guided Walking Tour of the charming wine village of Bernkastel—with its medieval marketplace and 17th-century gabled timber-framed houses.Enjoy free time this afternoon, take a bike ride through the village to sample Apfelkuchen or other wonderful German desserts.
DISCOVERY Join a Wine Tasting to experience the tradition of legendary German wine making.Tonight, enjoy live entertainment on board your ship.
OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO COCHEM(B,L,D)Day 6:COCHEM The Charm of the Moselle Valley
ACTIVE See Cochem from atop, hike up to an excellent viewpoint with your Adventure Host, OR:DISCOVERY Take part to a Guided Visit to one of the oldest mustard mills, dating back to 1810. Under the guidance of the head mustard “miller”, you 'll watch mustard being made using traditional skills, more than 200 years of savoir-faire and a recipe that has been passed down several generations, OR:DISCOVERY Enjoy a wine excursion and tasting at one of Moselle 's wineries, OR:CLASSIC Join a Guided Walk of Cochem through its half-timbered houses and winding streets. Visit the hilltop Reichsburg Castle with a bird 's-eye-view of the Moselle Valley.Relax on board on the Sky Deck while sailing through the Moselle Valley, famous for the beautiful wine growing villages and vineyards.
DISCOVERY Onboard food and wine pairing dinner hosted by your Master of Wine.AFTERNOON/EVENING CRUISE TO RÜDESHEIM(B,L,D)Day 7:RÜDESHEIM-RHINE GORGE Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine Country
ACTIVE Take an open-air cable car ride to the Niederwald Monument. Ride or walk back down through the vineyards; enjoy a local special treat, OR:DISCOVERY Take a Guided Tour of the incredible Mechanical Music Museum for a one-of-a-kind instrumental experience; enjoy a local special treat.En route to Engers, sail through the Rhine Gorge (a UNESCO World Heritage site). Take in the breathtaking views of ancient castles perched on cliffs 400 feet above the water, and pass the legendary Rock of the Lorelei—where the mythological siren 's songs lured ill-fated sailors.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN ENGERS(B,L,D)Day 8:COLOGNE Prost! Celebrate in the RhinelandJoin your Adventure Host for today 's special activities.
ACTIVE Enjoy a bike ride like the locals in Cologne with your Adventure Host, OR:DISCOVERY Join a Guided Walking Tour of Cologne 's important Jewish heritage sites, OR:CLASSIC Take a Guided City Walk of Cologne—with its soaring twin-steepled Gothic cathedral.Spend free time over a glass of Kölsch pale lager—locally brewed for over 100 years!
DISCOVERY While sailing towards Amsterdam, join a cheese and wine tasting hosted by your Master of Wine.AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO AMSTERDAM(B,L,D)Day 9:AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND Canals of Colorful Amsterdam
CLASSIC Explore the iconic waterways of Amsterdam on a Guided Canal Cruise past stately homes of the city 's “Golden Age.” During tulip season, don 't miss a Guided Optional Excursion to Keukenhof gardens—with more than seven million flowering bulbs. Outside of tulip season, join a Guided Optional Excursion to Zaanse Schans to see historic windmills and charming Dutch houses. You may choose to spend some free time this afternoon by visiting one of Amsterdam 's many fascinating museums or galleries. Tonight, enjoy the vibrant nightlife of Amsterdam on your own.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN AMSTERDAM(B,L,D)Day 10:AMSTERDAM (DISEMBARKATION) Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.
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omissions, or changes in pricing. Please call us toll free at 1-800-942-3301 to
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All prices are per person, double occupancy, subject to availability and are quoted in U.S. Dollars. These pages are not endorsed or supported by the tour
operator in any way. All information presented is based on promotional material
provided by the tour operator. All prices, itineraries, accommodations and dates
are subject to change without notice and at any time by the tour operators.
Availability is limited and must be reconfirmed at time of booking. The prices
on this website are not guaranteed. We are not responsible for errors,
omissions, or changes in pricing. Please call us toll free at 1-800-942-3301 to
confirm availability and pricing.
