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Escorted Tour Highlights
Countries Visited:
Europe, France, Germany, Luxembourg
Cities Visited:
See Description
Sightseeing Highlights
City Highlights
Day 1 Paris: Welcome to France!Day 2 Paris: Choice of guided tour or bike tourDay 3 Paris-Verdun-Remich (Embarkation): Motorcoach transfer to Verdun for guided tour; motorcoach transfer to Remich; onboard welcome receptionDay 4 Remich. Excursion to Luxembourg-Trier: Choice of excursion to Luxembourg City or canoe tour, or excursion to Schengen; evening walking tour in TrierDay 5 Bernkastel: Choice of guided tour in Bernkastel or wine tour or hike with your Adventure Host to the Castle Day 6 Cochem: Leisurely cruise or bike tour with your Adventure Host; choice of guided walk, visit Reichsburg Castle or visit to the Historische Senfmühle (mustard mill) or cable car and hike with your Adventure HostDay 7 Koblenz: Choice of Koblenz walking tour, or beer tour or guided hikeDay 8 Rüdesheim-Eltville: Choice of visit Siegfried 's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum, or wine tasting or cable car rideDay 9 Frankfurt: Choice of Frankfurt sightseeing, or bike tour, or organic farm visit, or visit to the Frankenstein CastleDay 10 Frankfurt (Disembarkation): Your cruise ends this morning
Overview
Title
Active & Discovery on the Moselle with 2 Nights in Paris
Vacation Overview
Begin your Active & Discovery river cruise vacation with two nights in romantic Paris. See the legendary landmarks of the “City of Light,” taking a city tour or enjoying a bike ride. Before embarking your Avalon Suite Ship® in Remich, join a guided tour to Verdun, known to history as being the field of one of the major battle of the First World War. An excursion to historical Luxembourg City offers unique and dramatic views, as the town is set on two levels—high above on straddling hills and dropping into two river valleys. Alternatively, you can choose a canoe excursion on the Moselle or a visit to Schengen with a tasting of local products. Enjoy a guided walk in the charming wine village of Bernkastel and taste some of the region 's best wines. Continue on the Moselle River to the picturesque town of Cochem where the Riesling grape is cultivated. Visit Reichsburg Castle, nestled among vineyards and offering breathtaking views of the town and river valley below. Next stop is ancient Koblenz, where you can enjoy a guided walk or visit a local brewery or adventure on a kayak excursion. Sail onto the Rhine River to the quintessential Rhine valley town of Rüdesheim. Here visit the amazing Mechanical Musical Instruments Museum, and enjoy a stroll through the town 's famous cobblestone Drosselgasse lined with shops, restaurants, and lively taverns. Your river cruise vacation ends in Frankfurt, where you may join a guided sightseeing tour of the city, or visit the Frankenstein castle, or take a bike tour along the riverbanks of the Main and Nidda Rivers.Join us on this Active & Discovery river cruise and experience the Moselle your way. Your Active & Discovery Moselle River cruise can be as active or leisurely as you like!
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 Light,” where romance fills the air! You have plenty of time to visit the city on your own pace.
Day 2:PARIS Cafés, Cathedrals, and Canvases—The City of Lights Truly Shines
ACTIVE Enjoy a Guided Biking Tour, which will reveal some of the highlights of Paris—such as the Eiffel Tower and Place de la Concorde—from a different point of view; enjoy a peaceful break on the Seine riverbanks, OR:CLASSIC Join a Guided Sightseeing, which will show you magnificent must-see sights.You may want to join a Guided Optional Excursion to the 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-VERDUN-REMICH (EMBARKATION) Drive on to Verdun
CLASSIC Take a Full-Day Excursion to Verdun, the biggest city on the Meuse, well known for giving its name to a major battle of the First World War. Before embarking your ship in Remich, you will stop in the battlefields where you will witness the horrors of the First World War.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 Modern Architecture, Canoe Trip, and Local WineVisit the Adventure Center for today 's activities with your Adventure Host.
ACTIVE Paddle a canoe on a Guided Tour to get a whole new perspective of the Moselle river and its fascinating shoreline scenery, OR:DISCOVERY Enjoy a Guided Tour of Schengen, known for the famous agreement which represents one of the major steps towards a unified Europe and the abolishment of inner-European border controls. Later enjoy a glass of refreshing locally produced wine or grape juice, OR:CLASSIC Join a Guided Tour of Luxembourg City—with its dramatic views, ancient ruins, and modern architecture along the deep gorge terrain.In the early afternoon, enjoy a leisurely cruise to Trier.
TRIERGermany 's Oldest City
CLASSIC After dinner, enjoy a Guided Walking Tour of Trier - Germany 's oldest city with ancient remnants dating from 144-152 AD. Starting from Porta Nigra, walk through the city center.OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN TRIER (B,L,D)Day 5:BERNKASTEL, GERMANY Gracious German Vineyards of the Moselle Valley
ACTIVE Head out into the fresh air and hike up to Landshut Castle with your Adventure Host, OR:DISCOVERY Learn about wine in this special region and enjoy a rich Wine Tasting in a local winery, 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. This afternoon enjoy a relaxing sailing to Traben-Trabach or consider joining an optional excursion to a local brewery.Tonight, enjoy live entertainment on board your ship.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN TRABEN-TRABACH(B,L,D)Day 6:COCHEM Reichsburg Castle, Riesling Wine, and the Charm of the Moselle Valley
ACTIVE Bike along the Mosel river with your Adventure Host.Alternatively, enjoy a relaxing cruise to Cochem.
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: CLASSIC Join a Guided Walk of Cochem to see the charming town 's half-timbered houses and winding streets. Visit Cochem 's hilltop Reichsburg Castle with a bird 's-eye-view of the Moselle Valley and river bend.OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN COCHEM(B,L,D)Day 7:KOBLENZ Fortress Walls and Manor Halls In the morning, you may want to choose among the Guided Optional Excursions available or relax on the Sky Deck while sailing to Koblenz.
ACTIVE Enjoy a scenic Guided Hike from Lahn to Koblenz, OR: DISCOVERY Join a Guided Tour of a famous local brewery which reputation is based on their traditional way of brewing tasty beers following old recipes. Afterwards taste some of their classical brewed beers, OR: CLASSIC Take a Guided City Walk amid ancient fortresses walls, towers, squares and monuments. Later, enjoy live entertainment on board.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN KOBLENZ(B,L,D)Day 8:RUDESHEIM-ELTVILLE Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine Country Join your Adventure Host for today 's special activities.This morning, relax on the Sky Deck while passing along the beautiful villages on the Moselle River shores.
ACTIVE Take an open-air Cable-Car ride to the Niederwald Monument. Ride or walk back down through the vineyards; based on your departure 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; based on your departure enjoy a local special treat, OR:DISCOVERY Follow your local guide through the area surrounding the Hildegard Abbey and learn about the history of this special place. Walk back to the village and taste different local wines.A short sailing in the late afternoon will bring you from Rüdesheim to Eltville.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN ELTVILLE(B,L,D)Day 9:FRANKFURT Charm in Frankfurt
ACTIVE Take a Guided Bike Tour to discover from a different point of view the city of Frankfurt as well as the picturesque Nidda park, OR:DISCOVERY Join a local farmer during this special Walking Tour through the apple orchards and learn everything about the different type of apple trees and apples, OR:CLASSIC Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Frankfurt to see the city 's cultural landmarks and gleaming financial headquarters combined with the cozy ambience of quaint neighborhoods, OR: CLASSIC Take an entertaining Guided Tour to the famous Frankenstein castle, nestled in the hills of the Western Odenwald area, and enjoy a breathtaking view on the Rhine Valley.OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN FRANKFURT(B,L,D)Day 10:FRANKFURT (DISEMBARKATION) Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.
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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.
Avalon Waterways
Hotels:
Paris Marriott Opéra Ambassador
Paris, France
With an exceptional location in the heart of Paris' illustrious Opera District, this stylish 297-room hotel has impressive Haussmann-style architecture and effortlessly combines Art Deco-styling dating back from its original opening in 1927 with state-of-the-art amenities. Free Wi-Fi access is available in all guestrooms and public areas of the hotel and there is also a fitness room. All-day dining including elegant French cuisine is available in the smart contemporary restaurant and the tranquil lobby bar offers an extensive selection of drinks and light meals.
Rating: Superior First-Class
The Westin Grand Frankfurt
Frankfurt, Germany
This classic luxury 371-room hotel offers high quality service and an excellent location, just steps away from the famous Zeil shopping mile and exclusive Goethestrasse with Free Wi-Fi access available throughout the property.
Three restaurants and bars offer a great choice of cusine to suit every palate, you may choose between regional or international cuisine, Japanese sushi & teppanyaki as well as Chinese. For relaxation and revitalization, there is an indoor swimming pool and fitness area complete with Finnish sauna and steam room.
Rating: Moderate Deluxe
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.
