River Cruise 2023 Cruises

EXPLORE GERMANY'S
MEDIEVAL CITIES
Treasures along the Rhine & Moselle
aboard MS Arena
Cochem
Set sail through narrow gorges and steep-sided valleys on a breathtaking journey along the river Rhine to the Moselle. Explore Germany’s
medieval cities and sample the finest wines on an unforgettable tour that’s as fascinating and historical as it is romantic and relaxing.
Discover fairy-tale castles, soak up the atmosphere on charming squares and admire the scenery of the Rhine Valley from the heights of a
cable car. At the end of each day, you’ll return to the comfort of MS Arena, where the accommodating captain and crew will take care of your
every need.
Day 1: UK – Amsterdam
We travel to Amsterdam and join our ship, ready
for a relaxing evening onboard.
Day 2: Amsterdam – Dusseldorf
This morning is free to explore the quaint
cobbled streets of Amsterdam at your leisure.
Why not treat yourself to a guided boat tour
around the famous canal network, giving you
the best views of the city from the water. Or you
can visit the Anne Frank House, the Van Gogh
Museum or the impressive Rijksmuseum before
setting sail for Dusseldorf at lunchtime.
Day 3: Dusseldorf – Rüdesheim
This morning we arrive in Dusseldorf, the
German city famous for its fashion industry and
huge art scene. You’ll experience a taste of the
old and the new here, with modern and stylish
architecture standing alongside more traditional
buildings. You have the opportunity to join an
optional guided tour of the city or, alternatively,
Wine tasting tour
why not indulge in a spot of retail therapy in the
popular shopping area of Konigsallee. We return
to the ship for lunch, before continuing on our
way towards Rüdesheim.
Day 4: Rüdesheim
We arrive into the quaint wine town of
Rüdesheim around lunchtime. There are two
optional excursions to enjoy today. The first gives
you the chance to visit the unique Siegfried’s
Mechanical Museum and get a bird’s-eye view of
the breathtaking Rhine Valley from a cable car.
This evening you can join our optional tour to visit
a traditional wine cellar and sample some of the
superb wine that the region is so famous for.
Day 5: Rüdesheim – Koblenz – Bernkastel
We leave Rüdesheim this morning and set sail
towards the historic city of Koblenz, one of the
oldest, most beautiful and most diverse cities
in Germany. This afternoon you can join our
optional excursion to explore the pristine Sayn
Palace with its tranquil butterfly garden. This
evening we set sail towards Bernkastel.
Day 6: Bernkastel – Trier
We arrive into Bernkastel around lunchtime. A
destination famous for its wine, there’s no better
place to enjoy a bit of free time to yourself than
in this picturesque 700-year-old town. Meander
around the beautiful market square and pick
your favourite spot to sit and watch the world
go by, surrounded by half-timbered houses and
gently-trickling fountains. Of course, it’s only right
that you should do this with a refreshing glass of
Riesling in hand! This evening, we sail towards
Trier.
Day 7: Trier – Cochem
This morning we arrive into Trier where you can
enjoy some free time exploring this ancient
Roman city, which is one of the oldest in
Germany. You can also join our optional walking
tour which will give you a fascinating insight into
the history and culture of the city, discovering
ancient Roman ruins as you go. Later today, we
return to the ship and set sail for Cochem.
Day 8: Cochem – Andernach
This morning we arrive in Cochem, an idyllic town
set against the stunning backdrop of the Moselle
River valley. Dominating the landscape is the
towering, 11th century Reichsburg castle, which
is over 1000 years old and features incredible
panoramic views from the top. You can join our
optional guided tour up to the castle and see
its newly-restored neo-Gothic architecture up
close. After lunch, we’ll continue onto Andernach,
where we berth overnight.
Day 9: Andernach – Bonn
What better way to start our final day than with
some optional wine tasting in Winningen? At
lunchtime, we continue our journey to Bonn,
the former capital of Germany and birthplace
of Ludwig van Beethoven. Here you are free to
explore the city at your leisure, but be sure to
check out the Dragon Rock Railway, leading to
the top of magnificent Drachenfels hill. It’s then
time to cast off for the final time and cruise to the
beautiful city of Cologne, dominated by its huge
Gothic cathedral.
Day 10: Cologne – UK
This morning, we bid farewell to our captain, crew
and ship and begin our return journey to the UK.
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