The Rhine & Moselle: Canals, Vineyards & Castles

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7-NIGHT RIVER CRUISE WITH AVALON WATERWAYS

This magnificent European river cruise vacation begins in Holland’s colorful, modern capital of Amsterdam. See the treasures of this 700-year-old city from a unique perspective on a canal cruise along the elegant grachten. Then, embark on your picturesque cruise along the Rhine River to Cologne, Germany—a 2,000-year-old city known for its Gothic-style architecture. On a guided city walk, see the famous twin-spired cathedral and explore the cobblestone streets of the Old City. You’ll sail through the dramatic Rhine Gorge—the most beautiful stretch of the Rhine River where ancient castles stand on cliffs 400 feet above the water. In the charming wine town of Rüdesheim, enjoy a stroll through its famous cobblestone Drosselgasse lined with shops, restaurants, and lively taverns.

Along the Moselle River, stop at 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. In Bernkastel, enjoy a guided walk and taste some of the region’s best-loved wines. Join an included excursion to historical Luxembourg City, offering unique and dramatic views as it is set on two levels—high above on straddling hills and dropping into two river valleys.

August 1 – 8, 2024

Cruise from Amsterdam, Holland to Remich, Luxembourg
Cruise Only

Travel: 7 Nights. 6 Ports. 1 Amazing Vacation.

Countries : Netherlands | Germany | Luxembourg

Rivers: Rhine & Moselle

Cruise: Aboard the Imagery II

Itinerary: View Day-by-Day Trip Itinerary

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HIGHLIGHTS

Amsterdam, Holland
Cologne, Germany
Rhine Gorge
Rüdesheim
Koblenz
Cochem
Bernkastel
Remich, Luxembourg

Amsterdam guided canal cruise
Bike ride like locals in Cologne
Open-air cable car ride to Niederwald Monument
Mechanical Music Museum for a one-of-a-kind instrumental experience
Visit the hilltop Reichsburg Castle with a bird’s-eye-view of the Moselle Valley
Wine Tasting to experience the tradition of legendary German wine making
Guided Tour of Luxembourg City—with its dramatic views, ancient ruins, and modern architecture along the deep gorge terrain

Itinerary

DAY 1 Amsterdam, Holland - Embarkation ⌵

Welcome to Holland. Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding.

Flights into Amsterdam must arrive by 3:30 pm.

Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm.

During tulip season, you may take a Guided Optional Excursion to Keukenhof gardens—with more than seven million tulips, daffodils and hyacinths, as well as other bulbs, planted each year. Outside of tulip season, join a Guided Optional Excursion to Zaanse Schans to see historic windmills and charming Dutch houses.

OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN AMSTERDAM

Dinner

DAY 2 Amsterdam ⌵

Canals of Colorful Amsterdam

Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.

CLASSIC EXCURSION

Explore the iconic waterways of Amsterdam on a Guided Canal Cruise past stately homes of the city’s “Golden Age.”

This afternoon choose among the Guided Optional Excursions available.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO COLOGNE

Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner

DAY 3 Cologne, Germany ⌵

Prost! Celebrate in the Rhineland

ACTIVE EXCURSION

Enjoy a bike ride like the locals in Cologne with your Adventure Host, OR:

DISCOVERY EXCURSION

Join a Guided Walking Tour of Cologne’s important Jewish heritage sites, OR:

CLASSIC EXCURSION

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!

Enjoy live entertainment onboard your ship this evening.
OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO RÜDESHEIM

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

DAY 4 Rhine Gorge - Rüdesheim - Koblenz ⌵

Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine Country

En route to Rüdesheim, 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.

ACTIVE EXCURSION

Take an open-air cable car ride to the Niederwald Monument. Ride or walk back down through the vineyards; enjoy a tasting of the authentic Rüdesheimer coffee, OR;

DISCOVERY EXCURSION

Take a Guided Tour of the incredible Mechanical Music Museum for a one-of-a-kind instrumental experience; enjoy a tasting of the authentic Rüdesheimer coffee.

Enjoy a leisurely cruise to Koblenz this evening while having dinner onboard.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN KOBLENZ

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

DAY 5 Chochem ⌵

The Charm of the Moselle Valley

Relax on the Sky Deck of your ship while sailing through the Moselle Valley, famous for the beautiful growing villages and their vineyards.

ACTIVE EXCURSION

See Cochem from atop, hike up to an excellent viewpoint with your Adventure Host, OR:

DISCOVERY EXCURSION

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 EXCURSION

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.

EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BERNKASTEL

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

DAY 6 Bernkastel ⌵

Castle Vines and German Wines

Ask about today’s energizing or relaxing Adventure Host activities.

This morning, select a Guided Optional Excursion to Traben-Trarbach for an underground visit or a panoramic drive through the Moselle region.

ACTIVE EXCURSION

Head out into the fresh air and hike up to Landshut Castle with your Adventure Host, OR:

CLASSIC EXCURSION

Take a Guided Walking Tour of the charming wine village of Bernkastel—with its medieval market place and 17th-century gabled timber-framed houses.

DISCOVERY EXCURSION

Join a Wine Tasting to experience the tradition of legendary German wine making.

Tonight, enjoy live entertainment on board your ship.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO REMICH

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

DAY 7 Remich, Luxembourg ⌵

Old-World Charm, and World-Class Wine

This 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 EXCURSION

Bike in two countries along the Mosel with your Adventure Host, OR;

DISCOVERY EXCURSION

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 EXCURSION

Join a Guided Tour of Luxembourg City—with its dramatic views, ancient ruins, and modern architecture along the deep gorge terrain.

OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN REMICH

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

DAY 8 Remich – DISEMBARKATION ⌵

Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.

Flights should not leave Luxembourg City airport before 8 am.

Breakfast

Need to Know:

ITINERARY

Check your specific sailing for exact departure and arrival times. All times are local to the port.
Itineraries are subject to change at any time without notice.

EMBARKATION + DISEMBARKATION

Due to security reasons, all guests must be on board 2 hours before sailing on Day 1 of cruise.
Disembarkation usually begins 2 hours after docking on final day of cruise.

Itinerary was valid at time of posting.