The Rhine and Moselle River Cruise Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrive Amsterdam

Fly from Ireland and be met on arrival in Amsterdam and transferred to your premium river ship. Perhaps grab a map to explore this carefree, cosmopolitan city and its magnificent network of canals. This evening, meet your Cruise Director and fellow passengers at a Welcome Reception.

Day 2 – Amsterdam 

With  historic houses lining its banks and studded with low bridges, Amsterdam’s network of 17th-century canals lends the city its nickname ‘The Venice of the North’. Today, you’ll board a glass-top boat and glide past the city’s waterside sights with a local guide. Back on land, enjoy some free time to explore  before  saying goodbye to Amsterdam. Later tonight, enjoy a special Welcome Dinner on board.

Day 3 – Cologne, Brühl

Learn how the twin spires of Cologne’s famous cathedral, the Kölner Dom, took over six centuries to complete as you cruise into this picturesque city. Disembark and take the short drive to Brühl for your Insider Experience. This afternoon, enjoy free time to explore the centre of Cologne at your leisure.

Day 4 – Cochem

Sit back and soak up the scenery as you cruise through some of Europe’s prettiest stretches along the Moselle River. Discover Cochem on a walking tour, exploring the narrow alleyways with their half-timbered houses. Perched on a hill overlooking the beautiful Moselle River, we visit the magnificent Cochem Castle, which could be straight from the pages of a fairytale.

Day 5 – Rüdesheim

Cruise through the Rhine Gorge – considered the most beautiful section of the Rhine River. Dock in  Rüdesheim  and ride the Winzerexpress mini road train through the town to Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum. Here, discover a magnificent collection of automated musical instruments. Wander through the Old Town and be sure to call in to the famous  Käthe  Wohlfahrt  Christmas store for decorations and gifts.

Day 6 – Strasbourg

Arrive in Strasbourg, the Alsatian city that lies on the border between France and Germany. Afterwards, return to your river ship for a Farewell Dinner.

Day 7 – Breisach

Disembark in Breisach and embark on a journey through the enchanting Black Forest region. Travel by coach through lush pine and birch forests that blanket the mountainsides, arriving at the picturesque village of Triberg.

Day 8 – Disembark Ship, Depart Basel

After breakfast on board, disembark and transfer to the airport for your return flight to Ireland.

• Return scheduled flights from Ireland*
• Seven nights cruising on a Travelmarvel river ship
• 20 meals – 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners. Plus water stations, tea and coffee, soft drink, beer and local wine during lunch and dinner on your cruise
• Services of Travelmarvel Cruise Director and local guides
• Transfers, port charges and tipping
• Explore seven towns, villages and cities
• Explore the magical Black Forest
• Step back in time during a visit to the World Heritage-listed Augustusburg Castle

• This itinerary is operated by Travelmarvel, part of the APT Travel Group
• Itinerary, inclusions and pricing are subject to change
• Prices are for cruise and return flights from Ireland only
• Subject to availavility
• T&Cs Apply