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Active & Discovery on the Moselle 2024
8 days from Remich to Frankfurt
Tour Description:
Crisp Rieslings. Smooth lagers. Perfect pilsners. There’s much to toast on an Avalon Active & Discovery cruise along the Moselle. Starting with the number of interactive ways cruisers, choosers and doers can experience the joys of Luxembourg and Germany. Our vast selection of Classic, Discovery and Active excursions lets you decide how to conquer the castles and venture through the villages that beckon from the banks. Pair a wine tasting with a hike, pedal back in time on a bike, or immerse yourself in the magic of the Moselle with a number of moving experiences. Behind the scenes visits to the botanic gardens, biergartens, and lush vineyards along the Moselle will equally set your heart in motion.Move.Enjoy a little get-up-and-go on your cruising vacation when you:•Hike up to the 13th-century Landshut Castle and enjoy a guided tour of the castle with guides in historical costume. •Enjoy the twists and turns of Cochem’s history on a leisurely bike ride along the Moselle.•Take an open-air cable car ride to Rüdesheim’s Niederwald Monument and stroll back through rolling vineyards.And be moved.Get off the beaten path and relish the world when you:•Visit one of the oldest mustard mills and taste the secret recipe that’s been spicing things up for more than 200 years.•Have a barrel of fun as you enjoy a tour and tasting at a famous Koblenz brewery.•Stop and smell the roses on a botanical journey through Frankfurt’s lush Palmengarten. Plus, Classic sightseeing is always available in every port along the way.Activate your senses and discover a world of wonder in all-new, entirely “you” ways on your personal, passion-packed cruise along the Moselle.
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Destination & Sightseeing
Destination & Sightseeing| Day 1 Remich (Embarkation): | Onboard welcome reception |
| Day 2 Remich.Excursion to Luxembourg–Trier: | Choice of excursion to Luxembourg City, or excursion to Schengen; evening walking tour in Trier |
| Day 3 Bernkastel: | Choice of guided tour in Bernkastel or wine tour or hike to the Castle |
| Day 4 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 |
| Day 5 Koblenz: | Choice of Koblenz walking tour, or beer tour or guided hike |
| Day 6 Rüdesheim–Eltville: | Choice of visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum, or wine tasting or cable car ride |
| Day 7 Frankfurt: | Choice of Frankfurt sightseeing, or bike tour, or botanical gardens visit, guided tour in Bad Nauheim |
| Day 8 Frankfurt (Disembarkation): | Your cruise ends this morning |
Notes:
- In the event of technical or water level issues, it may be necessary to operate the itinerary by motorcoach or alter the program, including hotel overnight when necessary.
- Guided Tours, Optional Excursions, activities, sailing and docking schedules may be contingent on weather conditions or other issues outside of our control and could therefore be subject to change at any time.
- Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.
ITINERARY
ITINERARYDay 1
REMICH, LUXEMBOURG (EMBARKATION) Welcome to Luxembourg! Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding.
Flights into Luxembourg City must arrive by 3.30 pm.
Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm.
The day is yours to explore Remich—the Pearl of the Moselle—with panoramic views of surrounding forests and vineyards. Enjoy dinner on board this evening.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN REMICH
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Day 2
REMICH. EXCURSION TO LUXEMBOURG Modern Architecture and Local Wine
Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.
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, 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.
TRIER
Germany’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
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BreakfastLunch Dinner
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DinnerDay 3
BERNKASTEL, GERMANY Gracious German Vineyards of the Moselle Valley
ACTIVE Head out into the fresh air and hike up to Landshut Castle, 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.
OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO COCHEM
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BreakfastLunch Dinner
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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, followed by a scenic hike, 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
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BreakfastLunch Dinner
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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 Explore the shores of Eifel’s largest volcanic lake “Laacher See" and visit the Maria Laach Benedictine monastery 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
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BreakfastLunch Dinner
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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; enjoy a tasting of the authentic Rüdesheimer coffee, OR:
DISCOVERY 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, 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 SAILING TO FRANKFURT
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BreakfastLunch Dinner
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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 Take a botanical journey through the gorgeous gardens of Frankfurt’s Palmengarten, 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 Explore the historic city of Bad Nauheim with a Guided Walking Tour of this popular spa resort town.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN FRANKFURT
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BreakfastLunch Dinner
BreakfastLunch DinnerDay 8
FRANKFURT (DISEMBARKATION) Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.
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Accommodations
Accommodations| Luxembourg | Frankfurt |
Le Royal
Moderate Deluxe
Hotel as shown or similar
12 Boulevard Royal Luxembourg Luxembourg
A centrally located 170-room property offering fresh dining options in the brasserie style restaurant where traditional dishes can be enjoyed on the flowery outdoor terrace during the summer months, innovative French cuisine is served in the gourmet restaurant and there is also a contemporary piano bar with cigar lounge. Leisure facilities include a fitness centre, sauna and an indoor swimming pool and Free Wi-Fi internet access is available throughout.
Moderate Deluxe
Hotel as shown or similar
12 Boulevard Royal Luxembourg Luxembourg
A centrally located 170-room property offering fresh dining options in the brasserie style restaurant where traditional dishes can be enjoyed on the flowery outdoor terrace during the summer months, innovative French cuisine is served in the gourmet restaurant and there is also a contemporary piano bar with cigar lounge. Leisure facilities include a fitness centre, sauna and an indoor swimming pool and Free Wi-Fi internet access is available throughout.
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
