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Active & Discovery on the Moselle with 2 Nights in Paris 2024
10 days from Paris 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.Start sooner with a two-night hotel stay in Paris! Avalon Choice sightseeing is the perfect highlight of your stay.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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Dates & Pricing
| Sunday 15 Sep 24 — Wednesday 25 Sep 24 | Starting at $4,898 |  SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
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 Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice.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.
Destination & Sightseeing
Destination & Sightseeing| Day 1 Paris: | Welcome to France! |
| Day 2 Paris: | Choice of guided tour or bike tour |
| Day 3 Paris–Verdun–Remich (Embarkation): | Motorcoach transfer to Verdun for guided tour; motorcoach transfer to Remich; onboard welcome reception |
| Day 4 Remich. Excursion to Luxembourg–Trier: | Choice of excursion to Luxembourg City, or excursion to Schengen; evening walking tour in Trier |
| Day 5 Bernkastel: | Choice of guided tour in Bernkastel or wine tour or hike 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 |
| Day 7 Koblenz: | Choice of Koblenz walking tour, or beer tour or guided hike |
| Day 8 Rüdesheim–Eltville: | Choice of visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum, or wine tasting or cable car ride |
| Day 9 Frankfurt: | Choice of Frankfurt sightseeing, or bike tour, or botanical gardens visit, guided tour in Bad Nauheim |
| Day 10 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
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.
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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.
The afternoon is yours to explore this iconic European capital!
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Breakfast
BreakfastDay 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
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Day 4
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 5
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
BreakfastLunch DinnerDay 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; 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
BreakfastLunch DinnerDay 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 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 10
FRANKFURT (DISEMBARKATION) Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.
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Accommodations
Accommodations| Paris | Frankfurt |
Paris Marriott Opéra Ambassador
Superior First-Class
Hotel as shown or similar
16 Bld.Haussmann 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.
Superior First-Class
Hotel as shown or similar
16 Bld.Haussmann 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.
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.
