Vineyards of the Rhine & Mosel

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This trip has been discontinue. Instead see:   Premium Rhine Cruise 2016 Legendary Rhine & Moselle Treasures of the Main & Rhine     Experience the unforgettable beauty of two of Europe’s most renowned waterways, the Rhine and Mosel. Begin in Paris, the “City of Lights,” then take a high-speed TGV train to Luxembourg where you will board...

Overview

Trip type
River Cruise
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Experience fabulous cruise through the Rhine Gorge
    • Explore Koblenz
    • Enjoy winery visit and walking tour to Luxembourg
    • Opportunity scenic canal cruise through the city known as the “Venice of the North

What's this trip about?

    This trip has been discontinue. Instead see:   Premium Rhine Cruise 2016 Legendary Rhine & Moselle Treasures of the Main & Rhine     Experience the unforgettable beauty of two of Europe’s most renowned waterways, the Rhine and Mosel. Begin in Paris, the “City of Lights,” then take a high-speed TGV train to Luxembourg where you will board your vessel. Enjoy views of steep vineyards along the Mosel River, visit ancient wine villages and vineyards, and sample delicious regional wines. On the Rhine, you will tour historic Cologne and its magnificent Cathedral. Conclude your river cruise vacation in vibrant Amsterdam, amidst the city’s legendary system of canals.

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Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age range36 to 64 years
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityAmsterdam
End CityLuxembourg

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Culinary & Wine
  • Cultural
  • Small Ship Cruise

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Germany
  • France

Attractions

  • Amsterdam
  • Heidelberg Castle
  • Paris

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • Nature
  • River cruise
  • Wine Tasting

Trip includes

    • 7 nights deluxe cruise accommodation in an outside stateroom, most with French balconies
    • Life enriching tours and excursions daily
    • State-of-the-art Infotainment System in all staterooms featuring free high-speed Internet access, hit Hollywood movies, extensive music library & English language TV stations
    • Complimentary Wi-Fi access on board
    • Terry bathrobes and white-on-white plush bedding
    • Gourmet dining with all meals included during your cruise
    • Free-flowing red & white wines from Europe's great wine regions, beer & soft drinks with every lunch and dinner on board
    • Bottled water in every stateroom replenished daily
    • Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner & Captain's Gala Dinner
    • Transfer to Luxembourg, followed by high-speed TGV train to Paris
    • 3 nights hotel in Paris at the Pullman Paris Montparnasse (or similar), including daily buffet breakfast
    • Special highlights including lectures, cooking demonstration, onboard music performances and piano music
    • Bicycles to explore on your own & guided bicycle tours
    • Services of professional Cruise Manager
    • All English language on board in a non-smoking environment (smoking permitted only on the Sun Deck)
    • All transfers with the purchase of cruise, land & air package
    • All local taxes

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Arrive In Amsterdam, Holland - Embarkation

Meals: Dinner

Arrive in vibrant Amsterdam and board your luxurious river cruise ship, moored near the city center. Meet your fellow travelers tonight at the Welcome Dinner.

Day 2: Amsterdam

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

After breakfast, your tour begins with a scenic canal cruise through the city known as the “Venice of the North.” See the fabled Skinny Bridge, elegant narrow townhouses, and the famous house where Anne Frank once spent years ...

Day 3: Cologne, Germany

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

This morning, enjoy a scenic cruise on the Rhine River to Cologne. After arriving early afternoon, you will have a walking tour of Cologne, which includes the Old Town, Cathedral Square, and the spectacular 13th-century Gothic...

Day 4: Rüdesheim

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

This morning, admire the stunning beauty of the Rhine’s numerous fairytale castles and legendary Lorelei Rock as you cruise through the Rhine Gorge. After lunch, arrive in Rüdesheim, where you will enjoy an afternoon wine tast...

Day 5: Rüdesheim - Mainz - Koblenz

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Arrive in Mainz after breakfast and choose between two different excursions: a walking tour of beautiful Mainz that includes the famous Gutenberg Museum, home of the world’s first printed bible; or an excursion to Heidelberg, ...

Day 6: Koblenz - Cochem

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

This afternoon, arrive in picturesque Cochem, located amidst the steep vineyards and wine villages of the Mosel. Then you have the option to take a walking tour.

Day 7: Bernkastel - Luxembourg

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

This morning, arrive in charming Bernkastel, where you will enjoy a winery visit and walking tour. Strategically located in the heart of the Mosel, the town boasts over 500 years of documented wine history and has a medieval m...

Day 8: Luxembourg - Disembarkation

Meals: Breakfast

This morning, bid farewell to your cruise.

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Cancellation policy

In the unfortunate event a participant must cancel travel, notice to AmaWaterways must be via email to Res@AmaWaterways.com, which must include a return receipt and read notation, or other writing stating clearly and correctly each guest’s name, ship name, start and end date of the cruise and a brief statement of the reason for cancellation. Other forms of notice are not sufficient. The effective date of the cancellation is the date we receive the written cancellation notice. Name changes, a substitution of a participant or a reduction in the number of guests in a stateroom are treated as a cancellation in that all applicable cancellation charges apply. Cancellation charges for bookings within charter and part-charter agreements are as per the charter contract. All other cancellation charges are per-person, based on the cancellation date, as follows:

29-7 days prior to departure

Cruise & Land Cancellation Charge: 80% of cruise and land price

Airfare Cancellation Charge (Economy Contract fares): $350 penalty

Airfare Cancellation Charge (Business/First Class Contract fares): $600 penalty

Other Charges (except insurance): 80% of all charges

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Meals Included

7 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches and 6 Dinners

Age Requirements
36 to 64 years
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