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THE RHINE AND MOSELLE
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CANALS, VINEYARDS AND CASTLES
8 Day River Cruise Remich to Amsterdam
CRUISE: WRA
Explore the waterways, wine regions, and historic hills from Luxembourg to Holland. You’ll board your Avalon Suite Ship® in Remich on the beautiful Moselle River. A guided sightseeing tour of Trier reveals ancient remnants dating from 144-152 AD in Germany’s oldest city! Enjoy a guided walk in the charming wine village of Bernkastel and taste some of the region’s best wines. Continue on the Moselle River to the picturesque town of Cochem where the Riesling grape is cultivated and soar above Koblenz on a cable-car ride to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress for a spectacular panoramic view. Discover Düsseldorf by bike, sweet bites, or a tour of fascinating sights. Step through history in 2,000-year-old Nijmegen—the oldest town in the Netherlands that still perseveres from the Roman era to WWII and today. Visit Reichsburg Castle, nestled among vineyards and offering breathtaking views of the town and river valley below. Experience spectacular scenery and discover legendary cultures on your Moselle and Rhine River cruise vacation.
DAY 1 – REMICH, LUXEMBOURG (EMBARKATION) (D)
Welcome to Luxembourg! Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding.
Flights into Luxembourg City must arrive by 3 pm.
Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm.
Enjoy dinner on board this evening.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN REMICH
DAY 2 – RIMICH – TRIER (B, L, D)
Old World Charm
Ask about today’s energizing or relaxing Adventure Host activities.
This morning, enjoy leisurely sailing to Trier.
CLASSIC EXCURSION
Take a Guided Sightseeing 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
DAY 3 – BERNKASTEL, GERMANY (B, L, D)
Castle Vines and German Wines
This morning, enjoy leisurely sailing to Bernkastel.
CLASSIC EXCURSION
Take a Guided Walking Tour of the charming wine village of Bernkastel—with its medieval marketplace and 17th-century gabled timber-framed houses.
Enjoy free time this afternoon, take a bike ride through the village to sample Apfelkuchen or other wonderful German desserts.
Tonight, enjoy live entertainment on board your ship.
OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO COCHEM
DAY 4 – COCHEM (B, L, D)
The Charm of the Moselle Valley
ACTIVE EXCURSION
See Cochem from atop, hike up to an excellent viewpoint with your Adventure Host and visit Reichsburg Castle, OR:
DISCOVERY EXCURSION
Take part in 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 with more than 200 years of savoir-faire and a recipe that has been passed down through the 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.
Relax on the Sky Deck while sailing to Koblenz through the Moselle Valley, famous for the beautiful wine growing villages and vineyards.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN KOBLENZ
DAY 5 – KOBLENZ - COLOGNE (B, L, D)
Fortress Walls and Manor Halls
Ask about today’s energizing or relaxing Adventure Host activities.
CLASSIC EXCURSION
Enjoy a leisurely Guided Walk of ancient Koblenz, including a cable-car ride to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress for a spectacular panoramic view.
This afternoon, enjoy leisurely sailing to Cologne to enjoy free time this evening. Don’t miss the chance to enjoy free time over a glass of Kölsch pale lager—locally brewed for over 100 years!
OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO DÜSSELDORF
DAY 6 – DUSSELDORF (B, L, D)
Avant-Garde Architecture and Amazing Altbiers
ACTIVE EXCURSION
Join your Adventure Host and explore the city of Düsseldorf by bike, OR:
DISCOVERY EXCURSION
Experience Düsseldorf’s Old Town and get an insight into its culinary diversity, OR:
CLASSIC EXCURSION
Join a Guided Tour of Düsseldorf. Visit the Old Town, but also discover its spectacular subway line, where each station has uniquely magic character all its own.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO NIJMEGEN
DAY 7 – NIJMEGEN, THE NETHERLANDS
WWII Valor and Famous Mills
ACTIVE EXCURSION
Discover Nijmegen by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:
CLASSIC EXCURSION
Join a Guided Tour of Nijmegen— the oldest town in the Netherlands. Learn how this city was first built more than 2,000 years ago by the Romans and see the archaeological Roman-era ruins in the city that was also damaged in WWII, OR:
CLASSIC EXCURSION
Join a Guided Tour of the Airborne Museum of Hartenstein commemorating the 1944 WWII Battle of Arnhem.
This afternoon, enjoy leisurely sailing to Amsterdam.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN AMSTERDAM
DAY 8 – AMSTERDAM
Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.
DEPARTURES
2027: July 1, August 23, September 25
2028: May 7, June 9, September 29
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Avalon WRA | 8 days from Remich to Amsterdam
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