Riviera Travel Gastronomy of the Rhine & Moselle

• Choose to visit the Lindt Chocolate Museum for a guided tour and tasting or a city tour of Cologne, with tastings of local beer and snacks.
• Explore Bernkastel on a walking tour and enjoy a wine tasting of delicious local varieties grown along the Moselle River.
• Enjoy guided tours of Trier – one of Germany’s oldest cities – as well as Cochem and Boppard.
• Cruise through the spectacular Rhine Gorge to reach the atmospheric streets of Rüdesheim where we’ll visit a winery for a tasting.
• Discover the wine-making legacy of Koblenz on a visit to the Koblenz Wine and Sparkling Wine Museum with a wine tasting.

• Free drinks package
• 7 nights on board a five-star ship
• Return flights & transfers
• 11 included experiences
• Full board dining
• Complimentary on-board tea & coffee
• Complimentary on-board Wi-Fi
• Expert Riviera Cruise Director & Concierge
• All port charges & airport taxes
• Checked luggage

8-day itinerary

Day 1: Cologne arrival

Commence your exploration of Germany via the Rhine and Moselle rivers as you board your cruise ship in one of the nation’s oldest cities – Cologne.

Day 2: Cochem

Commence the first full day of your journey with a scenic morning cruise on the River Rhine and Moselle towards Cochem. After arriving in this charming riverside town, experience the region’s unique sights and sounds while on a scheduled tour, before tr-boarding the ship and enjoying a live folk music performance.

Day 3: Trier

The journey continues upstream along the Moselle River, with the morning being free for you to immerse yourself in the passing scenery. After a spot of lunch, the cruise ship will moor at Trier for a guided tour around the ancient city’s highlights.

Day 4: Bernkastel

After breakfast, take part in a guided walking tour around Bernkastel, which includes a wine tasting experience at a local cellar. The afternoon is free for you to take advantage of the excellent facilities onboard your cruise ship, as you sail towards Koblenz.

Day 5: Koblenz

Gain intriguing insights into Koblenz’s extensive wine-making heritage as you explore the Koblenz Wine and Sparkling Wine Museum independently, which includes a tasting experience. After enjoying some lunch back on the ship, you’ll then travel to Boppard for another guided tour.

Day 6: Rhine Gorge & Rüdesheim

Soak up the majestic surroundings as you sail through Rhine Gorge in the morning while travelling to Rudesheim. You’ll enjoy an immersive Rüdesheimer coffee making presentation, before disembarking the ship and heading to a local winery for a wine tasting experience.

Day 7: Cologne

After leaving Rudesheim behind, the journey continues to Cologne for the final day of your adventure. While here, you can choose to take part in a guided tour and tasting experience around either the Lindt Chocolate Museum or the beer culture of Cologne. Afterwards, head back to the ship for a final evening of entertainment, including a classical music performance.

Day 8: Return home

Travel back to the airport for your return UK flight.

MS Emily Bronte, MS Oscar Wilde

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