In Cologne the famous twin-spired Cathedral – which took 632 years after interruptions to finish – is sure to take your breath away. The intriguing interior is said to contain the remains of the Three Wise Men. Elsewhere, the Old Town is a delight to explore, while museums chart everything from chocolate to Roman history.
Day Destination
Day 1 Düsseldorf, Germany (embarkation late afternoon)
Day 2 Cologne, Germany Cruising the passage of Bonn Remagen, Germany
Day 3 Cruising the Middle Moselle Valley Bernkastel-Kues, Germany
Day 4 Cochem, Germany Cruising the Lower Moselle Valley
Day 5 Koblenz, Germany Cruising the Middle Rhine Valley
Day 6 Speyer, Germany Day 7 Strasbourg, France
Cruising the Upper Rhine Valley and locks
Day 8 Basel, Switzerland (disembarkation after breakfast)
Continuing along the Rhine, you’ll pass by Bonn, Beethoven’s birthplace and former capital of West Germany. During the passage, Hotel Dreesen is an arresting sight – it was here where Hitler met Chamberlain in 1938. Historic Hotel Petersberg, within the Siebengebirge (Seven Mountains), is then revealed, before you reach Remagen. Further wartime history is yours to uncover; the famous Ludendorff Bridge capture here contributed to the end of World War II. One of the surviving towers now houses a museum.
Brabant diverts down the Moselle for an unparalleled cruising experience. Revel in the glorious Middle Moselle Valley in daylight as you pass steep vineyards and picture-postcard towns en route to Bernkastel-Kues, where a medley of half-timbered houses, wine taverns and irresistible riverside trails awaits. The route is extra special as only small river boats can transit this particularly narrow stretch. Wake up the next morning in Cochem, where rewards include pretty waterfront buildings and romantic squares, overlooked by Reichsburg Castle. The sensational scenery continues with a journey back through the alluring Lower Moselle Valley, taking in more vineyards, castles and towns.
Bernkastel–Kues
Koblenz hosts trips to the mighty Ehrenbreitstein Fortress – including a cable car over the Rhine – before gliding past the forests and fairytale fortresses of the Middle Rhine Valley is as enchanting as it gets. Next, Speyer’s UNESCO-listed Romanesque Cathedral is complemented by an explorable centre full of stellar museums.
In Strasbourg your gaze will be effortlessly magnetised towards the exquisite Cathédrale Notre-Dame, though it would be remiss to ignore the photogenic half-timbered houses and peaceful canals of the Petite France quarter. Finish off in style as Brabant navigates the tranquil Upper Rhine Valley – flanked by France and Germany – followed by the locks of the Grand Canal d’Alsace.
Cruise-only prices For cruise-only prices, without flights or transfers, simply deduct £300 per person from the quoted price.
Strasbourg
Room types & departure dates Price shown is per person based on two sharing a Standard Room on cruise R1810 or R1826. Please refer to the relevant pricing flyer or website for details of other room types and departure dates.
All included in your cruise price:
Comfortable en suite accommodation • Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, five-course à la carte dinner and late night snacks • 24-hour tea and coffee station • Welcome cocktail, Welcome Dinner and Captain’s Gala Dinner • Complimentary wi-fi • Use of fitness room • Live music every day
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