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Romantic Rhine & Moselle

Resort:Amsterdam > Basel
Operator: Scenic
Destination: Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland
Price From: £4145.00

Amsterdam > Basel


Romance is alive and well on the Rhine

Anyone who doesnt believe in the power of romance has never travelled along the Rhine or its idyllic tributary, the Moselle.
In fact, on this itinerary, theres probably a fairytale moment waiting just beyond the next river bend. The castles that grace this region sometimes seem as if they were lifted straight from the silver screen hardly surprising as its a region thats long been favoured by Hollywood directors. From Lorelei, the Rhine river siren said to lure sailors to their demise, to the legendary Black Forest, which still resonates with imaginative childrens tales, there are stories of romances galore to discover and delight in. You may even compose a few new ones of your own.

Itinerary


Day 1 – Amsterdam

Fly to Amsterdam from one of up to 16 UK airports. You’ll then be transferred to your Scenic Space-ship. This evening, raise your glass to a fabulous cruise at this evening’s welcome reception.

Meals Included:Dinner


Day 2 – Veere

Freechoice

Choose a guided tour through the quaint streets of Veere, or cycle through the town with a local guide and admire the surrounding dykes. Alternatively, marvel at the modern wonder that is Hollands Delta Works, including a visit through the Storm Surge Barrier.

Meals Included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


Day 3 – Antwerp

Freechoice

Be seduced by beautiful World Heritage-listed Bruges, or learn about the famous Flemish painter, Peter Paul Rubens in Antwerp. Alternatively, take a guided walking tour of Antwerp, followed by leisure time, or take the opportunity to visit the towns of Ypres & Passchendaele to learn about the World War I battle of Passchendaele. Visit the memorials dedicated to the Allied troops who perished during this terrible battle.

Meals Included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


Day 4 – Nijmegen

Freechoice

Explore the Arnhem Airborne Museum and learn about the Battle of Arnhem. Alternatively, visit the Netherlands Open Air Museum and discover historic houses, farms and windmills, or, if you are feeling energetic, take an active bicycle tour through the city.

Meals Included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


Day 5 – Maastricht

Freechoice

Enjoy a guided tour of Maastricht, or visit Aachen and learn the tale of the city that borders three countries. Alternatively, visit the Netherlands American Cemetery and Memorial. Dedicated to the American soldiers who perished in this region during World War II. You will also get to visit the Eben Emael Fortress, which was bulilt to protect the city from the German invasion during the second world war.

Meals Included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


Day 6 – Dsseldorf

Freechoice

Discover the charming town of Dsseldorf on a guided walking tour, or join a guided cycling tour along the river, passing by Dsseldorfs bustling modern harbour precinct. Alternatively, learn about the citys long beer producing traditions as you visit some local Microbreweries, you will also get to taste the local Altbier, a dark beer traditional to this region, or visit the Zollverein industrial site, once the largest and most productive coal mine in Europe.

Meals Included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


Day 7 – Moselle Valley Cruising

Today sail along the curvaceous path of the Moselle River past quaint half timbered villages, vine covered slopes and hilltop castles that are perched proudly on their lookout over the river. Appreciate the allure of the Moselle Valley from the opulence of your Scenic Space-Ship as you delight in a full day cruise.

Meals Included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


Day 8 – Cochem

A medieval gem resting on the banks of the Moselle River, Cochem will make you feel as if you are stepping directly off the ship and into a fairytale.

Freechoice

Explore Cochem during a guided tour and visit the iconic Reichsburg Castle, or if you are feeling more active, join a guided bicycle tour and explore this beautiful region on two wheels.

Meals Included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


Day 9 – Bernkastel

Freechoice

Journey to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg for a guided tour. Alternatively, take a guided walk through Trier, a city with an important Roman past, or take in beautiful Bernkastel, with its perfectly preserved half timbered houses located on the picturesque Moselle River.

Meals Included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


Day 10 – Koblenz

Freechoice

On arrival to Koblenz take advantage of a guided tour of this historic city, or visit a local winery for a guided tour and tasting of its fine wines. Alternatively, take a cycling tour around this fascinating city, that lies at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers, or visit Marksburg Castle for a tour. Perched high above the river, this is the only castle on the Middle Rhine that has avoided destruction.

Meals Included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


Day 11 – Rdesheim

Freechoice

Board the Winzerexpress mini train for a guided visit of Siegfrieds Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum. Afterwards, enjoy a cable car ride to the Niederwald Monument. Alternatively, join an excursion to Mainz and see the impressive sandstone cathedral, the tremendous Old Town and visit the Gutenberg Museum.

Meals Included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


Day 12 – Mannheim

Freechoice

Experience the thrill of the Hockenheim Formula 1 race track with a museum visit and an insiders tour of the circuit. Alternatively, join a historic tour of Heidelberg and visit its Renaissance castle. The castle ruins are among the most important Renaissance structures north of the Alps, or join an orientation tour of Heidelberg, followed by some leisure time.

Enrich

Enjoy a private concert at the Baroque Palace of Rastatt, one of the most magnificent historic venues in the region. Itll be an evening of grandeur unlike any other, and a rare chance to collect memories that you will cherish for a lifetime.

Meals Included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


Day 13 – Kehl > Strasbourg

Freechoice

Visit Strasbourg, the capital city of the Alsace region in northeastern France, where youll discover the unique historic quarter and its impressive cathedral, or choose to see the picturesque city from a different perspective on a canal cruise. Admire the stunning district known as Le Petite France and take in the sites such as the European Parliament and the imperial quarter. Alternatively, journey to Mittelbergheim in the Alsace and sample some the best wines the region has to offer.

Meals Included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


Day 14 – Breisach

Freechoice

Journey into the picturesque Black Forest region for a guided tour and tasting of the iconic Black Forest cake. Alternatively, enjoy a wine tasting in the Kaiserstuhl region, or take a guided bike ride from Breisach to Freiburg, stopping along the way for a tasting of delicious Black Forest cake.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


Day 15 – Basel

After breakfast, transfer to the airport or train station for your return journey home. Travel to one of up to 16 UK airports.

This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons such as high and low water. As such, the cruise may operate altered from that stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions.

Meals Included:Breakfast


Tour inclusions

  • – Sip on delicious local wines as you cruise with the magnificent Moselle Valley as your back drop

  • – Experience an evening of grandeur like no other at the Baroque Rastatt Palace

  • – Marvel at the modern day wonder that is Hollands Delta works and visit the Storm Surge Barrier

  • – Learn about the infamous WWI battle of Passchendaele during a full day tour to the towns of Ypres and Passchendaele

  • – Release your inner thrill seeker on an insiders tour of Hockenheim Formula 1 track