Cruise Description

Explore the Moselle in more ways than ever on this Active & Discovery European cruise. You’ll board your Avalon Suite Ship in Remich on the beautiful Moselle River. An excursion to historical Luxembourg City offers unique and dramatic views, as the town is set on two levels—high above on straddling hills and dropping into two river valleys. Alternatively you can choose a canoe excursion on the Moselle or a visit to Schengen with a tasting of local products. 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. Visit Reichsburg Castle, nestled among vineyards and offering breathtaking views of the town and river valley below. Next stop is ancient Koblenz, where you can enjoy a guided walk or visit a local brewery or a guided hike. Sail into the Rhine River to the quintessential Rhine valley town of Rüdesheim. Here visit the amazing Mechanical Musical Instruments Museum, and enjoy a stroll through the town’s famous cobblestone Drosselgasse lined with shops, restaurants, and lively taverns. Your river cruise holiday ends in Frankfurt, where you may join a guided sightseeing tour of the city or visit the Frankenstein castle or take a bike tour along the river banks of the Main and Nidda Rivers. Join us on this Active & Discovery river cruise and experience the Moselle your way. Your Active & Discovery Moselle River cruise can be as active or leisurely as you like!

Day 1
Welcome to Luxembourg! Your Suite Ship is Ready for Boarding. Flights into Luxembourg City must arrive by 3.30 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm. The day is yours to explore Remich-the Pearl of the Moselle-with panoramic views of surrounding forests and vineyards. Enjoy dinner on board this evening.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN REMICH (D)

Day 2
Modern Architecture, Canoe Trip, and Local Wine
Visit the Adventure centre for today's activities with your Adventure Host.
ACTIVE - Paddle a canoe on a Guided Tour to get a whole new perspective of the Moselle river and its fascinating shoreline scenery, OR:
DISCOVERY - Enjoy a Guided Tour of Schengen, known for the famous agreement, which represents one of the major steps towards a unified Europe and the abolishment of inner-European border controls. Later enjoy a glass of refreshing locally produced wine or grape juice, OR:
CLASSIC - Join a Guided Tour of Luxembourg City-with its dramatic views, ancient ruins, and modern architecture along the deep gorge terrain.
In the early afternoon, enjoy a leisurely cruise to Trier.
TRIER: Germany's Oldest City
CLASSIC - After dinner, enjoy a Guided Walking Tour of Trier-Germany's oldest city with ancient remnants dating from 144-152 AD. Starting from Porta Nigra, walk through the city centre.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN TRIER (B,L,D)

Day 3
Gracious German Vineyards of the Moselle Valley
ACTIVE - Head out into the fresh air and hike up to Landshut Castle, OR:
DISCOVERY - Learn about wine in this special region and enjoy a rich Wine Tasting in a local winery, OR:
CLASSIC - Take a Guided Walking Tour of the charming wine village of Bernkastel-with its medieval marketplace and 17th-century gabled timber-framed houses.
This afternoon enjoy a relaxing sailing to Traben-Trabach or consider joining an optional excursion to a local brewery. Tonight, enjoy live entertainment on board your ship.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN TRABEN-TRABACH (B,L,D)

Day 4
Reichsburg Castle, Riesling Wine, and the Charm of the Moselle Valley
ACTIVE - Bike along the Mosel river with your Adventure Host.
Alternatively, enjoy a relaxing cruise to Cochem.
ACTIVE - See Cochem from atop, hike up to an excellent viewpoint, OR:
DISCOVERY - Take part to 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, more than 200 years of savoir-faire and a recipe that has been passed down several generations, OR:
CLASSIC - Join a Guided Walk of Cochem to see the charming town's half-timbered houses and winding streets. Visit Cochem's hilltop Reichsburg Castle with a bird's-eye-view of the Moselle Valley and river bend.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN COCHEM (B,L,D)

Day 5
KOBLENZ
Fortress Walls and Manor Halls
In the morning, you may want to choose among the Guided Optional Excursions available or relax on the Sky Deck while sailing to Koblenz.
ACTIVE
Explore the shores of Eifel?s largest volcanic lake ?Laacher See" and visit the Maria Laach Benedictine monastery OR:
DISCOVERY
Join a Guided Tour of a famous local brewery which reputation is based on their traditional way of brewing tasty beers following old recipes. Afterwards taste some of their classical brewed beers, OR:
CLASSIC
Take a Guided City Walk amid ancient fortresses walls, towers, squares and monuments. Later, enjoy live entertainment on board.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN KOBLENZ (B,L,D)

Day 6
Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine Country
Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities. This morning, relax on the Sky Deck while passing along the beautiful villages on the Moselle River shores.
ACTIVE - Take an open-air Cable-Car ride to the Niederwald Monument. Ride or walk back down through the vineyards; based on your departure enjoy a local special treat, OR:
DISCOVERY - Take a Guided Tour of the incredible Mechanical Music Museum for a one-of-a-kind instrumental experience; based on your departure enjoy a local special treat, OR:
DISCOVERY - Follow your local guide through the area surrounding the Hildegard Abbey and learn about the history of this special place. Walk back to the village and taste different local wines.
A short sailing in the late afternoon will bring you from Rudesheim to Eltville.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN ELTVILLE (B,L,D)

Day 7
Charm in Frankfurt
ACTIVE
Take a Guided Bike Tour to discover from a different point of view the city of Frankfurtas well as the picturesque Nidda park, OR:
DISCOVERY
Take a botanical journey through the gorgeous gardens of Frankfurt?s Palmengarten. OR:
CLASSIC
Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Frankfurt to see the city?s cultural landmarks and gleaming financial headquarters combined with the cozy ambience of quaint neighborhoods, OR:
CLASSIC
Take an entertaining Guided Tour to the famous Frankenstein castle, nestled in the hills of the Western Odenwald area, and enjoy a breathtaking view on the Rhine Valley.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN FRANKFURT (B,L,D)

Day 8
Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning. (B)