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The Rhine & Moselle: Canals, Vineyards and Castles 2025

8 days
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From Remich to Amsterdam
4.9
5 traveler reviews
  • Luxembourg City with fortifications and Viaduc.
  • Bridge over small river in Luxembourg City surrounded by colorful buildings.
  • Bernkastel landscape with vineyards and a river.
  • Colorful houses and a church in Cochem, Germany, with a hilly backdrop.
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  • Beautiful ship, beautiful scenery, intimate, friendly service. Thoroughly enjoyed our trip of a lifetime.

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    Gaye, traveled in July
    5.0
  • Cochem Castle overlooking the Moselle River with vineyards.
  • Scenic view of Rhine Gorge with river and surrounding hills.
  • Riverbank view of Rhine Gorge with hills and small town.
  • Cologne skyline with cathedral and Rhine River.
  • Aerial view of Cologne with Hohenzollern Bridge and cathedral.
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Avalon Waterways
River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Remich

    Meals
    Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Remich on your own
    Landmarks
    Remich
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  2. Day 2

    Remich to Bernkastel

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike in two countries along the Mosel
    • Wine Walk in Luxembourg's Moselle Region
    • Guided Tour of Luxembourg City
    Landmarks
    Moselle River
    Luxembourg City
    Scheuerberg
    Bernkastel
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  3. Day 3

    Bernkastel

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike up to Landshut Castle
    • Guided Walking Tour of Bernkastel
    • Wine Tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Bike ride through the village
    • Sample Apfelkuchen or other German desserts
    Landmarks
    Landshut Castle
    Bernkastel
    Cochem
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  4. Day 4

    Cochem

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike up to viewpoint
    • Guided Visit to historic mustard mill
    • Guided Walk of Cochem
    • Visit Reichsburg Castle

    Optional Activities

    • Relax on Sky Deck
    Landmarks
    Cochem
    Reichsburg Castle
    Moselle Valley
    Rüdesheim
  5. Day 5

    Rüdesheim to Engers

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Open-air cable car ride to Niederwald Monument
    • Guided Tour of Mechanical Music Museum
    • Cruise through Rhine Gorge

    Optional Activities

    • Walk back down through vineyards
    • Classical music concert at Engers Castle
    Landmarks
    Niederwald Monument
    Mechanical Music Museum
    Rhine Gorge
    Rock of the Lorelei
    Engers Castle
    Engers
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  6. Day 6

    Cologne

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike ride like the locals in Cologne
    • Guided Walking Tour of Cologne's Jewish heritage sites
    • Guided City Walk of Cologne

    Optional Activities

    • Sample local Kölsch pale lager
    Landmarks
    Cologne
    Cologne Cathedral
    Amsterdam
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  7. Day 7

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walking Tour of Amsterdam
    • Guided Canal Cruise

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Keukenhof gardens (during tulip season)
    • Guided Optional Excursion to Zaanse Schans (outside tulip season)
    • Optional Biking Tour
    • Visit Amsterdam museums or galleries
    • Experience Amsterdam nightlife
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam
    Amsterdam Canal Ring
    Keukenhof Gardens
    Zaanse Schans
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  8. Day 8

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast
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Number of tours

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Avalon Waterways Ship

  • Avalon Imagery II
    Avalon Imagery II
    One of 2016's two new additions to the youngest fleet on Europe's waterways, the Imagery II continues all of Avalon's outstan… Read more
    Built
    2016
    Guests
    65 - 130
    Crew
    37
    Length
    110 m / 361 ft
    Suites
    52
    Staterooms
    12
    Gross Tonnage
    2022 gt
    Beam
    12 m / 39 ft
    Cruising Speed
    12 kn / 22 kph / 14 mph
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4.9
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  • D
    July 26th, 2016
    5.0
    This simply has to be the most relaxing and enjoyable way to see Europe from its magnificent waterways. First class...
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    Traveled in October 2013
  • L
    July 26th, 2016
    5.0
    Crew, food, organisation all incredible!
    Traveled in April 2012
  • G
    July 26th, 2016
    5.0
    Beautiful ship, beautiful scenery, intimate, friendly service. Thoroughly enjoyed our trip of a lifetime.
    Traveled in September 2015
  • M
    July 26th, 2016
    5.0
    We loved every minute of our cruise. Ship was wonderful, crew were exceptional, food was scrumptious and the Ports...
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    Traveled in May 2015
  • P
    July 26th, 2016
    4.5
    It was one of my best vacations ever! We had a suite. The room was the perfect size and the bathroom was huge! The...
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    Traveled in June 2013

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