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Castles & Vineyards of the Rhine & Moselle 2026

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From Frankfurt-am-Main to Basel
4.4 (47 reviews)
  • Aerial view of a river winding through a vineyard landscape in Germany.
  • Aerial view of a charming town at sunset with a prominent church.
  • Map of a travel route in Germany including various cities.
  • Aerial view of a riverside city with a monument and cable cars.
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  • Vineyards slope down towards a river with a city on the opposite bank.
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Frankfurt to Mainz

    Frankfurt to Mainz
    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Board 5-star Scenic Space-Ship
    Landmarks
    Mainz Cathedral
  2. Day 2

    Koblenz

    Koblenz
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice: Walking tour of Koblenz
    • Scenic Freechoice: Visit Burg Eltz
    • Scenic Freechoice: Medieval Limburg
    • Scenic Freechoice: Koblenz biking tour
    Landmarks
    Florinsmarkt
    Burg Eltz
    Limburg Cathedral
    Alte Lahnbrücke
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  3. Day 3

    Bernkastel

    Bernkastel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice: Walking tour of Bernkastel
    • Scenic Freechoice: Wine tasting along the Moselle
    • Scenic Freechoice: Hike to Landshut Castle
    • Scenic Enrich: Private classical concert at Liebfrauenkirche in Trier
    Landmarks
    Bernkasteler Doctor Vineyard
    Landshut Castle
    Liebfrauenkirche
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  4. Day 4

    Cochem to Rüdesheim

    Cochem to Rüdesheim
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice: Walking tour of Cochem
    • Scenic Freechoice: Cycling tour of Cochem
    Landmarks
    Reichsburg Castle
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  5. Day 5

    Rüdesheim

    Rüdesheim
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice: Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum
    • Scenic Freechoice: Hike & cable car

    Optional Activities

    • Cable car to Niederwald Monument
    Landmarks
    Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum
    Niederwald Monument
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  6. Day 6

    Rastatt

    Rastatt
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice: Walking tour of Baden-Baden
    • Scenic Freechoice: Schloss Favorite
    • Scenic Freechoice: Excursion to Fort Schoenenbourg – Maginot Line
    • Scenic Freechoice: Guided tour of Strasbourg
    Landmarks
    Kurhaus Baden-Baden
    Roman Baths Baden-Baden
    Schloss Favorite
    Fort Schoenenbourg
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    Petit France
    Grand Ile
  7. Day 7

    Breisach

    Breisach
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice: Wine tasting at Kaiserstuhl
    • Scenic Freechoice: Excursion to Colmar
    • Scenic Freechoice: Excursion to Freiburg
    • Scenic Freechoice: Tour of Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg
    Landmarks
    Kaiserstuhl
    Colmar Old Town
    Freiburg Münster
    Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg
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  8. Day 8

    Basel

    Basel
    Meals
    Breakfast

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    Since 2009, the Scenic Ruby has been sailing on European waters, carrying up to 167 travellers through mesmerizing landscapes while provi… Read more
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    Guests
    167
    Crew
    53
    Length
    135m
    Staterooms
    84
    Gross Tonnage
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  • Frederick5.0•April 2026
    Solid execution of itinerary and shipboard activities and service. Food was less than excellent but generous and...
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  • CHYE4.0•October 2023
    Overall Good. Staff service was generally excellent. F&B was good. Excursions could be improved.

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