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Saar & Moselle Fairytales (Cologne - Cologne, 9 destinations)

8 days
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Start and end in Cologne
4.0 (1 review)
  • Aerial view of a castle by a river with a picturesque landscape.
  • Sunset over vineyards and a river bend with a town.
  • A historic building in a scenic cityscape during dusk.
  • People walking along a riverbank with a hill and fortress in the background.
  • Panoramic view of a river with a bridge, surrounded by a town and lush greenery.
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  • Scenic view with a river and autumn-colored vineyards.
  • Majestic castle on a hill with green surroundings.
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Lueftner Cruises
River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German
Group Size 20 - 150
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Cologne

    Cologne
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome cocktail reception
    • Welcome dinner
    Landmarks
    Cologne
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 2

    Cologne to Cochem

    Cologne to Cochem
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Panoramic cruise on the Moselle River

    Optional Activities

    • Cochem walking tour with Reichsburg Castle visit - €47
    • Winery visit in Cochem with wine tasting - €18
    Landmarks
    Reichsburg Castle
    Cochem
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  4. Day 3

    Cochem to Bernkastel to Saarburg

    Cochem to Bernkastel to Saarburg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruise along the Moselle River

    Optional Activities

    • Bernkastel walking tour with wine tasting - €48
    • AMADEUS Active: Castle ruins Landshut and vineyards tour in Bernkastel - €35
    Landmarks
    Bernkastel-Kues
    Landshut Castle Ruins
    Saarburg
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 4

    Saarburg to Saarlouis

    Saarburg to Saarlouis
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Saarburg Butter Market walking tour with waterfall viewing
    • Cruise through the Saar Loop scenic section

    Optional Activities

    • Saarburg walking tour - €25
    Landmarks
    Saarburg Butter Market
    Leukbach Waterfall
    Saar Loop
    Saarlouis
  6. Day 5

    Saarlouis to Grevenmacher

    Saarlouis to Grevenmacher
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Saarlouis fortress town tour
    • Saarland chocolate tasting
    • Cruise along the Saar River

    Optional Activities

    • Saarlouis - fortified town detailed tour - €36
    • Grevenmacher and the Luxembourg Moselle tour - €47
    Landmarks
    Saarlouis
    Grevenmacher
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 6

    Grevenmacher to Trier

    Grevenmacher to Trier
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Grevenmacher town tour

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Luxembourg capital city - €57
    • Grevenmacher and the Luxembourg Moselle tour - €47
    • Trier - Germany's oldest city tour - €54
    Landmarks
    Grevenmacher
    Grand Ducal Palace
    Porta Nigra
    Dreikönighaus
    Liebfrauenkirche
    Trier
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 7

    Trier to Koblenz

    Trier to Koblenz
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Festive gala dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise along the Rhine and Moselle rivers
    • Koblenz town stroll
    • Gala dinner

    Optional Activities

    • AMADEUS Taste: Koblenz wine and bubbles tour - €25
    • Koblenz walking tour - €25
    Landmarks
    Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
    Koblenz
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 8

    Koblenz to Cologne

    Koblenz to Cologne
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Cologne

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  • Amadeus Brilliant
    Amadeus Brilliant
    Experiencing natural wonders up close, enjoying culinary highlights and simply drifting along during the most beautiful time of the year –… Read more
    Capacity
    Built
    2011
    Guests
    150
    Crew
    Approx. 40
    Length
    110m
    Width
    11.4m
    Suites
    8
    Staterooms
    Registry
    Germany
    Gross Tonnage
    Electricity
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    25 km/h
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft
    Cabin
    68
    Deck
    4
    Deck with Cabins
    Country/Region
    Refurbished
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    This was our 4th river cruise to date, and 2nd in a row with Lueftner/Amadeus. The experience on board was top notch...
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