Where?
When?
2
Select Date

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0

Where to?

Traveling when?

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Who is travelling?

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0
From
$6,095
US $5,528 per person

Castles & Vineyards of the Rhine & Moselle 2027 - 8 Days (from Basel to Mainz)

8 days
•
From Basel to Mainz
4.4 (45 reviews)
  • Elegant mature couple clinking red-wine glasses in a sunlit dining room overlooking water
  • Fine-dining table set with gourmet dishes, wine glasses and a lakeside view
  • Smiling waiter in formal uniform holding a tray of tea service beside white orchids
  • Colorful sunset over Breisach with hilltop cathedral and pastel-hued houses along the Rhine
  • Route map of a Rhine and Moselle river cruise from Frankfurt to Basel with marked stops
    View all
  • Map of Rhine and Moselle river cruise between Frankfurt and Basel
From
$6,095
-9%
US $5,528 per person

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Select Date

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0

Best price guarantee Learn More

Plan your adventure:
Gold Operator
Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours
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
Group Size 10 - 50
Ages 18+
Image of a map showing the route of the tour

Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Basel

    Basel
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome reception dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome reception aboard Scenic Space-Ship
  2. Day 2

    Breisach

    Breisach
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Wine tasting at Kaiserstuhl winery
    • Excursion to Colmar with guided tour of half-timbered houses and canals
    • Excursion to Freiburg with local guide to see Freiburg Munster cathedral
    • Guided tour of Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg 12th-century royal castle
    Landmarks
    Kaiserstuhl
    Colmar
    Freiburg Munster
    Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Rastatt

    Rastatt
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Baden-Baden including Kurhaus and Roman baths
    • Visit to Schloss Favorite palace
    • Excursion to Fort Schoenenbourg and Maginot Line underground bunkers
    • Guided walking tour of Strasbourg (active walk)
    Landmarks
    Baden-Baden Kurhaus
    Roman baths Baden-Baden
    Schloss Favorite
    Fort Schoenenbourg
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    Petit France Strasbourg
    Grand Ile Strasbourg
  4. Day 4

    Rüdesheim

    Rüdesheim
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum with local guide and cable car to Niederwald Monument
    • Guided hike through Rüdesheim vineyards with cable car to Niederwald Monument (active hike)
    Landmarks
    Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum
    Niederwald Monument
  5. Day 5

    Cochem

    Cochem
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Reichsburg Castle with free time to explore Cochem
    • E-bike cycling tour along Moselle River to Reichsburg Castle, Valwig and Belstein
    Landmarks
    Reichsburg Castle Cochem
  6. Day 6

    Bernkastel

    Bernkastel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Private classical concert at Liebfrauenkirche in Trier

    Optional Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Bernkastel including Rathaus (Town Hall) with leisure time
    • Wine tasting at renowned Moselle winery with local varieties sampling
    • Active guided hike to Landshut Castle
    Landmarks
    Landshut Castle
    Bernkasteler Doctor vineyard
    Liebfrauenkirche Trier
  7. Day 7

    Koblenz

    Koblenz
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Koblenz Old Town including Florinsmarkt
    • Visit to Burg Eltz castle with treasury and armoury
    • Coach excursion to medieval Limburg with cathedral and Alte Lahnbrucke bridge
    • Guided e-bike cycling tour along Moselle and Rhine rivers
    Landmarks
    Florinsmarkt Koblenz
    Burg Eltz
    Limburg Cathedral
    Alte Lahnbrucke bridge
  8. Day 8

    Mainz

    Mainz
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Mainz Cathedral

Want to read it later?

Download this tour’s PDF brochure and start tour planning offline

What's Included

Expand All
  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights

Operated by

Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours

Gold Operator
Rating
4.4 (45 reviews)
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
80%
Cancellation policy

Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours Ship

  • Scenic Pearl
    Scenic Pearl
    Launched in 2011, Scenic’s Pearl cruise ship is currently fitting up to 167 travelers in its cabins. 50 crew members are working tir… Read more
    Built
    2011 (refurbished 2013)
    Built
    2011 (refurbished 2013)
    Guests
    167
    Guests
    167
    Crew
    53
    Crew
    53
    Length
    135m
    Length
    135m
    Staterooms
    84
    Staterooms
    84
    Gross Tonnage
    2,721
    Gross Tonnage
    2,721
    Staterooms / SuitesDeck PlansDining

Reviews from other tours by Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours

  • GARRY5.0•April 2026
    I thought that the cruise was excellent. I really cannot think of any aspect of it that did not fully meet or surpass...
    Show more
  • Frederick5.0•April 2026
    Solid execution of itinerary and shipboard activities and service. Food was less than excellent but generous and...
    Show more
  • CHYE4.0•October 2023
    Overall Good. Staff service was generally excellent. F&B was good. Excursions could be improved.

Sign up or log in to access your TourRadar+ savings

Dates & Availability

Select departure month and travellers

Select Date

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0
Upcoming departures
Hurry, deals only available for a limited time!
Ends in2d2h7m8s
  • From Wednesday
    29 Jul, 2026
    To Wednesday
    5 Aug, 2026
    English
    Scenic Ruby
    From:
    US $5,995 per person
    2026 Version
    View this tour
  • From Wednesday
    5 Aug, 2026
    To Wednesday
    12 Aug, 2026
    English
    Scenic Ruby
    From:
    US $7,265 per person
    Start Mainz, End Basel, 2026 Version
    View this tour
  • -10%
    From Wednesday
    30 Sep, 2026
    To Wednesday
    7 Oct, 2026
    English
    Scenic Ruby
    From:
    $9,560
    US $8,647 per person
    End Frankfurt, 2026 Version
    View this tour
  • -9%
    From Wednesday
    28 Apr, 2027
    To Wednesday
    5 May, 2027
    English
    Scenic Ruby
    From:
    $6,095
    US $5,528 per person
    Multiple Room Types
  • -9%
    From Wednesday
    5 May, 2027
    To Wednesday
    12 May, 2027
    English
    Scenic Ruby
    From:
    $6,545
    US $5,933 per person
    Start Mainz, End Basel Version
    View this tour
  • -9%
    From Wednesday
    14 Jul, 2027
    To Wednesday
    21 Jul, 2027
    English
    Scenic Ruby
    From:
    $6,095
    US $5,528 per person
    Multiple Room Types
  • -9%
    From Wednesday
    21 Jul, 2027
    To Wednesday
    28 Jul, 2027
    English
    Scenic Ruby
    From:
    $6,095
    US $5,528 per person
    Start Mainz, End Basel Version
    View this tour
  • -9%
    From Wednesday
    11 Aug, 2027
    To Wednesday
    18 Aug, 2027
    English
    Scenic Pearl
    From:
    $6,095
    US $5,528 per person
    Multiple Room Types
  • -9%
    From Wednesday
    18 Aug, 2027
    To Wednesday
    25 Aug, 2027
    English
    Scenic Pearl
    From:
    $6,095
    US $5,528 per person
    Start Mainz, End Basel Version
    View this tour
  • -9%
    From Wednesday
    29 Sep, 2027
    To Wednesday
    6 Oct, 2027
    English
    Scenic Pearl
    From:
    $6,395
    US $5,798 per person
    Multiple Room Types

Want to read it later?

Download this tour’s PDF brochure and start tour planning offline

Why book with TourRadar?

    • Trusted and vetted operators
    • Rated excellent on
    • Best price guarantee
    • 24/7 customer support
    • Earn $100 in travel credits

    To protect your payment and ensure your booking will be processed in United States, never transfer or communicate outside of the TourRadar website or app.

More benefits
Can’t find the answer to your question?
Reach out to the experts at Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours with your enquiry, they usually respond within 1 day.
From
$6,095
-9%
US $5,528 per person

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Select Date

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0

Best price guarantee Learn More

Plan your adventure:

Earn while you share

With TourRadar RISE, you can earn commission when someone books a tour through a link you share — like this one.

Good to Know

Tour ID: 342613

  • Currencies
    €
    Euro
    France and Germany
    Fr.
    Swiss Franc
    Switzerland
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for type J.

    Type J
    Switzerland
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Germany.Switzerland. Ideally 6 months before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before October 29th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after October 29th, 2026, a minimum payment of 100% is required to confirm your booking with Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
  • Cancellation Policy
  • Accessibility
    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.
  • People also viewed

Keep Exploring Europe

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec