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

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From Mainz to Zurich
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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+

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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Mainz

    Mainz
    Meals
    Dinner
    Landmarks
    Mainz Cathedral
  3. Day 2

    Koblenz

    Koblenz
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Koblenz with guide exploring old town, townhouses, squares, and Florinsmarkt (Scenic Freechoice option)
    • Visit Burg Eltz castle with access to treasury and armoury (Scenic Freechoice option)
    • Travel to medieval Limburg an der Lahn and walk historic cobblestone streets with half-timbered houses and cathedral (Scenic Freechoice option)
    • Guided e-bike cycling tour along Moselle and Rhine rivers (Scenic Freechoice option)
    Landmarks
    Florinsmarkt
    Burg Eltz
    Limburg Cathedral
    Alte Lahnbrucke
  4. Day 3

    Bernkastel

    Bernkastel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Bernkastel with expert guide covering local architecture and culture, including half-timbered houses and Renaissance Rathaus (Scenic Freechoice option)
    • Wine tasting at a renowned Moselle winery learning about local varieties (Scenic Freechoice option)
    • Active hike to Landshut Castle with local guide (Scenic Freechoice option)
    • Private classical concert at Liebfrauenkirche in Trier (Scenic Enrich experience)
    Landmarks
    Landshut Castle
    Bernkasteler Doctor Vineyard
    Liebfrauenkirche
  5. Day 4

    Cochem

    Cochem
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Reichsburg Castle exploring the Knight's Hall and Trophy Room with free time to explore town streets (Scenic Freechoice option)
    • E-bike cycling tour along the flat path beside the Moselle River with views of Reichsburg Castle, half-timbered houses, and nearby towns Valwig and Belstein (Scenic Freechoice option)
    Landmarks
    Reichsburg Castle
    Valwig
    Belstein
  6. Day 5

    Rüdesheim

    Rüdesheim
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum with local guide introducing mechanical musical instruments, with option to take cable car to Niederwald Monument (Scenic Freechoice option)
    • Hike through vineyards with local guide enjoying countryside and Rhine River views, then journey by cable car to Niederwald Monument (Scenic Freechoice option)
    Landmarks
    Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum
    Niederwald Monument
  7. Day 6

    Rastatt

    Rastatt
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Baden-Baden following in steps of 19th-century European elite, seeing Kurhaus and Roman baths remains (Scenic Freechoice option)
    • Visit to Schloss Favorite, oldest of German 'porcelain palaces' (Scenic Freechoice option)
    • Excursion to Fort Schoenenbourg exploring Maginot Line underground bunkers and learning about soldiers' daily life (Scenic Freechoice option)
    • Guided walking tour of Strasbourg seeing cathedral, Petit France, Grand Ile, half-timbered houses and canals (Scenic Freechoice option)
    Landmarks
    Kurhaus Baden-Baden
    Roman Baths Baden-Baden
    Schloss Favorite
    Fort Schoenenbourg
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    Petit France
    Grand Ile
  8. Day 7

    Breisach

    Breisach
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Wine tasting at Kaiserstuhl winery touring local facilities and sampling wines (Scenic Freechoice option)
    • Excursion to Colmar with self-guided exploration of canals, half-timbered houses, cobblestoned streets, shops, cafes and markets (Scenic Freechoice option)
    • Excursion to Freiburg with local guide through medieval town centre viewing Freiburg Munster (Scenic Freechoice option)
    • Guided tour of Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg, 12th-century royal castle (Scenic Freechoice option)
    Landmarks
    Kaiserstuhl
    Colmar
    Freiburg Munster
    Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg
  9. Day 8

    Basel to Zurich

    Basel to Zurich
    Meals
    Breakfast

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Rating
4.4 (47 reviews)
Response time
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Response rate
84%
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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

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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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