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Legendary Rhine & Moselle 2026 - 8 Days

8 days
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Start and end in Mainz
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36 reviews
  • Lush green vineyard rows descend a steep hillside toward a quaint German town bordered by forest.
  • Close-up of the ornate towers and spires of Mainz Cathedral against blue sky.
  • Terraced vineyards descending to the winding Moselle River and town below.
  • Ancient Roman Porta Nigra gate in Trier with visitors walking through its arches.
  • Hill-top Reichsburg Cochem castle overlooking the Moselle River and colorful town.
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
Group Tour
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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 30 - 182
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Frankfurt to Mainz

    Frankfurt to Mainz

    Included Activities

    • Airport transfer to ship
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  2. Day 2

    Rüdesheim

    Rüdesheim
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Schloss Johannisberg or Schloss Vollards Winery

    Optional Activities

    • Guided hike to Niederwalddenkmal
    Landmarks
    Niederwalddenkmal
    Schloss Johannisberg
  3. Day 3

    Bernkastel

    Bernkastel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Bernkastel

    Optional Activities

    • Guided hike to Landshut Castle Ruins
    • Wine Experience in Bernkastel
    Landmarks
    Landshut Castle Ruins
    Bernkastel Medieval Marketplace
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  4. Day 4

    Trier

    Trier
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Trier
    Landmarks
    Porta Nigra
    Trier City Baths
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  5. Day 5

    Cochem

    Cochem
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Cochem
    • Wine-tasting at Hieronimi

    Optional Activities

    • Guided bike tour along the Moselle
    • Grand-Prix car race experience
    Landmarks
    Cochem Castle
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  6. Day 6

    Koblenz

    Koblenz
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Koblenz walking tour and beer garden visit

    Optional Activities

    • Guided bike tour
    • Visit to Marksburg Castle
    Landmarks
    Marksburg Castle
  7. Day 7

    Mainz

    Mainz
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Mainz

    Optional Activities

    • Gutenberg Museum visit & workshop
    • Eberbach Abbey with Tasting
    Landmarks
    Mainz Cathedral
    Gutenberg Museum
    Eberbach Abbey
  8. Day 8

    Mainz to Frankfurt

    Mainz to Frankfurt
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Airport transfer from ship

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