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2 Rivers: the romantic Rhine valley and the magic of the Moselle

Looking for a holiday with a change of scenery, relaxation, exclusivity and a wealth of cultural visits?

By Marie Le Saint expert of your cruises
A unique holiday
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Main features
Boat type: river boat
Number of cabins: 78
Maximum capacity: 158 travelers
Crew members: 25

Cabins

Double Cabin - 2 Separate Beds - Cat A - Upper Deck
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
Double cabin with high sliding window. Premium cabin location.
Double Cabin - Large Bed - Cat A - Upper Deck
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
Double cabin with high sliding window. Premium cabin location.
Double Cabin - 2 Separate Beds - Cat B - Upper Deck
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
Double cabin with high sliding window. Cabin with an "intermediate" location.
Double Cabin - Large Bed - Cat B - Upper Deck
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
Double cabin with high sliding window. Cabin with an "intermediate" location.
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NB : The pictures, information, and visuals presented are not contractually binding. The itinerary and program indicated may be modified without notice for technical reasons (captain's decision).

Itinerary

Itinerary
Strasbourg Cochem
Coach transfer to Cochem (meet at 7.30 a.m. at Strasbourg river station and the bus leaves at 8... more+ a.m). Lunch in restaurant (or on board). Free time in Cochem. Boarding at 6 pm. Introduction to the crew and welcome cocktail. Dinner on board followed by a lively evening. 
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Cochem Alken Koblenz
Optional excursions:

Authentic : guided walking tour of Cochem. Depart the ship on foot with... more+ your guide to discover the charming village of Cochem, the pearl of the Moselle. The tour begins in the Cond district, a former fishing village that became part of the town of Cochem in 1927. Here, you'll catch a glimpse of the imperial castle, the Reichsburg. Your guide will take you on a stroll through the narrow streets, where you'll discover picturesque half-timbered houses, St. Martin's church, the Capuchin convent, the market square, ...

Experience : panoramic tour of Cochem. Set off on foot along the Moselle before crossing the bridge to explore Cochem's old town through its picturesque alleyways. Admire the charming half-timbered houses, St. Martin's church, the Capuchin convent and the market square. As you leave the town in the midst of the peaceful countryside and forest, the path takes you up to the castle overlooking the town, from where you can appreciate the magnificent panorama of Cochem and the Moselle. On the way down, we pass the Tummelchen, with its view of the castle, before returning to the upper town.

Sail to Alken on the Moselle.
Optional excursion Authentic / Experience : Thurant Castle. Departure by coach from Alken to Thurant Castle in the Moselle Valley. The symbol par excellence of this region, partly built on Roman foundations, Thurant castle is one of the oldest in the Moselle region. It was named in memory of the occupation of the fortress of Thuron in Syria during the Crusades by Count Palatine Henri, brother of King Otto VI, who had it built in 1197 on his return from the Crusades. During the War of the Palatine Succession (1688-1697), most parts of the castle were destroyed by French troops. The castle was rebuilt in the 20th century. The terrace offers an unforgettable view of the Moselle.

Return on board for a lively evening. 
Optional services: Guided walking tour of Cochem, Cochem panoramic walk, more+
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Lunch
Diner
Koblenz Boppard Rudesheim
Sailing to Boppard. Free time or explore the town with our animation team. Boppard is a town whose... more+ history goes back to the time of the Roman Empire. Here you'll find relics from that era, as well as beautiful churches.

Sail to Rüdesheim in the romantic Rhine valley, past the legendary Loreley Rock.

Free time OR optional excursion AUTHENTIC / EXPERIENCE: mini-train ride, wine tasting and visit to the Mechanical Music Museum in Rüdesheim. Departure by tourist train for a guided tour of the Rüdesheim vineyards. Wine tasting in the historic cellars of Bassenheimer Hof, a 16th-century stately home. Then on to the Siegfrieds Mechanisches Musikkabinett museum, housed in a historic 15th-century building. It houses an impressive collection of mechanical musical instruments, one of the largest and most beautiful collections from the 18th to the 20th centuries.

In the evening, the famous Drosselgasse awaits you, with its numerous dance halls and bands. 
Optional services: Mini-train ride, wine tasting and visit to the Mechanical Music Museum in Rüdesheim, more+
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Lunch
Diner
Rudesheim Mainz
Early morning arrival in Mainz.
Optional excursion authentic / experience : guided tour of Mainz... more+ and the Gutenberg Museum(3). Accompanied by your guides, you'll visit the city of Mainz, located on the banks of the Rhine and facing the mouth of the Main. You'll have the opportunity to enter the thousand-year-old cathedral, whose construction began in 975. You'll then stroll through the streets of the Old Town towards Gutenberg Square. Finally, you'll visit the Gutenberg Printing Museum(3). Johannes Gensfleisch Gutenberg was born in Mainz between 1394 and 1400, and is recognized throughout Europe as the inventor of movable type printing.

Night sailing to Strasbourg.

Gala evening. 
Optional services: Guided tour of Mainz and the Gutenberg Museum, more+
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Lunch
Diner
Mainz Strasbourg
Early morning arrival in Strasbourg. Buffet breakfast on board. Disembarkation at 9am. End of our... more+ services. 
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Lunch
Diner

included

The price includes
Coach transfer from Strasbourg to Cochem
Unlimited tea and coffee on board
Mineral water available
Onboard entertainment
Assistance from the onboard entertainment team
Welcome cocktail
The gala evening
Assistance / repatriation insurance
Port taxes
Bed linen, towels, shower gel and shampoo
Meals included in the program
The price does not include
Drinks on special menus
Beverages taken with meals during excursions or transfers
Routing
Cancellation/luggage insurance
Personal expenses
Activities not included in the program
Meals not included in the program
Tips for guides and/or crew
Additional information
Excursions must be added at least two weeks before the cruise departure date. Any changes made after the reservation has been confirmed will incur a €50 change fee per booking
Optional services
Flights not included in the programme are available on request
Activities and excursions upon request more+

Activities

Guided walking tour of Cochem
Departure on foot in the company of your guide who will introduce you to the charming village of Cochem, the pearl of the Moselle. The visit will begin on the opposite bank from Cochem, in Cond. The Moselle bridge linked this old fishermen town to Cochem in... more+ 1927. As you cross the bridge, you will be able to spot the 900-year-old Cochem Imperial Castle (the Reichsburg) sitting on the hilltop. Arrival in Cochem. We will stop to admire a fresco relating the history of the town from its occupation by Roman legions to the 20th century. Afterwards, our guide will take us through the streets lined with picturesque half-timbered houses. We'll get to see St Martin's Catholic Parish Church, the Capuchin Monastery, the Market Square and more. After our tour, we will have some free time to walk along the Moselle and enjoy the green landscape. PLEASE NOTE Good walking shoes are recommended. Return on board on foot. The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate.  
Not included 24 € / people
Cochem panoramic walk
We'll depart on foot for a walk along the Moselle before crossing the bridge leading to the old town of Cochem. You'll get to admire the picturesque streets lined with half-timbered houses, St Martin's Church, the Capuchin Monastery and Church and... more+ the marketplace. Our path will then lead us outside the town through a wild natural reserve all the way to Cochem Castle (Reichsburg) which overlooks the whole town. From there, we'll encounter gorgeous views over Cochem and the Moselle. We'll pass by the "Tummelchen" area, offering a view on the castle, before returning to our ship via the upper part of town.  PLEASE NOTE The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate.  
Not included 35 € / people
Thurant Castle
Departure by coach from Alken to Thurant castle, in the Moselle valley (Mosel und Eifel) around 20 km from Koblenz. This fortified castle proudly stands as a symbol of the region. The oldest castle in the Moselle got its name from the occupation of the... more+ fortress of Thuron in Syria at the time of the Crusades. Thurant Castle was built on the site of a Roman fort in 1197 by the brother of King Otto VI, Count Palatine Henry who had it built when he returned from the aforementioned Crusades. From 1246 to 1248, the castle was besieged by the archdiocese of Köln and Trier, following which it was divided into two parts separated by a wall. During the War of the Palatine Succession (1688-1697) most parts of the castle were destroyed by French troops. The castle was rebuilt in the 20th century. From the terrace, enjoy an unforgettable view of the Moselle. After some free time, we'll return on board in Alken. PLEASE NOTE Good walking shoes are recommended. The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate.  
Not included 66 € / people
Mini-train ride, wine tasting and visit to the Mechanical Music Museum in Rüdesheim
You will start the visit with a tour and commentary of the Rüdesheim vineyards by mini-train, during which you will discover the famous vineyards already cultivated in the Roman period. During this tour, the history of winemaking in the region will be... more+ explained and you can enjoy a breathtaking view of Rüdesheim and the Rhine. The train will then stop right before the historical Bassenheimer Hof cellar, a seigneurial residence from the 16th century, where we'll indulge in a wine-tasting*. A winemaker from the Störzel family cellar will guide you through a tasting of three different wines, from the driest to the sweetest, all the while telling you about the history of the cellar and winemaking in the Rüdesheim region, complete with local stories. Afterwards, our visit will continue on to the Museum of Mechanical Musical Instruments located 100m away from the cellar in an old building from the 15th century. The "Siegfrieds Mechanisches Musikkabinett" is the first German museum dedicated to self-playing musical instruments, which holds an impressive collection of no less than 350 mechanical musical instruments dating back to the 18th century to the 20th, all spread out on more than 4000 ft². This is a vast collection, dating back three centuries, of fascinating musical instruments that function like computers, ranging from tiny, delicate music boxes to an enormous orchestrion. Tools and machines for the production of organ pipes, cardboard sheet music, rolls of sheet music and perforated disks are also on display in the collection. Whatever their age, museum visitors always take great pleasure in discovering this special music, the techniques from the past and how these instruments work. After visiting the Museum, you will have some free time to stroll through the streets of Rüdesheim ambling down the famous Drosselgasse, before making your own way back to the boat. PLEASE NOTE Warm clothes are recommended for the visit of the cellar. After the visits, passengers will have free time in Rudesheim until they go back to the boat on foot on their own. Good walking shoes are recommended. The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate. *Alcohol can be harmful to your health. Please drink in moderation.  
Not included 36 € / people
Guided tour of Mainz and the Gutenberg Museum
You will set off on foot from accompanied by your guides and visit the town of Mainz. Capital of the Rhine Palatinate, Mainz was founded more than 2000 years ago by the Romans. In the 17th and 18th centuries, the top architects and sculptors created the basic... more+ shape of the town, with fine palaces and churches. Here you can admire the magnificent historic houses which have been outstandingly well-restored. Located on the banks of the Rhine opposite the confluence of the Rhine with the Main, Mainz will captivate you with its quite incomparable lifestyle, its unique charm and its openness to the world. In the company of your guide, you will be able to enter the magnificent Cathedral, whose construction began in 975 and which has left a deep mark on the history of the town. The interior of the cathedral houses some wonderful historic treasures, including tombs and funerary monuments from the 13th to the 18th centuries. You will also have the opportunity to wander up and down the colorful streets in the old town. Finally you will visit the Gutenberg Museum, the world's finest museum for printing equipment, materials and books. Born in Mainz around 1400, Johannes Gensfleisch Gutenberg himself prepared the copy of the Bible referred to as "the 42-line Bible” which was published in 1455 - the oldest printed book in the world. Out of the 46 copies still in existence, the museum has just one, along with a "Mainz Psalter”, the first ever document printed using three different colors of ink. The museum extends over five floors and provides a quite remarkable exhibition on the history of the book and written word in both Europe and the world as a whole. Return on board on foot. PLEASE NOTE The Gutenberg Museum is closed on Sunday mornings and on Mondays. Good walking shoes are recommended: visit entirely on foot; streets are cobblestoned in the old town. The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate.  
Not included 35 € / people

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