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27Sailing the MoselleThis season, Spirit of the Moselle will sail on the waterway that inspired her name. A tributary of the Rhine, the Moselle winds its way from the Voges Mountains of north-eastern France, through Luxembourg and into Germany, where it meets the Rhine in Koblenz. Picturesque scenery, riverbanks lined with terraced vineyards, traditional villages and rolling hills crowned by ancient castles are just a few of the key highlights you can look forward to.The romantic Middle RhineSailing through the UNESCO-listed Middle Rhine Valley is an experience unlike any other. Here, the river winds between dramatic cli!s and medieval castles, passing through storybook towns like Bacharach and R%u00fcdesheim, famed for its lively Drosselgasse and renowned Riesling wines. But the magic of the Middle Rhine is not just its scenery and folklore %u2013 it is in the experience of cruising itself. Whether sipping local wines as you watch the sun set over the river, stepping ashore to wander the cobbled streets lined with charming caf%u00e9s, or simply relaxing as the scenery unfolds before you, the Middle Rhine captures the romance of river cruising like nowhere else.A river for all seasonsEvery season brings a new charm to the Rhine. Spring sees the hillsides awaken with fresh greenery and blooming wildflowers. While in summer, the vineyards are heavy with ripening grapes, and the region%u2019s towns are lively with open-air caf%u00e9s. As autumn arrives, the riverbank scenery changes into warm reds, browns and golds. Even in the quieter months, winter casts a magical glow over the region, with twinkling Christmas markets transforming historic squares into festive wonderlands and magical winter scenery.