Scenic Moselle to Vibrant Amsterdam

Disembark your ship and travel by coach into central Trier, passing along the banks of the Moselle to see the ancient Roman Bridge. You will then explore further with a guided tour on foot to visit the largest Roman gate north of the Alps – the UNESCO World Heritage listed Porta Nigra – as well as the quaint Market Square, Cathedral and Church of Our Lady.

Walking Grade 4

Please note: Expect to walk approximately one-and-a-half miles over terrain which may at times be uneven or cobbled. There is a total walking and/or standing time of two-and-a-half hours. The exact tour duration may vary depending on the mooring location of your ship.

3½ hours

Among this tour’s sights are the St Nikolaus Hospital, the parish church of St Michael with its mighty Gothic slate tower, the birthplace of Nikolaus Cusanus and the historic market square with its centuries-old half-timbered houses in the old town.

The unique vista of the Moselle cultural landscape is your constant companion on this land train journey through Bernkastel-Kues. After your tour concludes you may walk back to your ship or perhaps choose to stay for further time to explore independently.

Walking Grade 2

Please Note: Expect to walk approximately 550 yards over paved terrain which may at times be uneven or cobbled. There is a total walking and/or standing time of approximately 20 minutes. This tour includes travel by land train, which can occasionally be bumpy and therefore may not be suitable for those with back and/or neck problems.

1 hour

After a short walk, either from your ship or following a short coach journey depending on your ship's mooring, you’ll embark a glass-topped sightseeing boat for a tour along Amsterdam’s historic canals.

Once the hub of the city’s commercial life, the canals are lined with houses that were originally workshops and stores. As you sail you can learn more about the city’s rich history and its connection to the waterways for which it is famous.

Walking Grade 2

Please note: Expect to walk approximately 550 yards in total over flat ground with the possibility of cobblestones. During this excursion there is a total standing and/or walking time of approximately 15 minutes. There are several steps to access the pontoon where you board the canal cruise boat and several steps on and off the boat itself.

1½ hours

Join a leisurely walk through the traditional Moselle town of Traben-Trarbach. Stroll through the old town which is renowned for its Art Nouveau villas and Belle Epoque splendour.

In the early 1900's, the town was the largest wine trading centre in Europe after Bordeaux. Discover the town's many secluded alleys and traces of bygone days, whilst your guide highlights the historical tales and modern day life in this delightful town.

Walking Grade 4

Please note: Expect to walk approximately one-and-a-quarter miles over level but cobbled terrain. Expect to be walking or standing for the full duration of this excursion.

1½ hours

Disembarking the ship, you’ll start the day by boarding the Land Train for a relaxing journey through the streets of Rüdesheim. After enjoying the passing vistas of this small wine town, get ready for a musical tour through Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Museum, home to the world's largest collection of immersive self-playing instruments.

Accompanied by a guide, you’ll be shown some of the most beautiful musical pieces spanning three centuries, from music boxes to concert piano orchestrions, all presented to you in a humorous and curious way. Finally, you will experience the ""Admiral 2"", dating back to 1910 and fully restored, it is now the largest instrument in the collection. Next, you’ll have the chance to sample three regional wines with a guided tasting before your return to the ship via the Land Train.

Walking Grade 2

Please note: Expect to walk approximately 250 yards in total over flat ground with a total standing and/or walking time of approximately 45 minutes. This excursion includes travel by land train, which can occasionally be bumpy and therefore may be unsuitable for those with back and/or neck problems.

2½ hours

Depart the ship by coach for your journey to the fairytale Eltz Castle, widely considered to be one of the most beautiful castles in Germany, partly due to its hillside setting surrounded by woodland.

The 850-year-old castle is now in the possession of the 34th generation of the von Eltz family and is one of the only complexes in Germany that has never been conquered in conflict and was able to survive the wars of the 17th and 18th centuries and the social upheavals of the French Revolution unscathed.

The treasure chamber in the cellar vaults houses more than 500 masterpieces of art from the 12th-19th centuries. You will explore the castle and discover more about its unique history in the company of an expert guide.

Walking Grade 5

Please Note: As Eltz Castle has an elevated position there is a moderately steep downhill walk of approximately half a mile on arrival and half a mile uphill on your return via a tarmac path. Inside the castle there are frequent steps, no lifts are available, and you should expect to walk approximately 550 yards. The terrain can be uneven in places and during wet weather some of the stone paths can also be very slippery, so we recommend that sturdy footwear is worn. This tour has a total walking and/or standing time of approximately two hours. This tour is not suitable for those with limitedmobility.

4½ hours

Koblenz is one of the oldest and most beautiful cities on the Rhine. The city has a rich history spanning over 2000 years and incorporating both French and German influences.

With a local guide you will discover the city on foot, taking in highlights such as the Deutsches Eck, or German Corner on the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers, the quaint Old Town and the Schängel fountain, which stands in the courtyard of the Town Hall and is one of the city's main landmarks.

The fountain dates to a time when Koblenz was under French control and features a little boy who periodically spits water a surprising distance, catching passers by unaware.

Walking Grade 4

Please Note: Expect to walk approximately one-and-a-half miles over terrain which will be cobbled and some steps may also be required. There is a standing and/or walking time of approximately 90 minutes.

1½ hours

Dive into the most interesting facets of Cologne's past and present on this guided tour through history. First, you’ll see the grand exterior of Cologne Cathedral, recognised as a UNESCO-listed site in 1996. During independent time later on, you may choose to go inside for a glimpse into the Roman’s previous love for ornate and intricate architecture.

Then it’s time to venture into the medieval Old Town, home to characteristic churches, guilds and merchant’s houses. Stroll past the town hall and the Romanesque St Martin Church and see Cologne’s modernised and urban development. Many parts of the city have undergone a long period of restoration following heavy bombing during World War Two.

Walking Grade 4

Please Note: Expect to walk approximately one-and-a-quarter miles over mostly flat ground. On the way to the Alter Markt, there is a gentle incline with some cobblestones. If a coach transfer is required for this excursion due to a less central docking location, it will add approximately 45 minutes to the overall excursion duration.

1½ hours

Travel from your ship by coach with your local Historian Ruud de Bie. Born in Arnhem and still living there to this day, Ruud has become an expert in Operation Market Garden and the role of the city in the World War Two battle. He, along with four other volunteers actively participate in a continuing project to locate, and where appropriate, recover the bodies of Airborne soldiers who are still missing.

In his company you will head to your first stop, the Airborne Museum, with commentary en route. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to explore independently and get a closer look at different artillery types including the Sherman tank, which stands on the same spot where it was left in battle. Your next stop is the Airborne Cemetery, the final resting place of 1,748 allied troops, which accompanied by personal stories and photographs is sure to be a moving and inspirational experience.

On the way back to your ship, you’ll pass the location of Operation Market Garden, which hosted the 2nd Battalion led by Lieutenant Colonel Frost in 1944. Here, with commentary from your local guide, you’ll gain insight into this four-day tragic event with overwhelming odds and as a result, many lives were lost. As you continue to where the Allies took refuge in the old church in Oosterbeek you will see the monument honouring those who fought.

Walking Grade 3

Please note: Walking at the Airborne Museum is at your discretion, as you explore independently, and is over flat ground. At the Airborne Cemetery, you should expect to walk approximately 500 yards over grass. Depending on your chosen walking distance during the museum visit you can expect this excursion to have a total standing and/or walking time of approximately two hours. This excursion can also operate in reverse starting with the Airborne Cemetery visit and finishing with the Airborne Museum.

4 hours

After a short coach transfer from your ship, you will arrive at the Rijksmuseum, in the heart of Amsterdam’s Museum Square. Here you will see the works of 17th-century Dutch masters such as Rembrandt, Vermeer and Hals.

The museum, designed by Dutch architect Pierre Cuypers, has been housed in the Rijksmuseum building since 1885 and is now one of the most visited museums in the world. You can explore the museum independently at your own pace with an audio guide commentary. A return coach transfer will be provided.

Walking Grade 3

Please Note: Standing and/or walking on this tour is mostly at your discretion over level terrain. However, you should expect to walk approximately one mile to make the most of your visit. Some steps may also be necessary depending on your chosen route; however, a lift is available if required.

3½ hours

This excursion takes you to a traditional cheese-making farmhouse in the village of Katwoude, approximately a 30-minute drive from the centre of Amsterdam. Here, you’ll enjoy a demonstration of the craft of making cheese and can taste the product for yourself.

Next, take a tour through the barn to see the farm's herd of organic Jersey cows, before some free time to browse the quirky farm shop for souvenirs. Then, you will head to Edam, one of the Netherland’s best-preserved towns. It’s notably famous for its red-waxed cheese. Enjoy a short walking tour through the pretty streets and visit the Edam cheese weigh house before returning to your ship.

Walking Grade 4

Please Note: Expect to walk approximately one-and-a-half miles over terrain which will be cobbled and uneven at times and will include some steps. There is a total walking and/or standing time of approximately two hours. This excursion may run in reverse. This tour is not suitable for those with animal related allergies.

4 hours

Enjoy a panoramic drive through the wild and romantic Brohl valley, in the company of a local guide, to Lake Laach – the largest and oldest active crater lake in the Eifel. Next to it is situated the striking Maria Laach Abbey. At the Abbey information centre you will be able to view a short film presentation about the building’s history, before some free time to explore at your own pace with your guide remaining on hand to provide additional insight if you choose.

The monastery was founded in 1093 by Count Palatine Heinrich II von Laach and is now run by the Beuron Benedictines. Next to the impressive abbey church, is the monastery nursery nestled between the monastery wall and the basilica. After you have explored the monastery grounds, which also house a library, art smithy and furniture exhibition, there is time to visit the souvenir and organic food shop where you can purchase some of the monastery's own produce.

Walking Grade 3

Please note: Expect to walk approximately 1650 yards over terrain which may be uneven in places, although most of the walking is at your own discretion. We suggest a total standing and/or walking time of approximately two hours, but this is also at your discretion.

2 hours

The Museum Ludwig is home to one of the most important collections of 20th- and 21st-century art in the world. It houses Eu­rope’s most extensive collection of Pop Art, the third-largest Picasso collection in the world, an important collection of German Expressionism, outstanding works from the Russian avant-garde, and an excellent collection on the history of photography. Unlike royal collections, the museum owes its existence to the extraordinary dedication of private citizens. The cornerstone for the founding of the museum was laid in 1976, with a donation of 350 works of modern art to the city of Cologne by collectors Peter and Irene Ludwig.

After walking from your ship to the museum you will join an expert museum guide for a 60-minute tour of the collection highlights, followed by free time to explore further at your own pace.

After your time in the museum you will walk back to your ship with your Saga Team, or you may choose to stay in the city centre into the evening to explore independently and make your way back to the ship at your leisure.

Walking Grade 4

Please note: There is a walk of approximately half-a- mile each way between your ship and the museum, over terrain which may be cobbled and include steps. Walking during your free time at the museum is at your discretion. On June 5, 2024 departure only, the distance to walk between the ship and the museum will be approximately three-quarters-of-a-mile each way along the picturesque Rhine Promenade.

3½ hours