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Cologne at dusk- Koblenz
- Medieval Miltenberg
- Würzburg
German City Explorer
The Rhine and her Tributaries
from
£2,136 per person
9 nights
Including optional travel insurance or a price reduction of £56 if not requiredHow our discounts work
Read moreHow our discounts work
On all cruises we set aside a number of cabins within each level at a discounted fare, with the highest discount of 35% for ocean cruises and 25% for river cruises available on selected levels. These cabins are sold on a first come, first served basis. As cabins are sold, the discount begins to reduce, and continues to reduce until those selected cabins are sold.
This means that the earlier you book, the higher the chance of securing a greater discount. Our price panels clearly show the full cruise price, along with the current discount fare.
Please note: During busy periods for holiday bookings, the early booking discount can reduce rapidly. We recommend that you book early to benefit from the best booking discounts and to secure your preferred cabin.
When promoting new cruises for the first time, we contact customers on our Advanced Registration list first, allowing then to secure the cabin of their choice and benefit from the best savings. Our brochures are then sent out to loyalty club members first, followed by past cruise goers and then everyone else.
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Explore the cultural sights of the Rhine and Main Rivers
Set off on an all-inclusive 9-night river cruise aboard Spirit of the Moselle visiting a succession of cultural cities along the banks of the Rhine and Main in Germany.
Spend an afternoon in the city of Bonn, where an included coach tour will reveal sights such as the Romanesque Minster Cathedral and the University of Bonn, before you alight to explore further on foot with a local guide.
Next, cruise to Cologne to spend a full day exploring the city independently. Cologne’s main attraction is the twin-spired Gothic cathedral which dominates the skyline. Sail overnight to Koblenz, a historic city overlooked by the vast Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, then sail overnight to Frankfurt. Enjoy an included coach tour of the city before getting up close on foot. In the central square, Römerberg, you can see the medieval Römer complex with their distinctive stepped gables.
After a full day in Frankfurt, you spend a day cruising the Main towards Würzburg. Here, join an included guided walking tour of the Residence Palace, followed by a walking tour through the historic city centre of Würzburg.
Continuing along the Main River, Spirit of the Moselle will negotiate a number of locks, which enable vessels to navigate the differences in height along the river. Enjoy an afternoon in Miltenberg, where the old town, enclosed within ancient walls and gates, is home to picturesque cobblestone streets of half-timbered houses and old wine taverns.
Finally, sail overnight to Mainz, with its medieval market squares and Romanesque sandstone cathedral.
Itinerary
Spirit of the Moselle
Travel to Mainz and embark Spirit of the Moselle.
Depart Mainz, 0200.
Arrive Bonn, 1200. Depart 1800.
Arrive Cologne, 2100.
After a morning cruising the Rhine you arrive in Bonn, capital of West Germany from 1949 until 1999 and the birthplace of famous composer Beethoven. Enjoy an included tour by coach to see attractions such as the Romanesque Minster Cathedral and the University of Bonn, which was formerly the Elector’s Palace – with its elegant Hofgarten and the baroque City Hall. Then alight and explore further on foot with a local guide.
Depart 2000.
Founded by the Romans, Cologne has long been an important trading centre and was once home to the composers Schumann and Mendelssohn. The city’s main attraction is the twin-spired Gothic cathedral which dominates the skyline. There are also baroque palaces, medieval churches and a 16th-century City Hall. Perhaps venture into the medieval Old Town, home to characteristic stores and guilds, and visit the Alter Markt, which is reached uphill over cobblestones.
Continue sailing this evening and overnight.
There will be a complimentary shuttle service into the city dependant on the distance of the ship’s berth.
Arrive Koblenz, 0800. Depart 1400.
Scenic Cruise, Middle Rhine Gorge.
Koblenz, meaning 'merging of the rivers', is situated on the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers. At the exact point where the two rivers meet, the Deutsches Eck, there is a monument with a huge equestrian statue of Emperor Wilhelm I. Above the town sits the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, a citadel built by the Prussians between 1816 and 1832.
Sail through the afternoon and overnight.
Arrive 0800. Depart 2000.
The bustling city of Frankfurt sits beside the Main river and, depending on your mooring, can be reached using our complimentary transfer service. The medieval old town, in the heart of the city, is lined with half-timbered buildings, boutiques and quaint apple-wine taverns. In the central square, Römerberg, you can see the medieval Römer complex with their distinctive stepped gables and opposite is the Old St Nicholas church.
See more of Frankfurt by coach and on foot during an included excursion this morning.
Sail overnight.
Spend the day aboard Spirit of the Moselle, enjoying the facilities on board. Continue sailing overnight.
Arrive 0800. Depart 1800.
An important city in the Middle Ages, Würzburg features numerous baroque buildings erected by the prince-bishops of the Schönborn family in the 17th and 18th centuries. The Residence Palace, one of Europe’s most renowned baroque castles, was built here between 1720 and 1724 for the prince-bishop Johann Philipp Franz, who commissioned master builder Balthasar Neumann to create the 'palace of all palaces'.
An included excursion this morning visits the Residence Palace for a guided walking tour, followed by a walking tour through the historic city centre of Würzburg in the company of a local guide.
Continue sailing overnight.
Arrive 1400. Depart 1900.
Miltenberg is set in the scenic Main valley, between the Odenwald and the Spessart Mountains. The oldest part of the city lies on the left bank of the Main below a steep wooded hill, crowned by a 13th-century castle. The old town, enclosed within ancient walls and gates, is home to picturesque cobblestone streets of half-timbered houses and old wine taverns.
Arrive 1200.
Mainz is known for its medieval market squares, half-timbered houses, Romanesque sandstone cathedral and St Stephen’s church, which features stained glass windows by renowned artist Marc Chagall. Behind the cathedral in Gutenberg square is a statue of the father of modern printing Johannes Gutenberg, who was born in Mainz in the 14th century.
Disembark Spirit of the Moselle after breakfast and begin your return journey.
Including...
All Inclusive†
Cruise Director
Plus…
- Drinks reception and Farewell dinner
- Complimentary Wi-Fi on board
- All gratuities on board
- Return flights and transfers.
Included excursions
- Tour of Frankfurt by coach and on foot
- Tour of Bonn by coach and on foot
- Würzburg and the Residence Palace
Our cruises include excursions at selected ports so you can make the most of the destinations you visit. Find out more about when excursions are available to book.
Interactive maps and audio headsets are available for independent exploration.
†The included drinks are available from 9am to midnight and include non-branded alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
from
£2,136 per person
9 nights
Including optional travel insurance or a price reduction of £56 if not requiredHow our discounts work
Read moreHow our discounts work
On all cruises we set aside a number of cabins within each level at a discounted fare, with the highest discount of 35% for ocean cruises and 25% for river cruises available on selected levels. These cabins are sold on a first come, first served basis. As cabins are sold, the discount begins to reduce, and continues to reduce until those selected cabins are sold.
This means that the earlier you book, the higher the chance of securing a greater discount. Our price panels clearly show the full cruise price, along with the current discount fare.
Please note: During busy periods for holiday bookings, the early booking discount can reduce rapidly. We recommend that you book early to benefit from the best booking discounts and to secure your preferred cabin.
When promoting new cruises for the first time, we contact customers on our Advanced Registration list first, allowing then to secure the cabin of their choice and benefit from the best savings. Our brochures are then sent out to loyalty club members first, followed by past cruise goers and then everyone else.
from
£2,136 per person
9 nights
Including optional travel insurance or a price reduction of £56 if not requiredHow our discounts work
Read moreHow our discounts work
On all cruises we set aside a number of cabins within each level at a discounted fare, with the highest discount of 35% for ocean cruises and 25% for river cruises available on selected levels. These cabins are sold on a first come, first served basis. As cabins are sold, the discount begins to reduce, and continues to reduce until those selected cabins are sold.
This means that the earlier you book, the higher the chance of securing a greater discount. Our price panels clearly show the full cruise price, along with the current discount fare.
Please note: During busy periods for holiday bookings, the early booking discount can reduce rapidly. We recommend that you book early to benefit from the best booking discounts and to secure your preferred cabin.
When promoting new cruises for the first time, we contact customers on our Advanced Registration list first, allowing then to secure the cabin of their choice and benefit from the best savings. Our brochures are then sent out to loyalty club members first, followed by past cruise goers and then everyone else.