Cologne City Tour

Get your camera ready as you travel up the UFO-shaped rounded dome on the bridge. The 45 second elevator ride will take you 95 meters high with a visibility of around 100 kilometres. See these views zoomed in by using the free telescope available to you at the top for clearer, picturesque views.

After viewing the river and the incredible, whole city below, relax and taste 4 various local non pasteurised beers from small Slovak breweries.

Walking Grade 4

3 hours

Bonn: Birthplace of Beethoven

Take in the city’s highlights, visiting the Beethoven monument, the Romanesque Minster Cathedral, the University of Bonn and Germany‘s oldest nature park.

Continue to Beethoven’s birthplace, which is now a museum and chamber music hall where you can learn more about the life and work of the famous composer.

Walking Grade 3

2 hours

Drachenfels Castle Ruins

The ruins can be reached via Drachenfelsbahn – Germany’s oldest rack & pinion railway which dates back to 1883. The train takes eight minutes to climb a mile and travels at an angle of 20 degrees.

At the top you can view the ruins of the 12th-century castle, enjoy the landscape or perhaps enjoy a slice of pie and a drink.

Walking Grade 3

2 hours

Andernach Geyser

This natural phenomenon is the world’s highest cold-water geyser with water shooting upwards around 60 metres in height.

At the Discovery Centre, learn about this geological wonder, and what happens 4,000 metres below the earth’s surface to drive and power this natural fountain. A boat will take you to the Namedyer Werth peninsula, to witness the geyser and taste the water for yourself.

Enjoy some free time to explore the wonders and natural beauty that Andernach has to offer.

Walking Grade 3

Please note: the duration of your excursion depends on where your ship is moored.

3 to 5 hours 30 minutes

Rudesheim Wine Tasting

Board a tourist train and travel into the centre of Rüdesheim to Weingut Adolf Storzel. Located just a few steps from the famous Droselgasse, this family-owned winery dates back to the 16th century.

Your knowledgeable host will introduce you to 3 different white wines from the winery. A pretzel is served alongside to neutralise the taste of the different wines. A small glass decorated with the family’s coat of arms is yours to take away as a souvenir.

Walking Grade 2

1 hour 30 minutes

Siegfried's Museum of Mechanical Music

Explore an eccentric collection of 350 self-playing instruments located in the delightful village of Rüdesheim am Rhein.

In this whimsical museum you’ll find a fantastic, nostalgic and joyous cacophony of beautiful music boxes, barrel organs, hand-cranked carnival machines and early jukeboxes-all in full working order. The high points include the ‘Puppet Orchestrion’, and the later ‘Phonoliszt Violina’, a blend of piano and violins that play in perfect harmony.

Walking Grade 2

1 hour 30 minutes

Boppard Wine Tasting

The cobbled streets of Boppard are home to extensive Roman remains, medieval fortifications and half-timbered buildings. Your wine tasting experience takes place in one of Boppard’s historic towers, which has been converted into a winery – a word of warning, there are nearly 40 steps to climb to the tasting room. Sample four wines and a liqueur that will be introduced by your host. If you wish, you will be able to purchase some of the wine to take home with you.

Walking Grade 3

2 hours

Wine Tasting in Traben Trabach

Enjoy a taste of wines from the Middle Moselle with a visit to a local vineyard. See the charming historic twin towns of Traben and Trarbach, regarded as the wine capitals of the Moselle Valley. It is the slate-based soil, which holds daytime heat and helps the fruit to ripen, that is believed to imbue the grapes with their distinctive characteristics or terroir.

Enjoy a tasting, and perhaps purchase a bottle or two of your favourite tipple.

Walking Grade 2

1 hour 30 minutes

Cochem, Reichsburg Castle and Wine Tasting

Visit Reichsburg Castle to learn about its colourful history and see panoramic views of the Moselle valley and river.

You can enjoy a guided tour of the castle, which was rescued and restored in the 19th century in neo-Gothic style. Today it is a showcase for Renaissance and baroque furniture.

Later, head to a local vineyard and winery for an introductory talk and a tasting of four regional white Rieslings.

Walking Grade 3

3 hours 30 minutes

Cochem Noddy Train

From the pier you'll be met by the Cochem land train, which will take you on a 25-minute guided tour around the town. Starting at the old Mosel Bridge, you'll be taken through the old town and will then cross the new bridge into the Cond district, from where you'll have great views of Cochem and Reichsburg.

The land train then takes you to the Moselstrabe and alongside the vineyards which ascend up the valley.

After your sightseeing tour you'll have some free time to spend in Cochem, before being collected by the land train and taken back to the ship.

Walking Grade 2

Two-and-a-half hours

Koblenz and Ehrenbreitstein Fortress

Europe’s second-largest fortress, Festung Ehrenbreitstein, was constructed in the early 19th century and today houses the Regional Museum of Koblenz.

Enjoy a panoramic view as you drive up to the fortress. Here, you’ll learn about the rich history of the site whilst enjoying views of the city and the flowing rivers below.

After, there will be a guided walk around the historic city of Koblenz where you can admire the elegant architecture.

Walking Grade 4

3 hours 30 minutes