Medieval Strasbourg
Heidelberg and the Neckar River
Boppard and the Rhine
A French Balcony Cabin
A Standard Cabin
The speciality restaurant, Beilstein
The Beilstein speciality restaurant
The Panorama Restaurant
The Panorama Restaurant
The Turner Lounge
The Turner Lounge bar
The Library
The Lobby
The Lobby
Medieval Towns of the Rhine
The Rhine and her Tributaries
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£1,971 per person
Save up to 25%
7 nights
Including optional travel insurance or a price reduction of £24 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.
Explore the Rhine’s medieval heritage
Step aboard Spirit of the Moselle in Mainz for an all-inclusive, 7-night river cruise on the Rhine in 2027. Stop to visit Koblenz, set at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers. Enjoy a guided walking tour to see the Deutsches Eck, or German Corner, the Old Town and the Schängel fountain, which stands in the courtyard of the Town Hall. Then continue sailing to the classic Rhineland wine town of Boppard. Uncover a wealth of Roman history on a guided walking tour to see the 14th-century Carmelite church and the two-towered church of St Severus, home to painted wall scenes built over the Roman military baths in the 13th century. Spend a relaxing afternoon cruising through the UNESCO-listed scenery of the Middle Rhine Gorge, passing the Lorelei Rock en route to Rüdesheim for an overnight mooring, Here, you can join a guided tour of Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Museum with its collection of self-playing instruments.
Next, Spirit of the Moselle sails into the Upper Rhine region passing urbanised and industrial stretches. Visit historic Heidelberg, set beside the River Neckar. Travel by coach from your ship to explore the medieval city at your leisure. See the university and the Church of the Holy Spirit on a guided walk through the old town. Then, cruise the Rhine to where it forms the border between France and Germany and embark on a canal cruise through medieval Strasbourg, followed by time at leisure in the city. Finally, continue to Breisach where a walking tour will reveal the 12th-century cathedral, St Stephan’s Minster.
Included excursion in every port
Itinerary
Spirit of the Moselle
Travel to Mainz and embark Spirit of the Moselle.. Your all-inclusive cruise begins with dinner tonight.
Depart Mainz, 0500.
Arrive Koblenz, 1000. Depart 1700.
Arrive Boppard, 2000.
Arrive in Koblenz, meaning ‘merging of the rivers’. The town 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. Later, continue to Boppard for an overnight mooring.
Included excursion
Join a local guide for an included walking tour of Koblenz, discovering highlights such as the Deutsches Eck, or German Corner, the Old Town and the Schängel fountain, which stands in the courtyard of the Town Hall. This excursion covers approximately one-and-a-half miles, however a shorter included walking tour is also available.
Depart Boppard, 1400.
Scenic Cruise, Middle Rhine Gorge.
Arrive Rüdesheim, 2000.
The waterfront of this classic Rhineland wine town is overlooked by the twin towers of St Severus Church and vineyards. There are extensive Roman remains, medieval fortifications and half-timbered buildings. This afternoon, cruise through the UNESCO-listed scenery of the Middle Rhine Gorge, passing the fabled Lorelei Rock en route to Rüdesheim for an overnight mooring.
Included excursion
Enjoy an included walking tour of Boppard, uncovering a wealth of Roman history. Accompanied by a guide, walk to the Gothic-style Carmelite church, dating back to the 14th century. Enjoy a view of the two-towered church of St Severus, home to painted wall scenes built over the Roman military baths in the 13th century. This excursion covers approximately one-and-a-half miles, however a shorter included walking tour is also available.
Depart 1400.
The popular wine town of Rüdesheim has a traditional old town of half-timbered houses and is backed by terraced vineyards. Among its main attractions is a long narrow street, the Drosselgasse, which is lined on both sides with traditional wine taverns and overlooked by the glockenspiel tower with its hourly chimes.
Included excursion
Enjoy a guided tour of Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Museum, home to the world’s largest collection of self-playing instruments.
Arrive 0100. Depart 1400.
Heidelberg is the home of Germany’s oldest university. Its highlights include the Old Bridge across the River Neckar and the ruined castle high above the city. Its unusual appearance is due to it having been added to through different periods of German architectural styles. Virtually destroyed by lightning in 1764 it was ransacked by locals who used stones from it in their own houses. Your ship will be moored approximately an hour’s drive away from Heidelberg.
Included excursion
Travel by coach for approximately one hour to the medieval city of Heidelberg. Enjoy a guided walk through the old town, where you can see the historic university and the Church of the Holy Spirit. This excursion covers approximately one-and-a-half miles on foot, however a shorter tour with limited walking is also available.
Arrive Strasbourg, 0200. Depart 1700.
Arrive Breisach, 0000.
Strasbourg, the elegant capital of Alsace, features cobbled streets, medieval architecture and a Gothic cathedral with an astronomical clock. Later, continue to Breisach to moor overnight.
Included excursion
Enjoy an included canal cruise in Strasbourg, followed by time at leisure in the city. You can choose to return to Spirit of the Rhine for lunch and a relaxing afternoon on board, or remain in Strasbourg to explore independently for the afternoon (coach access is restricted in Strasbourg, so there will be a walk of around a mile from the cathedral back to the coach).
Breisach was an important medieval town of the Holy Roman Empire during the 16th century. It is overlooked by a 12th-century cathedral, St Stephan’s Minster, set high on a hilltop above.
Included excursion
Explore the city of Breisach on foot with a local guide, who will point out the key attractions. This excursion covers approximately one-and-a-half miles, however a shorter included walking tour is also available.
Disembark Spirit of the Rhine after breakfast and begin your return journey.
Including...
Nationwide shared chauffeur service
All Inclusive†
Cruise Director
Plus…
- Drinks reception and Gala dinner
- Complimentary Wi-Fi on board
- All gratuities on board
- Return flights and transfers
Included excursion in every port
Find out more about when excursions are available to book.
†The included drinks are available on board from 9am to midnight and include non-branded alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Excludes branded spirits. This begins at 4pm on day 1 of your river cruise to the day before your cruise ends.
from
£1,971 per person
Save up to 25%
7 nights
Including optional travel insurance or a price reduction of £24 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
£1,971 per person
Save up to 25%
7 nights
Including optional travel insurance or a price reduction of £24 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.