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Towns and Cities of the Main
The Rhine and her Tributaries
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£1,839 per person
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.
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Discover the towns and cities of the Main River
Cruise the Main and experience the rising and lowering of the river as Spirit of the Moselle navigates a number of locks along the way, on this 7-night river cruise visiting traditional towns and lively cities across Germany.
Join Spirit of the Moselle in Mainz and begin your overnight cruise to Miltenberg. Enjoy an afternoon exploring the city, where the old town of cobblestone streets and half-timbered houses nestles within ancient walls. Continue to the medieval town of Wertheim with its 13th-century Pointed Tower and Kittstein Gate.
Spend the morning here before sailing through the afternoon and overnight to Würzburg. Visit the Residence Palace for a guided walking tour, on an included morning excursion, followed by a walking tour through the historic city centre of Würzburg, accompanied by a local guide.
Continue for an afternoon in the Bavarian city of Schweinfurt and a full day in Bamberg, where the mix of imposing architectural styles and baroque town houses has earned the town a place on UNESCO’s World Heritage list.
Sail overnight to Nuremberg and look forward to discovering the highlights of this medieval city.
Itinerary
Spirit of the Moselle
Travel to Mainz and embark Spirit of the Moselle.
Begin your cruise, sailing overnight towards Miltenberg.
Arrive 1400. Depart 2000.
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 0200. Depart 1400.
This charming town, once famous for glass production, has a medieval market square lined with colourful half-timbered buildings. Other sights include the intricately carved Angel’s Fountain, 13th-century Pointed Tower, Kittstein Gate and Wertheim Castle overlooking the town.
Sail overnight.
Arrive 0800. Depart 2100.
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 walk through the historic city centre of Würzburg in the company of a local guide.
Continue sailing overnight.
Arrive 1200. Depart 1800.
This Bavarian city, straggling the Main River, is peppered with well-preserved ruins, including the Alte Stadtmauer city walls. The cobblestone market square features a mix of modern and historic buildings, such as the 15th-century Town Hall, which can be seen during an included walking tour.
Sail overnight.
Arrive 0600. Depart 1900.
Bamberg was, like Rome, built on seven hills and because of its mixture of imposing architectural styles and baroque town houses is designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its Imperial Cathedral is set on Cathedral Hill and Altenburg Castle is located at the town's highest point. An included walking tour this morning will reveal the Cathedral square, the New Residence and the Rose Garden.
Following your tour you may choose to stay in the city to explore further independently, returning to the ship later this afternoon using our complimentary transfer service.
Sail overnight.
Arrive 0800.
The Imperial Castle, Kaiserburg, dominates the skyline of this medieval city, which has undergone a great deal of restoration since it was heavily bombed in World War Two. In 1935 the Nazis built a stadium here in which they held their rallies and, later, Nazi war criminals were tried in Nuremberg by the Allies. The artist Albrecht Durer lived here from 1509 to 1528 and his house is now a museum. Take the complimentary transfer service into Nuremberg to explore independently.
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
- Walking tour of Schweinfurt
- Würzburg and the Residence Palace
- Walking tour of Bamberg.
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
£1,839 per person
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
£1,839 per person
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.