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Festive Nuremberg- Winter at Johannisburg Castle, Aschaffenburg
- The Town Hall at Bamberg
- Würzburg
Christmas and New Year on the Main, Rhine and Moselle
The Rhine and her Tributaries
from
£3,959 per person
14 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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Celebrate Christmas and New Year in Germany
Set off on this all-inclusive river cruise aboard Spirit of the Moselle in 2025, stepping ashore to experience the festive atmosphere in Germany’s vibrant cities, historic towns and traditional villages.
Enjoy mulled wine, Christmas dinner and New Year celebrations on board Spirit of the Moselle. Look forward to an included walking tour of Bamberg and visit to Würzburg and the Residence Palace, plus tours of Frankfurt and Bonn by coach and on foot.
You also call at Nuremberg, Koblenz, Cochem and more…
Itinerary
Spirit of the Moselle
Travel to Nuremberg and embark Spirit of the Moselle.
Depart 0000.
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.
At this time of year, the main square or Hauptmarkt, will be hosting its renowned Christmas market, where little wooden booths sell handmade Christmas decorations and tempting sweet treats, including lebkuchen and spekulatius cookies.
A coach transfer to the city centre is included.
Sail overnight.
Arrive 1200.
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.
Our complimentary transfer service can take you into Bamberg, where you can join an included walking tour which will reveal the Cathedral square and the New Residence.
Sail overnight.
Depart Bamberg, 0100.
Arrive Schweinfurt, 1200.
Following a leisurely morning cruising the Main River, arrive at Bavarian Schweinfurt.
The city, which straggles the Main River, has numerous 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.
Depart Schweinfurt, 0400.
Arrive Würzburg, 1800.
Look forward to a leisurely day on board Spirit of the Moselle, with Christmas dinner and festive celebrations.
Depart 1900.
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.
Sail overnight.
Arrive 1230. 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.
Sail overnight.
Arrive 0400. Depart 1800.
The riverbank of Aschaffenburg is dominated by the Renaissance Johannisburg Palace. It's a vast complex, with four wings and two towers, built in the 17th century.
In the old quarter, on Theaterplatz square, is a fine neo-classical theatre, arcade and fountains. Nearby, there's a replica of a Roman villa discovered in Pompeii – the Pompejanum – commissioned by King Ludwig I and built between 1840-1848.
Arrive 0100.
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 and, depending on the distance of your ship’s mooring, a complimentary shuttle service will be available for you to return to the city to explore independently this afternoon.
Sail overnight.
Depart Frankfurt, 0200. Scenic Cruise, Middle Rhine Gorge. Arrive Boppard, 1200. Depart 1800. Arrive Koblenz, 2000.
Cruise the UNESCO-listed scenery of the Middle Rhine Gorge to the Rhineland wine town of Boppard, where the waterfront is overlooked by wooded gorges and vineyards. There are extensive Roman remains, medieval fortifications and half-timbered buildings.
Look forward to an included wine tasting session on board Spirit of Moselle before you sail to Koblenz for an overnight mooring.
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. Look forward to on-board festivities to welcome in the New Year.
Depart Koblenz, 0900.
Arrive Cochem, 1600.
Enjoy the facilities on board Spirit of the Moselle as you cruise the scenic Moselle River.
Depart 2000.
The small town of Cochem is overlooked by the neo-Gothic Reichsburg Castle, and although most of the castle was rebuilt in the 19th century, the original 11th-century keep still survives.
The town’s other historic architectural gems include a baroque Town Hall backed by a maze of streets and a quaint market square lined with timber-framed buildings.
Sail overnight.
Arrive Bonn, 0800. Depart 1800.
Arrive Düsseldorf, 2300.
This morning you arrive in Bonn, capital of West Germany from 1949 until 1999 and birthplace of famous composer Beethoven.
Enjoy an included tour by coach to see sights 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.
Disembark Spirit of the Moselle and begin the return journey to the UK.
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 Bamberg
- Würzburg and the Residence Palace
- Tour of Frankfurt by coach and on foot
- Tour of Bonn by coach and on foot
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
£3,959 per person
14 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
£3,959 per person
14 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.