The Bavarian town of Miltenberg- Historic Würzburg
- Aschaffenburg’s riverside castle
- The city of Frankfurt
Contrasts of the Rhine and Main
The Rhine and her Tributaries
from
£1,724 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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Explore riverside attractions
Visit the traditional towns of Germany on this all-inclusive river cruise in 2026 aboard Spirit of the Moselle. A walking tour explores the historic attractions of Koblenz, a town shaped by its wine culture and overlooked by the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress. In the classic Rhineland wine town of Boppard, sample locally-produced wine on board before sailing past the mythical Lorelei Rock and on through the scenic Middle Rhine Gorge. Discover the highlights of Frankfurt on a panoramic coach tour and time at leisure, or during a coach and walking tour of the city, visiting Römerberg, a picturesque square lined with medieval buildings.
Continue along the Main to Aschaffenburg and join a local expert for a walking tour of the city, pausing at Castle Square, which is overlooked by the 17th-century Johannisburg Palace complex. In the scenic Main valley, enjoy a walking tour of 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, Spirit of the Moselle will call at Würzburg, where you have the opportunity to visit the 18th-century Residence Palace.
Included excursion in every port
Itinerary
Spirit of the Moselle
Travel to Koblenz and embark Spirit of the Moselle.
Depart Koblenz, 1700.
Arrive Boppard, 1900.
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.
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, the Rhine Gorge.
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, sail through the scenic Middle Rhine Gorge passing the Lorelei Rock, and continue sailing overnight.
Included excursion
Look forward to sampling locally-produced wine on board Spirit of the Moselle.
Arrive Frankfurt, 0300. Depart 1400.
Arrive Aschaffenburg, 2200.
The modern 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.
Included excursion
See more of Frankfurt on an included excursion, with the choice of a panoramic coach tour and free time to explore independently or choose a coach and walking tour of the city, visiting Römerberg. This picturesque square at the heart of Frankfurt is lined with medieval buildings, including the Römer, Frankfurt’s city hall. You will also visit St Paul’s Church.
Depart Aschaffenburg, 1400.
Arrive Miltenberg, 1900.
The city of Aschaffenburg is set beside the Main river and the riverbank is dominated by the Renaissance Johannisburg Palace. This vast complex features four wings and two towers, built in the 17th century. In the city’s old quarter, on Theaterplatz square, is a fine neo-classical theatre, arcade and fountains. Nearby, there is a replica of a Roman villa discovered in Pompeii – the Pompejanum – commissioned by King Ludwig I and built between 1840-1848.
Included excursion
Join a local expert for an included walking tour of the city, pausing at Castle Square, which is overlooked by the vast, 17th-century Johannisburg Palace complex. This excursion covers approximately one-and-a-half miles, however a shorter included walking tour is also available.
Depart Miltenberg, 1400.
The Bavarian town of Miltenberg is set in the scenic Main valley, between the Odenwald and the Spessart Mountains. The oldest part of the town lies on the left bank of the Main below a steep wooded hill, crowned by a 13th-century castle. Enclosed within ancient walls and gates, the old town features picturesque cobblestone streets of half-timbered houses and old wine taverns.
Sail overnight.
Included excursion
Walk from your ship to Miltenberg’s Old Town, with its cobblestone streets, half-timbered houses, and quaint squares. See the 16th-century Old Town Hall, one of the key landmarks, renowned for its Renaissance architecture. This excursion covers approximately one-and-a-half miles over one-and-a-half hours, however a shorter included walking tour is also available.
Arrive Würzburg, 0800.
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’.
Included excursion
An included excursion visits the Residence Palace for a guided tour. Afterwards, you have the choice to join a walking tour through the historic city centre of Würzburg in the company of a local guide, or to return to your ship.
Optional excursion
Visit medieval Rothenburg on an optional excursion.
Disembark Spirit of the Moselle after breakfast and begin your return journey.
Including...
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.
Interactive maps and audio headsets are available for independent exploration.
†The included drinks are available on board from 9am to midnight and include non-branded alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Excludes branded spirits.
from
£1,724 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
£1,724 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.