Your holiday summary
| Holiday type |
River cruises |
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| Travel type |
Coach |
| Price range | From £549 |
| Travel partner | Newmarket Holidays |
| Duration | 6 nights |
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Magical Moselle Cruise by Coach via Dover
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A memorable summer river cruise
Cruise along the meandering Moselle and down the mighty Rhine, and enjoy this most scenic of passages where villages are flanked by vineyards and crowned by fairytale, turreted castles. As well as calls at a trio of exquisite wine towns - with the opportunity to drive the scenic Mosel Weistrasse - you'll visit the fascinating cities of Trier and Koblenz.
Cruise along the meandering Moselle and down the mighty Rhine, and enjoy this most scenic of passages where villages are flanked by vineyards and crowned by fairytale, turreted castles. As well as calls at a trio of exquisite wine towns - with the opportunity to drive the scenic Mosel Weistrasse - you'll visit the fascinating cities of Trier and Koblenz.
Included
- Return coach travel from your chosen pick-up point
- Six nights' accommodation in a standard lower cabin (upgrade cabins available)
- Full-board arrangements while on board, including afternoon tea, coffee and cake, and late-night snacks
- Embark in Andernach, disembark in Cologne
- Calls at Bernkastel-Kues, Traben-Trarbach and Cochem
- Walking tours of Bernkastel-Kues and Koblenz
- A visit to Koblenz
- On-board English commentary
- On-board entertainment including a welcome cocktail party and a Captain's Farewell Dinner
- Luggage porterage
- The services of a friendly, professional crew
- The services of a Newmarket Cruise Manager
- Port charges and taxes
- Single cabins are available for a supplement
Day One
Travel by coach from your selected pick-up point, cross the Channel, and continue to join Olympia in Andernach. Enjoy a first meal on board, and settle into your cabin before Olympia sets sail.
Day Two
Enjoy a wonderful, scenic cruise past Koblenz and into the Moselle. By early afternoon, Olympia moors in delightful Cochem, nestled beneath the Reichsburg Castle's fairytale turrets. Explore the town, or join this afternoon's optional shore excursion to discover the castle and its secrets.This evening, enjoy dinner and entertainment on board, and step ashore into beautiful Cochem as Olympia moors here overnight.
Day Three
Today Olympia heads to pretty Traben-Trarbach where she moors for the night. An optional excursion by coach this afternoon, in the company of our Tour Manager, will bring to life the Moselle Valley and its winemaking villages, as you travel along the Mosel Weinstrasse's breathtaking route.
Day Four
This morning enjoy a pleasant cruise along the river, passing vineyard-clad hills and rolling hills, as Olympia heads towards Bernkastel-Kues. Discover this famous wine town on our walking tour, with its ancient, half-timbered houses surrounding the central square, and perhaps visit the ruins of the Burg Landshut to enjoy the spectacular view of the river.
Day Five
Boasting the finest collection of Roman remains north of the Alps, Trier is Germany's oldest settlement. Today's optional excursion will take you to the city by coach. Enjoy our optional walking tour, and don't miss the birthplace of Karl Marx and the imposing Dom cathedral. This afternoon Olympia sails from Bernkastel-Kues, beginning her return journey downriver as you enjoy dinner and entertainment on board.
Day Six
This morning, Olympia arrives in historic Koblenz. Enjoy a guided tour of the town as you wander through the pretty Altstadt or along the riverfront promenade, before re-boarding the ship and continuing to Andernach, where you'll have the opportunity to go ashore. This evening, enjoy the special Captain's Farewell Dinner, while the ship heads to Cologne.
Day Seven
Leave Olympia and the Rhine behind this morning, and begin your return journey back to the UK.
Travel by coach from your selected pick-up point, cross the Channel, and continue to join Olympia in Andernach. Enjoy a first meal on board, and settle into your cabin before Olympia sets sail.
Day Two
Enjoy a wonderful, scenic cruise past Koblenz and into the Moselle. By early afternoon, Olympia moors in delightful Cochem, nestled beneath the Reichsburg Castle's fairytale turrets. Explore the town, or join this afternoon's optional shore excursion to discover the castle and its secrets.This evening, enjoy dinner and entertainment on board, and step ashore into beautiful Cochem as Olympia moors here overnight.
Day Three
Today Olympia heads to pretty Traben-Trarbach where she moors for the night. An optional excursion by coach this afternoon, in the company of our Tour Manager, will bring to life the Moselle Valley and its winemaking villages, as you travel along the Mosel Weinstrasse's breathtaking route.
Day Four
This morning enjoy a pleasant cruise along the river, passing vineyard-clad hills and rolling hills, as Olympia heads towards Bernkastel-Kues. Discover this famous wine town on our walking tour, with its ancient, half-timbered houses surrounding the central square, and perhaps visit the ruins of the Burg Landshut to enjoy the spectacular view of the river.
Day Five
Boasting the finest collection of Roman remains north of the Alps, Trier is Germany's oldest settlement. Today's optional excursion will take you to the city by coach. Enjoy our optional walking tour, and don't miss the birthplace of Karl Marx and the imposing Dom cathedral. This afternoon Olympia sails from Bernkastel-Kues, beginning her return journey downriver as you enjoy dinner and entertainment on board.
Day Six
This morning, Olympia arrives in historic Koblenz. Enjoy a guided tour of the town as you wander through the pretty Altstadt or along the riverfront promenade, before re-boarding the ship and continuing to Andernach, where you'll have the opportunity to go ashore. This evening, enjoy the special Captain's Farewell Dinner, while the ship heads to Cologne.
Day Seven
Leave Olympia and the Rhine behind this morning, and begin your return journey back to the UK.
MS Olympia
Modern, well-equipped Olympia offers all you could wish to ensure that you enjoy every moment of your Rhine cruise. Offering accommodation and dining facilities for just under a hundred passengers, the ship has a warm, intimate feeling about her the minute you step on board.
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