Board your Avalon Suite Ship in Remich on the beautiful Moselle River. An excursion to historical Luxembourg City offers unique and dramatic views, as the town is set on two levels—high above on straddling hills and dropping into two river valleys. Enjoy a guided walk in the charming wine village of Bernkastel and taste some of the region’s best wines.
Continue on the Moselle River to the picturesque town of Cochem where the Riesling grape is cultivated. Visit Reichsburg Castle, nestled among vineyards and offering breathtaking views of the town and river valley below. Sail into the Rhine River to the quintessential Rhine valley town of Rüdesheim. Here visit the amazing Mechanical Musical Instruments Museum, and enjoy a stroll through the town’s famous cobblestone Drosselgasse lined with shops, restaurants, and lively taverns.
You’ll sail through the dramatic Rhine Gorge—the most beautiful stretch of the Rhine River where ancient castles stand on cliffs 400 feet above the water. Your last stop in Germany is Cologne, a 2,000-year-old city known for its gothic architecture. On a guided walk, see the famous twin-spired cathedral and explore the cobblestone streets of the Old City.
Before this fabulous European river cruise concludes, you’ll visit Holland’s popular, modern capital of Amsterdam. See the treasures of this 700-year-old city from a unique perspective—on a canal cruise along the elegant Grachten. Experience spectacular scenery and discover legendary cultures along your Moselle and Rhine river cruise vacation.
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Remich to Amsterdam
Day 1 - Remich (Luxembourg)
Embark your ship in Remich. (D)
Day 2 - Remich
Join a guided tour of Luxembourg City—with its dramatic views, ancient ruins, and modern architecture along the deep gorge terrain. Enjoy live entertainment on board your ship this evening. (B,L,D)
Day 3 - Bernkstel (Germany)
Take a guided walking tour of the charming wine village of Bernkastel—with its medieval marketplace and 17th-century gabled timber-framed houses, or join your Avalon Adventure Host for a hike to nearby castle ruins. Spend some free time at your leisure this afternoon—hike to view the vast vineyard landscapes, bike through the Renaissance-style village, or relax with a glass of German wine. Join a wine tasting to experience the tradition of legendary German wine making. Tonight, enjoy live entertainment on board your ship. (B,L,D)
Day 4 - Cochem
Join a guided walk of Cochem to see the charming town’s half-timbered houses and winding streets. Visit Cochem’s hilltop Reichsburg Castle with a bird’s-eye-view of the Moselle Valley and river bend. Relax on the Sky Deck of your ship while sailing through the Moselle Valley, famous for the beautiful growing villages and their vineyards. This afternoon, cruise to Rudesheim. (B,L,D)
Day 5 - Rudesheim - Engers
Take a guided tour of the incredible Mechanical Music Museum for a one-of-a-kind instrumental experience. Based on your departure, enjoy either a Coffee Tasting or a Wine Tasting. Later, relax on the Sky Deck while sailing through the magnificent Rhine Gorge. Dock in Engers overnight. (B,L,D)
Day 6 - Cologne
Start your day with a morning stretch with your Avalon adventure host. Take a guided city walk of Cologne—with its soaring twin-steepled gothic cathedral, or join a guided walking tour of Cologne’s important Jewish heritage sites. Don’t miss the chance to enjoy free time over a glass of Kölsch pale lager—locally brewed for over 100 years! This afternoon, cruise to Amsterdam (B,L,D)
Day 7 - Amsterdam (Holland)
Explore the iconic waterways of Amsterdam on a guided canal cruise past stately homes of the city’s “Golden Age.” During tulip season, you may take a Guided Optional Excursion to Keukenhof gardens—with more than seven million tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths, as well as other bulbs, planted each year. Outside of tulip season, join a Guided Optional Excursion to Zaanse Schans to see historic windmills and charming Dutch houses. Alternatively, choose an Optional City Biking Tour to discover the countryside. You may choose to spend some free time this afternoon by visiting one of Amsterdam’s many fascinating museums or galleries. Tonight, enjoy the vibrant nightlife of Amsterdam on your own. (B,L,D)
Day 8 - Amsterdam
Disembark after breakfast. (B)
Key: B - Breakfast, L - Lunch, D - Dinner
Amsterdam to Remich
Day 1 - Amsterdam (Holland)
Embark your ship in Amsterdam. (D)
Day 2 - Amsterdam
Explore the iconic waterways of Amsterdam on a guided canal cruise past stately homes of the city’s “Golden Age.” (B,L,D)
Day 3 - Cologne (Germany)
Take a guided city walk of Cologne—with its soaring twin-steepled gothic cathedral, or join a guided walking tour of Cologne’s important Jewish heritage sites. Don’t miss the chance to enjoy free time over a glass of Kölsch pale lager—locally brewed for over 100 years! Enjoy live entertainment on board your ship this evening. (B,L,D)
Day 4 - Rudesheim - Engers
This morning, relax on the Sky Deck while sailing through the magnificent Rhine Gorge. Take a guided tour of the incredible Mechanical Music Museum for a one-of-a-kind instrumental experience, or take an open-air cable car ride to the Niederwald Monument. Ride or walk back down through the vineyards. Based on your departure date, enjoy either a coffee tasting or a wine tasting. Dock overnight in Engers. (B,L,D)
Day 5 - Cochem
Relax on the Sky Deck of your ship while sailing through the Moselle Valley, famous for the beautiful growing villages and their vineyards. Join a guided walk of Cochem to see the charming town’s half-timbered houses and winding streets. Visit Cochem’s hilltop Reichsburg Castle with a bird’s-eye-view of the Moselle Valley and river bend. (B,L,D)
Day 6 - Bernkastel
Take a guided walking tour of the charming wine village of Bernkastel—with its medieval marketplace and 17th-century gabled timber-framed houses, or spend some free time at your leisure this afternoon—hike to view the vast vineyard landscapes, bike through the Renaissance-style village, or relax with a glass of German wine. Join a wine tasting to experience the tradition of legendary German wine making. Tonight, enjoy live entertainment on board your ship. (B,L,D)
Day 7 - Remich (Luxembourg)
Join a guided tour of Luxembourg City—with its dramatic views, ancient ruins, and modern architecture along the deep gorge terrain. (B,L,D)
Day 8 - Remich
Disembark after breakfast. (B)
Key: B - Breakfast, L - Lunch, D - Dinner