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Rhine and Moselle Delights Itinerary
Day 1 - Basel (Switzerland)
Embark ship in Basel. Meet your fellow travellers tonight at the Welcome Dinner. (D)
Day 2 - Breisach (Germany)
Today choose to take a walking tour of the picturesque town of Riquewihr or visit historic Freiburg. In 2018 the more active can enjoy a guided bike tour through the Rheinau woods. In 2019 there is a bike ride through the scenic countryside or an excursion to the magical Black Forest. (B,L,D)
Day 3 - Strasbourg (France)
Strasbourg is the capital of the Alsace region. Enjoy a guided tour by coach or bike and see the city's highlights including the Orangery and the European Parliament. Continue on foot with a walking tour of the Petite France area to see the Gothic cathedral with its famous Astronomical Clock. There is also the option to explore Strasbourg on a guided hike from the Orangery to the cathedral (2018 only). Spend the remainder of the day at leisure. (B,L,D)
Day 4 - Ludwigshafen or Mannheim (Germany) - Rudesheim
Choose from three excursions today. Visit Mannheim's famous Baroque Palace, take a trip to Heidelberg to see the red-walled castle and its Great Vat, or tour the ornate Schwetzingen Gardens. Later, cruise to Rudesheim to visit Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum, home to the best collection of self-playing musical instruments, or enjoy a tasting of traditional Rudesheimer coffee.(B,L,D)
Day 5 - Rudesheim - Rhine Gorge
Today in Rudesheim you can take a gondola ride to the Niederwalddenkmal Statue and taste wines at a local vintners or cycle along the Rhine river on a guided bike tour. The ship then sails through the fascinating Rhine Gorge. (B,L,D)
Day 6 - Trier or Bernkastel
In 2018 explore Trier, Germany's oldest city, on a guided tour to the Roman Amphitheatre and the Roman Baths. Alternatively there is the chance to discover the secrets of the Porta Nigra Gate which dates back to 180 AD or join a guided bike ride of Trier's historic centre and along the riverbank towards Senheim. Cruise the Moselle river to Bernkastel where there is a local wine tasting. (B,L,D) In 2019 explore Bernkastel at the centre of the Moselle wine-producing region and take a guided walking tour through the old town centre followed by a wine tasting. The more active may prefer to join a bike ride along the Moselle river or a guided hike up to the ruined Landshut Castle. (B,L,D)
Day 7 - Trier or Bernkastel
In 2018 continue to Bernkastel at the centre of the Moselle wine-producing region and take a guided walking tour through the old town centre. The more active may prefer to join a bike ride along the Moselle river or a guided hike through this historic town. (B,L,D) In 2019 explore Trier, Germany's oldest city, on a guided tour to the Roman Amphitheatre and the Roman Baths. Alternatively there is the chance to discover the secrets of the Porta Nigra Gate which dates back to 180 AD, join a guided bike ride of Trier's historic centre and along the riverbank towards Senheim, or hike high above Trier to Petrisberg. (B,L,D)
Day 8 - Cochem - Koblenz
Today, visit the fairytale village of Cochem, surrounded by the scenic wine villages of the Moselle Valley. Walk along narrow cobblestone streets lined with medieval houses on a guided walking tour. If you prefer you can choose from a visit to the Cochem Mustard Mill or a guided hike through the stunning scenery to Reichsburg Castle. This afternoon there is the chance to tour Koblenz (2018 only). (B,L,D)
Day 9 - Cologne
Enjoy a guided walk through Cologne visiting the 13th-century Gothic cathedral, the Old Town and Cathedral Square; choose a Kolsch beer and local delicacies tasting; or join the guided city bike tour. (B,L,D)
Day 10 - Amsterdam (Holland)
Admire the beautiful homes which line the canals on a canal cruise followed by a walk to the historic Begijnhof area. In 2019 there is the chance to join the Jewish Heritage tour. (B,L,D)
Day 11 - Amsterdam
Disembark AmaPrima in Amsterdam. (B)
For navigational reasons the Captain of the ship reserves the right to modify the cruise itinerary.