Active & Discovery on the Moselle with 2 Nights in Paris

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River Cruise
Crisp Rieslings. Smooth lagers. Perfect pilsners. There’s much to toast on an Avalon Active & Discovery cruise along the Moselle. Starting with the number of interactive ways cruisers, choosers and doers can experience the joys of Luxembourg and Germany. Our vast selection of Classic, Discovery and Active excursions lets you decide how to conquer the ca...
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Overview

Trip type
River Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy

Highlights

    • Welcome to France!
    • Choice of guided tour or bike tour
    • Motorcoach transfer to Verdun for guided tour; motorcoach transfer to Remich; onboard welcome reception
    • Choice of excursion to Luxembourg City, or excursion to Schengen; evening walking tour in Trier
    • Choice of guided tour in Bernkastel or wine tour or hike to the Castle
    • Leisurely cruise or bike tour with your Adventure Host; choice of guided walk, visit Reichsburg Castle or visit to the Historische Senfmühle (mustard mill) or cable car and hike
    • Choice of Koblenz walking tour, or beer tour or guided hike
    • Choice of visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum, or wine tasting or cable car ride
    • Choice of Frankfurt sightseeing, or bike tour, or botanical gardens visit, guided tour in Bad Nauheim
    • Crisp Rieslings

What's this trip about?

    Crisp Rieslings. Smooth lagers. Perfect pilsners. There’s much to toast on an Avalon Active & Discovery cruise along the Moselle. Starting with the number of interactive ways cruisers, choosers and doers can experience the joys of Luxembourg and Germany. Our vast selection of Classic, Discovery and Active excursions lets you decide how to conquer the castles and venture through the villages that beckon from the banks. Pair a wine tasting with a hike, pedal back in time on a bike, or immerse yourself in the magic of the Moselle with a number of moving experiences. Behind the scenes visits to the botanic gardens, biergartens, and lush vineyards along the Moselle will equally set your heart in motion. Move. Enjoy a little get-up-and-go on your cruising vacation when you: •Hike up to the 13th-century Landshut Castle and enjoy a guided tour of the castle with guides in historical costume. •Enjoy the twists and turns of Cochem’s history on a leisurely bike ride along the Moselle. •Take an open-air cable car ride to Rüdesheim’s Niederwald Monument and stroll back through rolling vineyards. And be moved. Get off the beaten path and relish the world when you: •Visit one of the oldest mustard mills and taste the secret recipe that’s been spicing things up for more than 200 years. •Have a barrel of fun as you enjoy a tour and tasting at a famous Koblenz brewery. •Stop and smell the roses on a botanical journey through Frankfurt’s lush Palmengarten. Plus, Classic sightseeing is always available in every port along the way. Start sooner with a two-night hotel stay in Paris! Avalon Choice sightseeing is the perfect highlight of your stay. Activate your senses and discover a world of wonder in all-new, entirely “you” ways on your personal, passion-packed cruise along the Moselle.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age range6 years and up
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityPARIS, FRANCE
End CityFRANKFURT (DISEMBARKATION)

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural
  • Small Ship Cruise

Destinations

Attractions

  • Frankfurt
  • Koblenz
  • Luxembourg
  • Paris
  • Rudesheim
  • Trier

Activities

  • Culture
  • River cruise

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: PARIS, FRANCE

Welcome to Paris, France’s capital on the River Seine and “City of Light,” where romance fills the air! You have plenty of time to visit the city on your own pace.

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Day 2: PARIS

Cafés, Cathedrals, and Canvases—The City of Lights Truly Shines

ACTIVE Enjoy a Guided Biking Tour, which will reveal some of the highlights of Paris—such as the Eiffel Tower and Place de la Concorde—from a different point of view; enjoy a peaceful break on the ...

Day 3: PARIS–VERDUN–REMICH (EMBARKATION)

Drive on to Verdun

CLASSIC Take a Full-Day Excursion to Verdun, the biggest city on the Meuse, well known for giving its name to a major battle of the First World War. Before embarking your ship in Remich, you will stop in the battlefields where you will witness...

Day 4: REMICH. EXCURSION TO LUXEMBOURG

Modern Architecture and Local Wine

Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.

DISCOVERY Enjoy a Guided Tour of Schengen, known for the famous agreement which represents one of the major steps towards a unified Europe and th...

Day 5: BERNKASTEL, GERMANY

Gracious German Vineyards of the Moselle Valley

ACTIVE Head out into the fresh air and hike up to Landshut Castle, OR:

DISCOVERY Learn about wine in this special region and enjoy a rich Wine Tasting in a local winery, OR:

CLASSIC Take a Guided Walki...

Day 6: COCHEM

Reichsburg Castle, Riesling Wine, and the Charm of the Moselle Valley

ACTIVE Bike along the Mosel river with your Adventure Host.

Alternatively, enjoy a relaxing cruise to Cochem.

ACTIVE See Cochem from atop, followed by a scenic hike, OR:

DIS...

Day 7: KOBLENZ

Fortress Walls and Manor Halls

In the morning, you may want to choose among the Guided Optional Excursions available or relax on the Sky Deck while sailing to Koblenz.

ACTIVE Explore the shores of Eifel’s largest volcanic lake “Laacher See" and visit the...

Day 8: RUDESHEIM–ELTVILLE

Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine Country

Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.

This morning, relax on the Sky Deck while passing along the beautiful villages on the Moselle River shores.

ACTIVE Take an open-air Cable-Car ride to t...

Day 9: FRANKFURT

Charm in Frankfurt

ACTIVE Take a Guided Bike Tour to discover from a different point of view the city of Frankfurt as well as the picturesque Nidda park, OR:

DISCOVERY Take a botanical journey through the gorgeous gardens of Frankfurt’s Palmengarten, OR: ...

Day 10: FRANKFURT (DISEMBARKATION)

Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.

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Last Updated: 6/19/2024

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Paris Marriott Opéra Ambassador

With an exceptional location in the heart of Paris' illustrious Opera District, this stylish 297-room hotel has impressive Haussmann-style architecture and effortlessly combines Art Deco-styling dating back from its original opening in 1927 with state-of-the-art amenities. Free Wi-Fi access is available in all guestrooms and public areas of the hotel and there is also a fitness room. All-day dining including elegant French cuisine is available in the smart contemporary restaurant and the tranquil lobby bar offers an extensive selection of drinks and light meals.

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16 Bld.Haussmann

The Westin Grand Frankfurt

This classic luxury 371-room hotel offers high quality service and an excellent location, just steps away from the famous Zeil shopping mile and exclusive Goethestrasse with Free Wi-Fi access available throughout the property. Three restaurants and bars offer a great choice of cusine to suit every palate, you may choose between regional or international cuisine, Japanese sushi & teppanyaki as well as Chinese. For relaxation and revitalization, there is an indoor swimming pool and fitness area complete with Finnish sauna and steam room.

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Konrad-Adenauer Str. 7

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