Legends of Moselle, Rhine and Main

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The Rhine, the Moselle, the Main: easily some of Europe’s most scenic and culturally-significant waterways. Travel all three on an unforgettable cruise from Trier to Nuremberg, taking in stunning vistas of mountainside vineyards, ancient castles, and charming hamlets along the way. Additional days in Paris and Prague, two of the world’s liveliest and most str...
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Overview

Trip type
River Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Explore beautiful old city Trier
    • Opportunity to Cruise along the beautiful Moselle River to Bernkastel
    • Visit Miltenberg
    • Cruise through the Main–Danube Canal, to Bamberg and explore UNESCO world heritage site

What's this trip about?

    The Rhine, the Moselle, the Main: easily some of Europe’s most scenic and culturally-significant waterways. Travel all three on an unforgettable cruise from Trier to Nuremberg, taking in stunning vistas of mountainside vineyards, ancient castles, and charming hamlets along the way. Additional days in Paris and Prague, two of the world’s liveliest and most striking capitals, make the 15-day Paris to Prague tour a can’t-miss for those wishing to experience the very best the region has to offer. From the wide, tree-lined boulevards of Paris where you’ll see the Eiffel Tower lit up in all its splendour, to the narrow, cobblestoned streets of Prague where a fairytale castle overlooks the city from above, each and every stop on this extraordinary itinerary will have your cameras flashing at breakneck speed.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age range12 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityTrier
End CityNuremberg

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Germany

Attractions

  • Bamberg
  • Frankfurt
  • Koblenz
  • Nuremberg
  • Trier

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • Nature
  • Photography
  • River cruise
  • Ruins & Archaeology

Trip includes

    • 7 nights in a stateroom or suite of your choice
    • 3 EmeraldPLUS activities including a wine tasting in Bernkastel
    • 20 on board meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners including a Welcome Gala Dinner
    • Complimentary tea and coffee
    • Complimentary bottled water in your suite or stateroom, restocked daily
    • A variety of on board evening entertainment
    • First-class service from English-speaking crew and knowledgeable local guides
    • Complimentary WiFi on board
    • Bicycles on board for daily use
    • Airport transfer within Europe*
    • Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks to accompany lunch and dinner on board
    • All gratuities

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Itinerary

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Day 1: Trier

Meals: Dinner

Welcome to Trier. Transfer* to your award-winning Emerald Waterways river cruise ship and be welcomed by your Captain and crew. This evening enjoy your first dinner on board with your fellow travellers. Your Cruise Director will also conduct a port talk to review the activities and itinerary for the days ahead.

Day 2: Trier

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

This morning explore the ruins of the old city baths, once a hive of activity during ancient times and the Porta Nigra, the best preserved Roman city gate north of the Alps on your guided walking tour of Trier. Enjoy time at leisure before lunch on board and an afternoon cruise along the beautiful Moselle River to Bernkastel.

Day 3: Bernkastel

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Dating back to 3000BC, Bernkastel is situated along the banks of the Moselle River and home to well-preserved buildings dating back to 1416. On this morning’s guided walking tour, stroll through the medieval marketplace with i...

Day 4: Koblenz

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Cruise to the 2000 year old town of Koblenz, which is situated at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers. Enjoy a guided walking tour before free time to wander through the town and take in the views from the cable car...

Day 5: Miltenberg

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Welcome to Miltenberg, a picturesque village on the Main River, which creates an imitable feeling of Bavarian life in medieval times due to the Old Town being lined with well-preserved half-timbered buildings. The gothic Merch...

Day 6: Würzburg

Known as the “Pearl of the Romantic Road”, Würzburg is surrounded by sloping hills covered with vineyards. Visit the Bishops’ Residenz, one of Germany’s largest and most ornate baroque palaces and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your tour highlights the palace’s unique ...

Day 7: Bamberg

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Relax on board this morning as we cruise through the Main–Danube Canal, to Bamberg. Feel the magic of the past as you explore this UNESCO World Heritage city with your guide. Boasting one of Europe’s largest intact medieval to...

Day 8: Nuremberg Disembarkation

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast it’s time to farewell your fellow passengers and disembark the ship for your transfer* to the airport for your onward or homebound flight.

*Check transfer entitlements with your travel agent. For guests who have already received documentation - refer to your booking summary

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,720
Price per day$340
Last Updated: 8/2/2018

Check Current Availability, prices, specials with Emerald Waterways.

The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Aug 2020

Awful customer service

We booked an Emerald Waterways river cruise a year ago and paid in full to get a discount. A river cruise was on our bucket list and our travel agent raved on and on...

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Jun 2019

Excellent

All the staff were excellent, polite, helpful and cheerful.

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Jun 2019

It's such a great way

I loved going into the pool in the mornings - it's such a great way to start the day off!

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For the first time in six years, a new river cruise company is taking to Europe’s rivers. In 2014, Emerald Waterways made its debut and you’re invited to be among the very first guests to experience the next generation of European river cruising.

When it comes to exploring Europe, there’s nothing average about our itineraries. Our carefully crafted cruises range from 8 to 15 days, and take you to many of the most fantastic villages, towns and cities lining Europe’s Danube and Rhine rivers. And because we want you to fully appreciate the places you visit, we also include special experiences that uncover more than just the usual tourist attractions.

Launching a new fleet of custom-built Star Ships gave us a blank canvas to create a completely new design, and introduce an array of spectacular innovations you wouldn’t expect on a river cruise ship. To begin with, our ships boast an onboard heated swimming pool with retractable roof, which in the evening, transforms into a cinema.

And as an alternative to our main restaurant, Reflections, we offer alfresco dining on The Terrace at breakfast and lunch. Each of our ships offer a great range of cabins for you to choose from, including the Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite – a completely new type of cabin, designed by us. To replace the run-of-the-mill French Balcony that is commonplace on river cruise ships, we created a new kind of indoor balcony, complete with a decked area and our ingenious open-air system. With the touch of a button, the upper half of the cabin’s floor-to-ceiling window drops down to let in fresh air and provide full panoramic views of the landscape.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International Flights
    • Passport and Visa Charges
    • Personal Expenses
Ship & cabin information
Emerald Star-Ships
Emerald Star-Ships On an Emerald Waterways river cruise, you can expect stylish and spacious ships, designed to ensure the most comfortable journey. What you wouldn’t have expected is a brand new fleet, custom-built to offer more space per guest than most other operators and to incorporate many spectacular ship innovations, unique to river cruising.
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Cancellation policy

Cancellation Notice. Cancellation notices must be issued to Emerald in writing during its regular office hours. Any changes to your tour departure date or name changes will be deemed a cancellation and the applicable cancellation fees will apply.

Cancellation Fees. In the event of cancellation, you will be liable to pay Emerald cancellation fees calculated in accordance with the following table. Please note that in the event of cancellation you may also be obligated to pay cancellation fees to third parties including, without limitation, airlines.

NO. OF DAYS’ NOTICE PRIOR CANCELLATION CHARGE

TO TOUR COMMENCEMENT (per person)

  • 90 days and greater Loss of Tour Deposit
  • 89-60 days 35% of Tour Price
  • 59-30 days 50% of Tour Price
  • Less than 30 days 100% of Tour Price
Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance alongside your travel package to safeguard against unforeseen circumstances such as medical expenses, trip cancellations, and other contingencies. It offers you peace of mind and ensures you are prepared for unexpected events that may occur before or during your journey
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Meals Included

20 on board meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners including a Welcome Gala Dinner

Age Requirements
12 years and up
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