Magnificent Moselle & Rhine

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Germany’s spectacular backdrops and breathtaking natural wonders will reveal themselves as you cruise along the alluring Moselle and Rhine rivers. Uncover the best-kept-secret in river cruising, the Moselle, as you sail past some of Europe’s most serene, village-dotted and vineyard-lined landscapes.
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Overview

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

What's this trip about?

    Germany’s spectacular backdrops and breathtaking natural wonders will reveal themselves as you cruise along the alluring Moselle and Rhine rivers. Uncover the best-kept-secret in river cruising, the Moselle, as you sail past some of Europe’s most serene, village-dotted and vineyard-lined landscapes.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeOperator does not provide
Age rangeNo age restrictions
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Start CityCologne
End CityFrankfurt

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural
  • Small Ship Cruise

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Germany

Attractions

  • Bern
  • Frankfurt
  • Luxembourg
  • Trier

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • River cruise

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Itinerary

Travel Map
2019 version

Cologne to Frankfurt

Day 1 - Cologne (Embark)
Port - Cologne Arrive at Cologne Airport. If your cruise package includes a group arrival transfer or if you have purchased a private arrival transfer, you will be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the ship.

Day 2 - Cologne, Bonn
Port - Bonn Start your day in Cologne. Take a guided tour of the famous Cologne Cathedral or experience it like a local by visiting its Kölsch beer halls, stylish Belgian Quarter or one of the many Art Nouveau cafés. This afternoon, your ship will arrive at Ludwig van Beethoven’s birthplace of Bonn. In the evening, a special Captain’s Welcome Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you.

Excursion(s)
- Cologne walking tour with Cologne Cathedral Excursion Price - $70

As you walk through the narrow lanes of the Old Town, you’ll find it hard to believe that more than 70 percent of the city was destroyed by bombs during WWII. The famous 12 Romanesque churches were re...

Excursion(s)
- "Do as the Locals Do" Cologne walking tour Excursion Price - $70

Experience this culturally robust city like a local with visits to museums, Kölsch beer halls, the stylish Belgian Quarter or one of the many Art Nouveau cafés. Join your guide for an authentic look at...

Excursion(s)
- Bonn espresso walk Excursion Price - $70

Visitors will find that Bonn, the birthplace of Ludwig van Beethoven, has plenty of note, including the great composer’s birth house, a string of top-rated museums, a lovely riverside setting and the nostalgic feel of the old...

Excursion(s)
- "Let's Go" Rhine promenade biking Excursion Price - $70

This biking tour begins in Bonn, directly at the ship, and takes you along the Rhine promenade, past the tallest building in the region and Langer Eugen, the UN campus. Continue on to the Remagen-Rolandswerth region before reaching the beautiful camping location, Siebengebirgsblick.

Day 3 - Cochem
Port - Cochem Perhaps one of Germany’s most colorful cities, Cochem feels just like a storybook with its dramatic castles. impressive landscapes and pastel-colored shops, restaurants and buildings lining the banks of the Moselle. Perched high above on a cliff, the brill...
Excursion(s)
- Ediger-Eller “Village Day” Excursion Price - $70

Excursion(s)
- Cochem–Pearl of the Moselle–and magnificent Reichsburg Castle Excursion Price - $70

Excursion(s)
- “Let’s Go” Riesling vineyard hike Excursion Price - $70

Day 4 - Trier
Port - Trier Trier is no stranger to famous landmarks, stunning cathedrals, natural beauty, UNESCO World Heritage sites and architectural treasures. See Trier’s Roman heritage and Gallic charm as you stroll to some of the city’s most notable spots. Marvel at stone Roman gate, Porta Nigra, the Karl Marx house, Imperial Baths and more.

Excursion(s)
- Trier panoramic walking tour Excursion Price - $70

Day 5 - Trier, Bernkastel
Port - Bernkastel On this day, uncover the region's diverse history and natural landscapes at the Roman Villa Borg. The villa was reconstructed to be an authentic representation of the buildings that originally stood as part of an agricultural facility. Or discover one ...
Excursion(s)
- Roman Villa Borg and the Saar Bow Excursion Price - $70

Excursion(s)
- Luxembourg with WWII cemetery Excursion Price - $70

Over the course of 900 years, Luxembourg grew into one of the greatest fortified sites in Europe because of its strategic geographical position and ever-changing political affiliations. Your panoramic city tour wil...

Day 6 - Bernkastel
Port - Bernkastel Bernkastel sits peacefully in the Moselle Valley and is as romantic and picture-perfect as it gets. Explore by foot its scenic streets, taverns and vineyards, and enjoy a tasting of exceptional regional Rieslings. Aside from the medieval marketplace, a...
Excursion(s)
- “Let’s Go” biking the scenic Middle Moselle Excursion Price - $70

Follow the serene 14 miles of riverside bike paths along the Moselle. As this gentle pathway twists and turns, you’ll cross over two bridges and enjoy numerous stops for pictures and refreshments. You...

Excursion(s)
- Bernkastel village with Riesling tasting Excursion Price - $70

A leisurely walk around the romantic village of Bernkastel awaits today. Wander through the town’s idyllic cobbled streets that are lined with half-timbered houses and secluded courtyards, and pass by be...

Day 7 - Boppard, Rüdesheim
Port - Boppard Boppard is as picture-perfect as it gets. Wander through its stone-laden streets, riverside walking paths and historic center, stopping in for wine at the half-timbered taverns serving up exceptional Riesling from grapes grown on nearby vineyards. Make yo...
Excursion(s)
- Boppard village stroll Excursion Price - $70

Embark on a walk on your own through this attractive town with a long and surprising history. Take a chairlift to the top of the hill for a great view of the valley and the river (you can hike the return route, if you’re ...

Excursion(s)
- “Let’s Go” Rhine hiking Excursion Price - $70

Welcome to Boppard on the Rhine. Many people have called this place their home throughout history—the Celts, Romans and Franks being among them. All of these groups have left their mark on the 2,000-year-old town, which ...

Excursion(s)
- “Let’s Go” Rhine biking Excursion Price - $70

Begin this 30 km ride (18.6 miles) in Boppard and enjoy various stops and charming sights in between. The tour will take you through Bopparder Hamm and on to the 800-year-old Marksburg Castle, which begs for a photo-op. ...

Day 8 - Mainz
Port - Mainz Start your day with an array of opportunities in this colorful and medieval German city nestled on the Rhine. What was once a Roman military post, Mainz still holds on to its historical importance in a whole new age. Explore Mainz’s natural wonders with a w...
Excursion(s)
- Abbey Eberbach Medieval Monastery tour with Riesling tasting Excursion Price - $70

Kloster Eberback is a former Cistercian monastery built in the Romanesque and early Gothic style, and is considered one of the most significant architectural sites in the region. In f...

Excursion(s)
- Wiesbaden walking tour Excursion Price - $70

Wiesbaden, which translates to “Meadow Baths,” stands as one of Europe’s oldest spa towns thanks to its plentiful hot springs. This, coupled with its balmier climate, has also granted it the nickname of “The Nice of the N...

Excursion(s)
- Mainz Espresso walk to Old Town Excursion Price - $70

Mainz is magnificent. Today, many flock to it as Germany’s wine capital, but those with a more historical inclination will know it as the home of Johannes Gutenberg, inventor of the movable-type printing press. I...

Day 9 - Frankfurt
Port - Frankfurt Settle into impressive Frankfurt. The city and its business district, Mainhattan, flaunt mixed-material skyscrapers that protrude from its otherwise classically German skyline. The financial and business hub is home to one of the world’s largest stock e...
Excursion(s)
- “Do as the Locals Do” Frankfurt walking tour Excursion Price - $70

Although Frankfurt is unabashedly modern, with a dynamic international population and a skyline dominated by skyscrapers, it has a much-loved historic core, and your ship docks within easy walking di...

Excursion(s)
- “Let’s Go” Mainhattan by bike Excursion Price - $70

Get a different view of the city via bicycle, pedaling through the old town area that was meticulously reconstructed after WWII (St. Paul’s Church was one of the first structures to be rebuilt because of its import...

Excursion(s)
- Romantic Heidelberg $86

Day 10 - Frankfurt (Disembark)
Port - Frankfurt Disembark the ship. If your cruise package includes a group departure transfer or if you have purchased a private departure transfer, you will be transferred to Frankfurt Airport for your flight home.

Frankfurt to Cologne

Day 1 - Frankfurt (Embark)
Port - Frankfurt Arrive at Frankfurt Airport. If your cruise package includes a group arrival transfer or if you have purchased a private arrival transfer, you will be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the ship.

Day 2 - Frankfurt
Port - Frankfurt Settle into impressive Frankfurt. The city and its business district, Mainhattan, flaunt mixed-material skyscrapers that protrude from its otherwise classically German skyline. The financial and business hub is home to one of the world’s largest stock e...
Excursion(s)
- “Do as the Locals Do” Frankfurt walking tour Excursion Price - $70

Although Frankfurt is unabashedly modern, with a dynamic international population and a skyline dominated by skyscrapers, it has a much-loved historic core, and your ship docks within easy walking di...

Excursion(s)
- “Let’s Go” Mainhattan by bike Excursion Price - $70

Get a different view of the city via bicycle, pedaling through the old town area that was meticulously reconstructed after WWII (St. Paul’s Church was one of the first structures to be rebuilt because of its import...

Excursion(s)
- Romantic Heidelberg $86

Day 3 - Mainz, Rüdesheim
Port - Mainz Start your day with an array of opportunities in this colorful and medieval German city nestled on the Rhine. What was once a Roman military post, Mainz still holds on to its historical importance in a whole new age. Explore Mainz’s natural wonders with a w...
Excursion(s)
- Abbey Eberbach Medieval Monastery tour with Riesling tasting Excursion Price - $70

Kloster Eberback is a former Cistercian monastery built in the Romanesque and early Gothic style, and is considered one of the most significant architectural sites in the region. In f...

Excursion(s)
- Wiesbaden walking tour Excursion Price - $70

Wiesbaden, which translates to “Meadow Baths,” stands as one of Europe’s oldest spa towns thanks to its plentiful hot springs. This, coupled with its balmier climate, has also granted it the nickname of “The Nice of the N...

Excursion(s)
- Mainz Espresso walk to Old Town Excursion Price - $70

Mainz is magnificent. Today, many flock to it as Germany’s wine capital, but those with a more historical inclination will know it as the home of Johannes Gutenberg, inventor of the movable-type printing press. I...

Day 4 - Boppard
Port - Boppard Boppard is as picture-perfect as it gets. Wander through its stone-laden streets, riverside walking paths and historic center, stopping in for wine at the half-timbered taverns serving up exceptional Riesling from grapes grown on nearby vineyards. Make yo...
Excursion(s)
- Boppard village stroll Excursion Price - $70

Embark on a walk on your own through this attractive town with a long and surprising history. Take a chairlift to the top of the hill for a great view of the valley and the river (you can hike the return route, if you’re ...

Excursion(s)
- “Let’s Go” Rhine hiking Excursion Price - $70

Welcome to Boppard on the Rhine. Many people have called this place their home throughout history—the Celts, Romans and Franks being among them. All of these groups have left their mark on the 2,000-year-old town, which ...

Excursion(s)
- “Let’s Go” Rhine biking Excursion Price - $70

Begin this 30 km ride (18.6 miles) in Boppard and enjoy various stops and charming sights in between. The tour will take you through Bopparder Hamm and on to the 800-year-old Marksburg Castle, which begs for a photo-op. ...

Day 5 - Cochem
Port - Cochem Perhaps one of Germany’s most colorful cities, Cochem feels just like a storybook with its dramatic castles. impressive landscapes and pastel-colored shops, restaurants and buildings lining the banks of the Moselle. Perched high above on a cliff, the brill...
Excursion(s)
- Ediger-Eller “Village Day” Excursion Price - $70

Excursion(s)
- Cochem–Pearl of the Moselle–and magnificent Reichsburg Castle Excursion Price - $70

Excursion(s)
- “Let’s Go” Riesling vineyard hike Excursion Price - $70

Day 6 - Trier
Port - Trier Trier is no stranger to famous landmarks, stunning cathedrals, natural beauty, UNESCO World Heritage sites and architectural treasures. See Trier’s Roman heritage and Gallic charm as you stroll to some of the city’s most notable spots. Marvel at stone Roman gate, Porta Nigra, the Karl Marx house, Imperial Baths and more.

Excursion(s)
- Trier panoramic walking tour Excursion Price - $70

Day 7 - Trier, Bernkastel
Port - Bernkastel On this day, uncover the region's diverse history and natural landscapes at the Roman Villa Borg. The villa was reconstructed to be an authentic representation of the buildings that originally stood as part of an agricultural facility. Or discover one ...
Excursion(s)
- Luxembourg with WWII cemetery Excursion Price - $70

Over the course of 900 years, Luxembourg grew into one of the greatest fortified sites in Europe because of its strategic geographical position and ever-changing political affiliations. Your panoramic city tour wil...

Excursion(s)
- Roman Villa Borg and the Saar Bow Excursion Price - $70

Day 8 - Bernkastel
Port - Bernkastel Bernkastel sits peacefully in the Moselle Valley and is as romantic and picture-perfect as it gets. Explore by foot its scenic streets, taverns and vineyards, and enjoy a tasting of exceptional regional Rieslings. Aside from the medieval marketplace, a...
Excursion(s)
- “Let’s Go” biking the scenic Middle Moselle Excursion Price - $70

Follow the serene 14 miles of riverside bike paths along the Moselle. As this gentle pathway twists and turns, you’ll cross over two bridges and enjoy numerous stops for pictures and refreshments. You...

Excursion(s)
- Bernkastel village with Riesling tasting Excursion Price - $70

A leisurely walk around the romantic village of Bernkastel awaits today. Wander through the town’s idyllic cobbled streets that are lined with half-timbered houses and secluded courtyards, and pass by be...

Day 9 - Bonn, Cologne
Port - Bonn Start your day exploring Ludwig van Beethoven’s birthplace of Bonn. This afternoon, your ship will arrive in Cologne. Take a guided tour of the famous Cologne Cathedral or experience it like a local by visiting its Kölsch beer halls, stylish Belgian Quarter or one of the many Art Nouveau cafés. A special Captain’s Farewell Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you this evening.

Excursion(s)
- Bonn espresso walk Excursion Price - $70

Visitors will find that Bonn, the birthplace of Ludwig van Beethoven, has plenty of note, including the great composer’s birth house, a string of top-rated museums, a lovely riverside setting and the nostalgic feel of the old...

Excursion(s)
- "Let's Go" Rhine promenade biking Excursion Price - $70

This biking tour begins in Bonn, directly at the ship, and takes you along the Rhine promenade, past the tallest building in the region and Langer Eugen, the UN campus. Continue on to the Remagen-Rolandswerth region before reaching the beautiful camping location, Siebengebirgsblick.

Excursion(s)
- Cologne walking tour with Cologne Cathedral Excursion Price - $70

As you walk through the narrow lanes of the Old Town, you’ll find it hard to believe that more than 70 percent of the city was destroyed by bombs during WWII. The famous 12 Romanesque churches were re...

Excursion(s)
- "Do as the Locals Do" Cologne walking tour Excursion Price - $70

Experience this culturally robust city like a local with visits to museums, Kölsch beer halls, the stylish Belgian Quarter or one of the many Art Nouveau cafés. Join your guide for an authentic look at...

Day 10 - Cologne (Disembark)
Port - Cologne Disembark the ship. If your cruise package includes a group departure transfer or if you have purchased a private departure transfer, you will be transferred to Cologne Airport for your flight home.

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