Rhine & Moselle Fairytales 2023

Start your day with a delightful cruise through some of Amsterdam's 165 canals. Enjoy the unique perspective of the city from the water before setting sail out of Amsterdam in the afternoon. All meals will be served on board.

Cruise to Cologne, a city renowned for its Gothic masterpiece, the Cologne Cathedral. Join a guided tour through the Old Town and explore the UNESCO-designated cathedral. Pass by the Cologne Rathaus, Germany's oldest town hall, and other local sights. For a different view of the city, visit a local tavern to taste its famous Kölsch beer and reibekuchen, a local delicacy. Active adventurers can join a guided bike ride along the Rhine. All meals will be served on board.

Choose between a visit to the medieval 13th-century Burg Lahneck in Lahnstein or a trip to the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, where you can take an aerial cable car over the Rhine to Koblenz. For those seeking a more active adventure, explore the area on the 'Two Rivers Bike Tour,' which takes you along both the Rhine and Moselle rivers, or go on a hike around Lahnstein to Lahneck Castle. All meals will be served on board.

Spend the morning taking in the beauty of the Moselle before reaching Cochem with its half-timbered houses and Reichsburg Castle. Join a guided tour through the castle and then walk through its Old Town. For those wishing to have a more active exploration of the area, you can go on a guided hike to the castle or a bike tour through Cochem. All meals will be served on board.

Set sail for Trier, Germany's oldest city, where you can discover why it has been called the 'Rome of the North' on a city tour. Explore the impressive Roman relics and nine UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Alternatively, go in search of the secrets of the Porta Nigra Gate on a tour that takes you back to a time when Rome ruled the world. You also have the choice of a bike tour through the historic city center and along the Moselle River, or a hike to Petrisberg. All meals will be served on board.

Enjoy a scenic cruise to Bernkastel that will enchant you. Walk through its colorful Old Town center and past many medieval and Renaissance buildings on a guided tour that also includes a winery visit and tasting. Cycling enthusiasts can choose to join a bike tour and hikers can opt to trek up to the ruins of Landshut Castle, which dates back to the 9th century. All meals will be served on board.

Cruise through the captivating UNESCO-designated Rhine Gorge before reaching Rüdesheim. Enjoy stunning views by soaring high above the vineyards with a gondola ride to the Niederwalddenkmal Statue, followed by a wine tasting. For a more active adventure, hike through the town's beautiful vineyards or join a guided bike tour along the scenic Rhine River. Later in the day, visit Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum or taste one of the town's special delights, Rüdesheimer coffee. All meals will be served on board.

Choose from several excursions, depending on your interest. Visit Heidelberg, a perfectly preserved medieval city nestled in the Neckar River Valley, or relive a bygone era on an excursion to the glorious Schwetzingen Baroque Palace. Alternatively, you may decide to visit Schwetzingen Palace Gardens with more than 100 sculptures and an assortment of whimsical buildings. You can also hike the historic Philosopher's Path along the Neckar River or bike to the charming town of Ladenburg. All meals will be served on board.

Breisach is your gateway to several different excursions. Step back in time with a visit to the enchanting Alsatian town of Riquewihr, or go to Freiburg, home to the Freiburg's Münster, a Gothic cathedral said to have 'the most beautiful spire on earth.' Those wishing a more active excursion can cycle through the scenic countryside, or go on a hike in the Black Forest, a magical land full of cultural traditions. All meals will be served on board.