Splendours of the Middle Rhine and Moselle: Schweich to Dusseldorf
This leisurely, all-inclusive river cruise in 2024 will reveal the historic cities and traditional towns along the Moselle and Rhine rivers. From Schweich, an included excursion heads to ancient Trier, founded in 16BC by the Emperor Augustus.
Follow the Moselle to Traben-Trarbach with its art nouveau architecture and enjoy an included wine tasting on board. Continue to historic Beilstein, the scenic town of Cochem, where Reichsburg Castle overlooks the river, and Bingen, where an included wine tasting excursion visits 17th-century Johannisburg Castle.
Explore the picturesque town of Oberwesel during an included guided walk and spend a day in Koblenz, located at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers. Visit the compact city of Bonn, birthplace of Beethoven, before disembarking in Düsseldorf for your journey home.
This cruise is also available with a reverse itinerary: Splendours of the Middle Rhine and Moselle: Düsseldorf to Schweich.
Leaving from:
Schweich
Cruise ship:
Saga MS Amadeus Elegant
Visiting:
Schweich •
Schweich •
Traben-Trarbach •
Schweich •
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Saga Cruises
Saga’s ships have redefined British boutique cruising with their contemporary and stylish aesthetic, and impressive feat of engineering.
More akin to boutique hotels than cruise ships, vessels offer an intimate, relaxed and luxurious style of cruising that will no doubt appeal to its mature clientele - who value sumptuous public spaces, exquisitely appointed cabins and excellent cuisine over cutting-edge, high-tech facilities.
150
Passengers
40
Crew
2010
Launched
2015
Last refit
1566t
Tonnage
110m
Length
11.4m
Width
13kts
Speed
4
Decks
EUR
Currency
Cruise Itinerary
Days 1 - 2
Schweich, Germany
Day 3
Traben-Trarbach, Germany
Day 3
Schweich, Germany
Day 4
Traben-Trarbach, Germany
Days 4 - 5
Beilstein, Germany
Day 5
Cochem, Germany
Days 5 - 6
Alken, Germany
Day 6
Bingen am Rhein, Germany
Day 6
River travel
Day 7
Koblenz, Germany
Day 7
Bingen am Rhein, Germany
Day 7
Oberwesel, Germany
Day 8
Koblenz, Germany
Day 9
Bonn, Germany
Days 9 - 10
Düsseldorf, Germany
Days 1 - 2
Schweich, Germany
Day 3
Traben-Trarbach, Germany
Day 3
Schweich, Germany
Day 4
Traben-Trarbach, Germany
Days 4 - 5
Beilstein, Germany
Day 5
Cochem, Germany
Days 5 - 6
Alken, Germany
Day 6
Bingen am Rhein, Germany
Day 6
River travel
Day 7
Koblenz, Germany
Located in the West of the country, Koblenz is one of the oldest cities in Germany. It is situated on both banks of the river Rhine, at its confluence with the Moselle River. The beginnings of Koblenz can be traced back to its military beginnings around 8 BC. The city is rich in its history and heritage and is easily explored on foot. Take the cable car crossing over the river Rhine for spectacular aerial views or enjoy the city from the one thousand year old fortress, Ehrenbreitstein. The upper middle Rhine Valley is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and its unique landscape can be enjoyed and discovered through the interactive multimedia journey at the Romanticum. Historical and architectural sites of interest include Stolzenfels Castle, the Electoral Palace of Koblenz and Old Town. From the romantic winding streets and small squares of Old Town, stroll through the alleyways from the Church of the Holy Virgin to the St Kastor Basilica and enjoy the picturesque buildings and squares along the way. Koblenz is also very popular for its Riesling and strong Spatburgunder wines since the Romans introduced it two thousand years ago.
Day 7
Bingen am Rhein, Germany
Day 7
Oberwesel, Germany
Day 8
Koblenz, Germany
Located in the West of the country, Koblenz is one of the oldest cities in Germany. It is situated on both banks of the river Rhine, at its confluence with the Moselle River. The beginnings of Koblenz can be traced back to its military beginnings around 8 BC. The city is rich in its history and heritage and is easily explored on foot. Take the cable car crossing over the river Rhine for spectacular aerial views or enjoy the city from the one thousand year old fortress, Ehrenbreitstein. The upper middle Rhine Valley is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and its unique landscape can be enjoyed and discovered through the interactive multimedia journey at the Romanticum. Historical and architectural sites of interest include Stolzenfels Castle, the Electoral Palace of Koblenz and Old Town. From the romantic winding streets and small squares of Old Town, stroll through the alleyways from the Church of the Holy Virgin to the St Kastor Basilica and enjoy the picturesque buildings and squares along the way. Koblenz is also very popular for its Riesling and strong Spatburgunder wines since the Romans introduced it two thousand years ago.
Day 9
Bonn, Germany
Days 9 - 10
Düsseldorf, Germany
Ship Details
Saga Cruises
Saga MS Amadeus Elegant
Relax on the ship’s Sun Deck, taking in the passing scenery, and perhaps take a dip in the plunge pool or enjoy a game of shuffleboard.
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