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Avalon Waterways Active & Discovery on the Moselle with 2 Nights in Paris (WRFQ)

10 days from Paris to Frankfurt 
Begin your Active & Discovery river cruise vacation with two nights in romantic Paris. See the legendary landmarks of the “City of Light,” taking a city tour or enjoying a bike ride. Before embarking your Avalon Suite Ship® in Remich, join a guided tour to Verdun, known to history as being the field of one of the major battle of the First World War. An excursion to historical Luxembourg City offers unique and dramatic views, as the town is set on two levels—high above on straddling hills and dropping into two river valleys. Alternatively, you can choose a visit to Schengen. Enjoy a guided walk in the charming wine village of Bernkastel and taste some of the region’s best wines. Continue on the Moselle River to the picturesque town of Cochem where the Riesling grape is cultivated. Visit Reichsburg Castle, nestled among vineyards and offering breathtaking views of the town and river valley below. Next stop is ancient Koblenz, where you can enjoy a guided walk or visit a local brewery or adventure on a kayak excursion.

Sail onto the Rhine River to the quintessential Rhine valley town of Rüdesheim. Here visit the amazing Mechanical Musical Instruments Museum, and enjoy a stroll through the town’s famous cobblestone Drosselgasse lined with shops, restaurants, and lively taverns. Your river cruise vacation ends in Frankfurt, where you may join a guided sightseeing tour of the city, or visit the Frankenstein castle, or take a bike tour along the riverbanks of the Main and Nidda Rivers.

Join us on this Active & Discovery river cruise and experience the Moselle your way. Your Active & Discovery Moselle River cruise can be as active or leisurely as you like!

Ships: Tranquility II

Avalon Highlights & Sightseeing

Day 1 Paris: Welcome to France!

Day 2 Paris: Choice of guided tour or bike tour

Day 3 Paris–Verdun–Remich (Embarkation): Motorcoach transfer to Verdun for guided tour; motorcoach transfer to Remich; onboard welcome reception

Day 4 Remich. Excursion to Luxembourg–Trier: Choice of excursion to Luxembourg City, or excursion to Schengen; evening walking tour in Trier

Day 5 Bernkastel: Choice of guided tour in Bernkastel or wine tour or hike to the Castle

Day 6 Cochem: 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

Day 7 Koblenz: Choice of Koblenz walking tour, or beer tour or guided hike

Day 8 Rüdesheim–Eltville: Choice of visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum, or wine tasting or cable car ride

Day 9 Frankfurt: Choice of Frankfurt sightseeing, or bike tour, or organic farm visit, or visit to the Frankenstein Castle

Day 10 Frankfurt (Disembarkation): Your cruise ends this morning

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Itinerary (2024)

Day 1PARIS, 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.
Day 2PARIS
 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 Seine riverbanks, OR:

CLASSIC Join a Guided Sightseeing, which will show you magnificent must-see sights.

The afternoon is yours to explore this iconic European capital!

(B)
Day 3PARIS–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 the horrors of the First World War.

Continue to Remich to embark on your Avalon Suite Ship® and enjoy dinner onboard this evening.

OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN REMICH

(B,D)
Day 4REMICH. 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 the abolishment of inner-European border controls. Later enjoy a glass of refreshing locally produced wine or grape juice, OR:

CLASSIC Join a Guided Tour of Luxembourg City—with its dramatic views, ancient ruins, and modern architecture along the deep gorge terrain.

In the early afternoon, enjoy a leisurely cruise to Trier.

TRIER

Germany’s Oldest City

CLASSIC After dinner, enjoy a Guided Walking Tour of Trier - Germany’s oldest city with ancient remnants dating from 144-152 AD. Starting from Porta Nigra, walk through the city center.

OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN TRIER

(B,L,D)
Day 5BERNKASTEL, 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 Walking Tour of the charming wine village of Bernkastel—with its medieval marketplace and 17th-century gabled timber-framed houses.

This afternoon enjoy a relaxing sailing to Traben-Trabach or consider joining an optional excursion to a local brewery.

Tonight, enjoy live entertainment on board your ship.

OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN TRABEN–TRABACH

(B,L,D)
Day 6COCHEM
 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:

DISCOVERY Take part to a Guided Visit to one of the oldest mustard mills, dating back to 1810. Under the guidance of the head mustard “miller”, you’ll watch mustard being made using traditional skills, more than 200 years of savoir-faire and a recipe that has been passed down several generations, OR:

CLASSIC Join a Guided Walk of Cochem to see the charming town’s half-timbered houses and winding streets. Visit Cochem’s hilltop Reichsburg Castle with a bird’s-eye-view of the Moselle Valley and river bend.

OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN COCHEM

(B,L,D)
Day 7KOBLENZ
 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 Enjoy a scenic Guided Hike from Lahn to Koblenz, OR:

DISCOVERY Join a Guided Tour of a famous local brewery which reputation is based on their traditional way of brewing tasty beers following old recipes. Afterwards taste some of their classical brewed beers, OR:

CLASSIC Take a Guided City Walk amid ancient fortresses walls, towers, squares and monuments.

Later, enjoy live entertainment on board.

OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN KOBLENZ

(B,L,D)
Day 8RUDESHEIM–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 the Niederwald Monument. Ride or walk back down through the vineyards; based on your departure enjoy a local special treat, OR:

DISCOVERY Take a Guided Tour of the incredible Mechanical Music Museum for a one-of-a-kind instrumental experience; based on your departure enjoy a local special treat, OR:

DISCOVERY Follow your local guide through the area surrounding the Hildegard Abbey and learn about the history of this special place. Walk back to the village and taste different local wines.

A short sailing in the late afternoon will bring you from Rüdesheim to Eltville.

OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN ELTVILLE

(B,L,D)
Day 9FRANKFURT
 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 Join a local farmer during this special Walking Tour through the apple orchards and learn everything about the different type of apple trees and apples, OR:

CLASSIC Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Frankfurt to see the city’s cultural landmarks and gleaming financial headquarters combined with the cozy ambience of quaint neighborhoods, OR:

CLASSIC Take an entertaining Guided Tour to the famous Frankenstein castle, nestled in the hills of the Western Odenwald area, and enjoy a breathtaking view on the Rhine Valley.

OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN FRANKFURT

(B,L,D)
Day 10FRANKFURT (DISEMBARKATION)
 Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.

(B)

Avalon Pricing Details

Port charges:
$210

Gratuities to Local Guides & Excursion Drivers are included.

Avalon offers the opportunity for solo travelers to sail with no single supplement (subject to availability).

Please call for single accommodation price. Triples not available.

Avalon Notes

  • In the event of technical or water level issues, it may be necessary to operate the itinerary by motorcoach or alter the program, including hotel overnight when necessary.
  • Guided Tours, Optional Excursions, activities, sailing and docking schedules may be contingent on weather conditions or other issues outside of our control and could therefore be subject to change at any time.
  • Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.

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