Rhine and Moselle Cruise 2019

Door to Door

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Door to Door

Following the tremendous success of our cruise along both the Moselle & the Rhine rivers, we return in 2019 to once again board the MV Prinses Christina in Cologne and glide past Remagen to the pretty town Andernach, one of the oldest in Germany, cruise through the renowned wine producing Moselle Valley to the enchanting Medieval town of Cochem, travel down the Rhine to Boppard, make our way to Rudesheim whilst marvelling at some of the Rhine Valley's most famous landmarks and spend an afternoon in Koblenz before returning to Cologne passing Konigswinter and Bonn along the way. On board ship you will get a welcome cocktail, 2 nights' live entertainment, morning coffee and afternoon tea & biscuits, midnight snack each night and Captains farewell dinner as well as breakfast lunch & dinner. Add to this our unique Door to Door pick up service, Elite coach travel and the overnight sailing to and from Rotterdam with P&O Ferries Hull to complete a really memorable holiday.

MV Prinses Christina

A fully air conditioned ship with 54 newly renovated outward facing cabins equipped with TV and ensuite facilities. There is an elegant restaurant on the lower deck and the lounge and bar on the promenade deck have picture windows that provide a panoramic view. The crew members speak excellent English. There is a stair lift between the main and promenade deck and from the main deck to the restaurant on the lower deck.

P&O Ferries

Accommodation is in 2 berth inside cabins with toilet & shower. Cabin upgrades are available, please ask when booking. Evening meal & breakfast is included.

Your holiday includes

Door to Door pick up service
Elite Coach Travel
Overnight sailing from Hull to Rotterdam in inside cabins (upgrades available)
Dinner and breakfast on the overnight sailing
7 nights on board MV Prinses Christina
4 course dinner & buffet breakfast plus five 3 course lunches
Welcome cocktail
Afternoon tea & biscuits
Midnight snack served at 23.00 each night C
aptain's farewell dinner
Free time in Andernach, Cochem, Boppard, Rudesheim, Koblenz & Cologne

** TO BOOK THIS HOLIDAY, PLEASE CLICK ON THE "DEPARTURE" TAB AND THEN ON THE SHOPPING TROLLEY ICON**

Day 1

Your holiday starts the moment you are picked up by one of our Door to Door vehicles and brought through to the coach. Enjoy a complimentary cup of tea or coffee whilst your luggage is being loaded and then board the coach for the journey to the ferry terminal in Hull. Your driver will go through the procedure relating to boarding the ship and please remember to bring an overnight bag with you as you will have no access to the coach once it is on the ferry.

Day 2

We set sail early this morning, passing Remagen, famous as the site of a World War II battle for the town’s bridge.
We then continue towards the pretty town of Andernach, one of the oldest towns in Germany, which is renowned for
its impressive 13th century “Liebfrauen” church. After lunch, we will have time to explore this historic town and its
attractions before heading back to our ship in time for dinner.

Day 3

Today, we cruise along the picturesque Moselle river, fabulously set in the heart of the Moselle valley wine-growing
region. By lunchtime, we will reach the enchanting medieval town of Cochem, overlooked by the colossal 11th
century Reichsburg Castle, perched high on a hill above the town and one of the most beautiful castles in the region.
After lunch, we will disembark and spend time in this beautiful town, with its baroque styled architecture and
spectacular scenery, nestled in the most romantic part of the Moselle Valley.

Day 4

This morning, we sail back along the Moselle and join the Rhine once more, passing some of the region’s most
spectacular landscapes on the way. We arrive late afternoon into the charming town of Boppard where we will have
some free time to explore this ancient town before dinner

Day 5

This morning, we cruise to Rüdesheim and marvel en route at some of the Rhine Valley’s most famous landmarks
including the 130m high Lorelei Rock, named after the Rhine water siren, the legend of whom is as old as time itself,
and the Mäuseturm, an ancient customs post now used as a beacon tower for shipping. We have the afternoon free
to explore idyllic Rüdesheim, located at the gateway to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Upper Middle Rhine
Valley. This picture-book town has a long tradition of wine growing and the town is renowned for its Riesling and
Pinot Noir wines. Overlooked by the towers of the ruined Ehrenfels Castle, a stroll along the charming paved
Drosselgasse is a must. This famous 144m long lane is lined with traditional taverns, cafés and intimate courtyards
where there is live music and dancing every day.

Day 6

This morning, we depart and make our way along the breathtaking Middle Rhine to Koblenz, arriving in the early
afternoon. The historic, 2,000 year old city of Koblenz is located where the Rhine and Moselle rivers meet, and where
the “Deutsches Eck” headland proudly marks this spot. Koblenz prides itself on its friendliness and welcomes
visitors from all over the world. Dating back to Roman times, it has an abundance of cultural monuments, historic
buildings, cosy lanes and alleyways and its welcoming squares and river promenades make visitors feel right at
home.

Day 7

After an early morning departure we arrive in Königswinter, an elegant resort at the foot of the Siebengebirge
Mountains, where we can spend the morning at leisure exploring its attractions, including the Drachenfelsbahn
funicular train which travels to the top of Drachenfels where the “Dragon Castle” and spectacular views can be
enjoyed. In the early afternoon we leave the town and cruise past the city of Bonn en route back to the city of
Cologne for our last overnight stay. Arriving mid-afternoon, we can enjoy our last afternoon discovering historic
Cologne, one of Germany’s largest and liveliest cities, its river skyline dwarfed by the soaring twin steeples of its
spectacular gothic cathedral, before returning to our ship for a farewell dinner with the Captain.

Day 8

After breakfast, we disembark and make our way home from this beautiful region

Booking information

** TO BOOK THIS HOLIDAY, PLEASE CLICK ON THE "DEPARTURE" TAB AND THEN ON THE SHOPPING TROLLEY ICON***

MV Prinses Christina

P&O Ferries

Accommodation is in 2 bert cabins with toilet & shower. Cabin upgrades are available on request.

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