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Castles & Vineyards of the Rhine & Moselle 2026|2027 - 8 Days (from Frankfurt-am-Main to Basel)

8 days
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 50
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Mainz

    You'll land in Frankfurt by 7:00 PM and head to Mainz, a Rhine River city with Roman roots and a striking cathedral. Once you board your 5-star Scenic Space-Ship this afternoon, you'll meet other guests and raise a glass to celebrate the beginning of your 8-day river cruise.

    Meals
    Dinner
    Landmarks
    Mainz Cathedral
  2. Day 2

    Koblenz

    In Koblenz, you have several options where the Rhine and Moselle rivers meet. Take a guided walking tour through the old town and historic Florinsmarkt, or visit Burg Eltz castle nestled in the valley. You could also head to medieval Limburg an der Lahn or pedal along both rivers on a scenic e-bike tour.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice excursion - Walking tour of Koblenz exploring old town, townhouses, squares and historic churches including Florinsmarkt
    • Scenic Freechoice excursion - Visit Burg Eltz castle with treasury and armoury
    • Scenic Freechoice excursion - Medieval Limburg exploring cobblestone streets, half-timbered houses, cathedral and Alte Lahnbrucke
    • Scenic Freechoice excursion - Koblenz e-bike cycling tour along Moselle and Rhine rivers
    Landmarks
    Florinsmarkt
    Burg Eltz
    Limburg Cathedral
    Alte Lahnbrucke
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  3. Day 3

    Bernkastel

    Bernkastel awaits in the Moselle Valley wine region with its well-preserved 13th-century architecture. Walk through town with a guide, try wines at a local winery, or hike up to Landshut Castle. Later this evening, you'll attend a private classical concert at Liebfrauenkirche in Trier.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice excursion - Walking tour of Bernkastel with guide explaining local architecture and culture
    • Scenic Freechoice excursion - Wine tasting along the Moselle at a renowned regional winery
    • Scenic Freechoice excursion - Hike to Landshut Castle
    • Scenic Enrich - Private classical concert in Liebfrauenkirche in Trier
    Landmarks
    Bernkasteler Doctor Vineyard
    Landshut Castle
    Liebfrauenkirche
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Cochem

    Cochem shows off its pastel buildings, half-timbered houses, and the medieval Reichsburg Castle overlooking vineyards. Choose a walking tour of the castle and town streets or cycle along the Moselle River by e-bike. After that, you'll head to Rüdesheim this afternoon.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice excursion - Walking tour of Cochem exploring Reichsburg Castle with Knight's Hall and Trophy Room
    • Scenic Freechoice excursion - E-bike cycling tour along Moselle River with views of Reichsburg Castle, half-timbered houses, and nearby towns of Valwig and Belstein
    Landmarks
    Reichsburg Castle
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Rhine Valley to Rüdesheim

    This morning, cruise through the Rhine Valley from your private Scenic Sun Lounge or relax at the ship's Vitality Pool. By afternoon, you'll disembark in Rüdesheim, surrounded by steep vineyards with half-timbered houses and wine taverns. Visit Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum and take the cable car to Niederwald Monument, or hike through the vineyards for Rhine views.

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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice excursion - Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum with local guide and optional cable car to Niederwald Monument
    • Scenic Freechoice excursion - Hike through rolling vineyards with guide and cable car return to town
    Landmarks
    Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum
    Niederwald Monument
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Rastatt - Baden-Baden Region

    After lunch, you'll arrive in Rastatt with its well-preserved Baroque center near Baden-Baden. Walk through this 19th-century spa town like European royalty once did, check out Schloss Favorite palace, tour Fort Schoenenbourg on the Maginot Line, or explore Strasbourg's cathedral, Petit France, and canals with a guide.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice excursion - Walking tour of Baden-Baden seeing the Kurhaus and Roman baths
    • Scenic Freechoice excursion - Schloss Favorite palace tour
    • Scenic Freechoice excursion - Fort Schoenenbourg excursion with underground bunker visit
    • Scenic Freechoice excursion - Guided walking tour of Strasbourg
    Landmarks
    Kurhaus Baden-Baden
    Roman Baths Baden-Baden
    Schloss Favorite
    Fort Schoenenbourg
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    Petit France
  7. Day 7

    Breisach

    Breisach is a food and wine destination between the Rhine River and the Black Forest with restored cobbled streets and pastel houses. Taste wines from Kaiserstuhl's volcanic soil vineyards, wander through Colmar's Venice-like canals with half-timbered houses, tour Freiburg at the Black Forest edge, or see 12th-century Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg. You'll return to the ship for your final night.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice excursion - Wine tasting at Kaiserstuhl
    • Scenic Freechoice excursion - Excursion to Colmar
    • Scenic Freechoice excursion - Excursion to Freiburg
    • Scenic Freechoice excursion - Guided tour of Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg
    Landmarks
    Kaiserstuhl Wine Region
    Colmar Old Town
    Freiburg Munster
    Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg
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  8. Day 8

    Basel

    Your cruise ends this morning in Basel. Have one last breakfast on board, then disembark with memories from your 8-day Rhine and Moselle river cruise.

    Meals
    Breakfast
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  • CHYE
    · October 10th, 2023
    Overall Good. Staff service was generally excellent. F&B was good. Excursions could be improved.
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  • Michaeljohnson
    · October 24th, 2022
    April was amazing all the knowledge of the places we visited. A credit to the ship nothing was too much trouble lots of fun. Thank you
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  • DAVID
    · June 15th, 2022
    Impressed by the work done to get us on board at a very late date. The trip itself was the usual wonderful Scenic Cruise. The two tour guides, Franz and Alec were outstanding and all the personnel on The Opal made the trip wonderful. The Hotels in Switzerland were all top notch. Our tours visiting Castles and Towns were as good as we remembered others from earlier tours. Our admiration and respect for Scenic remains very strong.
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