Itinerary
- Day 1
Trier
You'll arrive in Trier and have the afternoon and evening to explore at your own pace. The city has layers of history going back 2,000 years, so there's plenty to see. Walk through the old town and check out the Porta Nigra, one of the best-preserved Roman gates north of the Alps. The Trier Cathedral is nearby and worth seeing, with its mix of Roman foundations and medieval additions. By evening, head to a traditional tavern and try some local Riesling wine while you settle in.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
Included Activities
- Luggage transport daily between 09:00 am and 05:30 pm
Optional Activities
- City tour of Trier's historic sites
- Visit Porta Nigra (Roman gate)
- Explore Imperial Baths
- Visit Roman Villa of Trier (UNESCO-listed)
- Visit Trier Cathedral and view the Holy Tunic
- Evening wine tasting at traditional wine taverns
Landmarks/POIs Porta Nigra Imperial Baths Roman Villa of Trier Trier Cathedral - Day 2
Trier to Trittenheim
This morning you'll head out along the Moselle River valley, starting from Trittenheim. The walk takes you across one of the oldest bridges in the region, and you'll pass historic ferry towers that mark the area's past. After that, the trail climbs up through the vineyards that slope down to the river. The higher you go, the better the views get over the entire Moselle valley and the villages below.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
Included Activities
- Luggage transport daily between 09:00 am and 05:30 pm
Optional Activities
- Walk across historic bridge in Trittenheim
- View ferry towers on opposite riverbank
- Ascend through vineyards for valley views
Landmarks/POIs Trittenheim Moselle Valley - Day 3
Trittenheim to Zeltingen
You're walking through Neumagen-Dhron, which holds the title of Germany's oldest wine village, then heading toward Piesport. There you can explore a restored Roman cellar from the 4th century that gives real insight into how wine was stored and aged back then. If you want to add time, there's an option to detour to Bernkastel-Kues, where the market square is lined with half-timbered houses and has that classic medieval feel. From there, you'll continue to Zeltingen to see the baroque architecture throughout the town.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
Included Activities
- Luggage transport daily between 09:00 am and 05:30 pm
Optional Activities
- Visit Neumagen-Dhron (oldest wine village in Germany)
- Explore restored 4th-century Roman cellar in Piesport
- Detour to Bernkastel-Kues market square
- Tour half-timbered houses in Bernkastel-Kues
- View baroque buildings in Zeltingen
Landmarks/POIs Neumagen-Dhron Bernkastel-Kues Market Square Zeltingen - Day 4
Zeltingen to Zell
The focus today is wine tasting in the taverns that dot the hillsides. You'll make your way through Traben-Trarbach and then reach Zell, which sits in a famous loop of the Moselle River. The real highlight here is seeing Marienburg Castle sitting high on the ridge above town. It's been there for almost 900 years, so it's a pretty solid piece of history overlooking everything.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
Included Activities
- Luggage transport daily between 09:00 am and 05:30 pm
Optional Activities
- Wine-tasting at traditional taverns
- View Zeller Hamm (Moselle loop in Zell)
- Tour Marienburg Castle
Landmarks/POIs Marienburg Castle Zeller Hamm - Day 5
Zell to Cochem
Today involves climbing the Calmont, which is Europe's steepest vineyard. The hike is challenging but the views from up there are worth every step. After you come down, you're heading to Cochem to explore the fortress and Reichsburg Castle. The castle sits right above the town and dominates the skyline. You can tour inside to get a sense of what life was like in these old strongholds.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
Included Activities
- Luggage transport daily between 09:00 am and 05:30 pm
Optional Activities
- Hike through Calmont vineyard (Europe's steepest)
- Visit Reichsburg Castle in Cochem
- Explore Cochem fortress complexes
Landmarks/POIs Calmont Vineyard Reichsburg Castle - Day 6
Cochem to Koblenz
There's an optional side trip to Burg Eltz castle near Moselkern if you have time and energy for it. It's a well-preserved medieval fortress surrounded by forest, quite different from the hilltop castles you've seen. Then you'll head to Koblenz where the Moselle flows into the Rhine River. Take the cable car up to Ehrenbreitstein fortress for views across both river valleys. The vista from up there stretches pretty far on a clear day.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
Included Activities
- Luggage transport daily between 09:00 am and 05:30 pm
- Cable car ride and admission to Ehrenbreitstein fortress in Koblenz (excluding bike)
Optional Activities
- Detour to Burg Eltz castle in Moselkern
- Explore medieval fortress architecture
Landmarks/POIs Burg Eltz Ehrenbreitstein Fortress Rhine River Moselle River Confluence - Day 7
Koblenz Departure
You'll depart from Koblenz today on your own schedule. You're leaving with memories of the Moselle valley, all the castles perched on hillsides, the wine villages tucked into the landscape, and the river valleys that make this region distinctive.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
