Autumn Highlights along the Rhine & Moselle by Air
Autumn Highlights along the Rhine & Moselle by Air
Autumn Highlights along the Rhine & Moselle by Air
8 Days Starting and ending in London, UK
Visiting: Cologne, Cochem, London, Trier, Bernkastel-Kues, Traben-Trarbach, Beilstein, Koblenz
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Tour code:
a-tbc5
Age range:
0-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
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Tour Overview
Featuring convenient travel by air from London Heathrow, enjoy gliding gently through the stunning Rhine and Moselle valleys on this exceptional river cruise. With plenty of time to soak up the rolling scenery aboard the MS Serenade 1, just sit back, relax, and let the destinations come to you. Uncover the rich history of Trier, take in the iconic sights of Koblenz, and enjoy visits to quaint towns including Bernkastel, Traben-Trarbach and Cochem.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive In Cologne
Location: Cologne, Cochem, London
Accommodation Name: MS Serenade 1
Meals Included: Dinner
Fly from London Heathrow to Cologne. On arrival, our coach picks us up and transfers us to our ship where we enjoy dinner and a relaxing evening on board. We set sail tonight for Cochem.
Day 2 : Cochem To Trier
Location: Cochem, Trier
Accommodation Name: MS Serenade 1
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This afternoon, we arrive in charming Cochem. Located on the banks of the Moselle River, Cochem is dominated by the Reichsburg Castle, which is over 1,000 years old and was restored in the 19th century in the neo-Gothic style.
You’ll have free time to explore at your own pace this afternoon. Alternatively, you can sample some of the region’s delicious wines on our optional wine tasting excursion.
This evening, we set sail for Trier.
Day 3 : Trier
Location: Trier
Accommodation Name: MS Serenade 1
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning, you’ll have some free time exploring the ancient Roman city of Trier – one of the oldest cities in Germany!
Our optional guided walking tour offers a fascinating insight into the history and culture of the city, taking in ancient Roman ruins as you go.
Day 4 : Trier To Bernkastel-Kues
Location: Trier, Bernkastel-Kues
Accommodation Name: MS Serenade 1
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We set sail for Bernkastel-Kues this morning, arriving later this afternoon. Bernkastel-Kues is a quintessential medieval German town, featuring a delightful market square, quaint cafés, and streets lined with half-timbered houses – the most famous of which is the narrow Spitzhäuschen, or ‘Pointed House’.
This afternoon, you’ll have the opportunity to sample some of the region’s finest wines on an optional wine tasting excursion.
Day 5 : Bernkastel-Kues To Traben-Trarbach To Beilstein
Location: Traben-Trarbach, Beilstein, Bernkastel-Kues
Accommodation Name: MS Serenade 1
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We set sail for Traben-Trarbach this morning, arriving around lunchtime. At the turn of the twentieth century, the town of Traben-Trarbach found itself at the heart of the world wine trade. This small city was once the Moselle Valley’s only town, and it was also one of the world’s most important producers of wine in the early 1900s. As the demand for wine cellars increased, the town came up with a genius solution – building huge cellars underneath the town.
On our optional excursion, you can head below the streets for a subterranean experience. You’ll venture down into one of the vaults for a guided tour and, of course, a glass of wine! We set sail this evening for Beilstein.
Day 6 : Beilstein To Koblenz
Location: Beilstein, Koblenz
Accommodation Name: MS Serenade 1
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The small village of Beilstein is located directly on the banks of the Moselle and is nicknamed the ‘Sleeping Beauty of the Moselle’ due to its very well-preserved historic town centre. You’ll have free time this morning to explore at leisure before we set sail for Koblenz, arriving later this evening.
Day 7 : Koblenz To Cologne
Location: Cologne, Koblenz
Accommodation Name: MS Serenade 1
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The historic city of Koblenz is one of the oldest, most beautiful and most diverse cities in Germany. This morning you can join our optional excursion to explore the pristine Sayn Palace with its tranquil butterfly garden. We return to the ship for lunch on board onward sailing to Cologne, arriving early evening.
This beautiful city is the largest on the Rhine and is dominated by its cathedral, a gothic masterpiece which hovers above the rooftops. We enjoy our final dinner and a relaxing evening onboard.
Day 8 : Return Home
Location: Cologne, London
Meals Included: Breakfast
We bid farewell to our captain and crew this morning, before transferring by coach to to Cologne Airport for the return flight to London Heathrow.
What's Included
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Accommodation
As detailed in the itinerary
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Additional Services
Travel from a wide range of convenient joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement. Please contact us for our full list of joining points.
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Airport Transfers at Destination
Yes, airport transfers are included
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Fully Guided
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International Travel
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Meals
As detailed in the itinerary
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Transport
Comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach
What's Not Included
Accommodation
You will stay for 7 nights on a full-board basis aboard the MS Serenade 1.
Check out our Q&As
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Low
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Fully escorted by our experienced drivers/crews. And in most towns and cities we either include or offer optional sightseeing tours with expert local guides to help you get the most from your visits.
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in the itinerary
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Airport transfers are included on any Leger Air Holidays
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Are flights included in this tour?
Return flights are included on any Leger Air Holidays
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Some tours carry a supplement for solo travellers, please ask for details if the Single price is not shown
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No
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How long has the tour company been trading?
40 years
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Sole use of your own room on all Single Traveller holidays: means you still get your privacy and time out from the group.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Battlefield Tours - Will it be possible to visit a particular cemetery whilst on the tour?
Please contact us and we will check to see whether you can visit a particular cemetery on any of our Battlefield Tours, if we are not able to fit it into our itinerary then you could take some time out of the tour and do this independently by taxi or public transport.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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