Cologne Arriving: 10 May 2024 OR 29 Aug Departing: 22:00 (option to add on rail or air) 

Embark. 

Cologne is a city in western Germany located across the Rhine river. It is the oldest in Germany, dating back 2000 years and is considered the region’s cultural hub. The city is known for its iconic landmark of the twin-spired Cologne Cathedral set against the reconstructed Old Town buildings. When in Old Town, visit the historic Old Town Hall and the Roman Church Great St Martin, or take time out and sit at one of the traditional breweries and enjoy the scenery around you. Historical sites such as the Roman Dionysus mosaic and the medieval Overstolzenhaus are worth a visit too. Another iconic sight in Cologne is at Hohenzollern Bridge. Here, local and tourist couples affix padlocks to the railings of the bridge and swear their loyalty to each other, they then throw the key into the Rhein to ensure everlasting love. Cologne is home to over 30 stages providing cabaret, free ensembles, theatre and dance and also celebrates its openly gay culture. 

2 Cochem 

Arriving: 13:00 Departing: 22:00 

During the morning, your luxury vessel will take you on a scenic cruise down the Rhine’s largest tributary, the Moselle River, famous for its picturesque landscape dominated by vineyards since Roman times. After your ship docks at Cochem, you can take the guided walking tour to discover the history seeping through Cochem’s narrow alleys, medieval town gates, churches and more. You will also visit the imperial Reichsburg Castle, which towers above Cochem on an imposing crag. Wind down at dinner with your fellow guests as your AMADEUS ship travels onward. 

3 Bernkastel-Kues 

Arriving: 08:00 Departing: 12:00 

In the morning, you will arrive at another medieval wine-growing town called Bernkastel-Kues, which is known for its medieval marketplace and its gabled houses, including the Spitzhäuschen (Pointed House). Take a trip around this charming town in the morning and enjoy the winetasting session, which is included in the guided tour. The afternoon is yours to spend relaxing on board, and late at night, your vessel will arrive in Saarburg. 

3 Saarburg 

Arriving: 22:00 Overnight. 

In the morning, you will arrive at another medieval wine-growing town called Bernkastel-Kues, which is known for its medieval marketplace and its gabled houses, including the Spitzhäuschen (Pointed House). Take a trip around this charming town in the morning and enjoy the winetasting session, which is included in the guided tour. The afternoon is yours to spend relaxing on board, and late at night, your vessel will arrive in Saarburg. 

4 Saarburg 

Departing: 13:00 

Start your day by exploring the sights of the German town of Saarburg on the banks of the Saar River. Don’t miss the impressive 60-foot-drop that the river Leuk, which flows through Saarburg, makes in the town center. You will return to your vessel in time for lunch and then enjoy a panoramic cruise along the ‘Saarschleife‘, or Great Bend in the Saar River, where the Saar has carved a massive loop through quartzite rock. End this eventful day with an elegant dinner on board in the company of your fellow guests. 

4 Saarlouis 

Arriving: 20:00 Overnight. 

Start your day by exploring the sights of the German town of Saarburg on the banks of the Saar River. Don’t miss the impressive 60-foot-drop that the river Leuk, which flows through Saarburg, makes in the town center. You will return to your vessel in time for lunch and then enjoy a panoramic cruise along the ‘Saarschleife‘, or Great Bend in the Saar River, where the Saar has carved a massive loop through quartzite rock. End this eventful day with an elegant dinner on board in the company of your fellow guests. 

5 Saarlouis 

Departing: 12:00 

After breakfast, join us to explore Saarlouis. Here, French serenity and pleasure are simply part of life. Perhaps also because the city was once founded by the French Sun King Louis XIV, whose name it bears. Parts of the original fortress remain intact and give insight into the town’s history. Famous German chocolate Schogetten and other classics are produced here, so have a taste of some cocoa treats of the Saarland. After lunch on board, your vessel will take another scenic turn on the Great Bend in the Saar River before heading to the famous Luxembourg. 

5 Grevenmacher 

Arriving: 22:00 Overnight. 

After breakfast, join us to explore Saarlouis. Here, French serenity and pleasure are simply part of life. Perhaps also because the city was once founded by the French Sun King Louis XIV, whose name it bears. Parts of the original fortress remain intact and give insight into the town’s history. Famous German chocolate Schogetten and other classics are produced here, so have a taste of some cocoa treats of the Saarland. After lunch on board, your vessel will take another scenic turn on the Great Bend in the Saar River before heading to the famous Luxembourg. 

6 Grevenmacher 

Departing: 12:00 

One of the smallest sovereign states in Europe, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, awaits you today. In the morning, you can choose between a visit to the town of Grevenmacher or join the excursion to Luxembourg City. Grevenmacher is a small town in eastern Luxembourg, in a romantic wine-growing region situated along the Moselle River. Luxembourg City is the capital of Luxembourg and houses the European Court of Justice. At lunchtime, you will rejoin your vessel and return to Germany, where you will dock in Trier. Don’t miss the opportunity to explore this lovely city with a history that stretches back to Celtic times. Evidence of Roman times still lingers in the city, giving it the nickname „Rome of the North.“ Its Porta Nigra (black gate) is the largest Roman city gate north of the Alps. 

6 Trier 

Arriving: 14:00 Departing: 18:00 

One of the smallest sovereign states in Europe, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, awaits you today. In the morning, you can choose between a visit to the town of Grevenmacher or join the excursion to Luxembourg City. Grevenmacher is a small town in eastern Luxembourg, in a romantic wine-growing region situated along the Moselle River. Luxembourg City is the capital of Luxembourg and houses the European Court of Justice. At lunchtime, you will rejoin your vessel and return to Germany, where you will dock in Trier. Don’t miss the opportunity to explore this lovely city with a history that stretches back to Celtic times. Evidence of Roman times still lingers in the city, giving it the nickname “Rome of the North” Its Porta Nigra (black gate) is the largest Roman city gate north of the Alps. 

7 Koblenz 

Arriving: 15:00 Departing: 22:00 

Located in the West of the country, Koblenz is one of the oldest cities in Germany. It is situated on both banks of the river Rhine, at its confluence with the Moselle River. The beginnings of Koblenz can be traced back to its military beginnings around 8 BC. The city is rich in its history and heritage and is easily explored on foot. Take the cable car crossing over the river Rhine for spectacular aerial views or enjoy the city from the one thousand year old fortress, Ehrenbreitstein. The upper middle Rhine Valley is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and its unique landscape can be enjoyed and discovered through the interactive multimedia journey at the Romanticum. Historical and architectural sites of interest include Stolzenfels Castle, the Electoral Palace of Koblenz and Old Town. From the romantic winding streets and small squares of Old Town, stroll through the alleyways from the Church of the Holy Virgin to the St Kastor Basilica and enjoy the picturesque buildings and squares along the way. Koblenz is also very popular for its Riesling and strong Spatburgunder wines since the Romans introduced it two thousand years ago. 

8 Cologne 

Arriving: 05:00 

Disembark. 

Cologne is a city in western Germany located across the Rhine river. It is the oldest in Germany, dating back 2000 years and is considered the region’s cultural hub. The city is known for its iconic landmark of the twin-spired Cologne Cathedral set against the reconstructed Old Town buildings. When in Old Town, visit the historic Old Town Hall and the Roman Church Great St Martin, or take time out and sit at one of the traditional breweries and enjoy the scenery around you. Historical sites such as the Roman Dionysus mosaic and the medieval Overstolzenhaus are worth a visit too. Another iconic sight in Cologne is at Hohenzollern Bridge. Here, local and tourist couples affix padlocks to the railings of the bridge and swear their loyalty to each other, they then throw the key into the Rhein to ensure everlasting love. Cologne is home to over 30 stages providing cabaret, free ensembles, theatre and dance and also celebrates its openly gay culture 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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