{"id":1313,"date":"2019-03-19T09:04:52","date_gmt":"2019-03-19T14:04:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.europeanbarging.com\/river-cruise_blog\/?p=1313"},"modified":"2019-03-19T09:04:52","modified_gmt":"2019-03-19T14:04:52","slug":"rhine-and-moselle-fairytales-river-cruise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europeanbarging.com\/river-cruise_blog\/rhine-and-moselle-fairytales-river-cruise\/","title":{"rendered":"Rhine and Moselle Fairytales River Cruise"},"content":{"rendered":"

Europe\u2019s Rhine River is known as one of the most popular cruising paths. It is referred to as \u201cOld Father Rhine<\/em>\u201d which offers breathtaking glimpses to castles, villages and vineyards. The spellbinding views bring a sensation of living in a fairytale and anticipating a meeting with the royalties.<\/h2>\n

Embarking on a fairytale journey of a lifetime begins from Amsterdam, Netherlands to Basel, Switzerland. This river cruise itinerary will be passing through spectacular towns of Cochem, Strasbourg, Bernkastel and Riquewihr. Every town has its own colorful history and tales that will be a delight to know.<\/p>\n

Travel in style and comfort with AmaWaterways\u2019 Rhine & Moselle Fairytales<\/em> cruise package. It is an 11-night Germany River Cruise<\/strong><\/a> which provides luxury accommodation, world-class amenities, award-winning dining and a promise of extensive tour in every point of destination.<\/p>\n

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With an 11-night cruise, you are able to visit more towns and see more than is usually possible on a 7 night river cruise.<\/p>\n

The cruise starts in Amsterdam and there is the option to explore more of Amsterdam with a 2 night pre cruise stay.\u00a0 Featured sites include a visit to Zaanse Schans, a city tour of Amsterdam, including a canal cruise thru the city. \u00a0You will enjoy the sights of Skinny Bridge, the tall and narrow houses along the river banks, and the opportunity to take a glimpse of Anne Frank\u2019s home. In Begijnhof, walk around the city and enjoy the Middle Age Era buildings.<\/p>\n

Afterwards, the cruise ship will be embarking outside Amsterdam and take you to the next destination of Cologne.\u00a0 Here you can enjoy a guided walking tour to visit the UNESCO designated and revered Gothic masterpiece Cologne Cathedral and the Old Town will be the day\u2019s highlight. Enjoy beer tasting in K\u00f6lsch. Try Reibekuchen, a potato pancake with apple sauce. You can also join a bike ride tour and see Stadtgarten.<\/p>\n

Next stop Lahnstein, with the possibilities of discovering the rich history of Koblenz, located at the junction of the Rhine and Mosel Rivers. A guided day tour will bring you to Clock Tower, Monument of Emperor Wilhelm I and other cultural monuments. You can explore the place with the guided \u201cTwo Rivers Bike Tour\u201d or ride a cable car to give you an aerial view of Ehrenbreitstein Fortress or a Castle Lahnstein hike.<\/p>\n

Heading onto the Mosel river, you come to the town of Cochem, with half-timbered homes and the Reichsburg Castle.<\/p>\n

Continuing along the Mosel river, is Trier, the oldest city of Germany where you can find the ancient Roman Amphitheater, the Basilica of Constantine and the Roman Baths. Unravel the secrets of Porta Nigra Gate. Listen to stories of barbarians and bishops which crossed the famous gate way back 180 A.D.\u00a0 For more active travelers, there is a Trier bike tour or a hike to point Petrisberg – located above the Roman Amphitheater amidst the vineyards.<\/p>\n

Heading back toward the Rhine River, the next stop is the cute town of Berkanstel – enjoy a day filled with wine-tasting activities because Moselle Valley is popular wine-producing region for over 500 years.\u00a0 Walking, cycling or hiking excursions are available to choose from.<\/p>\n

Back on the Rhine River, you come to the famous Loreley and the Rhine Gorge – a UNESCO designated area where breathtaking views of vineyards are located. At Rudesheim, take a gondola ride to Niederwalddenkmal Statue. Taste the town\u2019s famed R\u00fcdesheimer Coffee or explore Siegfried\u2019s Mechanical Music Museum.\u00a0 Alternatively, enjoy a Schloss Johannisberg bike tour or a hike through the vineyards.<\/p>\n

The next stop of Ludwigshafen has so many options to enjoy in the area – a visit to Romantic Heidelberg Castle, \u00a0a visit to one of the largest Baroque palaces – the Mannheim Baroque Palace (closed between <\/em>March 4, 2019<\/em> to <\/em>January 26, 2020<\/em> for remodeling<\/em>). Mark Twain has written about it in one of his novels. Another option is a visit to the beautiful Schwetzingen Palace Gardens, or a Ladenburg bike tour or Heidelberg Philosopher’s Path hike – located on the northern side of the Neckar River – opposite of Heidelberg Castle.<\/p>\n

Continuing along the Rhine toward Basel, a stop at the charming city of Strasbourg, the capital of Alsace. The fairytale-like sights of \u201cLa Petite France\u201d will captivate your senses. Other iconic structures are Place de la R\u00e9publique, Parc de l\u2019Orangerie and the European Parliament. Being on the border between France and Germany, there is a great combination of architecture that has a beautiful canal meandering thought the old town.\u00a0 The Strasbourg Cathedral\u00a0 of Notre Dame, offers it’s famous astronomical clock as well beautiful stained glass windows – the beautiful Rose window and some from the 13th and 14th centuries.\u00a0 Today it is the sixth-tallest church\u00a0in the world and the highest surviving structure built entirely in the\u00a0Middle Ages.<\/p>\n

The stop at Breisach has many options for touring.\u00a0 The Alsatian town of Riquewihr offers the enchanting sight of a medieval hamlet and other well-preserved architecture, looking like it did in the 16th century. Another option is the Black Forest town of Freiburg – home of the most beautiful spire on earth, as well as impressive stained glass windows – the Gothic cathedral known as Freiburg\u2019s M\u00fcnster.\u00a0 Those wishing a more active excursion can cycle through the scenic countryside, or go on a hike in the Black Forest, a magical land full of cultural traditions.<\/p>\n

Last stop – Basel Switzerland.\u00a0 After breakfast, your Germany River Cruise<\/strong> ends.<\/p>\n

If you have the time, AmaWaterways has put together a great little extension in Switzerland featuring the lovely cities – Lucerne, Vitznau and Zurich.\u00a0 Your excursions include a tour of Basel, followed by a bus transfer through the country between Basel and Lucerne, where your overnight. Excursions include a city tour and also you see the famous Lion Monument; another overnight then a scenic cruise from Lucerne to Vitznau on Lake Lucerne, followed by a transfer to Zurich where you overnight for 2 night and enjoy a tour of this international city.<\/p>\n

This cruise itinerary offers only a few departures each year, so call soon to check availability.\u00a0 Europeanbarging can assist with availability and check for promotions.\u00a0 888-869-7907\u00a0\u00a0 Barge and River Cruise Specialist since 1998.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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