{"id":261,"date":"2013-02-11T14:24:43","date_gmt":"2013-02-11T14:24:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/europeanbarging.com\/river-cruise_blog\/index.php\/cruising-on-the-moselle\/"},"modified":"2024-03-17T17:23:23","modified_gmt":"2024-03-17T22:23:23","slug":"cruising-on-the-moselle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europeanbarging.com\/river-cruise_blog\/cruising-on-the-moselle\/","title":{"rendered":"Cruising on the Moselle"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.europeanbarging.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">http:\/\/www.europeanbarging.com<\/a> &#8211; 713-240-6753 \/ 888-869-7907\u00a0 The Moselle Valley has a splendid countryside. The cool and delicious wines, the picturesque little towns with rich histories, and the excellent conditions for cycling are a few of the high points of this area. Here you can <span id=\"v1v1more-261\"><\/span>enjoy your vacation whether you want it to be simply onboard a barge or a combination of bike and barge.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a style=\"text-decoration-line: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.europeanbarging.com\/river-cruise_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Cochem-16-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-1527\" style=\"border-color: #bbbbbb; margin-top: 0.4em; background: #eeeeee;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europeanbarging.com\/river-cruise_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Cochem-16-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Cochem on the Mosel River\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Your cruise takes you on a tour of this wonderful region where you come across several interesting places. Metz is designated a \u2018town of art and history\u2019 because of its rich historical and cultural background. Contact European Barging and River Cruises to book your amazing cruise on the Moselle today!<\/p>\n<p>For years the Mosel River was vital for commerce and transport, with many settlements, such as the town of Cochem, springing up on its banks.\u00a0 Along with<a href=\"https:\/\/www.europeanbarging.com\/river-cruise_blog\/majestic-jewel-of-the-mosel-river-valley\/\"> Reichsburg Castle<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Castles such as Burg Eltz near Koblenz were built for both protection and as a sign of wealth and power.<\/p>\n<p>During the Industrial Revolution, The Mosel region underwent significant changes when became more connected with rail and roads.\u00a0 During WW2 \u00a0the region suffered from heavy bombing.<\/p>\n<p>Post-war reconstruction and modernization have brought prosperity. Today, the Mosel River region is\u00a0known for its wine production, beautiful landscapes, and rich historical heritage.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.europeanbarging.com\/river-cruise_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/trier-oct-2013-2-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-1511\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europeanbarging.com\/river-cruise_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/trier-oct-2013-2-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Porta Negra Gates in Trier Germany on the Mosel River\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>In Roman times Trier had thermal baths, places of assembly, and an amphitheater today the colossal Porta Negra town gate, the imperial baths, and the impressive basilica keep that history alive. Trier is also the largest Roman city north of the Alps.<\/p>\n<p>Cruises on the Moselle River, include:<\/p>\n<p>BARGE CRUISES:<\/p>\n<p>8 passenger <a href=\"https:\/\/europeanbarging.com\/Barges\/Nouvelle_Etoile\/LaNouvelleEtoile-Trier_to_Koblenz.htm\">L&#8217;Nouvelle Etoile<\/a><\/p>\n<p>SHORT RIVER CRUISES<\/p>\n<p>A-ROSA offers <a href=\"https:\/\/europeanbarging.com\/Rosa\/Rhine\/5-Night-Rhine-and-Mosel-River-Cruise.htm\">5-night<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/europeanbarging.com\/Rosa\/Rhine\/7-Night-Moselle-Romance-Cruise.html\">7-night<\/a> cruises<br \/>\nCroisi River Cruise offers <a href=\"https:\/\/europeanbarging.com\/Group_River_Cruises\/5_day_rhine_cruise-Cochem_Strasbourg.html\">4-night<\/a> cruises<\/p>\n<p>7-NIGHT RIVER CRUISES<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/europeanbarging.com\/river_cruises.htm\">AmaWaterways<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Contact European Barging and River Cruises to book your amazing cruise on the Moselle today! Europeanbarging.com\u00a0 713-240-6753\u00a0 jan@europeanbarging.com<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>http:\/\/www.europeanbarging.com &#8211; 713-240-6753 \/ 888-869-7907\u00a0 The Moselle Valley has a splendid countryside. 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