Premium All-Inclusive Moselle Discovery Cruise

The Moselle Discovery River Cruise is the latest addition to our growing range of river cruises offered in partnership with A-ROSA. This experience blends onboard relaxation and luxury with the excitement of adventure, as we explore a range of stunning destinations along the route. Join us to uncover hidden gems and iconic highlights on this unforgettable journey.

We embark on the A-ROSA Silva in the charming German city of Cologne, setting sail along the winding Moselle River. As we journey, be captivated by the breathtaking scenery of rolling hills and renowned vineyards that define this picturesque region.

We begin our adventure with a visit to Cochem, renowned as one of the most stunning cities in the Moselle Valley. Here you will be transported back in time as you explore the historic landmarks of the city and marvel at the magnificent architecture.

Next, we sail to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Trier, where Roman houses and monuments remain standing to this day. Our journey then leads us to the picturesque medieval town of Bernkastel-Kues. Wander its narrow streets and absorb the timeless atmosphere that pervades every corner.

Our final stop is in Koblenz, where we enjoy a journey on the famous cable-car that spans the Rhine, offering you an unmatched view of the area as we make our way up to the gigantic Ehrenbreitstein fortress.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to experience some of the greatest sights that Europe has to offer.

A-ROSA SILVA

With a beautiful panoramic lounge and a spacious sundeck with heated swimming pool, sun loungers and a putting green, the A-ROSA SILVA allows you to plenty of areas to relax and unwind in comfort as you glide along the river.

On board this spacious ship is a restaurant, offering all meals with served or flexible Gourmet Buffet Dining, plus bar and a dancefloor area. Facilities also include a gym, plus the SPA-ROSA where you can experience treatments using local products and let all your senses be pampered.

All cabins feature a safe, air conditioning, television, free Wi-Fi, hairdryer, private bathroom with a shower and telephone. Cabins with a private Juliette Balcony are available on higher deck 2, where you can enjoy watching the delightful riverscapes pass by.

Please not the ship does not have any lifts.

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THIS TRAVEL PACKAGE

Accommodation with breakfast in Brugge
Deck 1 Outer Cabin onboard A-ROSA SILVA (Upgraded rooms are available)
Premium All-Inclusive package with breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks*
Koblenz cable car to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
Visit to Reichsburg Castle
Entertainment and activities onboard ship
Use of facilities onboard ship
Excursions as described in the tour itinerary
Return Calais-Dover ferry crossings
Return coach travel from your local pick up point

*Premium All-Inclusive package includes speciality teas and coffees, soft drinks, beers, spirits, and a selection of wines and cocktails. Gourmet buffet meals with live cooking stations for breakfast and lunch; for dinner you can choose either a served or buffet dining. No fixed sittings and al fresco dining including occasional BBQ’s. Afternoon tea and bar snacks, plus free drinks room service.

Please be advised that the itinerary and excursions may be subject to change. Adjustments may be necessary due to weather conditions, operational considerations, or other unforeseen circumstances. We will make every effort to ensure that any changes minimally impact your overall experience and that suitable alternatives are provided whenever possible.

Day One

Early departure for our journey south to Dover for a ferry crossing to Calais. On arrival in Calais we continue our journey through France and into Belgium and onto our overnight hotel in Brugge.

Day Two

After breakfast we depart Brugge and continue our journey through Belgium and onto Cologne in Germany, where we board the A-ROSA SILVA, our cruise for the next five nights. In the late afternoon we will depart from Cologne and travel south along the Rhine before joining the Moselle and making our way to our first destination, Cochem.

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Day Three

On arrival in Cochem we disembark the cruise and venture into the town for a visit to the Reichsburg Castle. Walk past the Capuchin monastery, the parish church of St. Martin and the 17th century town hall. Our mini busses will take you up 100 metres to the imperial castle, one of the most beautiful castles in the region, where you can explore the neo-Renaissance and neo-Baroque designed rooms with valuable furnishings.

In the early evening our cruise leaves the port in Cochem and continues southwards during the night to our next destination of Trier.

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Day Four

Following breakfast we arrive in Trier where we have the opportunity to disembark and explore this ancient Roman city, which boasts many churches, castles and palaces, plus a wealth of historic monuments. This UNESCO World Heritage site, and one of the oldest cities in Germany, was founded around 16 BCE by Emperor Augustus and still houses numerous architectural monuments from this period.

From our cruise we enjoy a drive along the Moselle to the oldest bridge in Germany, the Roman Bridge, then pass the Palace of Electorate before reaching the city's main landmark, the Porta Nigra, the emblem of Trier and the best-preserved Roman city gate north of the Alps.

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Day Five

We arrive in Bernkastel-Kues this morning where we get to experience the unforgettable atmosphere of this picturesque old town, full of history and culture. There will be some free time to enjoy award-winning wines from well-known sites, whether in one of the cosy wine bars or in a rustic wine tavern before we rejoin our ship and begin our journey overnight sailing to Koblenz, located on the junction where the Moselle meets the Rhine.

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Day Six

We enjoy a morning at leisure on board the cruise as we continue our journey to Koblenz, giving you plenty of time to make use of the excellent facilities. Koblenz is one of Germany's oldest cities dating back over 2000 years ago, and here we will enjoy a breathtaking cable car ride across the Rhine and up to the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, the second largest preserved fortress in Europe. Following our visit we make our way back through the old town making sure to admire all the stately homes, grand townhouses, narrow lanes and romantic corners along the way before we rejoin our cruise and watch as our AROSA ship sails close to the famous Deutsches Eck headland. We enjoy our last night on-board our cruise as we set sail towards Cologne.

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Day Seven

This morning we bid farewell to our captain and crew as we disembark in Cologne and begin our return journey by coach through Germany and into Belgium and onto our overnight hotel in Brugge.

Day Eight

We check out this morning and continue to Calais for our return ferry crossing to Dover and on home to North Wales.

B=Breakfast Included, L=Lunch Included, D=Dinner Included

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Distance
Abergele	Abergele, Bowling Green Bus Stop
Bangor, Nelson Pub	Bangor, Bus Stop Opposite Nelson Pub
Bangor, Pontio Centre	Bangor, Pontio Centre Bus Stop
Bethel	Bethel, Primary School Bus Stop
Bontnewydd	Bontnewydd, Bus Stop Near Chip Shop
Bryngwran	Bryngwran, School Entrance
Caergeiliog	Caergeiliog, Outside Sportsmans Pub
Caernarfon, Campbell Road	Caernarfon, Bus Stop Bottom of Campbell Road
Caernarfon, Leisure Cent.	Caernarfon, Bus Stop opposite Leisure Centre
Caernarfon, Morrisons	Caernarfon, Morrisons Bus Stop
Caernarfon, Waterloo Port	Caernarfon, Waterloo Port Bus Stop
Caernarfon, Y Glyn	Caernarfon, Y Glyn Bethel Road
Chester	Chester, Holiday Inn South Hotel Bus Stop
Chirk	Chirk, Moreton Park Garden Centre
Colwyn Bay	Colwyn Bay, Railway Station Bus Stop
Criccieth, Medical Centre	Criccieth, Medical Centre Bus Stop
Ewloe	Ewloe, Outside St David's Park Hotel
Gaerwen	Gaerwen, Stermat Car Park
Gwalchmai	Gwalchmai, Opposite Clock
Holyhead	Holyhead, Bus Stop Outside Ferry Terminal Entrance
Llanberis, Maes Padarn	Llanberis, Bus Stop Opposite Maes Padarn
Llanberis, Spar	Llanberis, Outside Spar Shop
Llandudno	Llandudno, Mostyn Broadway Coach Park Bus Stop
Llandudno Jct. Station	Llandudno Junction, Station Hotel Bus Stop
Llandygai	Llandygai, Penrhyn Castle Entrance
Llanfairfechan	Llanfairfechan, Castle Bridge Bus Stop
Llanfairpwll	Llanfairpwll, Pringles Car Park (Parking not permitted at Pringles car park)
Llanfairpwll Park & Ride	Llanfairpwll, Park & Ride
Llangefni	Llangefni, Church Street Bus Stop
Llanrug	Llanrug, Arvonia Garage
Menai Bridge	Menai Bridge, Library Bus Stop
Northop	Northop, Red Lion Pub Bus Stop
Oswestry	Oswestry, Mile End Services Coach Park
Penrhyn Bay	Penrhyn Bay, Post Office
Penygroes	Penygroes, Crossroads (Outside Victoria Hotel)
Porthmadog	Porthmadog, Tesco Bus Stop
Pwllheli	Pwllheli, Bus Station
Rhos on Sea, Cayley Arms	Rhos on Sea, Bus Stop Opposite Cayley Arms
Rhos on Sea, Hickorys	Rhos on Sea, Bus Stop Opposite Hickorys Restaurant
St. Asaph	St. Asaph, Bus Stop Outside Petrol Station
Valley	Valley, Opposite Valley Hotel
Wrexham	Wrexham, Bus Stand Lord Street
Y Felinheli, St. Marys	Y Felinheli, St Mary's Church Bus Stop
Y Felinheli, Victoria	Y Felinheli, Victoria Hotel Bus Stop