11 Day Moselle & Southern Rhine River Cruise with Lucerne Basel to Schweich
Length: 11 Days - Departs: Tue, Jul 13, 2027
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- Day 1DAY 1, Tuesday - Depart for SwitzerlandTue, Jul 13, 2027Depart for Switzerland
- Day 2DAY 2, Wednesday - Arrive in Zurich, Transfer to LucerneWed, Jul 14, 2027Arrive in Zurich and transfer to the hotel in Lucerne. Check into your hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure to relax or discover the nearby sights. Tonight, attend an orientation meeting with your local host at the hotel at approximately 6 PM. We recommend that you select flights that arrive no later than 2PM
Overnight: Lucerne - Day 3DAY 3, Thursday - Lucerne City TourThu, Jul 15, 2027Start your morning with a city tour of Lucerne and learn more about this picturesque town nestled between pristine lakes and the Swiss Alps. Visit the Lion Monument, created in remembrance of the heroic death of Swiss guards, during the French Revolution. View the 14th century medieval Chapel Bridge forming the centerpiece of Lucerne's townscape. Spend the afternoon at leisure to further explore Lucerne
Overnight: Lucerne
Meals: Breakfast - Day 4DAY 4, Friday - Mount Pilatus & Cruise EmbarkationFri, Jul 16, 2027This morning, bid farewell to Lucerne and ascend the world's steepest cogwheel railway as it winds up through lush meadows carpeted with Alpine flowers, past sparkling mountain streams and fascinating rock faces to Mount Pilatus. After admiring splendid views of the Bernese Oberland and the snowcapped Swiss peaks from the summit at nearly 7000 feet, descend by aerial cableway. Afterward, travel to Basel to embark your cruise. After arrival formalities, time to relax on board. This evening, meet your Cruise Director and enjoy dinner as it sets the mood for your delightful river cruise
Overnight: River Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner - Day 5DAY 5, Saturday - Breisach Walking TourSat, Jul 17, 2027Arrive this morning in the small town of Breisach that dates back over 4,000 years. On your walking tour along the cobbled streets lined with pastel-painted houses, it's hard to believe this town was mostly destroyed in WWII and then totally restored. View the towering Romanesque and Gothic St. Stephansmunster Cathedral, a highlight of the city. Alternatively, join the optional tour to Colmar, set in the heart of the Alsace region*. Begin the walking tour in Colmar's Old Town. Stroll along the cobblestone streets, and marvel at the colorful half-timbered houses, and flower-adorned canals. Have free time to explore on your own before returning to the ship when it sets sail in the afternoon
*Passengers who choose this optional, will not be able to participate in the included walking tour of Breisach.
Optional: Half Day Colmar Tour (AM)
Overnight: River Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner - Day 6DAY 6, Sunday - Morning in HeidelbergSun, Jul 18, 2027Travel to Heidelberg today, home to the oldest university in Germany and inspiration for some of the world's greatest writers and artists. Enjoy a tour that will take you through the city, with views of the historic Old Town, the expansive ruins of Heidelberg Castle, and the Neckar River. In the afternoon, unwind as you continue cruising along the picturesque Rhine, taking in the spectacular vistas as the ship sails past castles perched on lofty cliffs, terraced vineyards, and tiny villages
Overnight: River Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner - Day 7DAY 7, Monday - Koblenz Walking TourMon, Jul 19, 2027The ship docks in Koblenz today, located at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle Rivers. Join a walking tour this morning, followed by free time to explore the Romanesque architecture and imposing defensive towers of this 2000-year-old city. Spend the remainder of the afternoon at leisure in Koblenz, or join the optional tour to the dramatic Marksburg Castle*, the only hill castle on the Rhine that's never been destroyed and has been continuously occupied for over 700 years.
*On this tour you will encounter some uneven surfaces, stairs, steps, and significant slopes.
Optional: Marksburg Castle Tour (PM)
Overnight: River Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner - Day 8DAY 8, Tuesday - Cochem Walking TourTue, Jul 20, 2027Arrive this morning in the medieval town of Cochem with its half-timbered houses, surrounded by steep vineyards. Visit Cochem's majestic Reichsburg Castle located on a hilltop, offering panoramic views of the Moselle Valley and river bend. This afternoon, the ship sets sail toward Bernkastel
Overnight: River Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner - Day 9DAY 9, Wednesday - Bernkastel Walking TourWed, Jul 21, 2027Today the ship is docked in Bernkastel, a charming village positioned in the middle of the Moselle Valley's wine producing area. Walk through its colorful Old Town center, medieval marketplace, and 17th-century timber-framed houses. Afterward, enjoy free time to explore at your leisure
Overnight: River Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner - Day 10DAY 10, Thursday - Trier City TourThu, Jul 22, 2027Today, on your walking tour of Trier, known as the Rome of the North pass by the Porta Nigra Gate, the city's landmark, Trier Cathedral, and The Church of Our Lady, the oldest Gothic church in Germany. View Hauptmarkt, a colorful bustling marketplace in Trier's city square. Spend free time on your own in the city, before returning to the ship. Tonight, at dinner, share wonderful memories of your river cruise on your final night on board
Overnight: River Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner - Day 11DAY 11, Friday - Disembark and Depart LuxembourgFri, Jul 23, 2027This morning, disembark in Schweich, Germany, and transfer* to the Luxembourg airport for your departure flight. Disembarkation will end at 9:30 AM
*As there are no direct public transport connections from Schweich to Luxembourg, guests are strongly encouraged to purchase the transfer to Luxembourg airport
Meals: Breakfast
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Price does not include airfare, departure or arrival transfers, airline taxes and fuel surcharges.
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†Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates if pre/post accommodations are booked through us Travel
Additional Information:
Land/Cruise only price does not include arrival/departure transfers.
Due to physical constraints and space limitations, wheelchairs and walkers are not allowed on motor coaches and/or river cruises. There are no elevators or chair lifts on board. Kindly refer to our Terms for additional information.
While sailing with Monarch Cruises, passengers are subject to the cruise's Terms & Conditions which can be viewed at: .
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Question: Will the day-by-day itinerary change?
Yes, the river cruise itineraries may change due to reasons such as inclement weather or unforeseen events. Your safety is the number one concern aboard and all precautions necessary will be taken in order to ensure passenger safety, including changing itineraries. Please note that when itineraries do change, the ship staff will do their best to substitute any missed port with an alternative destination.
Question: In what language is the river cruise conducted?
The river cruise will be conducted in English only.
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