Christmas on the Main & Moselle

  • From $4,299
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  • 12 Days
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  • 10 Guided Tours
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  • 4 Countries

Scenic Sailing: Middle Rhine

The Rhine River flows through one of Germany’s most scenic regions. As you sail its most picturesque stretch, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Middle Rhine, you will pass vineyard-blanketed hills whose steep slopes require vintners to pick grapes by hand, keeping a centuries-old tradition alive. Splendid castles line the banks, all of which have stories to share, and the Lorelei Rock presides at a dramatic curve in the river. This infamous river maiden mesmerized sailors with her song and lured them to their demise at her feet.

Cochem, Germany

The holiday season transforms the squares and narrow cobblestone alleyways of Cochem’s Old Town into a wintery fairy tale. Festive lights line the streets and the promenade along the Moselle River, giving the city a cozy, yuletide atmosphere, and vendors display local handicrafts from the shelves of their wooden stalls. Visitors can savor a Riesling stollen, a traditional German Christmas bread, as well as yeast dumplings, pastries, white mulled wine—a Moselle specialty—or regional delicacies made from the renowned red vineyard peach.

Shore Excursions

Shore excursions vary by each itinerary and are subject to change.

Cochem Walking Tour, Reichsburg Castle & Christmas Market

Explore Cochem, one of the most picturesque towns on the Moselle, and discover its lively Christmas market.

Included
Shore excursions vary by itinerary and are subject to change.