Rhine Castles & Moselle Vineyards

Pricing is based on departure date: 25 March 2026

Select departure dates available: July and October 2026

Explore a landscape of sun-drenched vineyards, magnificent castles, and quaint villages along the Rhine & Moselle rivers. Begin in the Netherlands with a tour of the quintessentially Dutch cities of Amsterdam and Utrecht before a visit to the traditional Kinderdijk windmills. You will then continue to Germany, traversing the wonderful countryside, stopping in Koblenz, where the Rhine and Moselle meet. After exploring the picture-perfect Moselle, travel south to the Alsatian capital of Strasbourg, followed by the serenity of Switzerland in Basel.

The Emerald Cruises Difference

Experience an unforgettable voyage of discovery with shore excursions, EmeraldPLUS cultural experiences, and the EmeraldACTIVE program all included.

• 10 nights on board an Emerald Cruises Star-Ship
• Walking tour of Rotterdam Nijmegen walking tour
• Moselle vineyard hike & wine tasting
• Walk to town with Activity Manager in Dordrecht
• 29 delectable meals including 10 breakfasts (B), 9 lunches (L), 10 dinners (D)
• Airport transfers to and from your Star-Ship
• Guided tour of Bonn
• Visit and wine tasting at Schloss Johannisberg
• Guided bike tour in Nijmegen
• Including a Welcome and Farewell Reception & Dinner
• The services of an Emerald Cruises cruise director
• Guided tour of Cochem with Reichsburg Castle Visit
• Guided bike tour in Bonn
• Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks served with lunch and dinner on board
• Port taxes and charges
• Guided tour of Mainz
• Active Hike to Landshut Castle Ruins in Bernkastel
• All tipping and gratuities
• Canal cruise of Strasbourg
• Cycling tour along the Moselle
• Guided tour of Colmar
• Morning hike with Activity Manager in Sankt Goar
• Active hike to Niederwalddenkmal Monument
• Canoeing on the Rhine

Itinerary Map

Itinerary Highlights

Zurich

The largest city in Switzerland is a major contemporary art and shopping destination. Important artworks are displayed in the Kunsthaus and the Rietberg Museum, while those who consider shopping an art can hone their skills along Bahnhofstrasse and Niederdorf. Chagall's stained glass windows in the Fraumunster amaze and Zurich's 500 clubs and bars, including several in swimming pools, pulse with life 'til the early hours. This city on Lake Zurich has excellent public transit and a free bike rental system.

Breisach

Located at the foot of Kaiserstuhl Mountain on the French-German border, Breisach is a charming little medieval town. Once surrounded by city walls, the gates to the city still stand today. Breisach is the gateway to Germany's Black Forest region, an area of unrivalled natural beauty with its forests of thick pine trees. The most well-known products from this region are Black Forest ham and Black Forest cherry cake. (FB,L,D)

Kehl

Kehl is a town in southwestern Germany in the Ortenaukreis, Baden-Württemberg. It is located on the river Rhine,

Mainz

Two thousand years of history have lent Mainz a cosmopolitan air, and museums and cathedrals of various architectural styles dot the city. Bring home a book as a souvenir?Gutenberg worked here, and the museum dedicated to him is a highlight.

Rudesheim

A romantic wine village located along Germany's Rhein River.

Bernkastel

Bernkastel-Kues on the Moselle river in Germany has plenty to offer: excellent hiking trails and cycling pathes, an unforgettable landscape. Bernkastel, on the right bank, is a symphony in half-timber, stone and slate, and teems with wine taverns.

Cochem

There may not be a lovelier scene in Germany than the town of Cochem, couched in the high, vine-clad slopes of the Moselle Valley. The town of half-timbered houses, scurrying streets and medieval gates is on a loop in the river, under the steady watch of the Romantic Reichsburg castle.

Koblenz

As the meeting point of the Rhine and Mosel rivers and with the UNESCO-listed Rhine Valley as its backdrop, Koblenz has no shortage of photo-worthy scenery. Add a hilltop medieval fortress and some impressive Romanesque buildings, and it's one of the prettiest towns along the Rhine.

Nijmegen

At over 2000 years old, Nijmegen has had a pretty full life. Its transition from Roman military camp to modern municipality has not been without growing pains, but today Nijmegen is thriving, largely because of its lively student population and its status as a hub for political activism

Dordrecht

Dordrecht, historically known in English as Dort, is a city and municipality in the Western Netherlands, located in the province of South Holland.

Amsterdam

The capital and cultural centre of the Netherlands is dually considered a gracious, formal cultural centre and the most offbeat metropolis in the world. Some of the best art in the world, including that by Van Gogh, is showcased in over 40 fine museums. Its attractive canals and gabled houses are a popular subject for local burgeoning painters.

Your Ship: Emerald Sun

Each Star-Ship in our ever-growing fleet is custom-built to sail the Danube, Rhine, Rhône and Douro rivers, as well as the Main and the Moselle. Take a closer look at our award-winning vessels and discover what makes them truly stand out.

Zurich, Breisach, Kehl, Mainz, Rudesheim, Bernkastel, Cochem, Koblenz, Nijmegen, Dordrecht, Amsterdam

All fares are displayed in NZD, and pricing is per person based on twin share occupancy unless stated otherwise. Although all due care is taken to keep information as up-to-date as possible, pricing and availability are subject to change without notice: due to varying timing schedules of supplier automated update processes; currency fluctuations; fuel surcharges or government tax & fee changes and may not be guaranteed until paid in full. Gratuities may be an additional onboard charge depending on particular cruise line selected. Please ask your cruise consultant for any clarification of Terms & Conditions.