Moselle Castles, Swiss Lakes & Paris

Discover the charm of Luxembourg with a two-night stay before embarking on a seven-night Avalon river cruise through the Moselle and Rhine valleys. Explore Trier’s Roman heritage, stroll through Bernkastel’s medieval marketplace and admire Cochem’s hilltop Reichsburg Castle. Take in panoramic views from Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, discover Düsseldorf and uncover Nijmegen’s fascinating history before arriving in Amsterdam.

Continue your European holiday with Trafalgar’s seven-day European Highlights tour from Amsterdam to Paris. Cruise Amsterdam’s canals over dinner, discover historic Heidelberg and enjoy a vineyard dining experience. Travel through the Black Forest to the dramatic Rhine Falls, spend two nights in lakeside Lucerne and finish with two nights in Paris, exploring its famous monuments and atmospheric streets.

Your Fly, Stay, Cruise & Tour Package Includes:

• $3,000 flight credit per person
• 2 nights at a 4-star hotel in Luxembourg with breakfast
• 7-night The Rhine & Moselle: Canals, Vineyards and Castles cruise aboard Avalon Tranquility II, from Remich to Amsterdam, in a Balcony cabin
• All onboard meals and a choice of included shore excursions
• 6-night European Highlights escorted tour with Trafalgar, from Amsterdam to Paris
• Hotel accommodation, 6 breakfasts, 3 dinners, coach transport and the services of a Travel Director during the tour
• Amsterdam canal cruise with a light dinner and drinks
• Scenic Rhine cruise to St. Goar and a vineyard dinner near Heidelberg
• Black Forest cuckoo clock demonstration and Swiss chocolate tasting
• Visits to Rhine Falls and Lucerne’s landmarks, plus guided sightseeing in Paris
• Selected private transfers

Pricing is per person twin share and based on hotel, cruise and tour arrangements from 21 August–5 September 2027.

Please speak to one of our travel consultants for solo traveller pricing.

Cruise Itinerary:

Day 1: Remich, Embark Ship

Transfer from your Luxembourg hotel to Remich and board Avalon Tranquility II on the Moselle River. Settle into your Panorama Suite and enjoy dinner on board as your river cruise holiday begins.

Day 2: Remich, Trier

Enjoy a leisurely morning sailing to Trier, Germany’s oldest city. Join a guided sightseeing tour beginning at the impressive Porta Nigra, then walk through the city centre to discover its ancient Roman heritage and historic streets.

Day 3: Bernkastel

Cruise to the picturesque wine town of Bernkastel, where a guided walking tour introduces its medieval marketplace and distinctive timber-framed houses. Spend the afternoon exploring at your own pace, browsing local shops or stopping for coffee and a slice of traditional German apple cake. This evening, enjoy live entertainment on board.

Day 4: Cochem, Koblenz

Discover Cochem’s winding streets and half-timbered houses on a guided walk, followed by a visit to Reichsburg Castle overlooking the Moselle Valley. Alternatively, join your Adventure Host for a hike and castle visit, or discover traditional mustard-making at a historic mill.

Later, relax on board as you sail past vineyard-covered slopes and charming riverside villages towards Koblenz.

Day 5: Koblenz, Cologne

Explore historic Koblenz on a guided walk, including a cable-car ride to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress for spectacular views over the surrounding rivers and countryside. Spend the afternoon cruising to Cologne, where you have free time this evening to explore or sample a locally brewed Kölsch beer.

Day 6: Düsseldorf

Choose how you discover Düsseldorf today. Explore by bicycle with your Adventure Host, experience the Old Town’s culinary offerings, or join a guided city tour combining historic streets with the striking artistic designs of its underground stations.

Day 7: Nijmegen, Amsterdam

Discover the Netherlands’ oldest town on a guided tour tracing Nijmegen’s Roman origins and wartime history. Alternatively, visit the Airborne Museum at Hartenstein to learn about the 1944 Battle of Arnhem, or explore by bicycle with your Adventure Host.

This afternoon, enjoy a leisurely sail to Amsterdam.

Day 8: Amsterdam, Disembark Ship

Enjoy breakfast before disembarking in Amsterdam. Your private transfer takes you to the starting hotel for your Trafalgar European Highlights tour.

Tour Itinerary:

Day 1: Welcome to Amsterdam

Welcome to Amsterdam, a city of canals, bicycles and distinctive gabled houses. Enjoy time to explore before meeting your Travel Director and fellow travellers this evening. Begin your tour with a scenic canal cruise, including a light dinner and drinks.

Day 2: Scenic Rhine Cruise, Heidelberg

Travel into Germany and board a scenic river cruise to St. Goar, taking in the Rhineland’s picturesque scenery. Continue to Heidelberg, known for its historic university, Baroque Old Town and views of its ruined red sandstone castle.

This evening, enjoy a Be My Guest dinner at the family-owned Weingut Wehweck vineyard, connecting with your hosts over a memorable local dining experience.

Day 3: Black Forest, Rhine Falls, Lucerne

Journey through the Black Forest and discover the traditional craft of cuckoo clock making. Cross into Switzerland and stop at the dramatic Rhine Falls in Schaffhausen before continuing to Lucerne.

Enjoy a taste of Swiss chocolate from Max Chocolatier as part of a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, learning about its approach to sustainable and fairtrade chocolate.

Day 4: Explore Lucerne

Discover Lucerne’s landmarks on a morning orientation, including the wooden Chapel Bridge and the moving Lion Monument. Spend the afternoon exploring the Old Town, browsing for Swiss souvenirs or strolling beside the lake.

For an additional cost, you may choose an optional Mount Pilatus excursion with a Lake Lucerne cruise or a Swiss countryside experience.

Day 5: Burgundy Wine Region, Paris

Leave Switzerland and travel into France through Alsace and the Burgundy wine region, passing landscapes associated with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Arrive in Paris and enjoy an evening at leisure to discover its boulevards and restaurants.

An optional Parisian cabaret experience is available at an additional cost.

Day 6: Explore Paris

Join a Local Specialist for sightseeing featuring the Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe and Eiffel Tower. View Notre Dame Cathedral and stroll through the Latin Quarter before enjoying free time to explore the city’s gardens, shops and cafés.

This evening, share a final dinner with your Travel Director and fellow travellers.

Day 7: Farewell Paris

Enjoy breakfast before saying farewell to your travelling companions as your European Highlights tour comes to an end.

Prices listed are per person in NZD, based on twin occupancy, including all discounts unless otherwise stated. The offer is subject to availability at time of booking and shown on the lowest category available at the time.  Fares are capacity controlled and are subject to change at any time without notice. Prices/Offers are correct as at 21-10-2026 and can be withdrawn without notice.   Cabin categories include prepaid government fees and port taxes unless otherwise stated.  Hotels may charge resort fees not included in this package, payable direct upon check in. Visas are not included.  Payments made by credit card will incur a surcharge.