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Travel 55 offer you discount on Shearings holidays and tours
To book, call Shearings direct on 0844 824 3535 and quote S9990 for the Travel 55 discount price

 


The Magical Moselle
8 & 10 Day Holidays by Coach, Air or Rail - 5% Discount


Moselle Valley

 


The magical Moselle valley is renowned for its scenic beauty and charming villages. Experience the medieval Moselle bridge of Koblenz, Reichsberg Castle standing guard above Cochem, the historic architecture of Bernkastel, the 'Old Crane' of Andernach, Rüdesheim in the Rhine Gorge and Boppard with its unique riverside castle. This cruise through the heart of Germany's wine producing country leaves behind the hustle and bustle of the big cities to ensure you stay as calm as the waters beneath you.

 

Holiday Highlights
• Discover wonderful Moselle wines
• Explore Cochem and its castle

• Visit Trier's old town • Bernkastel's charming market square


Cruise Itinerary


Wednesday: Embark in Cologne

Joining your ship in Cologne, you can enjoy the facilities or visit vibrant Cologne.

Thursday: Cologne to Andernach
We start our cruise heading to Andernach. Explore St. Mary's Cathedral and the streets of the old town which dates back to the 11th century.

 

Friday: Andernach to Rüdesheim
This morning we cruise through the Rhine Gorge enjoying the green hills, castles, forts and romantic ruins that crowd the banks of the river. Explore Rüdesheim in the afternoon, perhaps sampling the local wine in a cafe along the Drosselgasse.

 

Saturday: Rüdesheim – Boppard – Koblenz
We head first to Boppard where you will find the best example of a Roman fort in Germany. During lunch, we sail to Koblenz where we meet the Moselle. Don't miss the gothic churches or the cable car connecting the town centre to the Fortress across the Rhine, offering spectacular views.

 

Sunday: Koblenz to Cochem
This morning we cruise to Cochem. The 'Pearl of the Moselle' is surrounded by vineyards and is home to the impressive Reichsberg Castle, an iconic landmark standing guard above the Moselle.

 

Monday: Cochem to Bernkastel
We sail to Bernkastel where you can explore the medieval market square filled with 400 year-old half-timbered houses, the 17th-century Renaissance town hall and the Spitzhauschen, or 'pointed house'.

 

Tuesday: Bernkastel to Trier
We journey to Trier, arriving in the afternoon. Take time to explore and discover an abundance of history in Germany's fourth largest city.

 

Wednesday: Disembark in Trier
We say goodbye to the MPS Rotterdam and the Magical Moselle.

 

JOIN BY COACH


Tuesday: UK to Northern France (outbound)

Across to Calais, and onwards to Northern France to our overnight hotel, in time for dinner.

 

Wednesday: Northern France to Cologne
We continue our coach journey to join the MPS Rotterdam for your cruise, see Itinerary left.

 

Wednesday: Trier to Northern France (inbound)
After leaving the MPS Rotterdam, we journey to our overnight hotel for free time before dinner.

 

Thursday: Northern France to UK
Calais, Dover, and then home.

 

JOIN BY AIR

 

Wednesday: UK to Cologne/Düsseldorf (outbound)
Fly to Cologne or Düsseldorf where you will be met by a representative and transferred to the MPS Rotterdam, see Itinerary above.

 

Wednesday: Luxembourg to UK (inbound)
Transfer to the airport for your flight back to the UK.

 

JOIN BY RAIL

 

Wednesday: London St Pancras to Cologne (outbound)
We meet at St Pancras and join the Eurostar service to Brussels. At Brussels, we travel on to Cologne. We then make the short transfer to join the MPS Rotterdam, see Itinerary left.

 

Wednesday: Trier to London St Pancras (inbound)
Transfer to Luxembourg rail station to join the service to Paris. At Paris, we join the Eurostar service to St Pancras

 

Optional excursions
• Maria Laach & the Vulkan Express • Majestic Marksburg Castle & Bad Ems • Moselle Valley Railway & Traben Trarbach • Historic Trier & Wine • Explore Bernkastel

Your Cruise Ship MV Esmeralda - View Ship

 


The Magical Moselle - Coach Holidays 10 Days
2012 Departures - Tour Code RRDECRK

• 2 nights hotel, dinner, bed & breakfast on/post route
• 7 nights full board cruise
• Grand Tourer coach travel
• Departs Tuesday Returns Thursday

• Depart Code A


Shearings Brochure Price in Black

Travel 55 Discount Price in Red
Quote Travel 55 Ref: S9990 + Tour Code

May 29
£1149
£1092
July 24
£1139
£1083

 

Supplement Single Room £199
Prices are based on Grade C cabin. Upgrades are available, see deck plan, cabin types & upgrade - CLICK HERE



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The Magical Moselle - Holidays by Air 8 Days
2012 Departures - Tour Code RADECRK
• 7 nights full board cruise
• Return flights & resort transfers
• Departs Wednesday Returns Wednesday

Shearings Brochure Price in Black

Travel 55 Discount Price in Red
Quote Travel 55 Ref: S9990 + Tour Code

May 30
£1149
£1092
July 25
£1139
£1083

 

Supplement Single Room £149
Prices are based on Grade C cabin. Upgrades are available, see deck plan, cabin types & upgrade - CLICK HERE



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The Magical Moselle - Holidays by Rail 8 Days
2012 Departures - Tour Code RLDECRK

• 7 nights full board cruise

• Standard class Eurostar to Brussels and onwards rail to Cologne. Return Luxembourg to Paris, Eurostar to London

• Departs: Wednesday Returns: Wednesday


Shearings Brochure Price in Black

Travel 55 Discount Price in Red
Quote Travel 55 Ref: S9990 + Tour Code

May 30
£1089
£1035
July 25
£1079
£1026

 

Supplement Single Room £149
Prices are based on Grade C cabin. Upgrades are available, see deck plan, cabin types & upgrade - CLICK HERE
Travel by Rail is based on standard class travel. Upgrades to Standard Premier on Eurostar from £99 per person one way.


To book, call Shearings direct on 0844 824 3535
and quote S9990 for the Travel 55 discounted price

All holidays subject to availability and to Shearings trading charter