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The Mosel – travelling through time

Travelling on the Mosel is like travelling through time. Slowly gliding on the river into the history of the country. Need a few numbers? There is Trier Cathedral, the oldest structure in Germany and the city gate built by the Romans (2nd Century BC), there is the unbelievably impressive Burg Eltz (12th century), and there is the Old Town of Bernkastel with its pretty half-timbered houses. More recent history, that of the Federal Republic, can be experienced in the Mosel valley like a thriller – during a walk through the Bundesbank Bunker. During the Cold War, 15 billion marks were stored here as a secret emergency currency, in a bunker built to withstand a nuclear war. In the worst case 80 people would have been accommodated in the bunker, whose entrance was somewhat disguised by two residential houses.

Along the Mosel

And of course you can’t talk about the Mosel without mentioning wine. Because the landscape sometimes looks like one huge wine-growing district. Everything is in flux here. Flowing like the river.

Mosel Routes

Along river Mosel

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7 Nights RHINE | Riverside Debussy
Legendary Rhine, Main, and Moselle Expedition
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Legendary Rhine, Main, and Moselle Expedition
Spend eight days discovering some of Germany's must-see cities and towns on this wunderbar luxury river cruise! Embark in medieval Nuremberg with its familiar twin-steepled church. The city is right on the Main-Danuabe Canal and you'll marvel at this incredible feat of engineering that elevates the ship from the Danube up to the Main River. Traveling northward, explore pretty Bamberg with its middle-of-the-river Town Hall; Würzburg, whose grand Bishop's Residenz features a staircase fresco that amazes even the most traveled visitors; and the quaint wine village of Wertheim. Continue to Frankfurt on the Main, Germany's "Mainhattan" financial hub, followed by Cochem, home to St. Roch's Plague Chapel, which was built while the town's taxes were waived for a decade due to an outbreak of the Black Death in the 1420s. Arrive at last at Trier, the oldest city in Germany and a showcase of Roman Empire-era ruins.
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10 Nights RHINE | Riverside Debussy
Historical Cities of Germany: Nuremberg to Düsseldorf
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Historical Cities of Germany: Nuremberg to Düsseldorf
Three rivers, one canal—and 11 glorious days to see and do it all! This luxury cruise through Germany begins in Nuremberg on the captivating Main-Danube Canal before transitioning to the Main River in Bamberg. Enjoy your progress as you meander peacefully to the area ports, including Würzburg, where you might like to see the ultra-lavish Bishop's Residenz; the charming wine village of Wertheim; and the modern financial hub of Frankfurt. Visit Mainz on the Rhine, then marvel at the wonders of the much-celebrated Rhine Valley, passing the Lorelei rock with its eerie legend and the towering castle ruins adorning nearly every clifftop. You'll also explore the Moselle River with its Roman and medieval heritage sites, including Cochem, Zell, Bernkastel, and Trier, Germany's oldest city. Return to the Rhine for the conclusion of your cruise in Düsseldorf.
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3 Nights RHINE | Riverside Debussy
Highlights from the Rhine and MoselleIMPORTANT: Due to docking request, Embarking will take place in Mainz on this day.
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Highlights from the Rhine and MoselleIMPORTANT: Due to docking request, Embarking will take place in Mainz on this day.
This 4-day cruise through western Germany may be short, but it's tall on WOW! Embark your luxury cruise ship in Frankfurt, Germany's vibrant “Manhattan” financial hub on the Main River. Cruise west to the Rhine and travel upriver through one of the most scenic areas in the country. Then, at Koblenz, where the Deutsches Eck (German Corner) land spur juts into the river, head southwest, entering the beautiful Moselle River, home to lush vineyards, delectable wines, and mesmerizing heritage sites. Stop at Cochem with its imperial castle that predates 1130 AD, and arrive at last in 2,000-year-old Trier, Germany's oldest city with its impressive Roman amphitheater, city gate, and other ancient ruins.
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6 Nights RHINE | Riverside Debussy
The Moselle with Rhine Treasures
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The Moselle with Rhine Treasures
Spend a week cruising through western Germany on this grand passage along the Rhine and Moselle. Begin in Mainz, a fascinating jumping-off point with ties to the Romans, Celts, Franks, Holy Roman Empire, French Revolution, and WWI and II. Upriver in Koblenz, the distinctive Deutsches Eck (German Corner) juts into the river with symbols of German unity. Enter the waters of the Moselle and head southwest through mesmerizing heritage sites such as charming Zell, Alken, and Cochem; 2,000-year-old Trier, Germany's oldest city; and Bernkastel, a recognized health resort and wine-growing center. Disembark in Düsseldorf, the once marshy settlement of Germanic tribes that evolved into today's cosmopolitan hub.
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3 Nights RHINE | Riverside Debussy
Moselle Highlights
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Moselle Highlights
This four-day getaway is ideal for newcomers to river cruising or anyone who just wants a sampling of the Moselle and Rhine regions. Embark in 2,000-year-old Trier, where an impressive Roman amphitheater, city gate, and other ancient ruins dot the city. Then, head into the Moselle's romantic valley, with stops in Bernkastel, where evidence of human habitation dates back to 3000 BC; pretty Zell and Alken; and Koblenz, whose distinctive Deutsches Eck (German Corner) juts into the river with symbols of German unity. You'll disembark in Düsseldorf with its rococo castle and vibrant Old Town—the perfect ending to this perfect luxury cruise!
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Cochem

Cochem

Germany

OK. Another pearl of the Moselle. Cochem. Only 5,000 inhabitants and yet pleasantly lively. The best thing to do here is to stroll along the riverbank, take a walk up into the vineyards, sit on a bench, look down on Germany and think: It’s so beautiful here! Of course, there is also plenty to see in Cochem itself. Medieval streets and houses – and, above all, the castle. It dates from the year 1000 and, after French destruction, was bought as a ruin by the wealthy Berliner Louis Ravené and rebuilt as a private residence. Hidden doors lead to secret passages, deer antlers hang on the walls. In 1942, Ravené’s descendants were forced to sell it by the Nazis. Today, the castle belongs to the town of Cochem and can be visited on a guided tour (about 40 minutes).

Trier

Trier

Germany

UNESCO has long held this historical gem under its protection. Trier is the oldest city in Germany. It was already a recognised city in Roman times. Proud town houses are grouped around the market square, and the market court once met under the arcades. Trier’s landmark is the city gate Porta Nigra from the 2nd century. By the way, the amphitheatre and the remains of the Roman bathhouses are just as old. And just like Speyer, Trier once had a Jewish community, 300 Jews already lived in the city in the Middle Ages – many of them in the “Judengasse” right behind the cathedral. Today, a memorial with a bronze suitcase commemorates their deportation during the Second World War. Incidentally, the Christian presence in the city is not only evident in the cathedral: The Episcopal Seminary owns 34 hectares of land for vineyards, and the wine – mainly Riesling – is pressed and distributed by the Bischöfliche Weingüter Trier. I wonder if that’s one of the reasons the city is so popular among students?

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