View of the vineyards around Johannisberg, Rheingau region, Germany 11-Day Rhine Castles & Moselle Vineyards Amsterdam to Zurich Departing: June – August 2025 Day 1 Amsterdam Upon arrival in Amsterdam, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your innovative Emerald Cruises Star-Ship, where your friendly captain and crew will welcome your arrival. Meals: Dinner Day 2 Utrecht As part of your EmeraldPLUS programme, start the day by enjoying a canal cruise through the Oudegracht or Old Canal, which is not only the oldest in Utrecht, but also older than the canals in Amsterdam. For centuries, along the water, the wealthiest have built mansions with the peculiarity of having warehouses and service entrances just above water level. The castle of Oudaen stands out among all the rest: an urban castle well preserved despite being more than eight centuries old. Canal cruise and cheese tasting Guided bike tour near Utrecht Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner Day 3 Nijmegen Relax as you sail along the Dutch waterways, passing quaint, time-honoured villages. For your included excursion, visit the Paleis Het Loo, which once served as the summer residence of the Dutch royal family. Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner Day 4 Koblenz For your included excursion, visit Marksburg Castle boasting a selection of typical interiors, including the castle kitchen, the knight’s hall, the armoury and a wine cellar. The attractive light-stoned walls of the castle are protected by an outer fortress, With a single tower peering over the turrets and castle walls, it resembles something you would find in a Brothers Grimm tale. Hike to Marksburg Castle Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner Day 5 Bernkastel Dating back to 3000 BC, Bernkastel is situated along the banks of the Moselle River and is home to well-preserved buildings dating back to 1416. Enjoy an included guided walking tour, where you will have the opportunity to stroll through the medieval marketplace with its gabled timber-framed houses, castle ruins and town gate. Or, take part in an active hike to the Landshut Castle Ruins. Active hike to Landshut Castle Ruins Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner Day 6 Cochem Today, you will enjoy the enchanting town of Cochem during an included guided tour of its well-preserved sites. You’ll see the remains of the historic town wall with its old fortifications, alongside the town hall and its many other gems. Cycling along the Moselle Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner Day 7 Rüdesheim Today as part of your incredible EmeraldPLUS programme, you will visit the grand Schloss Johannisberg Winery. Set in the breathtaking Rheingau region, the legendary Schloss Johannisberg is steeped in history, cultivating exquisite wine for over 1000 years. The first Riesling winery in the world, at Schloss Johannisberg, discover a unique wine culture and fabled history during this exclusive tour. Set over 50 hectares in front of the Taunus mountains, the onsite 300-acre forest grows native oak to make the wooden barrels used for producing this exemplary wine. These extra-special barrels are then kept in the 900-year-old abbey cellar, known as ‘Bibliotheca Subterranea’, where over 25,000 precious wines are stored. Alternatively, participate in an active hike through vineyards to the historical Niederwalddenkmal Monument. V isit and wine tasting at Schloss Johannisberg Active walk to Niederwalddenkmal Monument Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner CLICK HERE for further details 54
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