Cruise |
Riverside Debussy, 3 Night Moselle Highlights River Cruise ex Trier to Dusseldorf |
Cruise Line |
Riverside Cruises |
Ship |
Riverside Debussy |
Destination |
EU Rivers |
Brief Description |
3 Night River Cruise sailing from Trier to Dusseldorf |
Type of Cruise |
River |
Departure Date |
30 Oct 2024 |
Cruise Description |
Perfect for newcomers to river cruising and the world of the Moselle and Rhine. With everything these two streams have to offer in terms of highlights: Trier, with its more than 2,000 years of history, amphitheatre and Porta Nigra, the city's landmark. Then it's off into a wildly romantic valley through which the Moselle meanders as it did hundreds of years ago, and finally onto the Rhine via Koblenz until your arrival in Dusseldorf.
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 Bischofliche Weinguter Trier. I wonder if that’s one of the reasons the city is so popular among students?
BERNKASTEL, GERMANY
Bernkastel is a charming town located in the heart of the Moselle wine region in Germany. It is famous for its picturesque half-timbered houses and its role in the production of some of the world's finest Riesling wines. Visitors can explore the town's historic center, where they will find the beautiful Market Square, the St. Michael's Fountain, and the ruins of the Landshut Castle. And for those who enjoy wine, there are many wineries in and around Bernkastel offering tastings and tours.
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 Ravene and rebuilt as a private residence. Hidden doors lead to secret passages, deer antlers hang on the walls. In 1942, Ravene’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).
DUSSELDORF, GERMANY
Can office buildings dance? In Dusseldorf, the answer to this question is a resounding “yes”. The architect Frank O. Gehry designed it – its model must have been the Leaning Tower of Pisa. They are located in the city’s famous “Medienhafen” quarter, where other international architects have also immortalised themselves in style between quay walls and railway tracks. Definitely worth a visit. Just like the house where Heinrich Heine was born in the old town, the Hofgarten and right next to it the K20 art collection: Klee, Picasso, Matisse and Andy Warhol, all there! And if you want to let the art reverberate a little longer, take a stroll through one of Dusseldorf’s many green parks. |
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Sailing Dates |
30 Oct 2024 |
Pricing |
Please enquire for pricing |
Cruise Itinerary
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Port |
Arrive |
Depart |
30 Oct 2024 |
Trier, Germany |
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31 Oct 2024 |
Bernkastel, Germany |
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1 Nov 2024 |
Cochem, Germany |
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2 Nov 2024 |
Dusseldorf, Germany |
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All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
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