Emerald Dawn, Legendary Rhine & Moselle ex Bernkastel to Mainz
Cruise Line Evergreen Cruises & Tours
Ship Emerald Dawn
Destination EU Rivers
Nights 7
Departure Date 25 Sep 2022
Description 7 Night Cruise sailing from Bernkastel to Mainz aboard Emerald Dawn.

Day 1 Bernkastel Embarkation
Board your Emerald Waterways luxury river cruise ship where you will be welcomed by your Captain and crew. This evening, enjoy your first dinner on board with your fellow travellers.

Day 2 Bernkastel
Dating back to 3000 BC, Bernkastel is situated along the banks of the Moselle River and home to well-preserved buildings dating back to 1416. Enjoy a 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 a guided bike tour of the area.

Day 3 Trier
In southwest Germany, near the Luxemburg border, the city of Trier is a hidden treasure often called the “Rome of the North”. During your guided tour, explore the ruins of the old city baths, once a hive of activity during ancient times, and the Porta Nigra, the best-preserved Roman city gate north of the Alps.

Day 4 Cochem
Today, you will enjoy the enchanting town of Cochem during a guided walk through the numerous well-preserved sites of this quaint town, including the remains of the historic town wall with its old fortifications, the Town Hall and its many other gems. In the evening, enjoy a visit to the Imperial Castle in Cochem which stands majestically over the Mosel River valley, are an invitation for every history and culture enthusiast to enjoy a beautiful afternoon in one the highest hill castles on the Mosel River. Soaring over Cochem, this medieval castle was heavily damaged while in the possession of the electoral princes of Trier. However, it was restored in the neo-gothic style associated with German castle romanticism in the 19th century.

Day 5 Koblenz
Wonderfully maintained inside and out, Marksburg Castle boasts a selection of typical interiors including the castle kitchen, knight’s hall, armoury, and even an inviting 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, Marksburg Castle takes on the appearance of a fairy-tale monument, not unlike something found in a story from Brothers Grimm.

Day 6 Rudesheim
Start your day with a visit to the Eberbach Abbey, offering you the opportunity to experience a journey with all of your senses. You’ll be amazed by the beauty of one of the best-preserved medieval monasteries which lie in the Rheingau Region. Founded in 1136 by St. Bernard of Clairvaux (Burgundy) the monastery was one of the most active in Germany, and also boasted the largest vineyards in medieval Germany. As a major filming location of 1986 film 'In the Name of the Rose', adapted from Umberto Eco's thrilling novel with same name, Eberbach deserves a visit. Today the abbey continues to make exquisite wines and offers guided tours, enabling everyone to enjoy its history and architectural splendour. It also serves as a set for film and TV: the Season 5 trailers of Game of Thrones were filmed here. Alternatively, enjoy a hike up the Niederwalddenkmal - a monument located in the Niederwald, near Rüdesheim am Rhein in Hesse, Germany. It overlooks the valley of the Rhine and was built in the 1870/80s to commemorate the Unification of Germany.

Day 7 Wiesbaden
Famous for its mineral springs dating since Roman times, Wiesbaden resembles a 19th century resort. This morning our guided tour will pass by the Russian Chapel (Russian Orthodox) and you can enjoy the magnificent view over the city and Rhine valley. We will see some fine examples of Wilhemine Architecture (UNESCO Heritage) on the way to the Kochbrunnen where you can take a sip of hot water. The walking tour will take us to the Old Town, the Castle and the Kurhaus where we will board the coaches for the ride back to Wiesbaden.

Day 8 Mainz Disembarkation
After breakfast it is time to farewell your fellow passengers and disembark the ship.
Sailing Dates
  • 19 Jun 2022
  • 25 Sep 2022
  • 09 Oct 2022
Itinerary

Cruise Itinerary

DayDateActivityArriveDepart
1 25/09 Bernkastel, Germany
2 26/09 Bernkastel, Germany
3 27/09 Trier, Germany
4 28/09 Cochem, Germany
5 29/09 Koblenz, Germany
6 30/09 Rudesheim, Germany
7 01/10 Wiesbaden, Germany
8 02/10 Mainz, Germany
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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