Charlemagne - Koblenz TO metz

The Charlemagne is the latest addition to the fleet and carries 32 passengers in complete comfort with spacious cabins and bathrooms, lounge/bar, dining room, games room and a large sundeck with panoramic views of the cruise route. A truly delightful and very comfortable vessel with all modern facilities including massage showers, double vanities and tropical strength air-conditioning. The public areas are bathed in light from the generous sized windows. Our cruising season begins in late March for the Spring Tulip cruises in Holland and then in mid-May will move south to the Moselle and Neckar rivers for the Summer and Autum periods.

Click here to view the spring Tullip cruise itinerary.

I T I N E R A R Y
SATURDAY, Day 1
Frankfort Meet in Frankfort and transfer to MS Charlemagne moored in the city of Koblenz, a welcome aboard reception will await you and then you will be shown to your cabins. You will have time to settle into your accommodations before dinner is served at 7.30pm.

SUNDAY, Day 2
Koblenz to Zell A morning cruise on the Moselle brings you to Cochem, this famous riverside town is dominated by its medieval castle. Later, during a wine tasting you will be able to familiarize yourself with the different wines of the region. You'll return to the Charlemagne and continue your cruise to the small wine village of Zell, known for its wine Zeller Katz.

MONDAY, Day 3
Zell to Treves The Moselle winds and turns and takes a route along the terrain which is entirely cultivated with vines which extend as far as the eye can see, occasionally broken by small villages. You will stop at Bernkastel-Kues for a visit to this small town and its half timbered houses. Then continue your cruise to Treves where you will overnight.

TUESDAY, Day 4
Treves to Mettlach After breakfast, you will enjoy a tour of the city of Treves. This city was the capital of the Occidental Roman Empire in the 3rd century and was named Rome of the North. Treves can qualify, along with Worms as the oldest town in Germany. Its remarkable collection of Roman ruins have been classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. You will return to the Charlemagne in time for lunch and continue your cruise. In Konz, you will leave the Moselle valley for the Sarre valley, which cuts a clear path through the solid mountains of Hunsruck, causing the river to wind and twist which only embellishes the route and helps to conserve the authenticity. The passage of the loop of the Sarre is one of the highlights of the cruise. You then arrive into Mettlach in the evening, the town is most famous as the headquarters of the ceramics company Villeroy & Boch.

WEDNESDAY, Day 5
Mettlach to Remich This morning, an excursion in the motor coach to Cloef for the impressive panoramic view of the loop of the river Sarre. Continue to Saarburg, a picturesque town dominated by its imposing ruined castle, classified as an historical monument. The streets of the town are narrow and the half timbered houses date from the middle ages, also there is a waterfall, over sixty feet high in the very center of the town, this gives a very charming aspect and is one reason the town is sometimes called Little Venice. You will rejoin the Charlemagne in Konz and continue your cruise. Back on the river Moselle you'll arrive into Remich. This charming small town is part of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg where you will take an afternoon excursion. The capital is a thousand years old, fascinating, built on rock and called the Gibralta of the North. The guided visit will explain the historical and financial aspects and its function as the headquarters of several European institutions. Return to Charlemagne in Remich.

THURSDAY, Day 6
Remich to Metz This morning you will visit the Roman mosaiques of Nenning. They were discovered in 1852 as part of an immense villa with this sumptuous mosaique wall measuring 16 x 10 meters. This is the largest, most beautiful and best preserved north of the Alpes. Then return to the boat and cruise into France, to the city of Metz. The countryside changes radically as you leave the hills and vineyards behind, replaced by the vast plaines of the Lorraine. This afternoon, a visit to Metz , the city is Roman, medieval, classic, German and keeps its aspects from its three thousand years of history. The cathedral of Saint-Etienne is world renown for its stained glass which covers a surface of 6496 square meters. You will have the pleasure of admiring the masterpieces from the 13th century until recent times, including works by Marc Chagall. There will be free time in the city before returning to the Charlemagne for your farewell Gala Dinner.

FRIDAY, Day 7
Metz to Frankfort After breakfast, the motor coach will drive you back to Frankfort, arriving there by lunch time.

On alternate weeks the itinerary is reversed and the meeting point changed. If you would like to see the spring Tullip cruise, please click here.

From $2,515* per person based on double occupancy

From $3,015* per person based on single occupancy

Whole boat charters are available, please inquire for prices.

Accommodation with private bath or shower All meals with selected regional wines All sightseeing tours and admittance fees as stipulated Use of vessels’ bicycles and other facilities Roundtrip transfers from specified meeting point

*Prices are per person, based on double occupancy.  Seasonal supplements and blackout dates may apply.