Skip to main content
Proudly Australian owned & operated Speak to one of our experienced consultants 1300 414 198 · 7 days a week
Cruise · AMA Waterways · 7 nights

Rhine & Moselle Splendors (Wine Cruise)

  • Wine tastings and food and wine pairing dinner included on board
  • Choice of excursions including bike tours, hikes and castle visits
  • Accommodation aboard AmaWaterways river ships with multiple stateroom categories
From
$6,263 pp twin share
7 nights
When & how much

Choose your departure

Cruise Snapshot
7 Nights

Seven-night river cruise through Rhine and Moselle valleys with wine tastings and guided vineyard exploration

  • Taste Riesling wines in the Moselle Valley wine region
  • Explore fairytale villages including Cochem and Bernkastel
  • Bike through vineyards with a dedicated wine expert guide

Trip Details

Departs
Wed 31 Mar 2027
Returns
Wed 7 Apr 2027
Embarks
Luxembourg
Disembarks
Basel
Ship
AmaPrima
Operator
AMA Waterways

Sail to the middle of the Moselle Valley’s wine-producing region, where Riesling grapes account for over half the grapes, and taste local Riesling wines. Expand your imagination in fairytale villages — enchanting Cochem where folklore and history come alive in every street, and in well-preserved Bernkastel with its medieval Market Square and half-timbered houses. Bike through the vineyards of Breisach wine country while learning about the history of local wine production. With a dedicated wine expert to guide you, you’ll also have the opportunity to indulge in wine tastings and a specially curated food and wine pairing dinner on board – all included in the price of your Celebration of Wine River Cruise .

This river cruise journeys through Luxembourg, Germany, France and Switzerland, calling at Luxembourg, Wasserbillig, Cochem, Rüdesheim, Ludwigshafen, Strasbourg, Breisach and Basel.

You'll sail aboard the AmaWaterways river ships AmaPrima and AmaCerto.

On our river cruises, you will enjoy an extensive lineup of included tours. In many cases, you will have a choice of excursions, such as standard tours, bike tours, hikes and Special interest tours. We always include a large variety of activities so that you can choose how you want to explore. No matter your preference, your days will be full of discovery and wonder.

Life in transit

AmaPrima

AmaPrima
Details · AmaWaterways

AmaPrima

Deck plans
4
AmaPrima · Deck plans

Piano Deck

AmaPrima — Piano Deck deck plan

Source: AmaWaterways, captured 10 October 2026. Deck plans are provided by the cruise line and are subject to change at any time.

Day by day

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Luxembourg

    Wed 31 Mar
    EMBARKATION – LUXEMBOURG CITY, LUXEMBOURG. Board the ship for your Rhine & Moselle Splendors Wine cruise.
  2. 2

    Wasserbillig

    Thu 1 Apr
    WASSERBILLIG. Enjoy a guided tour of Trier, Germany’s oldest city, which has often been referred to as the second Rome. Be guided to the Roman Imperial Baths, the Porta Nigra and Emperor Constantine’s Throne Room. Or join a tasting of Luxembourg’s famed wines. Alternatively, cycle through Trier and past its incredible sites.
  3. 3

    Cochem

    Fri 2 Apr
    COCHEM – KOBLENZ. History comes to life in Cochem with its half-timbered houses and Reichsburg Castle. Join a guided tour through the castle, and then walk through its Old Town. For those wishing to have a more active exploration of the area, you can go on a guided hike to the castle. Or pedal through Cochem and along the beautiful banks of the Moselle River, taking in the picturesque gabled houses bujlt on steep narrow alleys. Later in the day, sail along the Moselle, taking in the fascinating scenery before arriving in Koblenz where you’ll enjoy an evening walk through this charming town.
  4. 4

    Rüdesheim

    Sat 3 Apr
    RHINE GORGE – RÜDESHEIM. Cruise through the captivating UNESCO-designated Rhine Gorge, the most stunningly beautiful stretch of the river, before reaching the winemaking town of Rüdesheim. Drink up the stunning views by soaring high above the vineyards with a gondola ride to the Niederwalddenkmal Statue, and afterwards be treated to a wine tasting. For a more active adventure, hike through the town’s beautiful vineyards or join a guided bike tour along the scenic Rhine River to Schloss Johannisberg. Later in the day, let Siegfried’s Mechanical Instrument Cabinet charm you or taste one of the town’s special delights, Rüdesheimer coffee, ceremoniously made with brandy, coffee and whipped cream.
  5. 5

    Ludwigshafen

    Sun 4 Apr
    LUDWIGSHAFEN. You have a choice of several excursions, depending on your interest. Visit Heidelberg, a perfectly preserved medieval city nestled in the Neckar River Valley along Germany’s Castle Road. Alternatively, relive a bygone era on an excursion to the glorious Schwetzingen Palace and Gardens. Tour this splendid palace and wander through its gardens with more than 100 sculptures and an assortment of whimsical buildings. The Apollotempel houses a statue of the ancient Greek god of light and the arts, playing the lyre; and the most spectacular, the Türkischer Garten with a mosque, are a few of the many highlights you will see. For those seeking a more active adventure, hike the historic Philosopher’s Path along the Neckar River or join a guided bike tour along the Neckar River to the medieval town of Ladenburg.
  6. 6

    Strasbourg

    Mon 5 Apr
    STRASBOURG, FRANCE. Strasbourg, the capital city of Alsace, has flavors of both France and Germany which you’ll get to discover. Enjoy a walking tour through the iconic “La Petite France” district, which appears to have been lifted straight from the pages of a fairytale. You’ll also see the Cathédrale de Nôtre Dame with its famous astronomical clock. After your walking tour, taste Alsatian wines – delightful on the palate and highly praised for their fragrant aromas. The active adventurer can join a guided Old Town bike tour, which also takes you through the Parc de l’Orangerie.
  7. 7

    Breisach

    Tue 6 Apr
    BREISACH, GERMANY – BASEL, SWITZERLAND. Breisach is your gateway to several different excursions, depending on your interests. Step back in time with a visit to the enchanting Alsatian town of Riquewihr, which looks almost the same as it did in the 16th century. On your walking tour, admire historic architecture as well as famous sights, such as the Dolder Gate, followed by a tasting of local wines. Alternatively, you may wish to go to Freiburg, founded in 1120 and home to the Freiburg’s Münster, a Gothic cathedral said to have “the most beautiful spire on earth.” You’ll also enjoy a wine tasting following your Freiburg tour. As an active choice, go on a hike through the heart of the Kaiserstuhl, a volcanic region in the Rhine plain known for its unique landscapes, vineyards and exceptional biodiversity; or cycle through the scenic countryside.
  8. 8

    Basel

    Wed 7 Apr
    BASEL – DISEMBARKATION. Bid farewell to Switzerland and prepare for your return flight home.
What you get for the price

Inclusions & exclusions

What’s included

  • Trier “Rome of the North” Tour.
  • Luxembourg Wine Tasting.
  • Reichsburg Castle and walking tour.
  • Reichsburg Castle hike.
  • Cochem bike tour.
  • Scenic cruising.
Where you’ll stay

Accommodation

Accommodation is aboard the AmaWaterways river ships AmaPrima and AmaCerto.

Stateroom categories available

  • Suite
  • Category AA+
  • Category AA
  • Category AB
  • Category BA
  • Category BB
  • Category C
  • Category D
From the operator

Common questions about this voyage

How long is this journey?
This itinerary runs for 8 days and 7 nights.
When can I travel?
Departures are currently scheduled between 31 Mar 2027 and 25 Aug 2027, subject to live availability.
Are there different departure options?
Yes, multiple departures may be available depending on your preferred travel period.
What is generally included?
Inclusions typically cover guided touring and selected experiences, with exact details listed in the itinerary.
What style of accommodation is used?
Accommodation is pre-arranged as part of the journey, with specific properties shown in the trip details.
Ready to lock in?

Book this cruise

Send us an enquiry and a consultant will be in touch, or call 1300 414 198 for personal help choosing a departure.

Enquire about this cruise
From (twin) $6,263 pp
Enquire