Beyond the mighty Rhine Gorge the great Rhine Valley carves its way along the much-disputed borderlands of France and Germany, an area of fierce fighting during the second world war. Whilst the Rhine still symbolises the border, the valley now is a place of surreal peace, tranquillity and unrivalled natural beauty. Our cruise upstream captures this unbelievable scenic backdrop perfectly, with some wonderful visits along the way.

 

Join us for a wonderful cruise along the magical River Rhine and the vineyard-steeped banks of the Moselle Valley, plus a visit to Europe’s gardening event of the year, Floriade 2012 - a once in a decade event showcasing the ultimate in horticultural excellence.

This is a unique river cruise itinerary, from Linz, on the River Danube in Austria, to Cologne, on the River Rhine in Germany. A highlight is navigating the Main Danube Canal, to over 1,300 feet above sea level. The total cruising distance is 634 miles in 10 days - this is the same distance as from Brighton, on our South Coast, to Inverness, in the Scottish Highlands!

This cruise takes you to the most scenic section of the River Rhine, and also includes the beautiful scenery of the Moselle Valley, with the added bonus that all your excursions from the ship are included.