4 nights · Germany Rhineland-Palatinate · River cruise · Departs Cochem (Germany) · Visiting Alken, Koblenz, Boppard, Rudesheim am Rhein, Mainz, Kehl-Strasbourg · Aboard CroisiEurope on the ms Mona Lisa
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This river cruise sails the Moselle and Rhine, departing Cochem.
| Cruise line | CroisiEurope |
|---|---|
| Ship | ms Mona Lisa |
| Duration | 4 nights |
| Port calls | 7 |
| From fare | $1,145 per person |
| Year built | 2000 |
| Guests | 100 |
| Cabins | 49 |
| Crew | 20 |
| Length | 82 m |
| Beam | 10 m |
| Cruising speed | 9.0 kn |
Cochem makes a strong first impression: Reichsburg Castle crowns a vineyard-clad hill above the Moselle. Below, half-timbered houses line narrow lanes and the riverfront. The town is small enough to explore on foot, yet its setting invites a slower pace. Taste the region’s Riesling, take a boat along the river, or visit the castle for broad views over the valley. Here, the Moselle’s pleasures are close at hand.
Alken brings the Moselle’s vineyard country within easy reach, with steep, terraced slopes rising above the river and village. At its heart, half-timbered houses and narrow lanes lead toward St. Michael’s Church and the medieval towers of Burg Thurant. Built in the 12th century, the castle commands broad views over the valley. Come ashore for a close-up of Germany’s wine-growing Moselle.
Koblenz stands where the Rhine and Moselle meet, beneath the watchful gaze of the Deutsches Eck. From here, river valleys, vineyard slopes and hilltop castles make an easy day’s exploration. Ride the cable car across the Rhine to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, whose ramparts command sweeping views. The compact old town is readily explored on foot, with cafés and riverside promenades within easy reach.
Boppard sits beside the Rhine’s largest loop, with vineyards and wooded slopes framing the water. Its Roman past survives in the remains of a fourth-century fort beside the old town. Follow the riverside promenade to St. Severus, a Romanesque church known for its twin towers. A chairlift climbs to Vierseenblick, where bends in the river create the illusion of four lakes. Local Riesling and the scenery of the Upper Middle Rhine Valley reward a slower stop.
Rüdesheim is a rewarding first stop on the Rhine, with vineyards climbing steep slopes above the water. It stands at the southern gateway to the UNESCO-listed Upper Middle Rhine Valley, famed for castles and dramatic river scenery. Explore the old lanes and Drosselgasse, then take the cable car through the vines to the Niederwald Monument. From its hilltop setting, the Rhine spreads below in a view worth lingering over.
Mainz is best explored on foot, where Roman foundations meet the Rhine. Begin at the cathedral, whose red sandstone towers have watched over the old town for more than a millennium. Nearby, the Gutenberg Museum celebrates the Mainz-born inventor whose printing press transformed Europe. Browse market stalls, pause in a wine tavern, or follow lanes lined with timbered houses and shops. With history close at hand and Riesling on the menu, Mainz makes a rewarding day ashore.
Strasbourg rewards visitors with a rare blend of French elegance and German character. Its historic center, the Grande Île, is a UNESCO World Heritage site, threaded with canals and half-timbered houses. At its heart, Strasbourg Cathedral rises above the old streets, its pink sandstone façade a masterpiece of Gothic architecture. Take time for a table of Alsatian cooking, where French technique meets hearty regional tradition. Then follow the riverfront lanes and discover a city shaped by centuries on Europe’s border.
Published August 31, 2026
Last updated October 11, 2026
Author: J. Richard
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