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On the Moselle to the Saar Loop

On the Moselle to the Saar Loop

Travel Description

Your Cruise

Düsseldorf – Koblenz – Cochem – Trier – Mettlach – Bernkastel – Traben-Trarbach – Zell – Düsseldorf

  • 3% Early booking discount!
  • Koblenz, Cochem, Trier, Bernkastel and more
  • Probably the most beautiful river valleys in the country
  • Trier: The oldest city in Germany
  • Passage Saar Loop
  • Passage Saar and Upper and Middle Moselle Valley
  • Wine-covered steep slopes and picturesque wine-growing villages

At the foot of Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, the Moselle reveals its full beauty: Leisurely climb up to the majestic Cochem Castle, you can enjoy the phenomenal view over the picturesque Moselle valley. In gently curved arches, the river carries you further through the blooming landscape to Trier to trace the stone witnesses from Roman times. After looking out over the idyllic Saarschleife from the Cloef vantage point, marvel at the nostalgic half-timbered houses around the market square in Bernkastel and the imposing Grevenburg ruins in Traben-Trarbach. The idyllic town of Zell in the heart of the Moselle loop skilfully rounds off this romantic journey.

Discount promotion:
3% early booking discount
for bookings until 30.11.2024!

The discount has already been deducted from the prices on the travel sites. The offer is only valid for new bookings from 01.05.2024 to 30.11.2024. The discount does not apply to additional services such as beverage packages, flight surcharges, etc.

Combination savings:
If you combine two consecutive voyages, you will receive a 3% discount!

We will be happy to advise you personally on the combination cruise offers.
We are there for you from Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 20:00 and Saturday from 09:00 to 14:00 Tel.: +49 (0)40 – 2393 680-0

Travel Itinerary
DayPortArrivalDeparturePlanned shore excursions
Day 1Düsseldorf16.30Embarkation from 15.00 Uhr
Day 2Koblenz
Drive on the Lower Moselle with passage of the Moselle Valley Bridge
Cochem
06.30


20.30
14.00Koblenz & Ehrenbreitstein Fortress with cable car (H)
Day 3Cochem13.00Discover Cochem (H)
Day 4Trier / Riol / Schweich
Konz
Saarburg
Passage Saarschleife Hamm
Passage Saarschleife Cloef (weather permitting)
Mettlach
03.30
11.30
14.30


20.00
09.30
12.30
15.00
Mysterious Trier (H)
Re-embarkation from the excursion
Mettlach with viewpoint Cloef on the Saarschleife there (H)
Day 5Mettlach
Passage Saar and upper and middle Moselle valley
Bernkastel


15.00
04.30

Bernkastel-Kues City Tour (H)
Moselle Panoramic Tour with Winery Visit (H)
Day 6Bernkastel-Kues
Traben-Trarbach
Drive through the Moselschleife Zeller Hamm
Zell

Drive through the Moselschleife Bremm

08.00

11.00
05.00
08.30

15.30

Traben-Trarbach and Moselle Valley (H)

Re-embarkation from the excursion
Zell - the home of the Black Cat (H)
Day 7Düsseldorf08.00Disembarkation after breakfast
All times are indicative times. We reserve the right to make changes to the programme, including those caused by high or low water, or delays in passing through locks. Please note that during the passage of low bridges, the stay on the spacious and partially covered sun deck may be temporarily restricted. On certain sections of the river, such as on the Moselle, very low bridges have to be passed. The ship's crew takes appropriate precautions, dismantles the railing and vestibule and hydraulically lowers the wheelhouse to ensure safe passage. Entry is then not possible for your own safety.
Indicative prices for excursions: Guided city tours approx. € 20 to € 28 / Excursions by bus and, if applicable, entrance fees approx. € 39 to € 89
(H) Half day excursion

Our included services really stand out!

Included services on the Elegant Lady

To make your holiday simply enjoyable, we have put together a "package" for you with many services, so that you can enjoy a carefree river cruise. In addition, many large and small amenities will make your trip even more comfortable. You will experience the equipment with that certain something on board MS Elegant Lady ****

  • Comfortable cruise in the selected cabin/category
  • Full board with breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • Culinary Extra Afternoon Coffee and Tea with Cake
  • Free coffee and tea station from morning to night
  • Complimentary welcome drink on board & festive gala dinner
  • Mobile audio system during the excursions & information material for your trip
  • Experienced Plantours tour guide
  • Payment of all port and lock fees

Drinks package on board for €15 per night*

Included in this package are:

  • Table wine white and red
  • Beer on tap
  • Non-alcoholic beer
  • Non-alcoholic beverages such as soda and juices
  • Mineral water with/without carbonated acid and apple spritzer

Drinks are served from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. The beverage packages are not transferable to other persons. Drinks are only served in glasses.

* Price per person and night (only per cabin and can be booked in advance).

Pre-program

PACKAGE DÜSSELDORF: Hotel+Parking lot

Arrive relaxed with "Park, Sleep & Cruise" 8 days parking + 1 overnight stay in a hotel

Welcome to Düsseldorf – the capital of North Rhine-Westphalia. Situated to the left and right of the Rhine, Germany's longest river, this endearing metropolis has a lot to offer its visitors. The most popular points are certainly the old town with the almost legendary variety of around 250 pubs, bars and restaurants as well as the well-known shopping boulevard Königsallee. But a detour off the beaten track is also worthwhile.

Mercure Hotel Dusseldorf City Nord
This stylish 4-star hotel is located just a few kilometres north of the city centre and thus only 5 km from Düsseldorf's old town. It is 6 km to the main train station and 8 km to the airport. Our house is only a few hundred meters from the exits of the A3, A44 and A52. The Mercure Hotel Düsseldorf City Nord offers a 24-hour reception and a sun terrace to make your stay as pleasant as possible. The hotel has 190 elegant rooms (18 m2). All rooms are air-conditioned and have Wi-Fi. The standard rooms have a queen-size bed, TV, telephone and comfortable seating.

Package:

  • Hotel accommodation
  • Parking in the hotel's underground car park for the duration of the river cruise

Breakfast
The breakfast buffet can be booked for €23 per person.

Distance
Travel time by taxi approx. 10 – 15 minutes.

The distance from the hotel to the ship is 3.5 – 5 km (depending on the berth of the ship).

Parking
The car is parked in the hotel's underground car park during the river cruise. The underground car park is illuminated and open around the clock. Maximum height 1.90 m.

Price per person and night incl. parking:

  • in a double room from 74,50 €
  • in a single room from 149 €
  • Breakfast: 23€ p.P.

Only bookable in conjunction with a river cruise.
The minimum prices quoted depend on the occupancy rate of the hotel and may be higher. You can check the daily updated prices under the link below.

You can make a binding booking directly with our partner Holiday Extras:
www.holidayextras.de/plantours/port-hotels-parking.html

Travel documents
The customer is responsible for procuring and carrying the travel documents required by the authorities, any necessary vaccinations, visas and for complying with customs and foreign exchange regulations.

Travel insurance

Travel cancellation and curtailment

What is insured?
You cannot or not as scheduled commence your journey because of the following event.

  • Death, severe accidental injury
  • Unexpected severe illness, Intolerance to a vaccine, pregnancy
  • Damage to your property as a result of fire, elementary, event or intent criminal of a third party

What will be replaced?

  • In case of non-commencement of the journey, we replace you among other things the contractually owed travel cancellation costs
  • In case of interruption of journey, we replace the provable incurrend additional return travel costs as well as proportionally unused travel services.

Deductible: For insurance premiums without a deductible, 100% reimbursement for all insured events. For insurance premiums with a partial deductible: For illness treated on an outpatient basis, the deductible is 20% of the reimbursable claim, but at least EUR 25 per insured person. No deductible i all other cases.
Booking deadline: Please book your travel insurance at least 30 days before the start of your trip. This information is only an example of the scope of insurance exempary. You can obtain the complete terms and conditions from Plantours. You can also view the conditions on the Internet at www.hmrv.de/avb
The tariff descriptions and the insurance conditions VB-RKS 2024 (SFE20-D) of HanseMerkur Reiseversicherung AG are decisive for the insurance cover.
Out-of-court arbitration and complaint procedures: Attempts at arbitration and complaints can - if an agreement cannot be reached with HanseMerkur - be directed to the following arbitration and complaints centers: Responsible for all classes of insurance: Versicherungsombudsmann e.V., Postfach 08 06 32, 10006 Berlin www.versicherungsombudsmann.de

Insurance conditions

The information sheet gives you a brief overview of the main contents of our insurance product. The insurance cover is described in full in the insurance conditions. To ensure that you are fully informed, please read through all the documents.

Information sheet: Travel cancellation and curtailment

Insurance terms and conditions

Status: June 2024

The current insurance rates can be found on the travel pages under travel planning.

Train and hotel

Stress-free and relaxed arrival for your cruise:
With our new partner, the rail specialist "railtour", we can now offer our cruise guests a wider range of services related to rail travel.

Whether it's a simple train ride to our German ports, the journey to the airport with an overnight stay in a hotel or now also the departure from Austrian or Swiss train stations - everything is possible. Just get in and sit back!

Click here to start booking a train/hotelSearch & Book

Luggage service

For luggage transfer from your front door directly to the ship or airport and back, we recommend our long-standing and reliable partner TEFRA, Travel Logistics GmbH, phone 0800 - 500 23 50 https://www.tefra-gepaeckservice.de

On request, we will be happy to send you a brochure with the exact conditions of carriage and prices.

Notes for guests with limited mobility

Our cruises are only partially suitable for people with reduced mobility. Please contact us for further advice, specifying your specific needs.

MS ELEGANT LADY - Travel in style and comfort

Her name says it all: Stylish and comfortable, the ELEGANT LADY takes you to the most beautiful places on the Rhine, Meuse, Main, Moselle, Saar as well as in Holland and Belgium and lets you simply forget everyday life. Not only the light-flooded, spacious outside cabins, but also the inviting sun deck and the comfortable winter garden offer plenty of space for your relaxation.

Your ship

  • French balconies on the upper deck
  • Light-flooded, spacious outside cabins
  • Inviting sun deck with large awning
  • Elegant restaurant with fantastic panoramic views
  • Spacious panorama bar with a fantastic all-round view
  • Cosy sky lounge with bar
  • Small library with fireplace, Wi-Fi access (subject to charge), small shop
  • Elevator from the main deck to the upper deck and stair lift from the upper deck to the sundeck
Our flagship MS ELEGANT LADY

MS ELEGANT LADY

Plenty of space for your relaxation on board MS ELEGANT LADY is offered by the inviting sun deck, the cosy winter garden, bar and restaurant with fantastic panoramic views as well as light-flooded, spacious outside cabins.

Sun deck

Inviting sun deck with large awning.
Guests with limited mobility can also move anywhere on board, the main deck and upper deck are connected by an elevator and a stair lift runs from the upper deck to the sundeck.

Foyer

Stylish and welcoming reception

Lobby with library, small shop

Small, cozy library with fireplace and Wi-Fi access (subject to charge)

Panorama-Bar

Spacious panorama bar with a fantastic all-round view

Viewing salon

Cosy sky lounge with bar

Restaurant

Elegant restaurant with fantastic panoramic views

The cabins

Furnished cabins were extensively redesigned and renovated in 2016/2017 and equipped with French balconies on the upper deck.

Internet on board

On board MS ELEGANT LADY, internet reception in the form of Wi-Fi can be booked for a fee at the reception. Continuous reception cannot always be guaranteed, and there may be temporary interruptions in network coverage on some sections. We ask for your understanding that reimbursement of costs is not possible due to interruptions. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the hotel management at the reception.

INCLUSIVE SERVICES

  • Cruise in the selected cabin/category
  • Full board on the ship: breakfast, lunch and dinner, afternoon coffee and tea with cake
  • Coffee and tea station
  • Welcome drink on board & festive gala dinner
  • Mobile audio system during the excursions & information material for your trip
  • PLANTOURS Cruise Tour Guide
  • Port and lock feesn

BEVERAGE PACKAGES ON BOARD – bookable in advance*
Included in this package are:

  • Table wine white and red
  • Beer on tap
  • Non-alcoholic beer
  • Non-alcoholic beverages such as soda and juices
  • Mineral water with/without carbonated acid and apple spritzer

The all-inclusive drinks are offered from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. Drinks are only served in glasses. The beverage package does not apply to bottled beverages and is intended for personal consumption only. All other beverages according to the prices indicated on the drinks menu on board.

* The current prices per person and night (only per cabin and can be booked in advance) can be found on the travel pages.

Herzlich Willkommen an Bord der MS ELEGANT LADY

Deckplan der MS ELEGANT LADY

Hauptdeck

Oberdeck

MS ELEGANT LADY Decksplan

An overview of all ELEGANT LADY decks

MS ELEGANT LADY Cabins

All 63 outside cabins are elegantly furnished and invitingly large with approx. 14 sqm. Shower/WC, hairdryer, TV, telephone, safe, are a matter of course, as well as individually regulated air conditioning. On the main deck, the cabins are equipped with normal (split) panoramic windows and on the upper deck with large panoramic windows across the entire width of the cabin as well as French balconies.

Two-bed

Cabin example outside, aft ca. 14 sqm

  • Two single beds (standing together)
  • Shower room with WC
  • Hairdryer
  • TV, telephone, safe
  • Individually adjustable air conditioning
  • Panoramic window (divided)

Two-bed

Cabin example outside, aft, ca. 14 sqm

  • Two single beds (standing together)
  • Shower room with WC
  • Hairdryer
  • TV, Phone, Safe
  • Individually controlled air conditioning
  • Panoramic window (divided)

Single

Cabin example outside, ca. 14 sqm

  • Two single beds (standing together)
  • Shower room with WC
  • Hairdryer
  • TV, Phone, Safe
  • Individually controlled air conditioning
  • Panoramic window (divided)

Exception cabin 123: approx. 10 m² with folding beds that cannot be put together

Two-bed with french balcony

Cabin example, outside, aft, with french balcony, ca.14 m²

  • Two single beds (standing together)
  • Shower room with WC
  • Hairdryer
  • TV, Phone, Safe
  • Individually controlled air conditioning
  • French balcony

Two-bed with french balcony

Cabin example, outside, with french balcony, ca.14 m²

  • Two single beds (standing together)
  • Shower room with WC
  • Hairdryer
  • TV, Phone, Safe
  • Individually controlled air conditioning
  • French balcony

MS ELEGANT LADY Technical Data

Commissioning2003 under the Bulgarian flag
Modernization Panorama BarWinter 2017 / 2018
Extensive redesign, modernization of all cabins2016 / 2017
Length110 m
Width11 m
Draught1,40 m
Engines1000 PS
Crew members32
Passengers126
Decks2 cabin decks
Voltage220 Volt
Liftfrom the main deck to the upper deck
Stairliftfrom the upper deck to the sun deck

Her name says it all: Stylish and comfortable, the ELEGANT LADY takes you to the most beautiful places on the Rhine, Meuse, Main, Moselle, Saar as well as in Holland and Belgium and lets you simply forget everyday life. Not only the light-flooded, spacious outside cabins, but also the inviting sun deck and the comfortable winter garden offer plenty of space for your relaxation.

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