LA NOUVELLE ETOILE
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La Nouvelle Etoile Owners Jan & Diana Meijer and their wonderful crew are there to spoil you in every way...food by Chef Richard,, Is amazing!
The Mosel Valley is dramatic with steep vineyards climbing the hillsides and picturesque villages lining the shore. Exploring the colorful towns, such as Cochem, Bernkastel and Koblenz. Bicycling another highlight, easily arranged owners advise of the best routes. Every day there were excursions or wine tastings. |
Cruise Details:
- Up to 8 guests
- 128 Ft. Long
- Rating; Ultra Deluxe
- Charter & Cabin bookings
- Hosts: Jan & Diana Meijer
- English Speaking Crew of 5
- 8 Bicycles
- Air Conditioned
- Last Visited 2012
La Nouvelle Etoile Germany Barge Cruise Itinerary
REMICH, LUXEMBOURG TO KOBLENZ, GERMANY
Sunday: Remich, Luxembourg
Welcome Aboard!
After being met in mid-afternoon by our driver in Frankfurt, you'll be chauffeured to La Nouvelle Etoile moored in the riverside village of Remich, Luxembourg. After the traditional champagne welcome, enjoy the first of many gourmet meals.
REMICH, LUXEMBOURG TO KOBLENZ, GERMANY
Sunday: Remich, Luxembourg
Welcome Aboard!
After being met in mid-afternoon by our driver in Frankfurt, you'll be chauffeured to La Nouvelle Etoile moored in the riverside village of Remich, Luxembourg. After the traditional champagne welcome, enjoy the first of many gourmet meals.
Monday: Remich to Trier
Begin your beautiful cruise!
After breakfast, visit the Luxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial, pictured above, where General George Patton Jr is buried. Afterwards, enjoy a walking tour of Luxembourg City, a striking and newly fashionable destination, with dramatic views, pictured above. Return to La Nouvelle Etoile in time for lunch and begin your cruise on the beautiful River Mosel, cruising to Trier, Germany, our port for the night.
Begin your beautiful cruise!
After breakfast, visit the Luxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial, pictured above, where General George Patton Jr is buried. Afterwards, enjoy a walking tour of Luxembourg City, a striking and newly fashionable destination, with dramatic views, pictured above. Return to La Nouvelle Etoile in time for lunch and begin your cruise on the beautiful River Mosel, cruising to Trier, Germany, our port for the night.
Tuesday: Trier to Bernkastel
Quaint Towns
Trier is the oldest town in Germany. It was founded by Roman Emperor Augustus in 16 BC and is an historic time capsule, offering sites from many periods. Roman ruins include the Porta Nigra, a huge city gate and fortification, a 25,000-seat ampitheatre and several baths. Also on view is St. Peters, the oldest cathedral in Germany. There may be time to shop in the welcoming market square, a popular destination with its many fruit stands, flower displays, painted facades and fountains! Then it's back to Nouvelle Etoile for a picturesque afternoon cruise to our mooring for the night in the traditional and colorful town of Bernkastel, pictured at below. Here we'll taste the famous local wine in the cellars of Dr. Pauly Berweiler. Back on board it's time for cocktail hour and another gourmet dinner.
Quaint Towns
Trier is the oldest town in Germany. It was founded by Roman Emperor Augustus in 16 BC and is an historic time capsule, offering sites from many periods. Roman ruins include the Porta Nigra, a huge city gate and fortification, a 25,000-seat ampitheatre and several baths. Also on view is St. Peters, the oldest cathedral in Germany. There may be time to shop in the welcoming market square, a popular destination with its many fruit stands, flower displays, painted facades and fountains! Then it's back to Nouvelle Etoile for a picturesque afternoon cruise to our mooring for the night in the traditional and colorful town of Bernkastel, pictured at below. Here we'll taste the famous local wine in the cellars of Dr. Pauly Berweiler. Back on board it's time for cocktail hour and another gourmet dinner.
Wednesday: Bernkastel to Zell
Private Riverside Winetasting
This morning you will have some time for exploring and shopping in Bernkastel, pictured at right. Continuing down the Mosel we come to Zell, one of the most beautiful towns on the river and home to the famous Schwarze Katz or "Black Cat" Mosel wines. Visit the cellars of Dr. Josef Weis, just outside of town. There Peter Weis leads you through a tasting of some of his own Black Cat wines. Then take an hour or two to shop and stroll in this delightful town
Private Riverside Winetasting
This morning you will have some time for exploring and shopping in Bernkastel, pictured at right. Continuing down the Mosel we come to Zell, one of the most beautiful towns on the river and home to the famous Schwarze Katz or "Black Cat" Mosel wines. Visit the cellars of Dr. Josef Weis, just outside of town. There Peter Weis leads you through a tasting of some of his own Black Cat wines. Then take an hour or two to shop and stroll in this delightful town
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Thursday: Zell to Cochem
Incredible 12th Century Castle From Zell, take a leisurely cruise past vineyard-clad hills to Cochem, pictured below. If you're up for a bicycle ride, today would be a prime day, with the bicycle path taking you past cute towns and alongside vineyards. Cochem is a colorful town dominated by the remains of its 1000 year old castle and dotted with welcoming Medieval squares and half-timbered houses. This afternoon we will take you to one of the true highlights of your cruise: Burg Eltz, pictured at left, a romantic, fairy-tale castle nestled high in the hills. It is still owned by a branch of the Eltz family that has occupied the castle since the 12th century. Many consider it Germany's best-preserved castle, furnished as it was 500 years ago. Return to Nouvelle Etoile for a stroll around your lovely port before dinner. |
Thursday: Zell to Cochem
Incredible 12th Century Castle
From Zell, take a leisurely cruise past vineyard-clad hills to Cochem, pictured below. If you're up for a bicycle ride, today would be a prime day, with the bicycle path taking you past cute towns and alongside vineyards. Cochem is a colorful town dominated by the remains of its 1000 year old castle and dotted with welcoming Medieval squares and half-timbered houses. This afternoon we will take you to one of the true highlights of your cruise: Burg Eltz, pictured at left, a romantic, fairy-tale castle nestled high in the hills. It is still owned by a branch of the Eltz family that has occupied the castle since the 12th century. Many consider it Germany's best-preserved castle, furnished as it was 500 years ago. Return to Nouvelle Etoile for a stroll around your lovely port before dinner.
Incredible 12th Century Castle
From Zell, take a leisurely cruise past vineyard-clad hills to Cochem, pictured below. If you're up for a bicycle ride, today would be a prime day, with the bicycle path taking you past cute towns and alongside vineyards. Cochem is a colorful town dominated by the remains of its 1000 year old castle and dotted with welcoming Medieval squares and half-timbered houses. This afternoon we will take you to one of the true highlights of your cruise: Burg Eltz, pictured at left, a romantic, fairy-tale castle nestled high in the hills. It is still owned by a branch of the Eltz family that has occupied the castle since the 12th century. Many consider it Germany's best-preserved castle, furnished as it was 500 years ago. Return to Nouvelle Etoile for a stroll around your lovely port before dinner.
Saturday: Frankfurt Transfer
A Sad Farewell
After a last elegant breakfast, depart at 9:00 am. We'll chauffeur you either to the Frankfurt Airport, Frankfurt Rail Station, rental car pickup or hotel in the immediate area.
A Sad Farewell
After a last elegant breakfast, depart at 9:00 am. We'll chauffeur you either to the Frankfurt Airport, Frankfurt Rail Station, rental car pickup or hotel in the immediate area.