7 nights on the Main, Main-Danube Canal, Moselle and Rhine · Luxembourg to Nuremberg or Nuremberg to Luxembourg · from A$4,866 pp
Europe's Rivers & Castles is a 7-night AmaWaterways river cruise on the Main, Main-Danube Canal, Moselle and Rhine, in both directions (Luxembourg to Nuremberg, or Nuremberg to Luxembourg), on AmaCerto or AmaPrima. There are 19 departures between March 2027 and November 2028, from A$4,866 per person twin share in a Window stateroom, cruise only, with port charges and gratuities included.
Seven nights sail the Rhine and Moselle through some of Europe's most castle-dense terrain, from Luxembourg's Moselle Valley wine villages to the medieval magnificence of Nuremberg. Where two rivers meet, the scenery shifts often, and a thousand years of European history sits close at hand.
| Length | 7 nights |
|---|---|
| Rivers | Main, Main-Danube Canal, Moselle and Rhine |
| Starts and ends | Luxembourg to Nuremberg; Nuremberg to Luxembourg |
| Countries | Luxembourg and Germany |
| Ships | AmaCerto, AmaPrima |
| Departures | 19, 24 Mar 2027 to 1 Nov 2028 |
| Themed sailings | Wine sailing |
| From | A$4,866 pp, Window |
Itinerary and fares from AmaWaterways, checked 2 November at 7:29am.
| Day | Where | The day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luxembourg, Luxembourg | The Heart of Luxembourg |
| 2 | Bernkastel, Germany | Moselle River vistas and vineyards |
| 3 | Koblenz, Germany | Fairytale towns along the Moselle |
| 4 | Rudesheim, Germany | Vineyards and river cliffs of the Rhine |
| 5 | Wertheim, Germany | Discover history, baking traditions, and scenic hikes |
| 6 | Würzburg, Germany | Baroque splendor and river landscapes |
| 7 | Eltmann, Germany | Medieval charm in Franconian hills |
| 8 | Nuremberg, Germany | Disembark and begin your journey home |
As published by AmaWaterways, in one direction; the reverse sailings visit the same places the other way round. Excursions and timings can change with river levels and local conditions.
Every departure we list, with the lowest fare in each stateroom type, per person for two sharing, in Australian dollars, cruise only, with port charges and gratuities included, as listed by AmaWaterways on 2 November at 7:29am. Press Quote on a date and a specialist confirms what is open and the price for two before you pay.
| Departs | Ship | Window | Balcony | Suite | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Mar 2027Luxembourg to Nuremberg · Wine sailing | AmaPrima | A$4,866 | A$7,167 | A$10,908 | |
| 31 Mar 2027Luxembourg to Nuremberg · Wine sailing | AmaCerto | A$5,653 | A$7,954 | A$11,695 | |
| 5 May 2027Nuremberg to Luxembourg | AmaPrima | A$6,653 | A$8,954 | A$12,695 | |
| 12 May 2027Nuremberg to Luxembourg | AmaCerto | A$6,191 | A$8,492 | A$12,233 | |
| 30 June 2027Luxembourg to Nuremberg | AmaPrima | A$5,441 | A$7,742 | A$11,483 | |
| 21 July 2027Nuremberg to Luxembourg | AmaCerto | A$5,285 | A$7,586 | A$11,327 | |
| 11 Aug 2027Luxembourg to Nuremberg · Wine sailing | AmaPrima | A$7,085 | A$9,386 | A$13,127 | |
| 1 Sept 2027Nuremberg to Luxembourg | AmaCerto | A$6,767 | A$9,068 | A$12,809 | |
| 22 Sept 2027Nuremberg to Luxembourg | AmaPrima | A$6,767 | A$9,068 | A$12,809 | |
| 13 Oct 2027Nuremberg to Luxembourg | AmaCerto | A$6,517 | A$8,818 | A$12,559 |
| Departs | Ship | Window | Balcony | Suite | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Mar 2028Nuremberg to Luxembourg | AmaPrima | A$5,044 | A$7,344 | A$11,085 | |
| 29 Mar 2028Nuremberg to Luxembourg | AmaCerto | A$6,688 | A$8,988 | A$12,729 | |
| 3 May 2028Nuremberg to Luxembourg | AmaPrima | A$7,119 | A$9,420 | A$13,161 | |
| 28 June 2028Nuremberg to Luxembourg | AmaPrima | A$6,769 | A$9,070 | A$12,811 | |
| 12 July 2028Nuremberg to Luxembourg | AmaCerto | A$5,619 | A$7,920 | A$11,661 | |
| 9 Aug 2028Nuremberg to Luxembourg | AmaPrima | A$5,619 | A$7,920 | A$11,661 | |
| 23 Aug 2028Nuremberg to Luxembourg | AmaCerto | A$6,051 | A$8,352 | A$12,093 | |
| 20 Sept 2028Nuremberg to Luxembourg | AmaPrima | A$7,345 | A$9,645 | A$13,386 | |
| 1 Nov 2028Nuremberg to Luxembourg | AmaPrima | A$5,175 | A$7,476 | A$11,217 |
The lowest fare in each stateroom type across the departures above, per person twin share. Each type has several categories by deck and size; we quote the one you prefer.
AmaWaterways covers the dining, the guided excursions and the bikes. Drinks come with lunch and dinner and at the nightly cocktail hour, rather than all day.
From A$4,866 per person, twin share (A$9,732 for two), in a Window stateroom. By stateroom type: Window from A$4,866, Balcony from A$7,167, Suite from A$10,908. Fares are in Australian dollars, cruise only, with port charges and gratuities included, as listed by AmaWaterways on 2 November at 7:29am. They differ by date, so the table of departures above has each one.
19 times between 24 Mar 2027 and 1 Nov 2028: 10 departures in 2027, 9 departures in 2028. Some dates are themed sailings: wine sailing.
It sails both ways: Luxembourg to Nuremberg, and Nuremberg to Luxembourg. The places are the same each way, in the reverse order. Each departure in the table shows its direction.
AmaCerto and AmaPrima, depending on the date. Every AmaWaterways ship is small, most carrying fewer than 200 guests, with twin-balcony staterooms above the Window category.
All meals on board, with wine, beer and soft drinks at lunch and dinner, guided excursions in most places you stop, Wi-Fi, port charges and gratuities, and bicycles to borrow. Flights, travel insurance, visas and premium drinks are extra.
Choose a date in the table and press Quote, or send the form with any date. A AmaWaterways specialist replies with the staterooms open on your date and the price for two in Australian dollars, before you pay anything. Or call us on 1300 214 840.
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