Rhineland & Moselle Motorhome Hire Tour
Meandering slowly and serpentine-like through the uplands of the Rhenish Plateau, the glittering River Mosel flows through one of Europe’s finest natural landscapes before eventually joining the mighty River Rhine at Koblenz. Huddled along its banks are ornately decorated, half-timbered, buildings whose slate roofs glisten silver in the sunshine.
At its most picturesque between Trier and Cochem, the steep sides of the Middle Mosel valley are adorned by a vivid patchwork pattern of vineyards. Cultivation of the small, sweet Riesling grape is a passion here and the region’s wines are justly famous.
Trier is Germany’s oldest city. Past glory is evident in substantial Roman ruins and an impressive old city centre. Its old world charms have been largely preserved by the fact that in later years the city was rather by-passed, as the Rhine valley became the main trading route.
Cochem is an attractive market town in the shadow of a towering medieval castle. It is a well-known stopping point for Moselle valley cruises and a convenient base for exploring the unusual volcanic landscape of the Eifel Plateau. Here verdant grassy conical hills and deep blue crater lakes provide innumerable sports and outdoor pursuits opportunities.
Standing at the head of the largest loop in the River Rhine, Boppard also has a Roman and Celtic past. Stroll through colourful gardens along the waterfront promenade, visit the impressive church of St Severus or look out across the valley from the chairlift leading to the ‘Vierseenblick’ viewpoint.
Befitting its status as one of Germany’s leading cities, busy cosmopolitan Cologne has immensely varied attractions from its awe-inspiring Gothic cathedral and medieval cobbled streets, to ultra-modern shopping malls and a lively nightlife.
