Romance of the Rhine and Mosel

Dates: September 1–16, 2026
Registration: Open (How to Book Your Trip)

Itinerary

16 days, with 14 nights aboard the privately owned 140-passenger M/S River Harmony, 41 meals, including 14 breakfasts, 13 lunches, and 14 dinners (plus all onboard house beer, wine, and soft drinks)

13 included tours with personal headsets and 5 Exclusive Discovery Series events

Highlights include:

  • Day 1: Depart U.S.
  • Days 2–3: Basel, Switzerland 
  • Days 4–5: Strasbourg, France
  • Day 6: Speyer, Germany
  • Day 7: Boppard, Germany
  • Day 8: Bernkastel, Germany
  • Days 9–10: Trier, Germany
  • Day 11: Cochem, Germany
  • Day 12: Bonn, Germany
  • Day 13: Nijmegen, The Netherlands
  • Day 14: Kinderdijk, The Netherlands
  • Day 15: Antwerp, Belgium
  • Day 16: Return to U.S.

traditional Dutch scenery with one typical windmill with tulips, Netherlands

Physical requirements: 

  • Participate in 3–4 hours of physical activities each day (additional optional activities may be offered)
  • Walk 1–3 miles unassisted within a time frame of 1–2 hours, including stairs and cobblestones
  • Agility and balance for boarding small canal boats, often involving steep, slippery stairs
  • Uneven walking surfaces, including unpaved paths, hills, stairs, and cobblestones, which can be slick in wet or colder conditions
  • This trip is not accessible for travelers using wheelchairs or scooters. Travelers using walkers, crutches, or other mobility aids must travel with a companion to assist them

Additional Information 

Optional Trip Extensions:

  • Lucerne, Switzerland
    • 4 nights pre-trip from $1,495
  • Bruges, Belgium
    • 3 nights post-trip from $1,195

For questions and to receive additional information on extensions and options for this tour, please contact Grand Circle Travel at 1-800-221-2610.

Cost per Person

Cost varies by room location:

  • Serenada A: $7,095
  • Serenade Deck (top deck w/balcony): $6,895
  • Sonata Deck (middle deck w/picture window): $6,495–$6,395
  • Cantata Deck (middle deck w/picture window): $6,295–$6,195
  • Prelude Deck (lower deck w/small window): $5,995–$5,595

Add-ons:

  • International airfare add-on from Philadelphia International Airport: $1,850
  • Travel Protection: Starting from $799
  • Single Supplement: $1,295. Single accommodations are limited. To avoid the single supplement, ask about our Roommate Matching Service.

Not included in cost: Round-trip transportation to/from the airport. OLLI will assist in arranging transportation for travelers at their expense.

With the Good Buy Plan, the earlier you reserve, the more you’ll save. In fact, you can save up to 10% off the total price of your trip when you reserve 15 months or more prior to departure and pay in full by check or electronic funds transfer.

How to Book Your Trip with Grand Circle Travel

  • To book your trip by phone, please call 1-800-221-2610 and refer to booking G6-29182.
  • A deposit of $750 per person is due upon reservation. 

All rates are subject to change.