May 20 to 31, 2024
Welcome to the Reach the World Travel Club
Are you a lifelong learner who wants to amplify the impact of your world travels by both supporting and creating meaningful global education experiences for K-12 youth? You’re in the right place! The Reach the World Travel Club was founded to give more travelers the opportunity to help Reach the World make the benefits of travel and global networks accessible to all students. Inspiring young people through your travels can be fun and easy, and through your participation in the Travel Club, we can inspire the next generation of curious, confident and compassionate global citizens together!
Discover the winelands along the Rhine, Moselle, and Saar rivers on a unique itinerary that includes a 7-night river cruise and 3 nights in Strasbourg, France. The terraced vineyards that rise up from these romantic rivers produce some of the finest wines in the world—from the Rhine Valley’s Rheingau to France’s Alsace. Explore 8 historical port cities—Cologne, Boppard, Koblenz, Cochem, Traben-Trarbach, Bernkastel, Trier, and Saarburg—with excursions to vineyards along the way.
Program Details
- Cruise the Lorelei Passage along the eastern banks of the Rhine River to see St. Goarshausen, Loreley Rock, and Pfalzgrafenstein Castle—which appears as a stone ship in the middle of the Rhine.
- Enjoy a walking tour through the medieval city of Boppard to see such landmarks as Market Square, the Church of St. Severus, and the Electors Castle.
- Cruise the narrow Moselle River Valley, known for its abundance of terraced vineyards clinging to riverbanks.
- Admire the Art Nouveau architecture of Traben-Trarbach, formerly one of the world's great wine-trading centers.
- Experience a wine-tasting session on a guided tour of Bernkastel-Kues.
- Discover the splendor of Luxembourg City with visits to such historical sites as the Old Town with its Palace of the Grand Dukes.
- Explore the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and Strasbourg, France, capital of the Alsace region.
- Walk through the UNESCO World Heritage-designated La Petite France in Strasbourg, where medieval houses line cobblestone lanes and 13th century bridges span idyllic canals.
Day 1 - Depart Home City
Day 2 - Strasbourg, France
Day 3 - Strasbourg
Day 4 - Strasbourg/Colmar
Day 5 - Grevenmacher, Luxembourg/Embark Amadeus Brilliant
Day 6 - Grevenmacher/Luxembourg City
Day 7 - Saarlouis/Saarburg, Germany
Day 8 - Trier
Day 9 - Bernkastel-Kues/Traben-Trarbach
Day 10 - Cochem
Day 11 - Lorelei Passage/Boppard/Koblenz
Day 12 - Cologne/Disembark Amadeus Brilliant/Return to Home City
Amadeus Brilliant
Exclusively Chartered, Deluxe River Boat
The elegant and meticulously crafted Amadeus Brilliant, newly renovated in 2020, features all the comforts of a refined and traditional hotel. The English‑speaking, international crew provides warm hospitality. The Amadeus fleet has earned the “Green Globe Certificate” of environmental sustainability. The 76 stylish staterooms and suites are among the most spacious of any European river boat (107 to 236 square feet). Suites include a private balcony, and select staterooms feature a unique floor-to‑ceiling window that lowers to French-balcony height at the touch of a button. Accommodations have two twin beds or one queen bed, individual climate control, sitting area, private bathroom with shower, and a minibar.
