Cruises to Trier

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Trier (Photo:S-F/Shutterstock)

About Cruising to Trier

While Trier is not directly located on the coast, it is situated along the Moselle River, which is navigable for river cruises. River cruises on the Moselle typically connect various cities and towns along the river, including Trier. If you're looking for a great was to tour the country, planning a cruise to Germany is an excellent option.

Founded by the Roman emperor Augustus around 16 BC, Trier is now the oldest city in Germany. Consequently, it has more Roman architectural relics than anywhere else in Germany and these are the oldest Roman ruins outside of Rome. The ruins, combined with the Cathedral of St. Peter and the Church of Our Lady in Trier, earned a designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986. The city's center is easily walkable with many of its main attractions within a 20-minute stroll of each other.

Outside of its Roman origins, Trier is also known as the birthplace of Karl Marx and you can visit the house in which he was born to learn more about his life and his Communist Manifesto.

Found on just about any river cruise itinerary that sails the Moselle River, Trier is also a thriving university city with lots of options for dining and shopping.

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Viking Idi
Viking Idi

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Paris To The Swiss Alps

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Cities Of Light

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Rhine & Moselle Fairytales

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Cities Of Light

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Paris To The Swiss Alps

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Rhine & Moselle Delights

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Europe’s Rivers & Castles

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Christmas On The Rhine & Moselle

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Paris To The Swiss Alps

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Paris To The Swiss Alps

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Rhine & Moselle Fairytales

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Christmas On The Main & Moselle

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Christmas On The Rhine & Moselle

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Christmas On The Main & Moselle

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More about Trier

Why Cruise to Trier?

Pros:

This is the oldest city in Germany and is home to the oldest Roman ruins outside of Rome

Cons:

The city can get quite crowded with tourists during peak season between May and September

Bottom Line:

Trier is an interesting destination with lots of history and plenty of sights to explore

Currency & Best Way to Get Money?

The euro is the official currency. Credit cards are widely accepted and there are numerous ATMs in the city.

Language?

The official language in Trier is German, but most people, particularly in restaurants and shops, speak English.


Trier Cruise Reviews
Loved seeing the very old Roman church and the roman ruin, Porta Nigra. The Old Town is very lively. Read More
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SM77
I had no idea that this oldest city in Germany was once the capitol of the Holy Roman Empire.Read More
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chonkod
The city tour took in all the sites, the Roman church, other more modern cathedrals, Porte Nigra. There was too much time in the city center due to the variability of the ships schedule through the locks. This tripRead More
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JandJ Travelers
Lovely old town, also a bit warm when we were there, but plenty of cafes and bars. Well worth the visit. Pity that we were moored in a commercial dock 20 miles or so from the city.Read More
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