River Cruising
Embark on an eight day journey filled with romance, culture and breathtaking scenery along the Rhine, Main and Danube. Marvel at the UNESCO Listed Upper Middle Rhine Valley with its legendary Castles and the iconic Loreley Rock, stroll through the charming Main Towns of Miltenberg and Wertheim and admire the Baroque splendour of Würzburg. Discover Bamberg’s thousand year history, experience the engineering marvel of the Main-Danube Canal and wander through the Medieval streets of Nuremberg and Regensburg. Regional specialties and lively evenings aboard ensure your Cruise is as flavourful as it is memorable. Due to low Bridges and locks between Frankfurt and Regensburg, the sun deck may be closed on certain stretches.
Depart: 18:00pm Arrive, unwind and take in the views. The majestic Cologne Cathedral Towers above the City as we Welcome you aboard. After Embarkation, raise a glass with a Welcome Cocktail and enjoy your first evening with a Festive Dinner to start your River adventure. Meals: Welcome Dinner
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Arrive: 11:30am | Depart: 16:00pm From one dream to the next! Awake to a scenic cruise through the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, passing some 40 Castles, quaint Villages, lush Vineyards and the legendary Lorelei Rock. In Rüdesheim, choose your experience. wWnder the historic Altstadt with Drosselgasse, Adlerturm and Medieval Fortifications or board the Winzerexpress to 'Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Cabinet' and marvel at its self-playing instruments. Alternatively, enjoy a gourmet excursion to Kloster Eberbach, tour the Ancient Abbey Walls and savour a Riesling tasting. Later, continue your journey on the Main toward Miltenberg. Optional Excursions: • Rüdesheim with Music Cabinet Museum • OR AMADEUS Taste: Kloster Eberbach with Wine Tasting Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Arrive: Miltenberg 12:30pm | Depart: 13:00pm Arrive: Wertheim 17:00pm | Depart: 18:15pm Today, the Main Towns of Miltenberg and Wertheim charm you with their timeless beauty. Explore Miltenberg’s historic heart on a Guided Walk, from the Town Hall to the commanding Mildenburg. Afterwards, we travel by Coach to Wertheim, wandering Medieval lanes and half-timbered streets, visiting Engelsbrunnen and the Kilianskapelle. A Guided Tour at the Glass Museum reveals the delicate Art of Glassblowing. With hearts full of Town charm, we continue upstream along the Main. Optional Excursion: • Miltenberg and Wertheim with Glass Museum Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Arrive: 08:00am | Depart: 18:00pm Step into history at the magnificent Würzburg Residence with Tiepolo frescoes, grand staircases and the Kaisersaal. Stroll through the Altstadt from the Marktplatz with the Falkenhaus and Marienkapelle to the Alte Mainbrücke, enjoying a glass of Franconian Wine with a view of the Festung Marienberg. Alternatively, head to Rothenburg ob der Tauber after lunch and explore the historic Town Hall, Plönlein and winding streets with free time to wander half-timbered alleys and quaint shops. Optional Excursions: • Würzburg Walking Tour with Residence • OR Würzburg & Medieval Rothenburg ob der Tauber with Lunch Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Arrive: 15:00pm | Depart: 19:00pm The morning is yours on the sun deck, where the passing scenery unfolds like a living picture book. At midday, arrive in Bamberg, the thousand year old Imperial and Bishop’s City, to explore at your own pace or on a Guided Tour. Over 2,000 historic buildings, from the charming Old Town Hall to the four towered Cathedral and the splendid Neue Residenz, tell stories of centuries past. For a more active adventure, take an E-Bike Tour through winding streets and along idyllic River paths. In the evening, Cruise the Main-Danube Canal, a remarkable feat of engineering, accompanied by an engaging onboard lecture. Optional Excursions: • Bamberg Walking Tour • OR AMADEUS Active: E-Bike Tour Through Bamberg Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Arrive: 05:00am | Depart: 13:00pm Enjoy breakfast with a side of anticipation, which sets the tone for a Guided Tour of Nuremberg. Discover the City’s Medieval origins alongside contemporary highlights as you explore historic squares, Churches and landmarks. After lunch, we depart and cross the summit of the Main-Danube Canal over the Franconian Alb. The evening concludes with a Festive Gala Dinner aboard. Optional Excursion: • Nuremberg - Capital of Franconia Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Arrive: 08:00am | Depart: 18:00pm Sail down the Danube into Regensburg, one of Germany’s best preserved Medieval Cities. On a Guided Tour, admire Churches, Monasteries, the Old Town Hall, one of Europe’s oldest Bridges and the Gothic masterpiece of St. Peter’s Cathedral. In the afternoon, visit Schloss Thurn and Taxis with its grand marble staircase, princely rooms and a traditional Brewery for a Beer tasting accompanied by a Bavarian Pretzel. Back onboard, enjoy the lively Bavarian Evening with music, local delicacies and a spirited celebration of regional culture. Optional Excursions: • Regensburg Walking Tour • Thurn & Taxis Palace with Brewery and Tasting • AMADEUS Experience: Bavarian Evening onboard Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Arrive: 08:00am After one final breakfast onboard, we bid you farewell until we meet again. Meals: Breakfast
River Cruise Prices are per person twin share in Australian Dollars. Conditions apply and group tours are subject to change and availability. Prices are subject to currency fluctuations. (lc)
