Itinerary
- Day 1
Strasbourg to Frankfurt
You'll board the ship in Strasbourg at 11:00 a.m. and get settled in before lunch service begins. As the ship starts cruising toward Frankfurt, you'll meet the crew at a welcome cocktail later in the afternoon. Dinner happens on board while you cruise through the night, so you can relax and get to know your fellow passengers.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner (Refined French cuisine on board)
Included Activities
- Welcome cocktail
- Onboard activities
- Dinner on board
- Day 2
Frankfurt
The ship arrives in Frankfurt early morning. If you want to explore, there's an optional panoramic tour available, and you can head up Main Tower for views across the financial district and skyline. Back on board for lunch, then the ship continues cruising to Karlstadt while you settle in or check out the onboard facilities.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Lunch on board
Optional Activities
- Panoramic tour of Frankfurt
- Main Tower viewing (over 656 feet up)
Landmarks/POIs Main Tower - Day 3
Karlstadt to Nuremberg
You'll cruise along the Main River and arrive in Karlstadt early afternoon. There's an optional guided coach tour to Würzburg where you can see the 18th-century Residence palace, including the ornate rococo Imperial Hall and baroque staircase. After returning to the ship, you'll continue cruising to Nuremberg overnight.
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Würzburg
- Würzburg Residence tour (18th-century palace with 40 rooms, Imperial Hall with frescoes and golden stucco)
Landmarks/POIs Würzburg Residence - Day 4
Schweinfurt to Nuremberg
The morning gives you free time in Schweinfurt. You can explore the charming city center with its Rathaus, churches, and historic sites on your own or with your host. If you're interested in art, there's an option to visit the Georg Schäfer Museum. Later you'll head back to the ship for lunch while cruising to Nuremberg.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Free time in Schweinfurt
- Lunch on board
Optional Activities
- Georg Schäfer Museum visit (Entry ticket not included; German and English language only)
Landmarks/POIs Rathaus (Schweinfurt City Hall) St. Johannis Church St. Kilian Church Schrotturm (Tower) Georg Schäfer Museum - Day 5
Nuremberg
You arrive in Nuremberg early morning. An optional panoramic tour takes you through the city to see monuments outside the medieval walls and the old town with its half-timbered houses and Marktplatz. You'll get to try traditional Lebkuchen, the local gingerbread. After lunch back on the ship, you can enjoy onboard activities as the ship heads to Regensburg.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Lunch on board
- Onboard activities
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Nuremberg (Panoramic tour, Palace of Justice, Nazi Party Rally Grounds and Documentation Center, castle area, Marktplatz)
- Taste of Lebkuchen (local delicacy)
Landmarks/POIs Palace of Justice Nazi Party Rally Grounds Schöner Brunnen Frauenkirche Marktplatz - Day 6
Regensburg
Regensburg appears in the morning, and you have free time to wander around. There's an optional guided tour that visits the Walhalla, a Greek-style hall of fame, followed by exploration of Regensburg's old town with its grand gates, town hall, Gothic cathedral, and medieval merchant mansions. Back on board for dinner while cruising to Passau.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Free time in Regensburg
- Dinner on board
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Regensburg (Walhalla, Porta Preatoria, town hall, Gothic cathedral, merchant mansions)
Landmarks/POIs Walhalla Porta Preatoria Regensburg Town Hall Regensburg Cathedral - Day 7
Passau to Vienna
You'll arrive in Passau, known as 'The City of Three Rivers' where the Danube, Inn, and Ilz rivers meet. Explore the old town and churches on your own or with your host. Lunch is back on the ship, and later there's a gala dinner on board while you cruise to Vienna overnight.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner (Gala dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Lunch on board
- Gala dinner on board
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Passau (old town, St. Stephen's Cathedral, St. Michael's Church)
Landmarks/POIs St. Stephen's Cathedral St. Michael's Church - Day 8
Vienna
Vienna offers multiple optional excursions. In the morning, there's a tour of Hofburg Palace and Sisi Museum (you'll need to book this ahead). Alternatively, spend the afternoon at Capuchin Church with its Imperial Crypt and the Austrian National Library. In the evening, you can attend an optional concert of Viennese classical music. Return to the ship when your excursions are finished.
Optional Activities
- Morning: Hofburg Palace and Sisi Museum tour (pre-booking before departure required; Imperial Treasury, Imperial Apartments)
- Afternoon: Capuchin Church tour (Imperial Crypt with 145+ Habsburg royalty members)
- Afternoon: Austrian National Library tour (State Hall with dome frescoes, Venetian globes)
- Evening: Concert of Viennese music (subject to availability; Mozart and Strauss works)
Landmarks/POIs Hofburg Palace Sisi Museum Capuchin Church Austrian National Library - Day 9
Vienna
You'll have breakfast on board this morning before disembarking at 9:00 a.m., bringing your river cruise adventure to an end.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast on board
