Itinerary
- Day 1
Strasbourg
You'll board your ship in Strasbourg starting at 16:00 this afternoon. Get settled into your luxury stateroom, then head to the welcome cocktail reception followed by dinner. The ship sets sail at 23:00 this evening.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner)
Included Activities
- Welcome Cocktail Reception
- Welcome Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Strasbourg - Day 2
Mannheim
Docking in Speyer early at 07:00, you have time to visit the UNESCO-protected imperial cathedral before grabbing lunch. From there, the ship continues to Mannheim, arriving at 14:00. An optional excursion takes you to Heidelberg to see the romantic castle and check out the Christmas market in the baroque center. The ship then departs Mannheim at 23:59 heading toward Mainz.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Speyer imperial cathedral
Optional Activities
- Speyer walking tour with Christmas market
- Heidelberg Castle and Christmas market excursion
Landmarks/POIs Speyer Imperial Cathedral Heidelberg Castle - Day 3
Frankfurt
After docking in Mainz at 04:00, have breakfast before exploring the historic center on foot or joining a guided city tour. You can optionally visit the Gutenberg Museum or stop by a bakery known for Christmas stollen and Bethmannchen biscuits. Later, the ship arrives in Frankfurt in the late afternoon where you'll visit a traditional apple farm and taste Ebbelwoi before returning for dinner. Departure from Frankfurt is at 22:30.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Mainz historic center
- Visit to traditional apple farm with Ebbelwoi tasting
Optional Activities
- Mainz guided city tour
- Gutenberg Museum visit
- Christmas bakery visit in Mainz
- Evening excursion to Frankfurt
Landmarks/POIs Gutenberg Museum Frankfurt - Day 4
Wertheim
This afternoon features two Main towns with medieval charm and half-timbered architecture. You can choose an optional excursion to explore Miltenberg's gingerbread world or visit Wertheim's glass museum, each with a city tour included. The ship meets you in Wertheim in time for dinner before departing.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Miltenberg walking tour with gingerbread experience
- Wertheim walking tour with glass museum visit
- Combined Miltenberg and Wertheim excursion
Landmarks/POIs Miltenberg Wertheim Wertheim Glass Museum - Day 5
Würzburg
You'll arrive in Würzburg at 08:30 for a morning guided tour of the magnificent baroque prince-bishop's residence. During the afternoon, choose between exploring Marienberg Fortress overlooking the Main or taking an excursion to Rothenburg ob der Tauber on the Romantic Road, known for its medieval old town and local Schneeballen pastries. The ship departs at 17:30.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Würzburg morning city tour with prince-bishop's residence
Optional Activities
- Marienberg Fortress tour
- Rothenburg ob der Tauber excursion
Landmarks/POIs Würzburg Prince-Bishop's Residence Marienberg Fortress Rothenburg ob der Tauber - Day 6
Bamberg
Spend your morning relaxing on deck with views of the Main River. You'll arrive in Bamberg at 15:00 for a guided tour through this ancient imperial and episcopal city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with over 2,000 listed buildings. Evening brings a transition to the Main-Danube Canal, and you'll wrap up the day with a festive gala dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Festive Gala Dinner)
Included Activities
- Bamberg guided city tour
- Captain's Gala Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Bamberg - Day 7
Nuremberg
Docking in Nuremberg early at 05:00, you'll have breakfast before disembarking to begin your journey home. The AMADEUS team wishes you safe travels.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Nuremberg
