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German Riverscapes from Passau to Trier (Passau - Trier)

9 days
From Passau to Trier
4.5
180 traveler reviews

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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German
Group Size 20 - 150
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Passau

    Your river cruise starts in Passau with boarding at 16:00. You'll get a welcome cocktail and settle into your cabin before the welcome dinner. The ship casts off at 19:00, so you have time to get comfortable before heading to dinner.

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome cocktail reception
    • Welcome dinner
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  2. Day 2

    Regensburg

    The ship pulls into Regensburg at 10:00. This medieval city has incredible old architecture, including some of Europe's oldest bridges and churches. You can choose between touring the Thurn and Taxis Palace with its brewery or heading to Weltenburg Abbey in the Danube valley. After exploring, there's a Bavarian evening back on the ship.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Bavarian evening on board)

    Included Activities

    • Bavarian evening on board

    Optional Activities

    • Regensburg walking tour (€25)
    • Thurn & Taxis Palace with brewery and tasting (€79)
    • Visit to Weltenburg Abbey (€47)
    Landmarks
    Thurn & Taxis Palace
    Weltenburg Abbey
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  3. Day 3

    Nuremberg

    This morning you'll pass through the Main-Danube Canal, Europe's highest waterway. The ship reaches Nuremberg at 13:30 for an afternoon tour. You'll see the city's mix of medieval squares and imperial castles. Later, the ship sets sail for Bamberg in the evening.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Nuremberg - Capital of Franconia walking tour (€65)
    Landmarks
    St. Lawrence Church
    Imperial Castle
    Nuremberg Main Market Square
    Max Bridge
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  4. Day 4

    Bamberg

    Bamberg arrives at 08:30. This UNESCO city is called 'Franconian Rome' and has narrow alleyways, historic squares, bridges, and churches. There's an optional bike tour if you want to cover more ground actively. The ship leaves at 12:30 as it heads toward the Main River.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bamberg walking tour

    Optional Activities

    • Bamberg bike tour (AMADEUS Active)
    Landmarks
    Bamberg Cathedral
  5. Day 5

    Ochsenfurt & Würzburg

    Early morning at 06:00 in Ochsenfurt, you'll take an excursion to Rothenburg ob der Tauber. This medieval town has St. Jacob's Church and the Altar of the Holy Blood. You're back for lunch on the ship before it reaches Würzburg at 12:30. The afternoon includes touring the baroque Residence and old town, finishing with a Franconian wine tasting.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Würzburg wine tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Rothenburg ob der Tauber medieval town excursion (€47)
    • Würzburg walking tour with Residence (€73)
    Landmarks
    Rothenburg ob der Tauber
    St. Jacob's Church
    Würzburg Residence
    St. Mary's Chapel
    Old Main Bridge
    Falkenhaus
  6. Day 6

    Wertheim & Miltenberg

    Two quick stops today. Wertheim arrives at 08:00 for an hour where you can walk through medieval alleyways and half-timbered houses, plus check out the glass museum. Later, Miltenberg comes at 13:30 for a 90-minute stop. You'll explore the historic market square, see the old town hall and Mildenburg castle before relaxing back on board.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Miltenberg and Wertheim with glass museum tour (€50)
    Landmarks
    Wertheim Glass Museum
    Mildenburg Castle
    Miltenberg Market Square
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  7. Day 7

    Koblenz

    This is a scenic cruise through the Upper Middle Rhine Valley with dramatic castles and mountains lining the river. You'll pass the famous Loreley Rock. The ship arrives in Koblenz at 13:00 for an afternoon tour of the city's historic sites.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Panoramic cruise through Upper Middle Rhine Valley with Loreley Rock passage

    Optional Activities

    • Koblenz walking tour with Ehrenbreitstein Fortress (€54)
    • AMADEUS Taste: Koblenz wine and bubbles tour
    Landmarks
    Loreley Rock
    Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
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  8. Day 8

    Cochem

    An early 06:00 departure from Koblenz takes you cruising down the Moselle River. You reach Cochem at 12:00. The charming medieval town has the Reichsburg castle on a rocky hilltop, or you can visit a vinotheque for wine tasting. The day ends with a festive gala dinner on board.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Captain's Gala Dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Captain's Gala Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Cochem walking tour & Reichsburg Castle (€47)
    • AMADEUS Taste: Tasting of typical Moselle wines in a local winery (€18)
    Landmarks
    Reichsburg Castle
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  9. Day 9

    Trier

    The ship arrives in Trier at 11:00. After breakfast, you disembark to end the river cruise. Trier has more history to explore if you have time before your departure from this ancient city.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast
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    2025
    Guests
    164
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    approx. 46
    Length
    442.9ft
    Width
    37.4ft
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    70
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    · September 28th, 2025
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