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Three-Rivers Cruise (Nuremberg - Amsterdam)

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From Nuremberg to Amsterdam
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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

    Nuremberg

    You'll arrive in Nuremberg in the afternoon and get settled into your floating hotel. The cruise director hosts a welcome cocktail reception to get everyone acquainted, and then you'll have a welcome dinner on board to kick things off as the ship gets ready for the journey ahead.

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome Dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome Cocktail Reception
    • Welcome Dinner
    Landmarks
    Nuremberg
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  2. Day 2

    Bamberg

    The ship moves through the Main-Danube Canal and pulls into Bamberg by morning. You can join a guided tour of this UNESCO World Heritage city to see the Baroque facades and half-timbered houses, or if you prefer something more active, there's a bike tour available through the AMADEUS Active Program.

    Optional Activities

    • Guided city tour of Bamberg
    • Bike tour through Bamberg (AMADEUS Active Program)
    Landmarks
    Bamberg
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Würzburg

    You'll dock in Würzburg around breakfast time. A morning city tour covers the cultural highlights, and you'll get to do a wine tasting before lunch back on the ship. Later in the afternoon, culture fans can head out to the medieval town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber before the ship leaves early that evening.

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Würzburg

    Optional Activities

    • Wine tasting in Würzburg
    • Excursion to Rothenburg ob der Tauber
    Landmarks
    Würzburg
    Rothenburg ob der Tauber
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  4. Day 4

    Miltenberg

    After breakfast the ship arrives in Wertheim. A combined tour takes you through both Wertheim and Miltenberg, where you'll walk medieval streets, see half-timbered houses, and visit the Wertheim Glass Museum. The tour finishes in Miltenberg where the ship is already waiting. You'll have the afternoon to relax on board and take in the river views.

    Optional Activities

    • Combined city tour of Wertheim and Miltenberg
    • Visit to Wertheim Glass Museum
    Landmarks
    Wertheim
    Miltenberg
    Wertheim Glass Museum
  5. Day 5

    Rüdesheim

    You dock in the wine town of Rüdesheim after breakfast. Before lunch, explore the famous Drosselgasse on your own or go on a guided tour to see the Music Cabinet with its collection of music automata. There's also the option to visit the Asbach Distillery to learn about brandy production. In the afternoon, head up to the sun deck to experience one of the Rhine's most scenic stretches near the Loreley. The ship arrives in Cologne shortly before midnight.

    Optional Activities

    • Self-guided exploration of Drosselgasse
    • Guided city tour of Rüdesheim
    • Visit to Music Cabinet Museum
    • Excursion to Asbach Distillery and brandy tasting
    Landmarks
    Rüdesheim
    Drosselgasse
    Music Cabinet
    Asbach Distillery
    Loreley
  6. Day 6

    Cologne

    You'll have the full day in Cologne, a city loaded with history and home to famous landmarks. Join a morning city tour to get oriented, then in the afternoon nature lovers can head to Germany's first nature reserve at the National Park Seven Mountains, where you'll see castle ruins of Drachenfels with great views of the Rhine Valley.

    Optional Activities

    • Guided city tour of Cologne
    • Excursion to National Park Seven Mountains with Drachenfels Castle
    Landmarks
    Cologne
    National Park Seven Mountains
    Drachenfels Castle
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  7. Day 7

    Amsterdam

    The ship docks in Utrecht early, and after breakfast you head out on a tour to Amsterdam with a canal cruise through the waterways while learning about the city's history. Later you return to the ship for lunch, then travel to Waterland in North Holland to visit Volendam and Edam with a cheese tasting included. A bike tour through the Dutch countryside is an alternative option. Later that evening, catch a Shanty Choir performance on board while the ship is anchored in Amsterdam.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Amsterdam canal cruise
    • Cheese tasting in Edam

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Volendam
    • Visit to Edam
    • Excursion to Waterland in North Holland
    • Bike tour through the Dutch countryside surrounding Amsterdam
    Landmarks
    Utrecht
    Amsterdam
    Volendam
    Edam
    Waterland
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  8. Day 8

    Amsterdam

    You'll disembark after breakfast. Safe travels home, and hopefully you'll come back and cruise with us again soon.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam
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    We really enjoyed our Rhine River cruise. The crew, accommodation, food and tours were excellent.
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