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Legendary Rhine & Moselle & Romantic Franconia & Bavaria

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From Frankfurt-am-Main to Munich
4.3
28 traveler reviews
  • A picturesque river scene with a traditional German building.
  • Vineyard overlooking a river and a small town.
  • View of a river winding through a valley with a town.
  • Castle on a hill with a river and town below.
  • Stone cathedral with multiple towers and a courtyard.
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  • Confluence of two rivers seen from above, with a monument on the point.
  • Neuschwanstein Castle standing majestically on a forested hill.
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Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Group Tour
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 182
Ages 12+

Places You’ll See

  • Frankfurt-am-Main
    Frankfurt-am-Main
  • Bernkastel
    Bernkastel
  • Trier
    Trier
  • Koblenz
    Koblenz
  • Nuremberg
    Nuremberg
  • Munich
    Munich
  • Neuschwanstein
    Neuschwanstein
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Highlights

  • Hike to the Niederwalddenkmal monument
  • Explore the ruins of Trier's Roman baths
  • Tour the historic town of Bernkastel
  • Visit Neuschwanstein Castle's grand halls
  • Enjoy a beer in a traditional Koblenz garden

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Frankfurt Airport - Mainz
  2. Day 2 Rüdesheim
  3. Day 3 Bernkastel
  4. Day 4 Trier (Schweich)
  5. Day 5 Cochem
  6. Day 6 Koblenz
  7. Day 7 Mainz
  8. Day 8 Mainz – Nuremberg
  9. Day 9 Nuremberg - Munich
  10. Day 10 Munich - Neuschwanstein
  11. Day 11 Munich
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4.3
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Number of tours

569

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12 to 90 years old

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  • Lynn
    · July 23rd, 2025
    This is the best river cruise we have had. The itinerary, staff, and organisation was excellent. The atmosphere was friendly and warm. We made some new, life-long friends. What a shame it had to end.
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  • Yuri
    · August 24th, 2023
    Excellent! The best tour guide was a lady in Bratislave, and above all Petr in Prague
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  • Vaccines
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    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Germany. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before January 5th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after January 5th, 2026, a minimum payment of $1,000 is required to confirm your booking with Emerald Cruises. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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