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Romantic Franconia & Bavaria & Legendary Rhine & Moselle

11 days
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From Munich to Frankfurt-am-Main
4.3
28 traveler reviews
  • A picturesque river scene with a traditional German building.
  • Aerial view of Munich with city hall and twin towers of Frauenkirche.
  • Sunlit view of the Siegestor, a triumphal arch in Munich.
  • Detailed view of Munich's clock tower and cityscape at sunset.
  • Iconic Neuschwanstein Castle in a lush green landscape.
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  • Neuschwanstein Castle viewed through a stone archway.
  • Nuremberg's Christmas market lit up at night with festive stalls.
  • Colorful riverside buildings and reflection in Nuremberg.
  • Nuremberg's Church of Our Lady with surrounding architecture.
  • Historical church with green spires and a cobblestone street.
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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

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

  • Explore Munich's rich Bavarian heritage
  • Tour the fairytale Neuschwanstein Castle
  • Walk through historic Nuremberg with a guide
  • Hike to the Niederwalddenkmal monument
  • Taste Riesling at Schloss Johannisberg Winery

Itinerary

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  1. Day 1 Munich
  2. Day 2 Munich - Neuschwanstein
  3. Day 3 Munich - Nuremberg
  4. Day 4 Nuremberg - Mainz
  5. Day 5 Rüdesheim
  6. Day 6 Bernkastel
  7. Day 7 Trier (Schweich)
  8. Day 8 Cochem
  9. Day 9 Koblenz
  10. Day 10 Mainz
  11. Day 11 Mainz – Frankfurt
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Emerald Cruises

4.3
(28 reviews)
This operator has high review ratings and responds promptly to enquiries

Number of tours

569

Age Range

12 to 90 years old

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Response rate

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    Built
    2014
    Guests
    180
    Crew
    51
    Length
    135 metres / 443 feet
    Width
    11 m / 36 ft
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    13 kn / 24 kph / 15 mph
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Customer Reviews

  • 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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