Itinerary
- Day 1
Nuremberg
You'll board your river cruise ship in Nuremberg and get settled into your luxury stateroom. Dinner is served on board as you kick off your European rivers adventure.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Board the ship in Nuremberg
Landmarks Nuremberg 
- Day 2
Bamberg
Bamberg awaits with a guided walking tour taking you through the cathedral, Old Town Hall, and elegant mansions. You'll get to try the town's famous smoked Rauchbier beer. If you prefer something more active, there's a bike tour option through Bamberg and into the nearby winemaking town of Eltmann along the river.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Bamberg medieval old town
- Visit Bamberg Cathedral
- Visit Old Town Hall
- View elegant old mansions
- Taste Rauchbier (smoked beer)
Optional Activities
- Bike tour through Bamberg to Eltmann winemaking town
Landmarks Bamberg Cathedral Bamberg Old Town Hall Eltmann 
- Day 3
Rothenburg and Würzburg
You have three choices today. Head out on a full-day excursion to Rothenburg, Germany's best-preserved walled town on the Romantic Road. Or stick with the ship for a city tour of Würzburg and visit the Baroque Residenz Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with opulent interiors. A third option takes you hiking up to Würzburg Castle for views overlooking the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Full-day excursion to Rothenburg
Optional Activities
- City tour of Würzburg
- Visit Würzburg Baroque Residenz Palace with Tiepolo fresco
- Hike to Würzburg Castle
Landmarks Rothenburg ob der Tauber Würzburg Baroque Residenz Palace Würzburg Castle - Day 4
Wertheim
Wertheim's historic old town comes into view with its half-timbered houses and Gothic architecture. You'll take a guided walking tour and learn the art of pretzel making at a local bakery. If you want to stay active, choose between a scenic bike ride through the Main River Valley or a hike up to the castle ruins above the town.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Wertheim historic city center
- Visit Stiftskirche (oldest Protestant church)
- Pretzel making workshop at local bakery
Optional Activities
- Scenic bike ride through Main River Valley
- Hike to Wertheim Castle ruins
Landmarks Wertheim Stiftskirche Wertheim Castle - Day 5
Rüdesheim and Lahnstein
Rüdesheim offers several options including Siegfried's Mechanical Instrument Cabinet, or a gondola ride over the vineyards to the Niederwald Monument with wine tasting. You could also do vineyard hiking or a guided bike tour along the Rhine Valley. Later, the ship sails toward Lahnstein through the scenic Rhine River Gorge dotted with castles, and you'll visit Lahneck Castle.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sail through Rhine River Gorge
- Visit Lahneck Castle
Optional Activities
- Visit Siegfried's Mechanical Instrument Cabinet
- Gondola ride over Rüdesheim vineyards to Niederwald Monument
- Wine tasting
- Hike through Rüdesheim vineyard
- Guided bike tour along Rhine Valley
Landmarks Siegfried's Mechanical Instrument Cabinet Niederwald Monument Rhine River Gorge Lahneck Castle - Day 6
Cochem
You wake up in Cochem and visit Reichsburg Castle followed by a walking tour of the town. For something more active, choose between a panoramic hike leading to the castle or a scenic bicycle tour along the Moselle riverbanks to the picturesque town of Beilstein and back, passing historic centers and preserved gabled houses.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Reichsburg Castle
- Walking tour of Cochem
Optional Activities
- Panoramic hike to Reichsburg Castle
- Bicycle tour from Cochem to Beilstein along Moselle
Landmarks Reichsburg Castle Beilstein - Day 7
Trier
The ship takes you on a scenic cruise along the Moselle to Wasserbillig, your gateway to Trier, Germany's oldest city known as the 'Rome of the North'. Join a guided tour exploring the Roman amphitheater, Roman Baths, and Basilica of Constantine. Or if you prefer, sample Luxembourg's famed wines at a local establishment.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic cruise along Moselle to Wasserbillig
- Guided tour of Trier including Roman amphitheater, Roman Baths, and Basilica of Constantine
Optional Activities
- Wine tasting at local establishment featuring Luxembourg wines
Landmarks Trier Roman Amphitheater Trier Roman Baths Basilica of Constantine - Day 8
Departure
You say au revoir to Luxembourg as you prepare for your journey home.
