Itinerary
- Day 1
Nuremberg
You'll board your ship and get settled into your stateroom in Nuremberg, Bavaria's second-largest city. The medieval architecture here is really something to see once you're walking around, with half-timbered houses, Gothic churches, and those impressive city walls that tell a lot about the place's history. The city has roots in its famous craftsmanship tradition, and you'll notice the World War II heritage throughout as well.
Included Activities
- One complimentary shore excursion in Nuremberg
Landmarks/POIs Nuremberg Medieval City Walls Palace of Justice Zeppelin Field - Day 2
Bamberg
This morning you'll head to Bamberg, a beautifully preserved medieval city that's been around since 902. Walking through the baroque streets, you'll check out the 11th-century Cathedral and the Old Town Hall, which sits pretty on its twin-arched bridge. Don't skip trying the local rauchbier, the city's specialty smoked beer that's worth sampling.
Included Activities
- One complimentary shore excursion in Bamberg
Landmarks/POIs Cathedral of Holy Roman Emperor Heinrich II Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) Alte Hofhaltung (Old Court) Neue Residenz (New Residence) - Day 3
Würzburg
You get to see Würzburg, a baroque city surrounded by Franconia's vineyards and fully restored after the war. The Bishops' Residenz palace is the big draw here with its sweeping staircase and Tiepolo frescoes covering the ceilings. After touring inside, you'll walk across the medieval Old Main Bridge and can head up to Marienberg Fortress, which overlooks everything.
Included Activities
- One complimentary shore excursion in Würzburg
Landmarks/POIs Bishops' Residenz Old Main Bridge Marienberg Fortress - Day 4
Wertheim to Main River Scenic Sailing
The town of Wertheim sits right where the Main and Tauber Rivers meet, and you can see the 12th-century castle ruins from different spots around town. Half-timbered houses line the streets there. Later, you'll sail through the Main River's scenic stretch, passing through the Spessart woodlands and past quaint villages, farmland, and castles that inspired the Brothers Grimm stories.
Included Activities
- One complimentary shore excursion in Wertheim
- Scenic sailing on the Main River through Spessart woodlands
Landmarks/POIs Wertheim Castle Pointed Tower - Day 5
Rhine River Scenic Sailing to Koblenz
You'll sail through the Middle Rhine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where vineyard-covered hillsides and castles line both banks. The Lorelei Rock appears as you pass through that dramatic section. Then you arrive in Koblenz, a traditional German city with over 2,000 years of history, featuring cobblestone streets, the German Corner monument, and the historic Romanesque Basilica of St. Castor.
Included Activities
- One complimentary shore excursion in Koblenz
- Scenic sailing through Middle Rhine UNESCO World Heritage Site
Landmarks/POIs Lorelei Rock German Corner Romanesque Basilica of St. Castor - Day 6
Cologne
Cologne has Roman heritage visible in how the city's laid out and in ancient ruins you can still see. The 13th-century Gothic cathedral is the centerpiece, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with twin spires that you can see from far away. You'll have time to shop along Hohe Strasse, check out cologne boutiques, and climb the cathedral steps for views across the city.
Included Activities
- One complimentary shore excursion in Cologne
Landmarks/POIs Cologne Cathedral Hohe Strasse - Day 7
Kinderdijk
You'll visit Kinderdijk in South Holland, a charming village known for its 19 remarkably preserved 18th-century windmills. The Waal and Merwede regions around here show what Dutch engineering accomplished with the polders reclaimed from the sea, and you can see why the Hans Brinker stories took hold in this landscape.
Included Activities
- One complimentary shore excursion in Kinderdijk
Landmarks/POIs Kinderdijk Windmills - Day 8
Departure
It's time to say goodbye to the people you've met on the ship and head home. If you want, you can look into the available tour extensions to keep exploring Europe instead of heading back.
Optional Activities
- Optional tour extensions available
