Itinerary
- Day 1
Nuremberg
You'll arrive in Nuremberg and board your river cruise ship. This is where everything starts, so settle in, get familiar with the ship, and get ready for the week ahead along the Rhine and Main rivers.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Nuremberg - Day 2
Bamberg
Bamberg is on the agenda today with its seven hills and medieval character. You can join a guided walking tour to see the cathedral and Old Town Hall, check out the Christmas Market, or try a bike tour if you prefer. The local food here is worth trying too.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Bamberg including cathedral, Old Town Hall and old mansions
- Visit to Bamberg Christmas Market
Optional Activities
- Culinary experience with licorice root, Hornla pastries, traditional German sausage and smoked beer
- Guided bike tour
Landmarks Bamberg Cathedral Bamberg Old Town Hall Bamberg Christmas Market - Day 3
Würzburg
Würzburg offers Baroque architecture and several options for the day. Take a city tour with the Christmas Market, visit the UNESCO-listed Residenz Palace to see its fancy interior, hike up to Würzburg Castle, or head out on an all-day trip to Rothenburg, a walled town on the Romantic Road.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- City tour of Würzburg
- Visit to Würzburg Christmas Market
Optional Activities
- Visit to Würzburg's Baroque Résidenz Palace with grand Tiepolo fresco
- Hike to Würzburg Castle
- Full-day excursion to Rothenburg
Landmarks Würzburg Résidenz Palace Würzburg Castle Rothenburg ob der Tauber Würzburg Christmas Market - Day 4
Wertheim
Wertheim's half-timbered houses and Gothic architecture are waiting. You can walk through the old town on a guided tour, learn how to make pretzels at a local bakery, and visit the Christmas Market. If you're more active, there's a scenic bike ride through the Main River Valley or a hike to the castle ruins.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Wertheim's historic city center
- Pretzel making workshop at local bakery
- Visit to Wertheim Christmas Market
Optional Activities
- Scenic bike ride through the Main River Valley
- Hike to Wertheim Castle
Landmarks Wertheim Stiftskirche Wertheim Castle Wertheim Christmas Market - Day 5
Rüdesheim - Rhine Gorge - Koblenz
Today brings you to Rüdesheim, a wine region. Take a gondola over the vineyards and do a wine tasting, go on a vineyard hike, or visit Siegfried's Mechanical Instrument Cabinet. Later, the ship cruises through the Rhine Gorge, a UNESCO site, and you'll arrive in Koblenz for an optional walk through town.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Gondola ride over Rüdesheim vineyards
- Wine tasting in Rüdesheim
- Cruise through the UNESCO-designated Rhine Gorge
Optional Activities
- Hike through Rüdesheim vineyards
- Visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Instrument Cabinet
- Guided stroll through Koblenz
Landmarks Rüdesheim Rhine Gorge Siegfried's Mechanical Instrument Cabinet Koblenz 
- Day 6
Mainz
Mainz is where the Main and Rhine rivers meet. Choose between a walking tour of the Old Town with a stop at the Gutenberg Museum to see original 15th-century Bibles, explore other historic sites like the Old University and Staatstheater, or take a guided bike tour around the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Mainz's Old Town
- Visit to Gutenberg Museum
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of historic Mainz including Old University and Staatstheater
- Guided bike tour through Mainz
Landmarks Gutenberg Museum Mainz Old University Staatstheater Mainz - Day 7
Frankfurt
Frankfurt offers a mix of history, culture, and modern life on a guided tour. Spend time at the Christmas Market or pick a guided tasting tour of Hessian cuisine. There's also a bike ride option along the Main River if you want to see the city from the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Frankfurt
- Visit to Frankfurt Christmas Market
Optional Activities
- Guided tasting tour highlighting Hessian cuisine
- Guided bike ride along the Main River
Landmarks Frankfurt Christmas Market Main River - Day 8
Frankfurt
It's time to leave the ship in Frankfurt and head to the airport for your flight home. Pack up and prepare for departure after your week on the rivers.
- Meals
- Breakfast
