Europe's Rivers & Castles By AmaWaterways

Description 

Included Tax + Daily Excursions

ITINERARY DETAILS:

Day 1 Nuremberg

EMBARKATION

Board the ship in Nuremberg for your Europe’s Rivers & Castles cruise. (D)

Day 2 BambergUNESCO

City walking tour and smoked beer tasting

OR Bike tour to Eltmann

Bamberg has been referred to as “Franconian Rome” as, like Rome, it was built on seven hills—but in Bamberg, a church graces each one. Bamberg’s medieval and Baroque architecture has withstood the test of time and, as such, became a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Join a guided walking tour of this medieval gem where you’ll see its cathedral, Old Town Hall and elegant old mansions, and afterwards, indulge in the town’s famous smoked beer, Rauchbier. Alternatively, enjoy a bike tour through Bamberg and follow your knowledgeable guide along the river to the enchanting winemaking town of Eltmann. (B,L,D)

Day 3 Würzburg

Würzburg walking tour

OR Residenz Palace visit

OR Rothenburg excursion

OR Würzburg Castle hike

Go on a full-day excursion to Rothenburg, Germany’s best-preserved walled town located on the Romantic Road. For those not going to Rothenburg, enjoy a city tour of Würzburg, a bursting with Baroque splendor. Or visit Würzburg’s Baroque Residenz Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that features an opulent interior, including a grand fresco by Tiepolo. As an alternative to the walking tour and the palace visit, the more active guest may choose to venture high above the town for a hike to Würzburg Castle, which dominates the city. (B,L,D)

Day 4 Wertheim

Walking tour

OR Main River bike tou

OR Castle Hill hike

Wertheim’s old town center still features half-timbered houses and the Gothic architecture of the Stiftskirche, its oldest Protestant church. Join a guided walking tour through the historic city center and then learn the art of pretzel making with a visit to a local bakery. For those seeking a more active adventure, take a scenic bike ride through the Main River Valley or hike high above the town for a visit to the castle, one of the most picturesque ruins in Germany. (B,L,D)

Day 5 Rüdesheim

Gondola ride and wine tasting

OR Siegfried’s Mechanical Instrument Cabinet

OR Vineyard hike

OR Guided bike tour of the Rheingau

Rhine GorgeCastles along the Rhine scenic cruising

LahnsteinExclusive Burg Lahneck Castle visit

Arrive in Rüdesheim, where you can visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Instrument Cabinet, or take a ride over the vineyards of Rüdesheim in a gondola to the Niederwald Monument, and then afterwards be treated to a wine tasting. You may also hike through a Rüdesheim vineyard. Another choice today is to take a guided bike tour along the Rhine Valley, riding between the Rheingau hills and the Rhine River. Later in the day, set sail towards Lahnstein through the Rhine River Gorge, famous for its beautiful and imposing castles. Cap the day off with a visit to Lahneck Castle. (B,L,D)

Day 6 Cochem

Reichsburg Castle and walking tour

OR Hike to Reichsburg Castle and visit

OR Guided bike tour to Beilstein

Wake up in fairytale Cochem and visit Reichsburg Castle followed by a walking tour. For an active alternative, set out on a panoramic hike leading to Reichsburg Castle. Or, embark on a bicycle tour from Cochem along the beautiful riverbanks of the Moselle to Beilstein and back. Along the way, enjoy the sights and sounds of the historic town center, picturesque gabled houses, and beautifully preserved landscapes. B,L,D)

Day 7 Wasserbillig

“Rome of the North” tour

OR Luxembourg wine tasting

Enjoy a scenic cruise along the Moselle to Wasserbillig, your gateway to Trier, Germany’s oldest city, renowned for its rich ancient Roman past, and referred to as the “Rome of the North” or “Second Rome” as it has impressive Roman relics and nine UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Join a guided tour of the city, including the old Roman amphitheater, Roman Baths and Basilica of Constantine. Alternatively, enjoy a tasting at a local establishment where you can sample a few of Luxembourg’s famed wines. (B,L,D)

Day 8 Luxembourg

DISEMBARKATION

Bid au revoir to Luxembourg as you prepare for your journey home.

Ships:

AmaPrima: https://www.amawaterways.com/ships/AmaPrima-river-cruise-ship