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Escorted Tour Highlights
Countries Visited:
Germany, Holland, Main River, Rhine River
Cities Visited:
See Description
Sightseeing Highlights
City Highlights
Day 1 Amsterdam (Embarkation): Onboard welcome receptionDay 2 Amsterdam: Canal cruiseDay 3 Cologne: Choice of Cologne highlights walking tour, or Jewish Heritage walking tourDay 4 Rhine Gorge-Rüdesheim: Choice of visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum in Rüdesheim or a hike in the vineyards with your Adventure HostDay 5 Frankfurt. Excursion to Heidelberg: Guided tour of Heidelberg, see the Great VatDay 6 Main river village: Guided walkDay 7 Würzburg: Guided tour, visit the Bishop's Residence, or guided hikeDay 8 Kitzingen-Volkach: Guided toursDay 9 Bamberg: Guided tour, see the Old Town HallDay 10 Nuremberg (Disembarkation): Your cruise ends this morning
Overview
Title
Grand German Sojourn
Vacation Overview
For a grand view of many of the charming and captivating towns in Holland and Germany, you 'll cruise on the Rhine and Main Rivers from Amsterdam to Nuremberg. You 'll experience the color and character of Amsterdam with a guided canal cruise on its iconic waterways, then cruise on the Rhine River to Cologne—a dynamic and historic city with its signature gothic cathedral and soaring twin steeples. Take a guided tour of the city or choose a walking tour of Cologne 's historical Jewish sites. Cruising toward the splendid Rhine Gorge, stop in Rüdesheim—flanked by hillside vineyards and Rhine River shores. Visit the marvelous Siegfried 's Mechanical Music Museum for German ditties played by some of its 350 self-playing instruments. Your Rhine River cruise continues with visits to Mainz and Würzburg. From Frankfurt, take a guided excursion to magnificent Heidelberg Castle, then visit a Main River Village for a picturesque day in Bavaria. Würzburg will delight you with a guided tour of its Old Main Bridge, fortress, and frescoed ceiling of its baroque Bishop 's Residenz along the famed Romantic Road.
Year Round Offers
- Single Supplement Waived on Select River Cruises
- Save $100 per person on Groups of 5 or more
Day 1:AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND (EMBARKATION) Welcome to Amsterdam. Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding. Flights into Amsterdam must arrive by 3:30 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm.You may plan your arrival for early in the day to explore Amsterdam before your cruise. Perhaps take advantage of an Optional Excursion to explore the quintessential Dutch village of Zaanse Schans with its picturesque waterways, windmills, and flower farms.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN AMSTERDAM(D)Day 2:AMSTERDAM Canals of Colorful Amsterdam
CLASSIC Explore the iconic waterways of Amsterdam with a Guided Canal Cruise past stately homes of Amsterdam 's “Golden Age.” This afternoon choose among the Guided Optional Excursions available , or spend free time exploring Amsterdam 's colorful streets, canals, galleries, and shops.
AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO COLOGNE(B,L,D)Day 3:COLOGNE, GERMANY Prost! Celebrate in the Rhineland Visit the Adventure Center for today 's activities with your Adventure Host.
CLASSIC Take a Guided City Walk of the old city of Cologne with its soaring twin-steepled Gothic cathedral, OR:DISCOVERY Join a Guided Walking Tour of Cologne 's important Jewish heritage sitesSpend free time over a glass of Kölsch pale lager—locally brewed for over 100 years! Later, enjoy live entertainment on board.
OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO RÜDESHEIM(B,L,D)Day 4:RHINE GORGE-RÜDESHEIM Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine CountryEnjoy breathtaking views as you cruise through the spectacular Rhine Gorge on your way to Rüdesheim
DISCOVERY Tour the incredible Mechanical Music Museum for a one-of-a-kind instrumental experience; enjoy a local special treat, OR; ACTIVE Enjoy a hike with your Avalon Adventure Host through the picturesque vineyards of RüdesheimOVERNIGHT CRUISE TO FRANKFURT(B,L,D)Day 5:FRANKFURT. EXCURSION TO HEIDELBERG Castle Walls and the World 's Biggest Wine Barrel
CLASSIC Take a half-day Guided Tour that includes the magnificent Heidelberg Castle and the Great Vat—the world 's largest wine barrelSail to a beautiful Main River village while enjoying dinner.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO MAIN RIVER VILLAGE(B,D)Day 6:MAIN RIVER VILLAGE Beauty of the Main RiverJoin your Adventure Host for today 's special activities.
CLASSIC Join a Guided Walking Tour of a picturesque Bavarian villageThis afternoon relax on the Sky Deck while passing along the beautiful villages on the Main River shores. Later, enjoy dinner and live entertainment on board.
AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO WÜRZBURG (B,L,D)Day 7:WÜRZBURG A Pearl of a Day on the Romantic Road
CLASSIC Take a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Würzburg with its Old Main Bridge, towering fortress, and baroque Bishop 's Residenz—with the largest known ceiling frescoACTIVE Enjoy incredible views over the northern Bavaria city of Wurzburg on a hike up the mighty hilltop Marienberg CastleLater you may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to the beautiful Bavarian town of Rothenburg. See the local sights and enjoy the fairytale atmosphere that has inspired artists. Enjoy live entertainment on board this evening.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN WÜRZBURG(B,L,D)Day 8:KITZINGEN Bavarian Wines, Legends, and MythsAsk about today 's energizing or relaxing Adventure Host activities.
CLASSIC Enjoy a Guided Sightseeing Tour and hear about the legend of a Countess, a shepherd, and a monastery. Explore Bavaria 's largest wine-producing areaEnjoy a leisurely sailing to Volkach at lunchtime.
VOLKACHStorybook Settings
CLASSIC Join a Walking Tour of the quaint town of Volkach with its half-timbered houses and cobblestoned streetsEVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BAMBERG(B,L,D)Day 9:BAMBERG The City of Seven Hills.
CLASSIC Take a Guided Walking Tour of the former home to imperial dynasties, and see its Romanesque cathedral, Old Town Hall, and seven hills crowned with churchesAfter the tour spend free time with a glass of German-style Rauchbier (smoked beer).
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO NUREMBERG (B,L,D)Day 10:NUREMBERG (DISEMBARKATION)Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.Flights should not leave Nuremberg airport before 10 am.
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omissions, or changes in pricing. Please call us toll free at 1-800-942-3301 to
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All prices are per person, double occupancy, subject to availability and are quoted in U.S. Dollars. These pages are not endorsed or supported by the tour
operator in any way. All information presented is based on promotional material
provided by the tour operator. All prices, itineraries, accommodations and dates
are subject to change without notice and at any time by the tour operators.
Availability is limited and must be reconfirmed at time of booking. The prices
on this website are not guaranteed. We are not responsible for errors,
omissions, or changes in pricing. Please call us toll free at 1-800-942-3301 to
confirm availability and pricing.
