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Escorted Tour Highlights
Countries Visited:
Europe, France, Germany, Main River, Rhine River, Switzerland
Cities Visited:
See Description
Sightseeing Highlights
City Highlights
Day 1 Nuremberg (Embarkation): Onboard welcome reception Day 2 Bamberg: Choice of guided tour, see the Old Town Hall or bike with your Adventure Host; visit of a hop garden; onboard beer lectureDay 3 Würzburg: Choice of guided tour, visit to the Bishop 's Residenz or bike with your Adventure HostDay 4 Main River Village: Guided tour; onboard beer tastingDay 5 Frankfurt: Choice of guided tour in Frankfurt, or guided tour in Seligenstadt or bike with your Adventure Host; local beer tourDay 6 Boppard-Rhine Gorge-Rüdesheim: Time at leisure in Boppard; scenic cruise through the Rhine Gorge; choice of visit to Siegfried 's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum in Rüdesheim or hike with your Adventure Host; onboard food and beer pairing dinnerDay 7 Strasbourg: Onboard beer and cheese tasting; guided tour, visit to La Petite France district and the Gothic cathedralDay 8 Breisach. Excursion to Black Forest: Choice of excursion to Black Forest, or visit to Badischer Winzerkeller or bike with your Adventure HostDay 9 Basel (Disembarkation): Your cruise ends this morning
Overview
Title
German Grandeur for Beer Enthusiasts (Westbound)
Vacation Overview
See the grandeur of Germany on a European river cruise through its most picturesque destinations along the Main and Rhine Rivers. For beer enthusiasts, a knowledgeable Beer Expert joins your cruise to host lectures, beer tasting, and food-and-beer-pairings for an authentic German and France river cruise experience.Embark on your Avalon Suite Ship® in Nuremberg, and sail to Bamberg for a guided walking tour of the historic home to imperial dynasties. In the afternoon, enjoy a hop garden tour while tasting also a local beer. Your enchanting river cruise continues to Würzburg—the “Pearl of the Romantic Road.” From here sail to Frankfurt, where you may join a guided sightseeing tour of the city, or visit the nearby town of Seligenstadt. Later enjoy a local beer tour. On your way to Rüdesheim, you 'll sail through the picturesque views of the Rhine Gorge. Then cruise to Strasbourg and join a guided city tour of the sights, such as the stunning stained glass of its Gothic cathedral, the astronomical clock, and La Petite France district. Your scenic cruise through Europe includes a stop in Breisach to visit Germany 's beautiful Black Forest region. Choose a visit to Badischer Winzerkeller, or a day trip to the Black Forest 's Vogtsbauernhof open-air museum. You 'll find much more to explore your way on this grand river cruise on the Rhine and Main Rivers. Conclude your cruise in Basel, Switzerland, with memories of this adventure through many of Europe 's most beautiful destinations to last a lifetime.
Year Round Offers
- Single Supplement Waived on Select River Cruises
- Save $100 per person on Groups of 5 or more
Day 1:NUREMBERG, GERMANY (EMBARKATION) Welcome to Germany. Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding. Flights into Nuremberg must arrive by 3:30 pm.Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm.Enjoy dinner and explore the ship on your first night on board as you sail.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BAMBERG(D)Day 2:BAMBERG The City of Seven HillsVisit the Adventure Center for today 's activities with your Adventure Host.
ACTIVE Your bike is ready! Hop on and bike along the canals in Bamberg with your Adventure Host, OR:CLASSIC Take a Guided Walking Tour of the historic home to imperial dynasties, and see its Romanesque cathedral, Old Town Hall, and seven hills crowned with churches.DISCOVERY Discover a very special family run hop garden where you will also taste a local beer.After the tour, spend free time with a glass of German-style Rauchbier (smoked beer).Later in the evening, enjoy onboard a beer lecture hosted by your Beer Expert while cruising.
AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO WÜRZBURG(B,L,D)Day 3:WÜRZBURG A Perfect Day in the Pearl of the Romantic Road 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.
ACTIVE Explore Würzburg's charm by bike with your Adventure Host, OR: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 fresco.Enjoy live entertainment on board while sailing tonight.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO MAIN RIVER VILLAGE (B,L,D)Day 4:MAIN RIVER VILLAGE Beauty on the Main River
CLASSIC Join a Guided Walking Tour of a picturesque Main River Bavarian village.DISCOVERY Enjoy an onboard beer tasting hosted by your Beer Expert.EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO FRANKFURT (B,L,D)Day 5:FRANKFURT EXCURSION TO SELIGENSTADT Charm in Frankfurt
ACTIVE Enjoy an easy biking experience in Frankfurt with your Adventure Host, OR:DISCOVERY Take a Guided Tour to Seligenstadt—one of Germany 's oldest towns and home to the Einhard Basilika—dubbed “minor basilica” in 1925 by Pope Pius XI, OR:CLASSIC Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Frankfurt to see the city 's cultural landmarks and gleaming financial headquarters combined with the cozy ambience of quaint neighborhoods.DISCOVERY Venture beyond the traditional pilsner on this on this exciting guided brewery tour featuring an introduction to some of Frankfurt 's most delicious craft beers.Spend free time this afternoon exploring Frankfurt on your own. Later, enjoy live entertainment on board.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BOPPARD(B,L,D)Day 6:BOPPARD A Peaceful Jewel in the Rhine GorgeTake some free time to relax, or explore the Rheinallee Promenade for delicatessen fare with a cup of German coffee or glass of Riesling wine. This afternoon, stretch out on the Sky Deck as you pass through the spectacular Rhine Gorge on your way to Rüdesheim.
RÜDESHEIM-RHINE GORGEEat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine Country
ACTIVE Enjoy a hike with your Adventure Host through the picturesque vineyards of Rüdesheim, OR:DISCOVERY Tour the incredible Mechanical Music Museum for a one-of-a-kind instrumental experience; based on your departure enjoy a local special treat.This evening enjoy an onboard food and beer pairing dinner hosted by your Beer Expert.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO STRASBOURG(B,L,D)Day 7:STRASBOURG, FRANCE A Grand Cathedral and La Petite FranceJoin your Adventure Host for today 's special activities.
DISCOVERY Onboard beer and cheese tasting hosted by your Beer Expert.CLASSIC Join a City Tour of Strasbourg 's sights, including its Gothic, stained-glass cathedral with its celebrated ancient murals and astronomical clock, as well as the magical La Petite France District.EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BREISACH(B,L,D)Day 8:BREISACH, GERMANY (BLACK FOREST) German Winemaking and the Beautiful Black Forest
DISCOVERY Join a full-day Guided Tour to the magical Black Forest to experience the Vogtsbauernohf open-air-museum, visit an authentic water mill, and see a traditional butter-making demonstration, OR: ACTIVE Enjoy the view on a relaxing bike ride along the Rhine with your Adventure Host, OR:DISCOVERY Visit to Badischer Winzerkeller, the largest German wine producer in Europe. Learn about German winemaking in the vineyards of Baden, and enjoy a wine tasting.You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to visit the charming village of Colmar in the morning.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BASEL(B,L,D)Day 9:BASEL, SWITZERLAND (DISEMBARKATION) Your cruise ends this morning with breakfast.Departure flights should not leave Zürich airport before 10 am or Basel airport before 8 am.
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are subject to change without notice and at any time by the tour operators.
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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
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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.
