German Grandeur (westbound)

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

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Day 2 - BAMBERG The City of Seven Hills

Visit 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.

AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO WÜRZBURG

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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 Wurzburg's charm by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:

CLASSIC Take a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Wurzburg 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 MILTENBERG

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Day 4 - MILTENBERG Beauty on the Main River

CLASSIC Join a Guided Walking Tour of Miltenberg, a showcase of medieval half-timber homes and home to Germany's oldest inn.

EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO FRANKFURT

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Day 5 - FRANKFURT EXCURSION TO SELIGENSTADT Charm in Frankfurt

ACTIVE Enjoy a biking experience in the city of 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.

Spend free time this afternoon exploring Frankfurt on your own. Later, enjoy live entertainment on board.

EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BOPPARD

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Day 6 - BOPPARD A Peaceful Jewel in the Rhine Gorge

This afternoon, stretch out on the Sky Deck as you pass through the spectacular Rhine Gorge on your way to Rudesheim.

RÜDESHEIM - RHINE GORGE

Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine Country

ACTIVE Enjoy a hike with your Adventure Host through the picturesque vineyards of Rudesheim, OR:

DISCOVERY Tour the incredible Mechanical Music Museum for a one-of-a-kind instrumental experience; enjoy a tasting of the authentic Rudesheimer coffee.

EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO STRASBOURG

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Day 7 - STRASBOURG, FRANCE A Grand Cathedral and La Petite France

Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities.

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

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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 and 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 a local winery in Breisach, where you will learn about German winemaking and enjoy a wine tasting, OR:

CLASSIC Join A Guided Tour to explore Freiburg's medieval city center, sheltered by the Black Forest amid vineyards and gardens of the Upper Rhine Valley.

You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to visit the charming village of Colmar in the morning.

EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BASEL

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Day 9 - BASEL, SWITZERLAND (DISEMBARKATION) Your cruise ends this morning with breakfast.

Departure flights should not leave Zurich airport before 10 am or Basel airport before 8 am.

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  Tour Name   German Grandeur (westbound)
  Tour Code  
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  Tour Duration    9 Days
  Start City:   Prague
  End City:   Basel
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Features

  • 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
    Day 3 Wurzburg: Choice of guided tour, visit to the Bishop's Residenz or bike with your Adventure Host
    Day 4 Miltenberg: Guided tour
    Day 5 Frankfurt: Choice of guided tour in Frankfurt, or guided tour in Seligenstadt or bike with your Adventure Host
    Day 6 Boppard-Rhine Gorge-Rudesheim: Scenic cruise through the Rhine Gorge; choice of visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum in Rudesheim or hike with your Adventure Host
    Day 7 Strasbourg: Guided tour, visit to La Petite France district and the Gothic cathedral
    Day 8 Breisach. Excursion to Black Forest: Choice of excursion to Black Forest, or visit to a local winery in Breisach, or visit to Freiburg or bike with your Adventure Host
    Day 9 Basel (Disembarkation): Your cruise ends this morning
  • Key Differences
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  • Notes
    • In the event of technical or water level issues, it may be necessary to operate the itinerary by motorcoach or alter the program, including hotel overnight when necessary.
    • Guided Tours, Optional Excursions, activities, sailing and docking schedules may be contingent on weather conditions or other issues outside of our control and could therefore be subject to change at any time.
    • Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.
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  • Product Group
  • German Grandeur
  • Direction
  • Westbound
  • Related Option Title
  • German Grandeur (Westbound)
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  • German Grandeur (Westbound)
 

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