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German Grandeur with 2 Nights in Munich for Beer Enthusiasts (Westbound) 2023

11 days
From Munich to Basel
5.0
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Munich

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Munich independently
    Landmarks
    Marienplatz
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  2. Day 2

    Neuschwanstein Castle

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Full-day Guided Tour to Neuschwanstein Castle in the Bavarian Alps
    Landmarks
    Neuschwanstein Castle
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  3. Day 3

    Nuremberg to Bamberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Nuremberg including medieval architecture, gilded fountain, Gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castle
    Landmarks
    Kaiserburg Castle
    St. Sebald Church
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  4. Day 4

    Bamberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike along canals in Bamberg with Adventure Host OR Guided Walking Tour of Bamberg including Romanesque cathedral, Old Town Hall, and seven hills
    • Discover family-run hop garden with local beer tasting
    • Beer lecture hosted by Beer Expert onboard while cruising
    • Free time with German-style Rauchbier (smoked beer)
    Landmarks
    Bamberg Cathedral
    Old Town Hall
  5. Day 5

    Würzburg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Würzburg by bike with Adventure Host OR Guided Sightseeing Tour of Würzburg including Old Main Bridge, fortress, and baroque Bishop's Residenz
    • Live entertainment onboard while sailing

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Rothenburg
    Landmarks
    Old Main Bridge
    Würzburg Fortress
    Prince-Bishop's Residence
  6. Day 6

    Miltenberg to Frankfurt

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walking Tour of Miltenberg including medieval half-timber homes and Germany's oldest inn
    • Onboard beer tasting hosted by Beer Expert
    Landmarks
    Miltenberg Old Town Hall
  7. Day 7

    Frankfurt to Boppard

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Biking experience in Frankfurt with Adventure Host OR Guided Tour to Seligenstadt including Einhard Basilika OR Guided Sightseeing Tour of Frankfurt OR Guided brewery tour featuring Frankfurt craft beers
    • Free time exploring Frankfurt
    • Live entertainment onboard
    Landmarks
    Einhard Basilika
  8. Day 8

    Rüdesheim - Rhine Gorge

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Food and beer pairing dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Passage through Rhine Gorge with relaxation on Sky Deck
    • Hike through picturesque vineyards of Rüdesheim with Adventure Host OR Tour of Mechanical Music Museum
    • Onboard food and beer pairing dinner hosted by Beer Expert
    Landmarks
    Rhine Gorge
    Pfalzgrafenstein Castle
    Mechanical Music Museum
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  9. Day 9

    Strasbourg to Breisach

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Onboard beer and cheese tasting hosted by Beer Expert
    • City Tour of Strasbourg including Gothic cathedral with stained-glass windows, ancient murals, and astronomical clock, and La Petite France District
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    La Petite France
  10. Day 10

    Black Forest - Basel

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Full-day Guided Tour to Black Forest including Vogtsbauernhof open-air museum, authentic water mill, and traditional butter-making demonstration OR Relaxing bike ride along the Rhine with Adventure Host OR Visit to local winery in Breisach with German winemaking and wine tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Colmar village in the morning
    Landmarks
    Black Forest
    Vogtsbauernhof
  11. Day 11

    Basel

    Meals
    Breakfast
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