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German Grandeur (Eastbound) 2023

9 days
From Basel to Nuremberg
4.6
234 traveler reviews

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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

    Basel/Zurich to Breisach

    Meals
    Dinner
  2. Day 2

    Breisach

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to charming village of Colmar
    Landmarks
    Vogtsbauernohf
    Black Forest
    Colmar
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  3. Day 3

    Strasbourg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Discover Strasbourg by bike with Adventure Host
    • City Tour of Strasbourg including Gothic cathedral, stained-glass windows, astronomical clock, and La Petite France District

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to historic Maginot Line pre-WWII fortifications
    • Guided Optional Excursion to Alsace wine country
    • Free time to visit a museum
    • Free time to stroll across city center
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    La Petite France
    Maginot Line
  4. Day 4

    Rüdesheim to Boppard to Frankfurt

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike through picturesque vineyards of Rüdesheim with Adventure Host
    • Open-air Cable Car Ride to Niederwald Monument with option to ride or walk down through vineyards
    • Tour of Mechanical Music Museum

    Optional Activities

    • Relax on Sky Deck
    • Explore Rheinallee Promenade in Boppard for delicatessen fare, German coffee, or Riesling wine
    Landmarks
    Niederwald Monument
    Rhine Gorge
    Boppard
  5. Day 5

    Frankfurt

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Biking experience in Frankfurt with Adventure Host
    • Guided Tour to Seligenstadt including Einhard Basilika
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Frankfurt cultural landmarks and neighborhoods
    Landmarks
    Einhard Basilika
    Seligenstadt
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  6. Day 6

    Main River Village to Würzburg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walking Tour of picturesque Bavarian village
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  7. Day 7

    Würzburg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to beautiful town of Rothenburg
    Landmarks
    Old Main Bridge
    Bishop's Residenz
    Rothenburg
  8. Day 8

    Bamberg to Nuremberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike along canals in Bamberg with Adventure Host
    • Guided Walking Tour of Bamberg including Romanesque cathedral, Old Town Hall, and seven hills with churches

    Optional Activities

    • Free time to enjoy a glass of German-style Rauchbier
    Landmarks
    Bamberg Cathedral
    Bamberg Old Town Hall
  9. Day 9

    Nuremberg

    Meals
    Breakfast
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