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German Grandeur with 2 Nights in Munich (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

    Munich to Bavarian Alps

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

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

    Munich to 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
    Nuremberg Cathedral
  4. Day 4

    Bamberg to Würzburg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walking Tour of Bamberg including Romanesque cathedral, Old Town Hall, and seven hills with churches

    Optional Activities

    • Bike along the canals in Bamberg with your Adventure Host
    Landmarks
    Bamberg Cathedral
    Bamberg Old Town Hall
  5. Day 5

    Würzburg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Würzburg including Old Main Bridge, fortress, and Bishop's Residenz

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Würzburg by bike with your Adventure Host
    • Guided Optional Excursion to the Bavarian town of Rothenburg
    Landmarks
    Bishop's Residenz Würzburg
    Würzburg Fortress
    Old Main Bridge Würzburg
  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
    Landmarks
    Miltenberg
  7. Day 7

    Frankfurt

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Frankfurt including cultural landmarks, financial headquarters, and neighborhoods

    Optional Activities

    • Biking experience in Frankfurt with your Adventure Host
    • Guided Tour to Seligenstadt and Einhard Basilika
    Landmarks
    Einhard Basilika
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Boppard to Rüdesheim

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Passage through Rhine Gorge

    Optional Activities

    • Hike through vineyards in Rüdesheim with your Adventure Host
    • Tour of Mechanical Music Museum
    Landmarks
    Rhine Gorge
    Pfalzgrafenstein Castle
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  9. Day 9

    Strasbourg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • City Tour of Strasbourg including Gothic Cathedral with stained-glass windows, ancient murals, astronomical clock, and La Petite France District
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    La Petite France District
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  10. Day 10

    Breisach

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Full-day Guided Tour to Black Forest including Vogtsbauernohf open-air museum, authentic water mill, and traditional butter-making demonstration

    Optional Activities

    • Relaxing bike ride along the Rhine with your Adventure Host
    • Visit to local winery in Breisach with German winemaking education and wine tasting
    • Guided Optional Excursion to Colmar village
    Landmarks
    Black Forest
    Vogtsbauernohf
  11. Day 11

    Basel

    Meals
    Breakfast
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    2019
    Guests
    166
    Crew
    47
    Length
    443 ft / 135 m
    Width
    12m / 39 ft
    Suites
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    16
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    2775 gt
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    12 kn / 22 kph / 14 mph
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