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German Grandeur for Beer Enthusiasts (Westbound) 2026

9 days
From Nuremberg to Basel
4.6 (234 reviews)
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Plan your adventure:
River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for 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

    Nuremberg

    Nuremberg
    Meals
    Dinner
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  2. Day 2

    Bamberg

    Bamberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike along the canals in Bamberg with Adventure Host
    • Guided Walking Tour of historic Bamberg including Romanesque cathedral, Old Town Hall, and seven hills with churches
    • Guided tour of family-run hop garden with local beer tasting
    • Beer lecture hosted by Beer Expert on board
    Landmarks
    Bamberg Cathedral
    Bamberg Old Town Hall
  3. Day 3

    Würzburg

    Würzburg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to explore Würzburg's charm with Adventure Host
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Würzburg including Old Main Bridge, fortress, and baroque Bishop's Residenz
    • Live entertainment on board

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Rothenburg
    Landmarks
    Würzburg Old Main Bridge
    Würzburg Fortress
    Bishop's Residenz Würzburg
    Rothenburg
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  4. Day 4

    Miltenberg

    Miltenberg
    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
  5. Day 5

    Frankfurt

    Frankfurt
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Biking experience in Frankfurt with Adventure Host
    • Guided Tour to Seligenstadt featuring the Einhard Basilika
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Frankfurt including cultural landmarks and financial headquarters
    • Guided brewery tour of Frankfurt craft beers
    • Live entertainment on board
    Landmarks
    Seligenstadt
    Einhard Basilika
  6. Day 6

    Boppard - Rhine Gorge - Rüdesheim

    Boppard - Rhine Gorge - Rüdesheim
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Food and beer pairing dinner hosted by Beer Expert)

    Included Activities

    • Passage through Rhine Gorge
    • Hike through vineyards of Rüdesheim with Adventure Host
    • Tour of Mechanical Music Museum with Rüdesheimer coffee tasting
    • Onboard food and beer pairing dinner hosted by Beer Expert
    Landmarks
    Rhine Gorge
    Rüdesheim
    Mechanical Music Museum
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  7. Day 7

    Strasbourg

    Strasbourg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Onboard beer and cheese tasting hosted by Beer Expert
    • City Tour of Strasbourg including Gothic cathedral and La Petite France District
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    La Petite France
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  8. Day 8

    Breisach - Black Forest

    Breisach - Black Forest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Full-day guided tour of Black Forest including Vogtsbauernhof open-air museum, water mill, and butter-making demonstration
    • Bike ride along the Rhine with Adventure Host
    • Guided tour of Freiburg's medieval city center in the Black Forest

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Colmar village
    Landmarks
    Vogtsbauernhof
    Freiburg
    Black Forest
    Colmar
  9. Day 9

    Basel

    Basel
    Meals
    Breakfast

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