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German Grandeur for Beer Enthusiasts (Westbound) 2026

9 days
From Nuremberg to Basel
4.6
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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

    Nuremberg

    Meals
    Dinner
  2. Day 2

    Bamberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walking Tour of Bamberg's Old Town Hall and Romanesque cathedral
    • Beer lecture hosted by Beer Expert

    Optional Activities

    • Bike along the canals in Bamberg with Adventure Host
    • Discover family-run hop garden with local beer tasting
    • Free time with German-style Rauchbier (smoked beer)
    Landmarks
    Old Town Hall
    Bamberg Cathedral
  3. Day 3

    Würzburg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Würzburg with Old Main Bridge, fortress, and Bishop's Residenz
    • Live entertainment on board

    Optional Activities

    • Hike to explore Würzburg's charm with Adventure Host
    • Guided Optional Excursion to Rothenburg
    Landmarks
    Old Main Bridge
    Würzburg Fortress
    Prince-Bishop's Residenz
  4. Day 4

    Miltenberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walking Tour of Miltenberg featuring medieval half-timber homes

    Optional Activities

    • On-board beer tasting hosted by Beer Expert
  5. Day 5

    Frankfurt - Seligenstadt

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Frankfurt with cultural landmarks and financial headquarters

    Optional Activities

    • Biking experience in Frankfurt with Adventure Host
    • Guided Tour to Seligenstadt with visit to Einhard Basilika
    • Guided brewery tour featuring craft beers
    • Free time exploring Frankfurt
    Landmarks
    Einhard Basilika
  6. Day 6

    Boppard - Rüdesheim

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Food and beer pairing dinner hosted by Beer Expert)

    Included Activities

    • Passage through Rhine Gorge on Sky Deck
    • Food and beer pairing dinner hosted by Beer Expert

    Optional Activities

    • Hike through Rüdesheim vineyards with Adventure Host
    • Tour of Mechanical Music Museum with Rüdesheimer coffee tasting
    Landmarks
    Rhine Gorge
  7. Day 7

    Strasbourg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • City Tour of Strasbourg with Gothic cathedral, ancient murals, astronomical clock, and La Petite France District

    Optional Activities

    • On-board beer and cheese tasting hosted by Beer Expert
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    La Petite France
  8. Day 8

    Breisach - Black Forest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Full-day guided tour to Black Forest with Vogtsbauernhof open-air museum, water mill, and butter-making demonstration
    • Relaxing bike ride along the Rhine with Adventure Host
    • Guided Tour of Freiburg's medieval city center
    • Guided Optional Excursion to Colmar village
    Landmarks
    Vogtsbauernhof
    Black Forest
  9. Day 9

    Basel

    Meals
    Breakfast

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Tour ID: 288089

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    • For any tour departing before August 29th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 29th, 2026, a minimum payment of $250 is required to confirm your booking with Avalon Waterways. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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