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German Grandeur with 2 Nights in Munich for Beer Enthusiasts (Westbound) 2026

11 days
From Munich to Basel
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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

    Munich

    Munich
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  2. Day 2

    Munich to Neuschwanstein Castle

    Munich to Neuschwanstein Castle
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

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

    Munich to Nuremberg and Bamberg

    Munich to Nuremberg and Bamberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Nuremberg featuring medieval architecture, gilded fountain, gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castle
    Landmarks
    Kaiserburg Castle
    Nuremberg Cathedral
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  4. Day 4

    Bamberg

    Bamberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike tour along the canals in Bamberg with Adventure Host OR Guided Walking Tour of Bamberg's historic center, Romanesque cathedral, Old Town Hall, and seven hills with churches
    • Visit to family-run hop garden with local beer tasting
    • Beer lecture hosted by Beer Expert onboard while cruising
    Landmarks
    Bamberg Cathedral
    Bamberg Old Town Hall
  5. Day 5

    Würzburg

    Würzburg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Rothenburg
    Landmarks
    Old Main Bridge
    Würzburg Fortress
    Bishop's Residenz
    Rothenburg
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Miltenberg

    Miltenberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walking Tour of Miltenberg featuring medieval half-timber homes and Germany's oldest inn
    • Onboard beer tasting hosted by Beer Expert
    Landmarks
    Miltenberg Old Town
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Frankfurt

    Frankfurt
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike tour of Frankfurt with Adventure Host OR Guided Tour to Seligenstadt and Einhard Basilika OR Guided Sightseeing Tour of Frankfurt featuring cultural landmarks and financial headquarters OR Guided brewery tour featuring Frankfurt craft beers
    • Live entertainment on board
    Landmarks
    Einhard Basilika
    Seligenstadt
  8. Day 8

    Boppard to Rüdesheim

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

    Included Activities

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

    Strasbourg

    Strasbourg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Onboard beer and cheese tasting hosted by Beer Expert
    • City Tour of Strasbourg featuring Gothic cathedral with stained-glass windows, ancient murals, astronomical clock, and La Petite France District
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    La Petite France
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 10

    Breisach to Basel

    Breisach to 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 Guided Tour of Freiburg's medieval city center with Black Forest views

    Optional Activities

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

    Basel Departure

    Basel Departure
    Meals
    Breakfast
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