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Main River Discovery Frankfurt - Forchheim 2026

8 days
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From Frankfurt-am-Main to Forchheim
4.0 (168 reviews)
  • Illuminated theater building with fountain in winter scene.
  • Colorful and festive Christmas market at night.
  • Statue and historic half-timbered buildings.
  • City skyline with skyscrapers during sunset.
  • Historic castle with autumn trees by a river.
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  • Colorful half-timbered houses on a street.
  • Scenic view of a river flowing through a town surrounded by lush green hills in daytime.
  • Row of colorful houses along a river at sunset.
  • Aerial view of a charming medieval town with colorful buildings and a prominent church tower.
  • View of a historical fortress and buildings along a river under a blue sky.
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A-ROSA
River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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
Other languages on request: German
Group Size 15 - 140
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Frankfurt

    Frankfurt

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Frankfurt's city center
    • Visit historical sites related to the 1848 German national assembly
    • Discover the city's banking and business district
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  2. Day 2

    Aschaffenburg

    Aschaffenburg

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Johannisburg Castle
    • Climb castle towers for views over the old town and River Main
    • Explore historic buildings
    • Visit nature parks
    Landmarks
    Johannisburg Castle
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  3. Day 3

    Wertheim

    Wertheim

    Optional Activities

    • Explore the well-preserved city wall
    • Walk through narrow alleyways
    • View half-timbered houses
    • Visit the picturesque market square
    • Tour the ruined castle on the hilltop
    Landmarks
    Wertheim Castle
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  4. Day 4

    Würzburg

    Würzburg

    Optional Activities

    • Tour Marienberg Fortress
    • Visit the museums in Marienberg Fortress
    • Explore the Würzburg Residence
    • See the Mirror Cabinet rococo interior
    • Discover the university and city center
    Landmarks
    Marienberg Fortress
    Würzburg Residence
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  5. Day 5

    Schweinfurt

    Schweinfurt

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Schweinfurt's museums
    • Explore art galleries
    • Learn about the Leopoldina (Germany's National Academy of Sciences)
    • Discover industrial heritage sites
    • Explore the city center
  6. Day 6

    Bamberg

    Bamberg

    Optional Activities

    • Tour Bamberg Cathedral
    • Explore churches and monasteries
    • Stroll through historic alleyways
    • Visit baroque facades and squares
    • Discover half-timbered houses
    • Walk along historic bridges
    Landmarks
    Bamberg Cathedral
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  7. Day 7

    Forchheim

    Forchheim

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Hoorn on the Ijsselmeer
    • Discover the Ijsselmeer inland lake
    • Walk through the town
    Landmarks
    Ijsselmeer
    Hoorn
  8. Day 8

    Forchheim

    Forchheim

    Optional Activities

    • Final exploration of Hoorn
    • Discover Ijsselmeer landscape
    • Explore northern Rhine cruise region
    Landmarks
    Ijsselmeer
    Hoorn

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    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Germany. Ideally 6 months before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before September 13th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after September 13th, 2026, a minimum payment of 40% is required to confirm your booking with A-ROSA. 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 45 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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