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Legendary Rhine & Moselle & Romantic Franconia & Bavaria

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From Mainz to Munich
4.1 (39 reviews)
  • A picturesque river scene with a traditional German building.
  • Compact Moselle cruise map highlighting Trier to Mainz with Munich extension.
  • Vineyard overlooking a river and a small town.
  • View of a river winding through a valley with a town.
  • Castle on a hill with a river and town below.
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Frankfurt to Mainz

    Frankfurt to Mainz

    Included Activities

    • Airport transfer from Frankfurt to Mainz
    • Welcome reception on board Emerald Star-Ship
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 2

    Rüdesheim

    Rüdesheim

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Niederwalddenkmal

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Schloss Johannisberg Winery
    • Rüdesheim walk with specialty coffee (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Niederwalddenkmal
    Schloss Johannisberg
  4. Day 3

    Bernkastel

    Bernkastel

    Included Activities

    • Walking Tour of Bernkastel
    Landmarks
    Bernkastel
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 4

    Schweich

    Schweich

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Trier

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Luxembourg (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Porta Nigra
    Our Lady's Cathedral
    Archdukes Palace
    Place d'Armes
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 5

    Cochem

    Cochem

    Optional Activities

    • Tastes of Moselle (EmeraldPLUS)
    • Guided e-bike tour (EmeraldACTIVE)
    • Grand-Prix backstage experience at Nürburgring (extra expense)
    • Wines of the Moselle (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Reichsburg Castle
    Nürburgring
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 6

    Koblenz

    Koblenz

    Included Activities

    • Koblenz walking tour with local guide
    • Guided e-bike tour along Moselle and Rhine Rivers

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Marksburg Castle (extra expense, 3 hours, Difficult/Active activity level)
    Landmarks
    Church of Our Lady
    German Corner
    Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
    Marksburg Castle
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 7

    Mainz

    Mainz

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Mainz
    • Visit to Schloss Johannisberg Winery

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Eberbach Abbey & wine tasting (extra expense)
    • Gutenberg Museum visit & workshop (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Mainz Cathedral
    Eberbach Abbey
    Gutenberg Museum
  9. Day 8

    Mainz to Nuremberg

    Mainz to Nuremberg
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 9

    Nuremberg to Munich

    Nuremberg to Munich
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Medieval tour of Nuremberg with visit to the Kaiserburg
    Landmarks
    Kaiserburg
  11. Day 10

    Munich to Neuschwanstein

    Munich to Neuschwanstein
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Neuschwanstein Castle
    Landmarks
    Neuschwanstein Castle
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  12. Day 11

    Munich to Airport

    Munich to Airport
    Meals
    Breakfast

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