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Legendary Rhine & Moselle & Romantic Franconia & Bavaria

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From Mainz to Munich
4.1
37 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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Emerald Cruises
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
Group Size 30 - 182
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Frankfurt to Mainz

    Frankfurt to Mainz

    Included Activities

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

    Bernkastel

    Bernkastel

    Included Activities

    • Walking Tour of Bernkastel
    Landmarks
    Bernkastel
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. Day 6

    Koblenz

    Koblenz

    Included Activities

    • Koblenz walking tour

    Optional Activities

    • Guided e-bike tour (EmeraldACTIVE)
    • German beer garden experience (extra expense)
    • Visit to Marksburg Castle (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Church of Our Lady
    German Corner
    Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
    Marksburg Castle
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. 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
  8. Day 8

    Mainz to Nuremberg

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

    Nuremberg to Munich

    Nuremberg to Munich
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

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

    Munich to Neuschwanstein

    Munich to Neuschwanstein
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

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

    Munich to Airport

    Munich to Airport
    Meals
    Breakfast

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    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Germany. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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    • 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 October 15th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after October 15th, 2026, a minimum payment of 100% is required to confirm your booking with Emerald Cruises. 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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