Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Basel
Basel- Meals
- Dinner
- Day 2
Breisach - Black Forest
Breisach - Black Forest- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour to Black Forest with Vogtsbauernhof open-air museum, water mill visit, and traditional butter-making demonstration
- Guided tour to Freiburg's medieval city center
Optional Activities
- Guided optional excursion to Colmar
Landmarks Vogtsbauernhof Freiburg Colmar - Day 3
Strasbourg
Strasbourg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike tour of Strasbourg with Adventure Host
- City tour of Strasbourg including Gothic cathedral, stained-glass windows, astronomical clock, and La Petite France district
Optional Activities
- Guided optional excursion to historic Maginot Line
- Guided optional excursion to Alsace wine country
- Visit museum
- Free time to stroll city center
Landmarks Strasbourg Cathedral La Petite France Maginot Line Alsace - Day 4
Rüdesheim - Rhine Gorge
Rüdesheim - Rhine Gorge- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike through Rüdesheim vineyards with Avalon Adventure Host and Rüdesheimer coffee tasting
- Guided tour of Mechanical Music Museum with Rüdesheimer coffee tasting
- Passage through Rhine Gorge
Landmarks Rüdesheim Rhine Gorge Boppard - Day 5
Frankfurt - Seligenstadt
Frankfurt - Seligenstadt- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike tour of Frankfurt with Adventure Host
- Guided tour to Seligenstadt and Einhard Basilika
- Guided sightseeing tour of Frankfurt
Landmarks Seligenstadt Einhard Basilika Frankfurt - Day 6
Wertheim
Wertheim- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walk to explore Wertheim with Adventure Host
- Guided walk through Wertheim with pretzel-shaping demonstration
- Guided walking tour of medieval Wertheim
- Wine tasting onboard
Landmarks Wertheim - Day 7
Würzburg
Würzburg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to explore Würzburg with Adventure Host
- Guided sightseeing tour of Würzburg with Old Main Bridge, fortress, and baroque Bishop's Residenz
- Guided winery visit and cellar tasting in Franconia
Optional Activities
- Guided optional excursion to Rothenburg
Landmarks Würzburg Old Main Bridge Kaiserburg (Würzburg Fortress) Bishop's Residenz Würzburger Stein Vineyard Rothenburg - Day 8
Bamberg
Bamberg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike tour along Bamberg canals with Adventure Host
- Guided walking tour of historic Bamberg including Romanesque cathedral, Old Town Hall, and seven hills
Landmarks Bamberg Bamberg Cathedral Bamberg Old Town Hall - Day 9
Nuremberg - Munich Excursion
Nuremberg - Munich Excursion- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Full-day guided tour to Munich including Nymphenburg Palace, old and new Town Halls of Marienplatz
Landmarks Munich Nymphenburg Palace Marienplatz - Day 10
Nuremberg
Nuremberg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike tour around Nuremberg port area with Adventure Host
- Guided tour of Nuremberg's medieval architecture, gilded fountain, Gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castle
- Guided tour of historic Nuremberg Rally Grounds
- Onboard lecture about Main-Danube Canal
Landmarks Nuremberg Kaiserburg Castle Nuremberg Rally Grounds Main-Danube Canal - Day 11
Regensburg
Regensburg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike tour to Walhalla with Adventure Host
- Guided city walk featuring Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) and Porta Pretoria
- Guided walking tour of Regensburg's Jewish heritage sites
Optional Activities
- Guided optional excursion to Benedictine Monastery in Weltenburg
- Free afternoon exploring Regensburg
Landmarks Regensburg Walhalla Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) Porta Pretoria Weltenburg Monastery - Day 12
Passau - Linz
Passau - Linz- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike with Adventure Host from Passau down to valley and along Ilz River
- Guided city walk of Passau
Optional Activities
- Full-day guided optional excursion to Salzburg
- Full-day guided optional excursion to Cesky Krumlov
- Free afternoon in Linz to bike along Danube or follow nature trails
Landmarks Passau Ilz River Salzburg Cesky Krumlov Linz - Day 13
Melk - Wachau Valley - Vienna
Melk - Wachau Valley - Vienna- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning hike through Melk countryside with Adventure Host
- Guided tour of Melk Benedictine Abbey with frescoed ceilings, statues, library, and pipe organ
- Sailing through Wachau Valley
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to Royal Waltz Concert
Landmarks Melk Melk Benedictine Abbey Wachau Valley Vienna - Day 14
Vienna
Vienna- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike tour of Vienna's Danube Island with Adventure Host
- Guided visit to House of Strauss with interactive experience, coffee, and homemade cake
- Guided city tour of Vienna including Imperial Palace complex, Vienna Opera House, and St. Stephen's Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Guided optional excursion to Schönbrunn Palace
- Tram ride to Prater amusement park
- Visit Vienna's museums
- Bike tour around Vienna's squares or Danube banks
Landmarks Vienna Danube Island House of Strauss Imperial Palace Vienna Opera House St. Stephen's Cathedral Schönbrunn Palace Prater - Day 15
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to magnificent viewpoint in Budapest with Adventure Host
- Guided city sightseeing tour including Heroes' Square
Optional Activities
- Guided optional excursion to thermal baths
- Scenic hike above Danube
- Free time for cafés, pubs, or nightlife
Landmarks Budapest Heroes' Square - Day 16
Budapest (Disembarkation)
Budapest (Disembarkation)- Meals
- Breakfast
