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German Grandeur with 2 Nights in Munich for Beer Enthusiasts (Westbound) 2027

11 days
From Munich to Zurich
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and 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

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  2. Day 2

    Munich

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

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

    Munich to Nuremberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Nuremberg including medieval architecture, Kaiserburg Castle, and gothic cathedral
    Landmarks
    Kaiserburg Castle
  4. Day 4

    Bamberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Beer lecture hosted by Beer Expert onboard

    Optional Activities

    • Bike along the canals in Bamberg with Adventure Host
    • Guided Walking Tour of Franconian brewing tradition with Rauchbier tasting
    • Guided Walking Tour of historic city, Romanesque cathedral, Old Town Hall, and seven hills
    • Visit family-run hop garden with local beer tasting
    • Glass of German-style Rauchbier (smoked beer)
  5. Day 5

    Würzburg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Live entertainment onboard

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Rothenburg
    • Hiking along river banks with Adventure Host
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Würzburg with Old Main Bridge, fortress, and Bishop's Residenz
    Landmarks
    Bishop's Residenz
  6. Day 6

    Miltenberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Onboard beer tasting hosted by Beer Expert

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Walk through Miltenberg with family-owned brewery visit and beer brewing experience
    • Guided Walking Tour of Miltenberg with medieval half-timber homes and Germany's oldest inn
  7. Day 7

    Frankfurt - Seligenstadt

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Live entertainment onboard

    Optional Activities

    • Biking experience in Frankfurt with Adventure Host
    • Guided Tour to Seligenstadt with Einhard Basilika
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Frankfurt with cultural landmarks and neighborhoods
    • Guided brewery tour featuring Frankfurt craft beers
    Landmarks
    Einhard Basilika
  8. Day 8

    Boppard - Rüdesheim

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Food and beer pairing dinner hosted by Beer Expert onboard

    Optional Activities

    • Hiking through Rüdesheim vineyards with Adventure Host and Rüdesheimer coffee tasting
    • Mechanical Music Museum tour with Rüdesheimer coffee tasting
    Landmarks
    Rhine Gorge
  9. Day 9

    Kehl - Strasbourg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Onboard beer and cheese tasting hosted by Beer Expert

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Visit of independent French brewery with history and tasting
    • City Tour of Strasbourg including Gothic cathedral, stained glass, astronomical clock, and La Petite France District
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    La Petite France
  10. Day 10

    Breisach

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Relaxing bike ride along the Rhine with Adventure Host
    • Full-day guided tour to Black Forest with Vogtsbauerohf open-air museum, authentic water mill, and butter-making demonstration
    • Guided Tour of Freiburg's medieval city center with Black Forest, vineyards, and Upper Rhine Valley views
    • Guided Optional Excursion to charming village of Colmar
    Landmarks
    Black Forest
  11. Day 11

    Basel

    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • Avalon Imagery II
    Avalon Imagery II
    One of 2016's two new additions to the youngest fleet on Europe's waterways, the Imagery II continues all of Avalon's outstan… Read more
    Built
    2016
    Guests
    65 - 130
    Crew
    37
    Length
    110 m / 361 ft
    Suites
    52
    Staterooms
    12
    Gross Tonnage
    2022 gt
    Beam
    12 m / 39 ft
    Cruising Speed
    12 kn / 22 kph / 14 mph

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