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

11 days
From Munich to Basel
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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 with medieval architecture, gilded fountain, gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castle
    Landmarks
    Kaiserburg Castle
    Nuremberg Cathedral
  4. Day 4

    Bamberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike along the canals in Bamberg with Adventure Host
    • Guided Walking Tour of Bamberg and Franconian brewing tradition with Rauchbier tasting
    • Guided Walking Tour of historic Bamberg with Romanesque cathedral and seven hills
    • Hop garden visit and local beer tasting
    • Beer lecture onboard hosted by Beer Expert while cruising
    Landmarks
    Bamberg Cathedral
  5. Day 5

    Würzburg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hiking trails along the river banks with Adventure Host
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Würzburg with Old Main Bridge, fortress, and Bishop's Residenz
    • Live entertainment onboard

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Rothenburg
    Landmarks
    Prince-Bishop's Residence
    Würzburg Fortress
    Old Main Bridge
  6. Day 6

    Miltenberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walk through Miltenberg with brewery visit and beer-making experience
    • Guided Walking Tour of Miltenberg with medieval half-timber homes and Germany's oldest inn
    • Onboard beer tasting hosted by Beer Expert
  7. Day 7

    Frankfurt - Seligenstadt

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Biking experience in Frankfurt with Adventure Host
    • Guided Tour to Seligenstadt and Einhard Basilika
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Frankfurt
    • Guided brewery tour of Frankfurt craft beers
    • Live entertainment onboard
    Landmarks
    Einhard Basilika
  8. Day 8

    Boppard to Rüdesheim

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Passage through Rhine Gorge on Sky Deck
    • Hiking through Rüdesheim vineyards with Adventure Host and Rüdesheimer coffee tasting
    • Guided Tour of Mechanical Music Museum and Rüdesheimer coffee tasting
    • Onboard food and beer pairing dinner hosted by Beer Expert
    Landmarks
    Rhine Gorge
  9. Day 9

    Kehl - Strasbourg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Onboard beer and cheese tasting hosted by Beer Expert
    • Guided Visit of independent French brewery with tasting
    • City Tour of Strasbourg with Gothic cathedral, stained glass, astronomical clock, and La Petite France District
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    La Petite France
  10. Day 10

    Breisach - Black Forest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Relaxing bike ride along the Rhine with Adventure Host
    • Full-day guided tour to Black Forest including Vogtsbauernhof open-air museum, water mill, and butter-making demonstration
    • Guided Tour of Freiburg's medieval city center and Black Forest

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Colmar
    Landmarks
    Vogtsbauernhof
  11. Day 11

    Basel

    Meals
    Breakfast
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    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
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    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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