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German Grandeur (Eastbound) 2027

9 days
From Basel to Nuremberg
4.6 (234 reviews)

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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for 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

    Basel

    Basel
    Meals
    Dinner
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Breisach

    Breisach
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike ride along the Rhine with Adventure Host
    • Guided tour to Black Forest including Vogtsbauernohf open-air-museum, authentic water mill, and traditional butter-making demonstration
    • Guided tour to Freiburg's medieval city center

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Colmar village
    Landmarks
    Vogtsbauernhof
    Freiburg
    Colmar
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  3. Day 3

    Strasbourg

    Strasbourg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike discovery of Strasbourg with Adventure Host
    • City tour including Gothic cathedral with stained-glass windows and astronomical clock, and La Petite France district

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Maginot Line
    • Alsace wine country visit
    • Museum visits
    • Free time strolling city center
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    La Petite France
    Maginot Line
  4. Day 4

    Rüdesheim - Rhine Gorge - Boppard

    Rüdesheim - Rhine Gorge - Boppard
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hiking through Rüdesheim vineyards with Adventure Host including Rücdesheimer coffee tasting
    • Mechanical Music Museum tour including Rücdesheimer coffee tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Free time exploring Rheinallee Promenade in Boppard
    • Dining at local delicatessens in Boppard
    Landmarks
    Rhine Gorge
    Rheinallee Promenade
  5. Day 5

    Frankfurt

    Frankfurt
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Biking experience in Frankfurt with Adventure Host
    • Guided tour to Seligenstadt including Einhard Basilika
    • Guided sightseeing tour of Frankfurt
    Landmarks
    Einhard Basilika
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Wertheim

    Wertheim
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Biking tour of Wertheim with Adventure Host
    • Guided walk through Wertheim with pretzel-making experience
    • Guided walking tour of Wertheim's medieval half-timber homes

    Optional Activities

    • Wine tasting onboard
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Würzburg

    Würzburg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hiking tour with Adventure Host
    • Guided sightseeing tour including Old Main Bridge, fortress, and Bishop's Residenz

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Rothenburg
    Landmarks
    Old Main Bridge
    Würzburg Fortress
    Bishop's Residenz
    Rothenburg
  8. Day 8

    Bamberg

    Bamberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Biking along canals with Adventure Host
    • Guided walking tour of Bamberg including Romanesque cathedral and Old Town Hall

    Optional Activities

    • Free time enjoying German-style Rauchbier (smoked beer)
    Landmarks
    Bamberg Cathedral
    Bamberg Old Town Hall
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  9. Day 9

    Nuremberg

    Nuremberg
    Meals
    Breakfast
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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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