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

11 days
From Basel to Munich
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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

    Basel

    Meals
    Dinner
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Breisach

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Relaxing bike ride along the Rhine with Adventure Host
    • Guided Tour to Black Forest including Vogtsbauernhof open-air museum, authentic water mill, and traditional butter-making demonstration
    • Guided Tour to explore Freiburg's medieval city center
    • Beer lecture hosted by Beer Expert onboard

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to charming village of Colmar in the morning
    Landmarks
    Vogtsbauernhof
    Freiburg Medieval City Center
    Colmar
  3. Day 3

    Strasbourg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Discover Strasbourg by bike with Adventure Host
    • Guided Visit of independent brewery with history and tasting
    • City Tour of Strasbourg including Gothic cathedral with stained-glass and astronomical clock, and La Petite France District

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to historic Maginot Line pre-WWII fortifications
    • Guided Optional Excursion to Alsace wine country
    • Museum visit (self-guided)
    • Free time to stroll city center
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    La Petite France
    Maginot Line
  4. Day 4

    Rüdesheim - Rhine Gorge - Boppard

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike through vineyards of Rüdesheim with Adventure Host and Rüdesheimer coffee tasting
    • Guided Tour of Mechanical Music Museum with Rüdesheimer coffee tasting
    • Relax on Sky Deck passing through Rhine Gorge
    • Free time in Boppard to explore Rheinallee Promenade

    Optional Activities

    • Delicatessen fare and refreshments at Rheinallee Promenade
    Landmarks
    Rhine Gorge
    Boppard
    Rheinallee Promenade
  5. Day 5

    Frankfurt

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Biking experience in Frankfurt with Adventure Host
    • Guided brewery tour featuring Frankfurt craft beers
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Frankfurt cultural landmarks and financial headquarters
    • Beer lecture hosted by Beer Expert onboard
    Landmarks
    Frankfurt Financial District
  6. Day 6

    Wertheim

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Exclusive Guided Tour combining pretzel-making workshop with orientation walk through town
    • Guided Walking Tour of Wertheim's medieval half-timber homes
    • Food and beer pairing dinner hosted by Beer Expert onboard
    Landmarks
    Wertheim Medieval Town Center
  7. Day 7

    Würzburg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike with Adventure Host to explore Würzburg's charm
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Würzburg including Old Main Bridge, fortress, and baroque Bishop's Residenz

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to beautiful town of Rothenburg
    Landmarks
    Würzburg Old Main Bridge
    Würzburg Fortress (Marienberg)
    Bishop's Residenz Würzburg
    Rothenburg
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Bamberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Beer and cheese tasting hosted by Beer Expert while sailing
    • Bike along the canals in Bamberg with Adventure Host
    • Visit to family-run hop garden with local beer tasting
    • Guided Walking Tour of historic Bamberg including Romanesque cathedral, Old Town Hall, and seven hills
    • Free time with German-style Rauchbier (smoked beer)
    Landmarks
    Bamberg Cathedral
    Bamberg Old Town Hall
  9. Day 9

    Nuremberg to Munich

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Nuremberg including medieval architecture, gilded fountain, gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castle
    Landmarks
    Nuremberg Cathedral
    Kaiserburg Castle
    Nuremberg Gilded Fountain
  10. Day 10

    Munich

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Full-day Guided Tour to Bavarian Alps garden landscape and Neuschwanstein Castle
    Landmarks
    Neuschwanstein Castle
    Bavarian Alps
  11. Day 11

    Munich

    Meals
    Breakfast

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Avalon Waterways

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Response rate
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Avalon Waterways Ship

  • 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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