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Rhine & Danube Symphony (Cologne - Passau) (10 destinations)

8 days
From Cologne to Passau
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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
Other languages on request: German
Group Size 20 - 150
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Cologne

    Meals
    Dinner (Festive Dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome Cocktail Reception
    • Festive Dinner
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
  2. Day 2

    Cologne to Ruedesheim

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic cruise through Upper Middle Rhine Valley

    Optional Activities

    • Explore historic Altstadt, Drosselgasse, Adlerturm, and medieval fortifications in Ruedesheim
    • Winzerexpress trip to Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet
    • Gourmet excursion to Kloster Eberbach with abbey tour and Riesling tasting
    Landmarks
    Lorelei Rock
    Drosselgasse
    Adlerturm
    Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet
    Kloster Eberbach
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  3. Day 3

    Ruedesheim - Miltenberg - Wertheim

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided walk of Miltenberg's historic heart and Mildenburg
    • Coach transfer to Wertheim
    • Guided tour at Glass Museum

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Engelsbrunnen fountain in Wertheim
    • Visit Kilianskapelle in Wertheim
    • Wander medieval lanes and half-timbered streets
    Landmarks
    Mildenburg
    Glass Museum Wertheim
    Engelsbrunnen
    Kilianskapelle
  4. Day 4

    Wertheim to Wuerzburg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Wuerzburg Residence with Tiepolo frescoes and Kaisersaal
    • Stroll through Altstadt

    Optional Activities

    • Glass of Franconian wine at Alte Mainbrücke with view of Festung Marienberg
    • Excursion to Rothenburg ob der Tauber
    • Explore historic town hall and Plönlein in Rothenburg
    Landmarks
    Wuerzburg Residence
    Marktplatz Wuerzburg
    Falkenhaus
    Marienkapelle
    Alte Mainbruecke
    Festung Marienberg
    Rothenburg ob der Tauber Town Hall
    Plönlein
  5. Day 5

    Wuerzburg to Bamberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Onboard lecture about Main-Danube Canal
    • Cruise through Main-Danube Canal

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Bamberg
    • Self-guided exploration of Bamberg Old Town Hall, cathedral, and Neue Residenz
    • E-bike tour through Bamberg streets and river paths
    Landmarks
    Bamberg Old Town Hall
    Bamberg Cathedral
    Neue Residenz Bamberg
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  6. Day 6

    Bamberg to Nuremberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Gala Dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Nuremberg
    • Gala Dinner
    Landmarks
    Nuremberg Historic Squares and Churches
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  7. Day 7

    Nuremberg to Regensburg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Bavarian Evening with music, local delicacies, and regional culture celebration)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Regensburg including churches, monasteries, old town hall, historic bridge, and St. Peter's Cathedral
    • Visit to Schloss Thurn and Taxis with grand marble staircase and princely rooms
    • Traditional brewery beer tasting with Bavarian pretzel
    • Bavarian Evening with music and local delicacies
    Landmarks
    St. Peter's Cathedral Regensburg
    Regensburg Old Town Hall
    Stone Bridge Regensburg
    Schloss Thurn and Taxis
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  8. Day 8

    Regensburg to Passau

    Meals
    Breakfast

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Lueftner Cruises Ship

  • AMADEUS Mira
    AMADEUS Mira
    The AMADEUS Mira is the newest jewel of the Lüftner fleet and will be sailing on the Rhine, Main and Danube from the 2027 season. ­ … Read more
    Capacity
    Built
    2027
    Guests
    158
    Crew
    46
    Length
    135 m
    Width
    11.4 m
    Suites
    12
    Staterooms
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    Electricity
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    Cruising Speed
    25 km/h
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft
    Cabin
    67
    Deck
    4
    Deck with Cabins
    Country/Region
    Germany
    Refurbished
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    Well organised trip which fulfilled our expectations
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