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Rhine & Danube Symphony (Passau - Cologne)

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From Passau to Cologne
4.5 (206 reviews)
  • Panoramic Rhine vineyard terraces leading up to the Niederwalddenkmal monument overlooking the river.
  • Wide view of Bamberg’s Old Town Hall straddling the river with vibrant skies and flower-lined bridges.
  • Misty sunrise over the hilltop ruins of Wertheim Castle looming above the town’s rooftops.
  • Locals and students relaxing on the cobbled Danube riverside under a stone arch in Regensburg.
  • Iconic view of Regensburg’s Stone Bridge and the cathedral mirrored in the Danube River.
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 150
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Passau

    Passau
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Explore AMADEUS ship
    • Welcome cocktail with tour guide
    • Welcome dinner
    Landmarks
    Passau
  2. Day 2

    Regensburg

    Regensburg
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Regensburg
    • Visit Thurn and Taxis Palace
    • Brewery tour at palace with beer tasting and Bavarian pretzel

    Optional Activities

    • Regensburg Walking Tour (Package A or B)
    Landmarks
    St. Peter's Cathedral
    Thurn and Taxis Palace
    Stone Bridge
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  3. Day 3

    Nuremberg

    Nuremberg
    Meals
    Dinner (Bavarian evening with traditional white-and-blue delicacies, atmospheric music, and lively entertainment)

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of Nuremberg
    • Visit Imperial Castle
    • Explore Henkersteg and Weinstadel
    • Nuremberg gingerbread tasting
    • Bavarian evening with traditional entertainment

    Optional Activities

    • Nuremberg - Capital of Franconia (Package A or B)
    Landmarks
    Nuremberg Imperial Castle
    Henkersteg
  4. Day 4

    Bamberg

    Bamberg
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Bamberg
    • Lecture on Main-Danube Canal

    Optional Activities

    • E-bike tour of Bamberg (historic neighborhoods, green oases, hidden corners)
    • Bamberg Walking Tour (Package A or B)
    Landmarks
    Bamberg Imperial Cathedral
    Bamberg Old Town Hall
    Little Venice
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Würzburg

    Würzburg
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • City walking tour of Würzburg
    • Visit Würzburg Residence with Tiepolo frescoes
    • Explore Old Town

    Optional Activities

    • Full-day excursion to Rothenburg ob der Tauber (medieval town tour with lunch and walking tour)
    • Würzburg Walking Tour with Residence (Package A, B, or C)
    Landmarks
    Würzburg Residence
    Marienberg Fortress
    Rothenburg ob der Tauber
  6. Day 6

    Wertheim - Miltenberg

    Wertheim - Miltenberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Gala dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of Wertheim
    • Guided city tour of Miltenberg
    • Gala dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Miltenberg and Wertheim with Glass Museum (Package A or B)
    Landmarks
    Wertheim
    Miltenberg
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  7. Day 7

    Rüdesheim

    Rüdesheim

    Included Activities

    • Panoramic cruise through Upper Middle Rhine Valley
    • Passage past Loreley Rock

    Optional Activities

    • City tour aboard historic Winzerexpress with Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet and old town exploration
    • Eberbach Abbey excursion with guided tour and Riesling wine tasting (Package B)
    • Rüdesheim with Music Cabinet Museum (Package A or B)
    Landmarks
    Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet
    Drosselgasse
    Loreley Rock
    Eberbach Abbey
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  8. Day 8

    Cologne

    Cologne
    Meals
    Breakfast (Hearty breakfast)
    Landmarks
    Cologne

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    Amadeus Cara
    Onboard AMADEUS Cara, enjoy AMADEUS’ elegant interior concept, generous accommodation, and warm, personal service. From spacious decks to… Read more
    Capacity
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    2022
    Guests
    162
    Crew
    46
    Length
    135 m / 443 ft
    Width
    11.4 m / 37.5 ft
    Suites
    10
    Staterooms
    71
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    1770 gt
    Electricity
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    Cruising Speed
    25 km/h
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