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Rhine & Danube Symphony (Passau - Cologne)

8 days
From Passau to Cologne
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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

    Passau

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome Dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Embarkation and ship exploration
    • Welcome cocktail reception
    • Welcome Dinner
    Landmarks
    Passau
  2. Day 2

    Regensburg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Bavarian Evening dinner with traditional dishes and lively music)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Regensburg (churches, monasteries, historic town hall, St. Peter's Cathedral, one of Europe's oldest bridges)
    • Thurn & Taxis Palace tour (marble staircase and princely chambers)
    • Brewery tour at Thurn & Taxis Palace with beer and Bavarian pretzel
    • Bavarian Evening with traditional entertainment
    Landmarks
    St. Peter's Cathedral
    Thurn & Taxis Palace
    Stone Bridge
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  3. Day 3

    Nuremberg

    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner (Bavarian Evening with traditional dishes and lively music)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Imperial Castle
    • Guided tour of Nuremberg churches
    • Visit to Henkersteg
    • Visit to Weinstadel
    • Bavarian Evening with traditional dishes and entertainment

    Optional Activities

    • Nuremberg - Capital of Franconia (optional excursion available)
    • Tasting Nuremberg gingerbread
    Landmarks
    Imperial Castle
    Henkersteg
    Weinstadel
  4. Day 4

    Bamberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Imperial Cathedral
    • Guided tour of Old Court
    • Guided tour of New Residence
    • Guided tour of Old Town Hall
    • Guided tour of Little Venice
    • Evening lecture on Main-Danube Canal

    Optional Activities

    • E-bike tour of Bamberg's hidden corners and historic quarters
    • Bamberg Walking Tour (optional excursion available)
    Landmarks
    Imperial Cathedral
    Old Town Hall
    Little Venice
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Würzburg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Würzburg Residence with Tiepolo frescoes and grand staircase
    • Visit to Kaisersaal
    • Guided stroll through Würzburg Old Town
    • Wine tasting with views of Marienberg Fortress

    Optional Activities

    • Full-day excursion to Rothenburg ob der Tauber with orientation tour of Würzburg, lunch, guided walk through medieval streets, historic town hall visit, and Plönlein
    • Würzburg Walking Tour with Residence (optional excursion available)
    Landmarks
    Würzburg Residence
    Marienberg Fortress
    Rothenburg ob der Tauber Old Town
    Plönlein
  6. Day 6

    Wertheim - Miltenberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Gala dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Guided walk of Wertheim
    • Guided tour of Miltenberg
    • Gala dinner
    Landmarks
    Wertheim
    Miltenberg
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  7. Day 7

    Rüdesheim

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided town tour of Rüdesheim (Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet, historic Old Town)

    Optional Activities

    • Gourmet excursion to Eberbach Abbey with Riesling wine tasting
    Landmarks
    Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet
    Loreley Rock
    Eberbach Abbey
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Cologne

    Meals
    Breakfast

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Lueftner Cruises

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Response rate
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Lueftner Cruises Ship

  • Amadeus Cara
    Amadeus Cara
    Onboard AMADEUS Cara, enjoy AMADEUS’ elegant interior concept, generous accommodation, and warm, personal service. From spacious decks to… Read more
    Capacity
    Built
    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
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    25 km/h
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft
    Cabin
    Deck
    Deck with Cabins
    Country/Region
    Refurbished
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    Well organised trip which fulfilled our expectations
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