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Romantic Franconia & Bavaria & Legendary Rhine & Moselle 2027 - 11 Days (from Munich to Frankfurt-am-Main)

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From Munich to Frankfurt-am-Main
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  • Map of Rhine–Moselle–Mainz cruise with extensions to Nuremberg and Munich.
  • Picturesque medieval towers and half-timbered houses of Nuremberg reflect in a calm river flanked by lush trees.
  • Three red kayaks glide along a calm, tree-lined river on a sunny day.
  • Half-timbered historic house and stone tower reflected in a tranquil canal.
  • Autumn vineyards cascade down hillsides toward a winding river and picturesque town in the valley.
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Munich

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Munich's historic city center and beer halls on your own
    Landmarks
    Munich
  2. Day 2

    Munich

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Neuschwanstein Castle with guided tour

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Munich's beer halls and Bavarian hospitality on your own
    Landmarks
    Neuschwanstein Castle
  3. Day 3

    Munich to Nuremberg

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Medieval guided tour of Nuremberg with visit to Kaiserburg
    Landmarks
    Kaiserburg
    Nuremberg Old Town
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  4. Day 4

    Nuremberg to Mainz

    Meals
    Breakfast
  5. Day 5

    Rüdesheim

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Niederwalddenkmal monument through vineyards
    • Visit to Schloss Johannisberg Winery

    Optional Activities

    • Rüdesheim walk with specialty coffee and mini train ride (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Niederwalddenkmal
    Schloss Johannisberg Winery
  6. Day 6

    Bernkastel

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Bernkastel Medieval Old Town

    Optional Activities

    • Guided hike to Landshut Castle Ruins
    • Wine tasting experience in Bernkastel (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Bernkastel Old Town
    Landshut Castle Ruins
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  7. Day 7

    Trier

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Trier including Imperial Baths and Porta Nigra

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Luxembourg (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Porta Nigra
    Imperial Baths
    St. Peter's Cathedral
  8. Day 8

    Cochem

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Cochem Old Town including Reichsburg Castle

    Optional Activities

    • Guided e-bike tour around Cochem
    • Wine tasting at Hieronimi winery
    • Grand-Prix backstage experience at Nürburgring (extra expense)
    • Tastes of the Moselle culinary tour (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Reichsburg Castle
    Cochem Old Town
  9. Day 9

    Koblenz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Koblenz guided walking tour through Old Town

    Optional Activities

    • Guided e-bike tour in Koblenz along riverscapes
    • Visit to Marksburg Castle (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Koblenz Old Town
    Marksburg Castle
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  10. Day 10

    Mainz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Eberbach Abbey visit with Riesling wine tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Gutenberg Museum visit and workshop (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Eberbach Abbey
    Mainz Cathedral
    Gutenberg Museum
  11. Day 11

    Mainz to Frankfurt

    Meals
    Breakfast

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