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Highlights of the Rhine and Main with New Years Cruise Munich → Amsterdam (2026)

8 days
From Munich to Amsterdam
4.2 (27 reviews)
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for 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 1 - 200
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Munich to Nuremberg

    Munich to Nuremberg
    Accommodation
    Hotel (APT Solara)

    Included Activities

    • Transfer to river ship
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom)
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  2. Day 2

    Bamberg

    Bamberg

    Included Activities

    • Guided exploration of Bamberg Old Town

    Optional Activities

    • Relax on board the ship
    Landmarks
    Bamberg Old Town
    Regnitz River
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Würzburg

    Würzburg

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Würzburg Residence
    • Visit to Rothenburg walled town
    • Visit to Käthe Wohlfahrt's 'Christmas Village' in Rothenburg
    • Guided tour of Franconian whisky distillery with tasting and regional bread pairing
    Landmarks
    Würzburg Residence
    Rothenburg
    Käthe Wohlfahrt's Christmas Village
    Volkacher Mainschleife
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Miltenberg

    Miltenberg

    Optional Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Miltenberg with local liqueur tasting
    • Visit to local monastery with Franciscan friar meeting and homemade food tasting
    Landmarks
    Miltenberg
  5. Day 5

    Rüdesheim

    Rüdesheim

    Included Activities

    • Sailing through the Rhine River

    Optional Activities

    • Gondola ride over Rhine Valley vineyards to Niederwald Monument
    • Tour of Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
    • Historic wine cellar visit with Rhine Valley wine tasting
    Landmarks
    Niederwald Monument
    Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
    Rhine Valley
  6. Day 6

    Cologne

    Cologne

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Cologne including Kölner Dom cathedral
    • New Year's Eve celebrations
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom)
  7. Day 7

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Dinner (Fresh locally sourced oysters with regional sparkling wine)

    Included Activities

    • Fresh local oysters with regional sparkling wine dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Glass-top boat canal cruise through Amsterdam
    • Old Amsterdam Cheese Store visit with cheese and wine tasting
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Canals
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast
    • Transfer to airport

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Rating
4.2 (27 reviews)
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within 1 day
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Tour ID: 362125

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    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Germany. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before December 20th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after December 20th, 2026, a minimum payment of $750 is required to confirm your booking with APT. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 120 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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