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German Grandeur with 2 nights in Lucerne (Westbound)

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From Nuremberg to Lucerne
4.6 (236 reviews)
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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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 30 - 160
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Nuremberg

    Nuremberg
    Meals
    Dinner
  3. Day 2

    Bamberg

    Bamberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walking Tour of Bamberg including Romanesque cathedral, Old Town Hall, and seven hills

    Optional Activities

    • Bike along the canals in Bamberg with Adventure Host
    Landmarks
    Bamberg Cathedral (Romanesque)
    Bamberg Old Town Hall
  4. Day 3

    Würzburg

    Würzburg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Würzburg including Old Main Bridge, fortress, and Bishop's Residenz

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Rothenburg
    • Hiking trails along the river banks with Adventure Host
    • Guided winery visit and cellar tasting with vineyard strolls
    Landmarks
    Würzburg Old Main Bridge
    Würzburg Prince-Bishop's Residence (Balthasar Neumann)
    Würzburg Fortress (Marienberg)
    Rothenburg ob der Tauber
  5. Day 4

    Wertheim

    Wertheim
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walking Tour of Wertheim featuring medieval half-timber homes

    Optional Activities

    • Walk with Adventure Host in Wertheim
    • Guided Walk through Wertheim's streets with pretzel-shaping demonstration
    Landmarks
    Wertheim Old Town
  6. Day 5

    Frankfurt - Seligenstadt

    Frankfurt - Seligenstadt
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Frankfurt including cultural landmarks and financial headquarters

    Optional Activities

    • Biking experience in Frankfurt with Adventure Host
    • Guided Tour to Seligenstadt including Einhard Basilika
    Landmarks
    Einhard Basilika
  7. Day 6

    Boppard - Rüdesheim

    Boppard - Rüdesheim
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike through vineyards in Rüdesheim with Adventure Host including Rüdesheimer coffee tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Tour Mechanical Music Museum in Rüdesheim with Rüdesheimer coffee tasting
    Landmarks
    Rhine Gorge
    Rüdesheim Mechanical Music Museum
  8. Day 7

    Kehl - Strasbourg

    Kehl - Strasbourg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • City Tour of Strasbourg including Gothic cathedral with astronomical clock and La Petite France district
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    La Petite France
  9. Day 8

    Breisach - Black Forest

    Breisach - Black Forest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Bike ride along the Rhine with Adventure Host
    • Guided Tour through Colmar featuring Little Venice canals and historic buildings
    • Full-day guided tour to Black Forest including Vogtsbauernhof open-air museum, authentic water mill, and butter-making demonstration
    Landmarks
    Colmar
    Vogtsbauernhof
  10. Day 9

    Basel - Swiss Alps

    Basel - Swiss Alps
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walking Tour of Lucerne including Chapel Bridge

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Mount Pilatus with spectacular views over central Switzerland
    • Excursion to Mount Stanserhorn with spectacular views over central Switzerland
    • Visit Swiss Transport Museum
    Landmarks
    Mount Pilatus
    Mount Stanserhorn
    Swiss Transport Museum
    Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrücke)
  11. Day 10

    Lucerne

    Lucerne
    Meals
    Breakfast
  12. Day 11

    Lucerne

    Lucerne
    Meals
    Breakfast

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