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German Grandeur for Beer Enthusiasts (Westbound)

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From Nuremberg to Basel
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
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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 historic Bamberg including Romanesque cathedral, Old Town Hall, and seven hills crowned with churches
    • Beer lecture hosted by Beer Expert while cruising

    Optional Activities

    • Bike along the canals in Bamberg with Adventure Host (Activity active)
    • Discover family run hop garden with local beer tasting (Activity discovery)
    Landmarks
    Bamberg Cathedral
    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 baroque Bishop's Residenz with ceiling fresco

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Rothenburg, a beautiful Bavarian town with fairytale atmosphere
    • Hiking trails along the river banks with Adventure Host (Activity active)
    Landmarks
    Würzburg Old Main Bridge
    Würzburg Fortress
    Bishop's Residenz
  5. Day 4

    Miltenberg

    Miltenberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Onboard beer tasting hosted by Beer Expert

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Walk through Miltenberg with visit to local fourth-generation family-owned brewery where you can make your own brew (Activity classic)
    • Guided Walking Tour of Miltenberg featuring medieval half-timber homes and Germany's oldest inn (Activity classic)
  6. Day 5

    Frankfurt

    Frankfurt
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Biking experience in Frankfurt with Adventure Host (Activity active)
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Frankfurt featuring cultural landmarks, financial headquarters, and neighborhoods (Activity classic)
    • Guided brewery tour featuring Frankfurt's craft beers (Activity discovery)
  7. Day 6

    Boppard - Rhine Gorge - Rüdesheim

    Boppard - Rhine Gorge - Rüdesheim
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Food and beer pairing dinner hosted by Beer Expert)

    Included Activities

    • Authentic Rüdesheimer coffee tasting
    • Onboard food and beer pairing dinner hosted by Beer Expert

    Optional Activities

    • Hike through picturesque vineyards of Rüdesheim with Adventure Host (Activity active)
    • Mechanical Music Museum tour with authentic Rüdesheimer coffee tasting (Activity classic)
    Landmarks
    Rhine Gorge
    Mechanical Music Museum
  8. Day 7

    Kehl - Strasbourg, France

    Kehl - Strasbourg, France
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Onboard beer and cheese tasting hosted by Beer Expert

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Visit to one of France's oldest independent breweries with history and tasting (Activity classic)
    • City Tour of Strasbourg including Gothic cathedral with ancient murals, astronomical clock, and La Petite France District (Activity classic)
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    La Petite France
  9. Day 8

    Breisach - Black Forest

    Breisach - Black Forest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Relaxing bike ride along the Rhine with Adventure Host (Activity active)
    • Full-day guided tour of Black Forest including Vogtsbauernhof open-air museum, authentic water mill, and traditional butter-making demonstration (Activity classic)
    • Guided Tour through Colmar featuring charming canals of 'Little Venice' and historic buildings (Activity classic)
    • Guided Tour of Freiburg's medieval city center in the Black Forest with beer tasting in local brewery (Activity classic)
    Landmarks
    Vogtsbauernhof
  10. Day 9

    Basel, Switzerland

    Basel, Switzerland
    Meals
    Breakfast

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