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10 best Main cruises
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Along the Main River from Miltenberg to Bamberg, magnificent stops include Würzburg's baroque Bishop's Residenz, medieval Volkach, and UNESCO-listed Bamberg. Spacious Panorama Suites showcase wall-to-wall windows, while regional cuisine and wines await in the Panorama Dining Room.
Duration 15 days Destinations Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Hungary Age Range 8 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Avalon Waterways From
- US$7,299+$420 upfront costs
The elegant Emerald Dawn offers panoramic views along the Main River. Regional wines, cultural performances, and guided city tours complement your journey through historic waterways.
Duration 13 days Destinations Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Romania Age Range up to 90 year olds Operated in English Operator Emerald Cruises From $9,285
47% Off- US$4,890You save $4,395
The Main River stretches 162km from Bamberg to Würzburg, flowing past historic wine villages like Sommerach and Dettelbach. Riverside hotels, including Maritim Würzburg, provide views of Marienberg Fortress. Daily luggage transfers and GPS navigation enhance the route.
Duration 5 days Destinations Bamberg, Hassfurt, Volkach, Wurzburg Age Range up to 90 year olds Operated in English, German Operator Terranova Touristik From
47% Off- US$671
German Grandeur with 2 Nights in Munich for Beer Enthusiasts (Westbound) 2025
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The Avalon Tranquility II takes you to Würzburg's baroque Bishop's Residenz and Bamberg's UNESCO-listed Old Town. Beer tastings await at Miltenberg's oldest German inn, followed by Frankfurt's craft brewery scene. Premium suites feature Comfort Collection Beds and panoramic views at approx. $550 per day.
Duration 11 days Destinations Germany, France, Switzerland Age Range 8 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Avalon Waterways From
47% Off- US$7,033+$240 upfront costs
The Main River unfolds aboard Emerald Star-Ships, showcasing Mainz's Gutenberg sites and historic market squares. Panoramic views and guided tours of medieval towns enhance comfortable cruising.
Duration 14 days Destinations Switzerland, Germany, France, Netherlands Age Range up to 90 year olds Operated in English Operator Emerald Cruises From $11,930
48% Off- US$6,165You save $5,765
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Explore a wide diversity of river cruises through Main. We have 19 cruises that vary from 5 days to 17 days. With the greatest number of departures in December, this is also the most popular time of the year.
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- 4.5 (26 reviews)
- Tours
- 3 tours
- Age range
- 12 to 90 years old
- Adventure type
- River Cruise
- Response time
- 20h
- Response rate
- 80%
- Average price
- $1140
- 4.5 (231 reviews)
"Worst travel experience of my life Will be posting online reviews Brutal
- Tours
- 5 tours
- Age range
- 8 to 99 years old
- Adventure type
- River Cruise
- Response time
- 21h
- Response rate
- 94%
- Average price
- $748
- 4.0 (95 reviews)
"The Rhine is romantic
- Tours
- 4 tours
- Age range
- 2 to 99 years old
- Adventure type
- River Cruise
- Response time
- 24h
- Response rate
- 84%
- Average price
- $191
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20 tours in MainExplore a wide diversity of group tours through Main. We have 20 adventures that vary from 5 days to 17 days. With the greatest number of departures in October, this is also the most popular time of the year.
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