Along the Danube and the Rhine - Following the Romantic Road

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Along the Danube and the Rhine

Following the Romantic Road



Tour Description:

From Vienna  to Strasbourg, embark on a cruise on the Rhine and the Danube, two great rivers with unmatched beauty. You can admire the perfect combination of originality and modernity that dominates Mainz and Frankfurt.

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Dates & Pricing

Sunday 15 Oct 23 — Monday 23 Oct 23Starting at $2,667 Get a Quote


ITINERARY

VIENNA
Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 4:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. Our ship will begin to sail towards Passau.

VIENNA - PASSAU
We'll cross the Strudengau and Nibelungengau regions, the most beautiful part of the Danube. In Passau, enjoy some time on your own or join our hostess for a tour of the town. A university town with a rich musical and theatrical heritage, Passau's beautiful baroque buildings and romantic narrow streets are unforgettable. We'll return on board for dinner and continue our cruise to Regensburg.  

PASSAU - REGENSBURG - KELHEIM
Enjoy breakfast and lunch on board as we continue to cruise. We'll arrive early afternoon in Regensburg, the fourth biggest town in Bavaria and a major industrial hub for giant firms such as BMW, Siemens and Triumph. Join us for the excursion proposed: A tour of the city. After our tour, we'll return to the ship in Kelheim. Enjoy an evening of entertainment. We'll cruise to Nuremberg through the night.

NUREMBERG - ROTHENBURG - BAMBERG
We'll arrive in Nuremberg early this morning. Join us for the excursion proposed: A guided visit of the city. "The Treasure Chest of the German Empire”, the old town, is clustered around the old market square: Gothic buildings, half-timbered houses and townhouses. During our visit, you'll be able to taste the well-known local delicacy: Nuremberg gingerbread. After our tour, we'll return to the ship in Erlangen for lunch. Our afternoon will be spent cruising with entertainment and activities provided on board. Enjoy an evening of entertainment. Navigation to Schweinfurt.

BAMBERG - ROTHENBURG - WURZBURG
Enjoy breakfast and lunch on board. Join us for the excursion proposed: Rothenburg, a magnificent walled town set up high on the hills over the river - its narrow streets lined with picturesque half-timbered houses and workshops. We'll return on board in Gerlachshausen and our cruise will continue to Würzburg.

WURZBURG - MILTENBERG
Join us for the excursion proposed: A tour of Würzburg (residence of the Prince-Bishops), nestled in a beautiful, hilly location on the river and possessing a wealth of history. We'll enjoy lunch on board. Navigation to Miltenberg.

MILTENBERG - FRANKFURT
In the morning, we’ll arrive in Miltenberg. Enjoy free time to discover this charming, very typical German village: the market square, half-timbered houses, the Main Street and former Town Hall all ensure Miltenberg deserves its nickname of "Pearl of the Main". This afternoon, our ship will cruise towards Frankfurt.  

FRANKFURT - MAINZ
Join us for the excursion proposed: A visit of Frankfurt also known as "Mainhattan": the nickname was given because of the river that crosses it as well as the town's status of largest financial center in continental Europe. A panoramic tour will allow you to go up the Main Tower, the most famous all-glass skyscraper in the city. We'll return on board and continue our cruise to Mainz. Mainz lies at the confluence of the Rhine and the Main is a perfect blend of past and present. We'll arrive at the end of the afternoon, join us for a discovery tour of the town with our onboard hostess. Tonight is our gala evening and dinner. Our ship will sail towards Strasbourg through the night.

STRASBOURG
Enjoy breakfast and lunch as we spend the morning cruising. There will be entertainment and activities on board. We'll cruise the Rhone-Rhine Canal, passing through the locks in Iffezheim and Gambsheim, arriving in Strasbourg at 2:00 p.m. End of our services.