German Grandeur – Cruise Only Westbound
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- Onboard welcome reception
- Guided tour, see the Old Town Hall
- Guided tour, visit to the Bishop’s Residenz
- Guided tour
- Choice of guided tour in Frankfurt, or guided tour in Seligenstadt
- Time at leisure in Boppard; scenic cruise through the Rhine Gorge; visit to Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum in Rüdesheim; special treat
- Guided tour, visit to La Petite France district and the gothic cathedral
- Choice of excursion to Black Forest, or guided tour in Colmar
- See the grandeur of Germany with a European river cruise through its most picturesque destinations along the Main and Rhine Rivers
- Embark on your Avalon Suite Ship® in Nuremberg, and sail to Bamberg for a guided walking tour of the historic home to imperial dynasties
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NUREMBERG (EMBARKATION) Welcome to Germany Flights into Nuremberg must arrive by 4 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm. Board your Suite Ship® in Nuremberg and enjoy a dinner on board. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BAMBERG (D)
BAMBERG One Thousand Years of History in the City of Seven Hills CLASSIC Take a Guided Walking Tour of the historic home to imperial dynasties, and see its Romanesque cathedral, Old Town Hall, and seven hills crowned with churches. After the tour, spend free time wi...
WÜRZBURG A Pearl, a Painting, and a Glass of Wine for the Perfect Afternoon CLASSIC Take a Guided Sightseeing Tour of the “Pearl of the Romantic Road” with its Old Main Bridge, towering fortress, and baroque Bishop’s Residenz—with the largest known ceiling fresco. ...
MAIN RIVER VILLAGE Hidden Gems and Bavarian Beauty of a Main River Village CLASSIC Join a Guided Walking Tour of a picturesque Main River Bavarian village. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO FRANKFURT (B,L,D)
FRANKFURT Culture, Commerce, and Charm in Frankfurt CLASSIC Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Frankfurt to see the city’s cultural landmarks and gleaming financial headquarters combined with the cozy ambience of quaint neighborhoods, OR: DISCOVERY Take a Guided Tou...
BOPPARD A Peaceful Jewel in the Rhine Gorge Take some free time to relax, or explore the Rheinallee Promenade for delicatessen fare with a cup of German coffee or glass of Riesling wine. This afternoon, stretch out on the Sky Deck as you pass through the spectacula...
STRASBOURG, FRANCE A Gothic Cathedral, Heavenly Time, and Dreamy French Wine CLASSIC Come along for City Sightseeing, including the city’s gothic, stained-glass cathedral with its celebrated ancient murals and astronomical clock, as well as the magical La Petite F...
BREISACH, GERMANY (BLACK FOREST) History, Artistry, and the Beautiful Black Forest CLASSIC Visit the charming village of Colmar on a Guided Tour of its half-timbered medieval and early renaissance buildings, OR: DISCOVERY Join a full-day Guided Tour to the magical ...
BASEL, SWITZERLAND (DISEMBARKATION) Your vacation ends this morning with breakfast. Departure flights should not leave Zürich airport before 10 am. (B)
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