German Riverscapes from Trier to Passau

Embarkation from 4:00pm

Begin your cruise in the German city of Trier. Embark in the afternoon and enjoy the scenery cruise along the beautiful Moselle. Celebrate your cruise with a Welcome Cocktail and a sumptuous Welcome Dinner.

Tasting of famous Moselle wines

In the morning, your vessel arrives in Cochem in the vine-covered Moselle Valley. Take part in a walking tour and explore the narrow streets, winding alleyways, quaint churches, and medieval town gates, as well as Reichsburg castle, which offers unparalleled views over lush terraced vineyards. Alternatively, visit a local winery and taste typical Moselle wines of the region, before returning to your ship, which departs at lunch. Enjoy the afternoon cruising through the magnificent countryside before arriving in Koblenz late this evening.

Sailing past Castles and Lorelei Rock along the Rhine Gorge

Explore Koblenz, one of the oldest towns in Germany. On a morning tour, discover the UNESCO sites along its romantic streets, such as the St. Castor Basilica, the Church of our Beloved Lady, and the Schängel Fountain. Continue by cable car up to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, the second largest preserved fortress in Europe, dating back to 1,000 AD.

After lunch, your vessel continues along the Upper Middle Rhine Valley. Enjoy the fairytale landscape with its many castles and look out for the myth-enshrouded Lorelei cliff. Enjoy dinner with your fellow cruisers this evening.

Half-timbered houses of Miltenberg

Spend a tranquil morning on board enjoying the beautiful scenery of the Main River. After lunch, the ship will dock in Miltenberg. This afternoon, discover the beauty of the town with its streets of 17th and 18th century half-timbered houses on a guided tour, before heading off to Wertheim by bus. Stroll through the medieval streets of Wertheim, visit the Angel's Fountain and pay a visit to the glass museum.

Your ship will depart Miltenberg and continue to Wertheim, where you will rejoin for dinner, before continuing along the river.

Wine tasting in Wuerzburg

A busy day awaits you as your ship arrives this morning in Würzburg. Located in the heart of the Franconian wine district, this Bavarian town is known for its lavish Baroque and Rococo architecture. Admire the sights on the morning tour, including the Residence, a Baroque palace considered to be a masterpiece of that era. The tour concludes with a wine tasting in the ancient wine cellar of a local vineyard.

Continue your explorations with the afternoon tour to Rothenburg ob der Tauber, one of Germany's best-preserved medieval towns. After the guided tour, enjoy some free time, before a bus takes you back to your ship in Würzburg, where a delicious dinner awaits.

UNESCO World Heritage town

After a relaxing morning on board you can join the afternoon excursion to the idyllic mountain town of Bamberg. After lunch, a bus will collect you from Zeil am Main and take you to the UNESCO World Heritage town of Bamberg. Experience its culture and architecture firsthand as you stroll through the small, romantic streets.

After the walking tour, admire the seven hills of Bamberg, each topped with a church, and perhaps enjoy a beer from one of the many local breweries. In the meantime, your ship will make its way to Bamberg, where you will re-board in the evening before dinner.

Main-Danube Canal

The former Imperial city of Nuremberg awaits you today. After breakfast, explore the city on the morning tour, admiring the romantic old town, the Palace of Justice, and more. After lunch on board, learn more about the Main-Danube canal in a presentation. This evening, celebrate your cruise at the festive Captain's Gala Dinner.

Bavarian Evening on board

In the morning, your vessel arrives in Regensburg, one of Germany's best-preserved medieval towns. On the morning tour, you can immerse yourself in the historic atmosphere of this unique town, which boasts architecture from many different centuries and a bridge that has spanned the Danube since the 12th century.

In the afternoon, choose between a visit to the 600-year-old Weltenburg Abbey, situated on the banks of the Danube, and a trip to the 18th century Thurn and Taxis Palace with a stop at their traditional brewery and a beer tasting. Once you return on board, the excitement is not over yet for the day, as a traditional Bavarian evening awaits you.

Disembarkation after breakfast

This morning, your vessel arrives in Passau. After breakfast, we wish you a good trip home and hope to see you soon!