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GERMAN GRANDEUR
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9 Day River Cruise from Nuremberg to Basel
See the grandeur of Germany on a European river cruise through its most picturesque destinations along the Main and Rhine Rivers.
CRUISE: WNZ
Embark on your Avalon Suite Ship® in Nuremberg, and sail to Bamberg for a guided walking tour of the historic home to imperial dynasties. Your enchanting river cruise continues to Würzburg—the “Pearl of the Romantic Road.” From here sail to Frankfurt, where you may join a guided sightseeing tour of the city, or visit the nearby town of Seligenstadt. On your way to Rüdesheim, you’ll sail through the picturesque views of the Rhine Gorge. Then cruise to Strasbourg and join a guided city tour of the sights, such as the stunning stained glass of its Gothic-style cathedral, the astronomical clock, and La Petite France district. Your scenic cruise through Europe includes a stop in Breisach to visit Germany’s beautiful Black Forest region. Choose a visit to the charming city of Colmar, or a day trip to the Black Forest’s Vogtsbauernhof open-air museum. You’ll find much more to explore your way on this grand river cruise on the Rhine and Main Rivers. Conclude your cruise in Basel, Switzerland, with memories of this adventure through many of Europe’s most beautiful destinations to last a lifetime.
DAY 1 – NUREMBERG (D)
Welcome to Germany. Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding.
Flights into Nuremberg must arrive by 3:30 pm.
Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm.
Enjoy dinner and explore the ship on your first night on board as you sail.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BAMBERG
DAY 2 – BAMBERG (B, L, D)
The City of Seven Hills
Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.
ACTIVE EXCURSION
Your bike is ready! Hop on and bike along the canals in Bamberg with your Adventure Host, OR:
CLASSIC EXCURSION
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.
AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO WÜRZBURG
DAY 3 – WÜRZBURG (B, L, D)
A Perfect Day in the Pearl of the Romantic Road
You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to the beautiful Bavarian town of Rothenburg. See the local sights and enjoy the fairytale atmosphere that has inspired artists.
ACTIVE EXCURSION
Follow your Adventure Host to explore the wonderful Hiking trails along the river banks, OR:
DISCOVERY EXCURSION
Savor the flavors of Franconia with a guided winery visit and cellar tasting. Then, depending on the season, stroll through the city’s charming old town or among the vines of the renowned Würzburger Stein vineyard with panoramic views of the Main River Valley, OR:
CLASSIC EXCURSION
Take a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Würzburg with its Old Main Bridge, towering fortress, and baroque Bishop’s Residenz—with the largest known ceiling fresco.
Enjoy live entertainment on board while sailing tonight.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO WERTHEIM
DAY 4 – WERTHEIM (B, L, D)
Beauty on the Main River
Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.
ACTIVE EXCURSION
Enjoy a walk with your Adventure Host in charming Wertheim, OR:
DISCOVERY EXCURSION
Join a Guided Walk through Wertheim’s picturesque streets and enjoy a brief pretzel-shaping demonstration, watching the baker craft fresh pretzels by hand, OR:
CLASSIC EXCURSION
Join a Guided Walking Tour of Wertheim, a showcase of medieval half-timber homes.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO FRANKFURT
DAY 5 – FRANKFURT EXCURSION TO SELIGENSTADT (B, L, D)
Charm in Frankfurt
ACTIVE EXCURSION
Enjoy a biking experience in the city of Frankfurt with your Adventure Host, OR:
CLASSIC EXCURSION
Take a Guided Tour to Seligenstadt—one of Germany’s oldest towns and home to the Einhard Basilika—dubbed “minor basilica” in 1925 by Pope Pius XI, OR:
CLASSIC EXCURSION
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.
Spend free time this afternoon exploring Frankfurt on your own. Later, enjoy live entertainment on board.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BOPPARD
DAY 6 – BOPPARD (B, L, D)
A Peaceful Jewel in the Rhine Gorge
This morning, stretch out on the Sky Deck as you pass through the spectacular Rhine Gorge on your way to Rüdesheim.
RHINE GORGE–RÜDESHEIM
Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine Country
ACTIVE EXCURSION
Enjoy a hike with your Adventure Host through the picturesque vineyards of Rüdesheim; enjoy a tasting of the authentic Rüdesheimer coffee, OR:
DISCOVERY EXCURSION
Tour the incredible Mechanical Music Museum for a one-of-a-kind instrumental experience; enjoy a tasting of the authentic Rüdesheimer coffee.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO KEHL
DAY 7 – KEHL TO STRASBOURG, FRANCE (B, L, D)
Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.
Enjoy a leisurely sailing morning to relax onboard. This afternoon, take a motorcoach transfer to Strasbourg.
CLASSIC EXCURSION
Join a City Tour of Strasbourg’s sights, including its Gothic, stained-glass cathedral with its celebrated ancient murals and astronomical clock, as well as the magical La Petite France District. Rejoin your ship in Kehl for dinner on board.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BREISACH
DAY 8 – BREISACH, GERMANY (BLACK FOREST) (B, L, D)
German Winemaking and the Beautiful Black Forest
ACTIVE EXCURSION
Enjoy the view on a relaxing bike ride along the Rhine with your Adventure Host, OR:
CLASSIC EXCURSION
Join a Guided Tour through storybook Colmar, along the charming canals of the “Little Venice” of France and past countless historic buildings and monuments, OR:
CLASSIC EXCURSION
Join a full-day guided tour to the magical Black Forest to experience the Vogtsbauernhof open-air-museum, visit an authentic water mill, and see a traditional butter-making demonstration.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BASEL
DAY 9 – BASEL (B)
Your cruise ends this morning with breakfast.
Departure flights should not leave Zürich airport before 10 am or Basel airport before 8 am.
OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS: ADD 2 NIGHTS LUCERNE, 2 NIGHTS MUNICH
DEPARTURES
2027: October 22, 2027
2028: September 4, 2028, October 29, 2028
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Avalon WNZ | 9 days from Nuremberg to Basel
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