Sail to the "Coronation City of Kings", where you can join a walking tour or choose instead to enjoy a "Tastes of Slovakia" tour. For those who wish a more active exploration, hike up to Bratislava Castle for magnificent views of the city. (B,L,D)
The heart of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Vienna remains as renowned today as it has throughout history. The entire city center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site awash with Baroque treasures. Your city tour showcases its regal splendors, including the majestic Opera House and the former Imperial Palace of the Habsburgs. Conclude in Vienna's historic city center and then visit the majestic St. Stephen's Cathedral, which has stood watch over Vienna for 700 years and is one of the most important and beloved landmarks in Austria. Alternatively, enjoy a guided bike tour through Vienna. (B,L,D) ... Read More
Tuesday - May 20, 2025
Day 4
Durnstein, Austria
Melk, Austria
Once in Durnstein, you have a choice of excursions. Partake in a walking tour along cobblestone streets to the beautiful blue Baroque Stiftskirche before enjoying a local wine tasting. For a more active adventure, hike up to the fortress where Richard the Lionheart was once held and enjoy sweeping views of the river and vineyards below. You may also choose to visit a local apricot grower, where you'll be treated to the finest apricot products in the region. You can also join a guided bike tour along the Danube, and if you would like, you can bike later in the day further along the Danube through the UNESCO World Heritage-designated Wachau Valley and meet your ship in Melk. Or, cruise to Melk, known for its magnificent Benedictine abbey, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which you will visit later in the day. (B,L,D) ... Read More
Wednesday - May 21, 2025
Day 5
Engelhartszell, Austria
Passau, Germany
Discover Passau in one of three ways. Enjoy a walking tour and marvel at Gothic and Italian Baroque architecture and St. Stephan's Cathedral. Guests looking for a more active morning can choose between a guided bike tour along the Danube, or a guided hike up to the Veste Oberhaus Fortress. (B,L,D)
Thursday - May 22, 2025
Day 6
Regensburg, Germany
Explore one of Germany's best-preserved medieval cities, Regensburg, on a guided walking tour showcasing the city's architectural highlights, including the Old Town Hall and Porta Praetoria. As an alternate option, sample some of Bavaria's specialties-beer, sausage, and pretzels. And for a more active adventure, bike to Walhalla where you will see the neoclassical white marble temple. (B,L,D) ... Read More
Friday - May 23, 2025
Day 7
Nuremberg, Germany
You have three choices of excursions while in Nuremberg. Enjoy a guided tour through this well-preserved medieval city, showcasing the Imperial Castle, famous town wall, and the legendary fountain of the Market Square. Or turn back the pages of a darker history with a guided tour of the city's most important WWII sites, including the coliseum. You'll also visit the Memorium Nuremberg Trials and Courtroom 600, if the courtroom is not in session. Alternatively, partake in a traditional Franconian specialties tasting of famous Nurnberger Bratwurst, Rotbier (red beer), and Lebkuchen (gingerbread). (B,L,D) ... Read More
Saturday - May 24, 2025
Day 8
Nuremberg, Germany
Depart the ship for a guided tour of Kaiserburg, Nuremberg's imperial castle and one of the most important palaces of the Old Holy Roman Empire. While wandering through this historical fortress towering high above the city center, you will pass by an exhibition of military artifacts, from weapons to suits of armor, as well as architectural models that show the castle through the ages. Following your Kaiserburg tour, we will head to the former home of Albrecht Durer, arguably Germany's most famous artist and Nuremberg's most famous resident. It is within these walls where he lived and worked for nearly 20 years in the early 16th century, and you will be able to view some of his and other artists' works during your tour. (B,L,D) ... Read More
Sunday - May 25, 2025
Day 9
Bamberg, Germany
Explore enchanting Bamberg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in one of three ways. Join a guided walking tour of this medieval gem to see its cathedral, Old Town Hall, and elegant old mansions. Or taste your way through the city sampling smoked beer, pralines, and Hornla, a pastry. And for a more active adventure, join a guided bike tour. (B,L,D) ... Read More
Monday - May 26, 2025
Day 10
Wurzburg, Germany
You have several choices of excursions. Join a walking tour of Wurzburg nestled along the "Romantic Road", or visit its crown jewel, the Baroque Residenz, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. If you prefer to get more active, hike up to the Marienberg Fortress, the most prominent landmark on the left bank of the Main River in Wurzburg. Alternatively, go to Rothenburg, the best-preserved medieval town in Germany. The town is so pretty that the imagery of Walt Disney's Pinocchio was very much influenced by sketches of Rothenburg. (B,L,D) ... Read More
Tuesday - May 27, 2025
Day 11
Wertheim, Germany
Miltenberg, Germany
Wertheim is considered to have one of Germany's most beautiful city centers. While here, join a walking tour, hike to the ruins of Wertheim Castle, or go to a pretzel bakery for a delicious tasting. Later in the day, enjoy a scenic cruise to Miltenberg, the "Pearl of the Main River". While on your walking tour, you'll discover why this medieval town seems to leap from the pages of a fairytale with its 14th- and 15th-century half-timbered, gabled houses; the famed Crooked House; and the venerable Royal inn. For those who would like a more active adventure, hike to the Miltenberg Castle, offering majestic views of the town and river. (B,L,D) ... Read More
Wednesday - May 28, 2025
Day 12
Rudesheim, Germany
Lahnstein, Germany, Germany
Wine connoisseurs will want to go on a walking tour through the vineyards where you'll stop to sample wines at three different tasting stations. Or choose to drink up the stunning views by soaring high above the vineyards with a gondola ride to the Niederwalddenkmal Statue. For a more active adventure, join a guided bike tour along the scenic Rhine River or hike through the town's vineyards. Later in the day, let Siegfried's Mechanical Music Museum charm you, or taste one of the town's special delights, Rudesheim coffee. (B,L,D) ... Read More
Thursday - May 29, 2025
Day 13
Cologne, Germany
Enjoy cruising to Cologne, home to one of Germany's most revered Gothic masterpieces, the Cologne Cathedral. Join a guided tour through the Old Town and explore the UNESCO World Heritage-designated cathedral. For a different view of the city, visit a local tavern to taste its famous Kolsch beer, only made in Cologne, and reibekuchen mit apfelmus, potato pancakes typically served with applesauce. Active adventurers will want to join a guided bike ride along the Rhine. (B,L,D) ... Read More
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