Europe's Rivers & Castles - By AmaWaterways

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Included Balcony Cabin + Tax + Daily Excursions

Europe's Rivers & Castles

VACATION HIGHLIGHTS

DAY 1 Luxembourg EMBARKATION

Board your ship in Luxembourg for your Europe’s Rivers & Castles cruise. (B,D)

DAY 2 Bernkastel

Bernkastel Walking Tour & Wine Tasting

OR Old Castle Ruin Hike & Wine Tasting

OR Guided Bike Ride Along the Moselle

Scenic cruising

Walk through Bernkastel’s colorful Old Town center and past many medieval and Renaissance buildings on a guided tour that also includes a winery visit and tasting. If you prefer a more active tour, join our guide on a cycling excursion along the picturesque Moselle River. You may also join a guided hike up to the Grevenburg Castle ruins and through the village's vineyards, with a tasting of local wines awaiting at the end of the trail. (B,L,D)

DAY 3 Cochem

Reichsburg Castle visit and Cochem walking tour

OR Guided bike tour of Cochem Scenic cruising Koblenz

Evening WalkHead to fairytale Cochem and visit Reichsburg Castle followed by a walking tour. As an alternative, hike to Reichsburg Castle and enjoy a visit inside, or pedal through the charming town on a guided bike tour. Later in the day, sit out on your balcony or go up on the Sun Deck to marvel at the beautiful views as we cruise to Koblenz. There, you can join a guided evening walk through the charming historic town, perhaps stopping for photos at the Augenroller (eye roller) of Koblenz. (B,L,D)

DAY 4 Rhine Gorge

Scenic cruising

Rüdesheim

Rüdesheim wine tasting

OR Rüdesheim Gondola ride

OR Rüdesheim Vineyards hike

Drink up the stunning views by soaring high above the vineyards with a gondola ride to the Niederwalddenkmal Statue or allow yourself to be treated to a wine tasting. For a more active adventure, hike through the town’s beautiful vineyards above the Rhine River. (B,L,D)

DAY 5 Wertheim

Wertheim walking tour

OR Pretzel bakery visit and tasting

OR Wertheim Castle Hill hike

OR Guided bike ride along the Main

Wertheim’s old town center still features half-timbered houses and the Gothic architecture of the Stiftskirche, its oldest Protestant church. You may either join a guided walking tour through the historic city center or learn the art of pretzel making with a visit to a local bakery. For those seeking a more active adventure, take a scenic bike ride through the Main River Valley or hike high above the town for a visit to the castle, one of the most picturesque ruins in Germany. (B,L,D)

DAY 6 Würzburg

Würzburg walking tour

OR Residenz Palace tour

OR Rothenburg excursion

OR Würzburg Castle hike

Enjoy a city tour of Würzburg, bursting with Baroque splendor. Or visit Würzburg’s Baroque Residenz Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that features an opulent interior, including a grand fresco by Tiepolo. Or stretch your legs while hiking to Würzburg Castle. Alternately, go on a full-day excursion to Rothenburg, Germany’s best-preserved walled town located on the Romantic Road. (B,L,D)

DAY 7 Eltmann

Bamberg walking tour

OR Tastes of Bamberg

OR Eltmann to Bamberg bike tour

Head to Bamberg, which has been referred to as “Franconian Rome” as, like Rome, it was built on seven hills—but in Bamberg, a church graces each one. Bamberg’s medieval and Baroque architecture has withstood the test of time and, as such, became a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Join a guided walking tour of this medieval gem where you’ll see its cathedral, Old Town Hall, and elegant old mansions, and afterward, indulge in the town’s famous smoked beer, Rauchbier. Or, indulge in the culinary specialties of Bamberg, including licorice root, Hornla pastries, traditional German sausage, and smoked beer. As a more invigorating alternative, pedal from Eltmann to Bamberg, meeting the ship there later in the day. (B,L,D)

DAY 8 Nuremberg DISEMBARKATION

Return flight home

Bid farewell to the ship in Nuremberg as you prepare for your return flight home. (B)B,L,D – Indicates Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are included on this day.

Ships:

AmaPrima: https://www.amawaterways.com/ships/AmaPrima-river-cruise-ship

AmaCerto: https://www.amawaterways.com/ships/AmaCerto-river-cruise-ship