Paris
Paris 08/24/2025
Arrive in Paris and check into your hotel. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. Walk through the city's enchanting streets, drop by a charming sidewalk café, or visit one of many world-class museums.,
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08/24/2025 |
08/24/2025 |
Paris
Paris 08/25/2025
Enjoy a tour of Paris, taking in all its iconic sites, including the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Élysées, and Place de la Concorde. You'll pass the magnificent Opéra Garnier, the legendary Louvre and, on the Left Bank, the Sorbonne University and the Panthéon. (B),
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08/25/2025 |
08/25/2025 |
Paris
Paris 08/26/2025
Enjoy an evening visit to Montmartre, long known as the city's premier artist' enclave. During the mid to late 1800s, artists also began calling Montmartre home. Pissarro and Jongkind were two of the first to live there. For easy access to Montmartre, you'll hop aboard the funicular railroad that ascends the hill. Montmartre's most recognizable landmark is the Basilique du Sacré-Cœur, constructed from 1876 to 1912. The white dome of this Roman Catholic basilica sits at the highest point in the city. After your visit to Montmartre, you'll be taken on an illumination tour, discovering why Paris is renowned as the "City of Light". (B),
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08/26/2025 |
08/26/2025 |
Paris
Paris 08/27/2025
Check out of your Paris hotel and board your high-speed train to Luxembourg. There you will join a walking tour of the Grand Duchy where you will see the Centre Européen and Place d'Armes before boarding your ship. (B,D),
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08/27/2025 |
08/27/2025 |
Luxembourg
Luxembourg 08/27/2025
Check out of your Paris hotel and board your high-speed train to Luxembourg. There you will join a walking tour of the Grand Duchy where you will see the Centre Européen and Place d'Armes before boarding your ship. (B,D),
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08/27/2025 |
08/27/2025 |
Cruise Starts (Embarkation)
Cruise Starts (Embarkation) 08/27/2025
Check out of your Paris hotel and board your high-speed train to Luxembourg. There you will join a walking tour of the Grand Duchy where you will see the Centre Européen and Place d'Armes before boarding your ship. (B,D),
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08/27/2025 |
08/27/2025 |
Traben-Trarbach
Traben-Trarbach 08/28/2025
Traben Trarbach is your gateway to fascinating Bernkastel. 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. Alternatively, stay in Traben-Trarbach, a prominent wine trading center at the turn of the century, and join a guided walking tour to learn more about its history and 14th-century castle. If you prefer a more active tour, join our guide on a cycling excursion through town.
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08/28/2025 |
08/28/2025 |
Bernkastel
Bernkastel 08/28/2025
Traben Trarbach is your gateway to fascinating Bernkastel. 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. Alternatively, stay in Traben-Trarbach, a prominent wine trading center at the turn of the century, and join a guided walking tour to learn more about its history and 14th-century castle. If you prefer a more active tour, join our guide on a cycling excursion through town.
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08/28/2025 |
08/28/2025 |
Cochem
Cochem 08/29/2025
Head 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.
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08/29/2025 |
08/29/2025 |
Koblenz
Koblenz 08/29/2025
Head 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.
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08/29/2025 |
08/29/2025 |
Rhine Gorge
Rhine Gorge 08/30/2025
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.
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08/30/2025 |
08/30/2025 |
Rudesheim
Rudesheim 08/30/2025
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. As an alternative, head to the confluence of the Rhine and Main Rivers to Mainz, where you'll enjoy a walking tour of its Old Town, brimming with quaint narrow streets, Baroque churches, and half-timbered houses. You'll also have a chance to visit the Collegiate Church of St. Stephen, best known for its blue Chagall windows. (B,L,D),
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08/30/2025 |
08/30/2025 |
Wertheim
Wertheim 08/31/2025
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),
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08/31/2025 |
08/31/2025 |
Wurzburg
Wurzburg 09/01/2025
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. Alternatively, go on a full-day excursion to Rothenburg, Germany's best-preserved walled town located on the Romantic Road. (B,L,D),
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09/01/2025 |
09/01/2025 |
Eltmann
Eltmann 09/02/2025
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 afterwards, indulge in the town's famous smoked beer, Rauchbier. Or, indulge in the culinary specialties of Bamberg, including licorice root, Hörnla 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),
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09/02/2025 |
09/02/2025 |
Bamberg
Bamberg 09/02/2025
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 afterwards, indulge in the town's famous smoked beer, Rauchbier. Or, indulge in the culinary specialties of Bamberg, including licorice root, Hörnla 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),
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09/02/2025 |
09/02/2025 |
Nuremberg
Nuremberg 09/03/2025
Bid farewell to the ship in Nuremberg as you prepare for your return flight home. (B), Disembark the ship in Nuremberg and enjoy a city tour before transferring to Prague, where you will check into your hotel. (B),
Optional Private Excursions
Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!
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Nuremberg: From history to Bratwurst and ginger bread
Highlights:
Meet your experienced and fully licensed driver-guide to discuss your interests for the day before getting started
Nuremberg was one of the richest and most important 'free cities' of the Holy German Empire, whose golden age, the German Renaissance, produced such illustrious artists as the painter Albrecht Duerer, the sculptor Veit Stoß and the mastersinger Hans Sachs
Explore the old town market place and sample traditional ginger bread at the legendary local bakeries before heading to the beautiful Fountain and Church of our Lady as well as Sebaldus Church.
Stroll the alleys uphill to the Imperial Castle, affording excellent views over historic city center and passing Albrecht Duerer house along the way
Depending on interest visit sites such as the Nazi documentation centre at the former rallye grounds or the famous room 600 where the Nazi trials were held after WWII
End of tour at Altstadt brewery to enjoy a beer and original Nuremberg sausages before heading back to the ship
Tour Duration: 6 hours
Tour can operate: All day
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Physical Activity Level: Light
Inclusions:
- Transportation by luxury car
- Touring with one of our excellent driver-guides
- All taxes
Not Included:
- Meals
- Optional admissions and museum licensing fees
- Tipping at your discretion
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09/03/2025 |
09/03/2025 |
Cruise Ends (Debarkation)
Cruise Ends (Debarkation) 09/03/2025
Bid farewell to the ship in Nuremberg as you prepare for your return flight home. (B), Disembark the ship in Nuremberg and enjoy a city tour before transferring to Prague, where you will check into your hotel. (B),
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09/03/2025 |
09/03/2025 |
Prague
Prague 09/03/2025
Bid farewell to the ship in Nuremberg as you prepare for your return flight home. (B), Disembark the ship in Nuremberg and enjoy a city tour before transferring to Prague, where you will check into your hotel. (B),
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09/03/2025 |
09/03/2025 |
Prague
Prague 09/04/2025
Discover fairytale Prague via a city tour or a hike to the castle. Both will reveal why Prague is considered one of Europe's most attractive and vibrant cities, with a historic city center that's recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (B),
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09/04/2025 |
09/04/2025 |
Prague
Prague 09/05/2025
Beer has a long and illustrious history in the Czech Republic, so join a tasting and discover some of the very best beer in the world. (B),
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09/05/2025 |
09/05/2025 |
Prague
Prague 09/06/2025
Bid farewell to Prague as you prepare for your journey home.,
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09/06/2025 |
09/06/2025 |