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Tour Aw_Bamberg Aw_Basel Aw_Danube River Aw_Europe Aw_Germany Aw_Main River Aw_Nuremberg Aw_Rhine River Aw_Strasbourg + 29 More Aw_Switzerland Bamberg Basel Black Forest Boppard Breisach Danube Europe France Frankfurt Germany Kehl Main Main Danube Canal Main River Miltenberg Neuschwanstein Nuremberg Rhine Rhine Gorge Rhine River River Cruise Rudesheim Seligenstadt Strasbourg Switzerland Wurzburg Avalon Waterways 11 Day River Cruise from Munich to Basel

See the grandeur of Germany with a scenic river cruise through its most picturesque destinations along the Main and Rhine Rivers. Your European river cruise begins with two nights in Munich. You’ll enjoy a guided tour of King Ludwig’s Neuschwanstein Castle, then embark on your Avalon Suite Ship® in Nuremberg. For beer enthusiasts, a knowledgeable Beer Expert joins your cruise to host lectures, beer tasting, and food-and-beer-pairings for an authentic German and France river cruise experience. In the afternoon, enjoy a hop garden tour while tasting also a local beer.

Sail to Bamberg for a guided walking tour of the historic home to imperial dynasties. Your enchanting river cruise through Germany continues to Würzburg—the “Pearl of the Romantic Road.” From here sail to Frankfurt, where you can join a guided sightseeing tour of the city, or visit the nearby town of Seligenstadt. Later enjoy a local beer tour. On your way to Rüdesheim sail through the picturesque views of the Rhine Gorge. Then cruise to Strasbourg and join a guided city tour of Strasbourg’s sights, such as the stunning stained glass of its Gothic 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 a local winery in Breisach, or a day trip to the Black Forest’s Vogtsbauernhof open-air museum, and more. Your river cruise on the Rhine and Main Rivers concludes in Basel, Switzerland, but your memories of this tremendous adventure through many of Europe’s most beautiful destinations will last a lifetime.

Day 1: MUNICH, GERMANY

Welcome to Munich!The day is yours to relax and explore the city on your own.

Day 2: MUNICH

Modern Munich with Storybook Villages and Fairytale CastlesCLASSIC Take a full-day Guided Tour to the garden landscape of the Bavarian Alps to visit Neuschwanstein Castle—the historic home of King Ludwig.(B)

Day 3: MUNICH–NUREMBERG (EMBARKATION)

Living Heritage and History LessonsCLASSIC Join a Guided Tour of Nuremberg with its medieval architecture, gilded fountain, gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castle.EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BAMBERG(B,D)

Day 4: BAMBERG

The City of Seven HillsVisit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.ACTIVE Your bike is ready! Hop on and bike along the canals in Bamberg with your Adventure Host, OR:DISCOVERY Discover the Franconian brewing tradition in a Guided Walking Tour of Bamberg and taste the city’s local specialty— the famous Rauchbier, OR:CLASSIC 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.DISCOVERY Discover a very special family run hop garden where you will also taste a local beer.After the tour, spend free time with a glass of German-style Rauchbier (smoked beer).Later, enjoy onboard a beer lecture hosted by your Beer Expert while cruising. AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO WÜRZBURG(B,L,D)

Day 5: WÜRZBURG

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 Follow your Adventure Host to explore the wonderful Hiking trails along the river banks, OR:CLASSIC 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 MILTENBERG(B,L,D)

Day 6: MILTENBERG

Beauty on the Main RiverCLASSIC Join a Guided Walk through Miltenberg and discover a local fourth-generation family-owned brewery, where you will have the chance of making your very own brew, OR:CLASSIC Join a Guided Walking Tour of Miltenberg, a showcase of medieval half-timber homes and home to Germany’s oldest inn.DISCOVERY Enjoy an onboard beer tasting hosted by your Beer Expert.EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO FRANKFURT (B,L,D)

Day 7: FRANKFURT EXCURSION TO SELIGENSTADT

Charm in FrankfurtACTIVE Enjoy a biking experience in the city of Frankfurt with your Adventure Host, OR:CLASSIC 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 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.DISCOVERY Venture beyond the traditional pilsner on this on this exciting guided brewery tour featuring an introduction to some of Frankfurt’s most delicious craft beers.Spend free time this afternoon exploring Frankfurt on your own. Later, enjoy live entertainment on board. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BOPPARD(B,L,D)

Day 8: BOPPARD

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–RÜDESHEIMEat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine CountryACTIVE Enjoy a hike with your Adventure Host through the picturesque vineyards of Rüdesheim; enjoy a tasting of the authentic Rüdesheimer coffee, OR:CLASSIC Tour the incredible Mechanical Music Museum for a one-of-a-kind instrumental experience; enjoy a tasting of the authentic Rüdesheimer coffee.This evening enjoy an onboard food and beer pairing dinner hosted by your Beer Expert.EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO STRASBOURG(B,L,D)

Day 9: KEHL. EXCURSION TO STRASBOURG, FRANCE

A Grand Cathedral and La Petite FranceJoin your Adventure Host for today’s special activities. DISCOVERY Onboard beer and cheese tasting hosted by your Beer Expert.CLASSIC Join a Guided Visit of one of the oldest—still operational— independent breweries in France, where you will discover about its history and enjoy a tasting, OR:CLASSIC 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.EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BREISACH(B,L,D)

Day 10: BREISACH, GERMANY (BLACK FOREST)

German Winemaking and the Beautiful Black ForestACTIVE Enjoy the view on a relaxing bike ride along the Rhine with your Adventure Host, OR:CLASSIC Join a full-day guided tour to the magical Black Forest to experience the Vogtsbauernohf open-air-museum, visit and authentic water mill, and see a traditional butter-making demonstration, OR:CLASSIC Join A Guided Tour to explore Freiburg’s medieval city center, sheltered by the Black Forest amid vineyards and gardens of the Upper Rhine Valley.You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to visit the charming village of Colmar in the morning.EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BASEL(B,L,D)

Day 11: BASEL, SWITZERLAND (DISEMBARKATION)

Your vacation ends this morning with breakfast.Departure flights should not leave Zürich airport before 10 am or Basel airport before 8 am. (B)

Details

Tour Operator: Avalon
Duration (Days): 11

Itinerary ▼

Day 1: MUNICH, GERMANY
Welcome to Munich!The day is yours to relax and explore the city on your own.
Day 2: MUNICH
Modern Munich with Storybook Villages and Fairytale CastlesCLASSIC Take a full-day Guided Tour to the garden landscape of the Bavarian Alps to visit Neuschwanstein Castle—the historic home of King Ludwig.(B)
Day 3: MUNICH–NUREMBERG (EMBARKATION)
Living Heritage and History LessonsCLASSIC Join a Guided Tour of Nuremberg with its medieval architecture, gilded fountain, gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castle.EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BAMBERG(B,D)
Day 4: BAMBERG
The City of Seven HillsVisit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.ACTIVE Your bike is ready! Hop on and bike along the canals in Bamberg with your Adventure Host, OR:DISCOVERY Discover the Franconian brewing tradition in a Guided Walking Tour of Bamberg and taste the city’s local specialty— the famous Rauchbier, OR:CLASSIC 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.DISCOVERY Discover a very special family run hop garden where you will also taste a local beer.After the tour, spend free time with a glass of German-style Rauchbier (smoked beer).Later, enjoy onboard a beer lecture hosted by your Beer Expert while cruising. AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO WÜRZBURG(B,L,D)
Day 5: WÜRZBURG
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 Follow your Adventure Host to explore the wonderful Hiking trails along the river banks, OR:CLASSIC 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 MILTENBERG(B,L,D)
Day 6: MILTENBERG
Beauty on the Main RiverCLASSIC Join a Guided Walk through Miltenberg and discover a local fourth-generation family-owned brewery, where you will have the chance of making your very own brew, OR:CLASSIC Join a Guided Walking Tour of Miltenberg, a showcase of medieval half-timber homes and home to Germany’s oldest inn.DISCOVERY Enjoy an onboard beer tasting hosted by your Beer Expert.EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO FRANKFURT (B,L,D)
Day 7: FRANKFURT EXCURSION TO SELIGENSTADT
Charm in FrankfurtACTIVE Enjoy a biking experience in the city of Frankfurt with your Adventure Host, OR:CLASSIC 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 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.DISCOVERY Venture beyond the traditional pilsner on this on this exciting guided brewery tour featuring an introduction to some of Frankfurt’s most delicious craft beers.Spend free time this afternoon exploring Frankfurt on your own. Later, enjoy live entertainment on board. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BOPPARD(B,L,D)
Day 8: BOPPARD
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–RÜDESHEIMEat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine CountryACTIVE Enjoy a hike with your Adventure Host through the picturesque vineyards of Rüdesheim; enjoy a tasting of the authentic Rüdesheimer coffee, OR:CLASSIC Tour the incredible Mechanical Music Museum for a one-of-a-kind instrumental experience; enjoy a tasting of the authentic Rüdesheimer coffee.This evening enjoy an onboard food and beer pairing dinner hosted by your Beer Expert.EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO STRASBOURG(B,L,D)
Day 9: KEHL. EXCURSION TO STRASBOURG, FRANCE
A Grand Cathedral and La Petite FranceJoin your Adventure Host for today’s special activities. DISCOVERY Onboard beer and cheese tasting hosted by your Beer Expert.CLASSIC Join a Guided Visit of one of the oldest—still operational— independent breweries in France, where you will discover about its history and enjoy a tasting, OR:CLASSIC 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.EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BREISACH(B,L,D)
Day 10: BREISACH, GERMANY (BLACK FOREST)
German Winemaking and the Beautiful Black ForestACTIVE Enjoy the view on a relaxing bike ride along the Rhine with your Adventure Host, OR:CLASSIC Join a full-day guided tour to the magical Black Forest to experience the Vogtsbauernohf open-air-museum, visit and authentic water mill, and see a traditional butter-making demonstration, OR:CLASSIC Join A Guided Tour to explore Freiburg’s medieval city center, sheltered by the Black Forest amid vineyards and gardens of the Upper Rhine Valley.You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to visit the charming village of Colmar in the morning.EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BASEL(B,L,D)
Day 11: BASEL, SWITZERLAND (DISEMBARKATION)
Your vacation ends this morning with breakfast.Departure flights should not leave Zürich airport before 10 am or Basel airport before 8 am. (B)

German Grandeur with 2 Nights in Munich for Beer Enthusiasts (Westbound)