Onboard the MS Amalegro, MS Amalyra, MS Amacello, and the MS Amadagio
5-star Deluxe Trier to Nuremburg
Day 1 - Trier
Embark on the ship in Trier, make yourself comfortable in your cabin before heading to the onboard Welcome Dinner.
Day 2 - Trier - Bernkastel
After breakfast, arrive in the charming village of Bernkastel strategically located in the middle of the Mosel wine-producing region and with a documented history of over 500 years of wine history. Take a guided walking tour through the old town centre with its many medieval and Renaissance buildings.
Day 3 - Cochem - Koblenz - Rhine Castles- Rüdesheim
Today, decide between an excursion to Cochem or to Koblenz. In Cochem, you will take a guided tour of the spectacular hilltop Reichsburg Castle, which allows fascinating views of the river valley. Alternatively travel to Koblenz, an historic wine-growing town at the meeting points of the Mosel and Rhine rivers. There, you will visit the Koblenz Flower Show. This special event taking place from April to October features 120 acres of magnificent floral displays, exhibitions and events. Exhibit grounds include the hilltop Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, which you will visit. Later, enjoy scenic cruising along the most beautiful and famous part of the Rhine, seeing the many castles and the legendary Loreley Rock. Arrive in Rüdesheim and take a mini train to visit Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum after dinner.
Day 4 - Mainz - Heidelberg - Frankfurt
Again there is a choice of two excursions: take a guided walking tour of beautiful Mainz and see the famous Gutenberg Museum, home of the world's first printed bible, then enjoy a lunchtime cruise to Frankfurt. In Frankfurt, you will have a walking tour of the city's medieval section. The alternative is, travel by coach for an excursion to Heidelberg, Germany's oldest university town. Enjoy gorgeous views of the Neckar Valley from Heidelberg's Castle. Later this afternoon, return to Frankfurt.
Day 5 - Miltenberg & Wertheim
In Miltenberg take a walking tour of this delightful old Franconian town with its narrow cobblestone streets. During lunch, the ship will cruise to Freudenberg. A coach tour will take you to Wertheim, where you will have free time to explore the town on your own before boarding your ship for an overnight cruise to Würzburg.
Day 6 - Würzburg - Kitzingen
During your guided tour through Würzburg, visit the magnificent Residenz Palace and see the many compelling sights of this wonderful city. In the afternoon take an optional tour along the Romantic Road to medieval Rothenburg, and visit its World Famous Christmas Museum. Or relax on board as you cruise to Kitzingen. After dinner on board enjoy an evening walk and wine tasting in Kitzingen, which features Germany's oldest wine cellar.
Day 7 - Bamberg>
Arrive this afternoon in enchanting Bamberg, which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993. Disembark for a guided walking tour of this medieval gem. Enjoy free time and try a smoked beer in Bamberg before you continue your cruise this evening to ancient Nuremberg, capital of Franconia.
Day 8 - Nuremberg
After breakfast, wave goodbye to the crew as you disembark the ship and transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK.