Day 1: Depart home gateway city to Paris
Day 2: Paris
Arrive at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport where you'll be transferred to the hotel.
Day 3: Paris
We begin our city tour with a drive up the grand boulevard Champs-Élysèes, passing the Arc de Triomphe. We'll stop for a photo opportunity at the Eiffel Tower before continuing to Place Vendôme, Hôtel de Ville, Notre Dame Cathedral, and the Latin Quarter. We'll then go to Les Invalides, the Louvre courtyard, and Luxembourg Gardens, where we will see a slice of daily Parisian life as well as view Bartholdi's model for the Statue of Liberty. (BB)
Featured Excursion: Paris city tour
Day 4: Paris, transfer to Trier (embark)
Travel by motorcoach from Paris, France to Trier, Germany where you'll board the ship. Your afternoon tour of Germany's oldest city, also called the second Rome, showcases the impressive Roman gate Porta Nigra, and Emperor Constantine's throne room, all of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. (BB, D)
Featured Excursion: Trier city tour
Day 5: Bernkastel, Traben-Trarbach
Discover Bernkastel's 500-plus years of winemaking history with its historic vineyards and delightful market squares. After a scenic cruise past the Moselle region's vine-filled slopes and picturesque villages, discover the romantic twin town of Traben-Trarbach, where treasures of Art Nouveau architecture pay tribute to the wealthy 19th-century wine merchants. Afterward, savor delectable Riesling wines from local vineyards. (BB, L, Captain's Welcome Dinner) Note: The wine experience will take place in Bernkastel on the reverse direction cruise (Nuremberg to Paris).
Featured Excursion: Bernkastel walking tour, Traben-Trarbach walking tour and wine experience
Day 6: Koblenz, Rüdesheim
Amble through Koblenz's picturesque streets while your local expert explains the town's history and importance in the region. Later in the day, cruise along the UNESCO World Heritage-designated romantic Rhine with its more than 40 castles and famous Lorelei Rock. Enjoy leisure time in Rüdesheim, a celebrated wine town, during the evening. (BB, L, D)
Featured Excursion: Koblenz walking tour
Day 7: Rüdesheim, Frankfurt
Your tour of dynamic Frankfurt takes you through the financial hub with its imposing skyline and past Old Town, Goethe University, and the Botanical Gardens. Then you'll explore the historic area around Römer Square on foot, passing St. Paul's Church and many picturesque gabled houses. (BB, L, D)
Featured Excursion: Frankfurt city tour
Day 8: Miltenberg
Visit historic Miltenberg, a charming Medieval village with fairytale half-timbered houses, a Crooked House, and Royal Inn, which has been serving meals since the 17th century. Take in the breathtakingly beautiful scenery along the meandering Main River as you relax onboard in the afternoon. (BB, L, D)
Featured Excursion: Miltenberg walking tour
Day 9: Würzburg (Rothenburg)
Travel along parts of the “Romantic Road” to Rothenburg ob der Tauber, the best-preserved Medieval town in Germany. The old city walls still stand, protecting the charming core of Gothic churches and gabled houses from intruders. Climb the Town Hall Tower for great views over the city and the Tauber valley. (BB, D)
Featured Excursion: Full-day tour of Rothenburg
Day 10: Bamberg
Stroll through the UNESCO World Heritage city of Bamberg with your guide. See the unique town hall, the Imperial Cathedral, and the fishermen's village known as Little Venice. (BB, L, Captain's Farewell Dinner)
Featured Excursion: Bamberg walking tour
Day 11: Nuremberg
Day 12: Nuremberg, cruising the Main-Danube Canal
After cruising parts of the impressive Main-Danube Canal, visit Nuremberg, an archetypal German Medieval city encircled by mighty defensive walls and red-roofed buildings. Birthplace of Albrecht Dürer and famous for its pocket watches, the city also held the astounding War Crimes Trials after WWII. Discover the sights of Nuremberg during your panoramic tour before exploring its walled Old Town on foot. (BB, L, Captain's Farewell Dinner)
Featured Excursion: Nuremberg city tour
Day 13: Regensburg
Regensburg, one of the finest Medieval towns inEurope, captures 2,000 years of living history with outstandingmanmade monuments like the 12th-century Stone Bridge and the toweringGothic cathedral. Your walking tour takes you past the architecturaltreasures of Old Town as well as the Cathedral of St. Peter with itsmagnificent 14th-century stained glass windows. Genuine Bavarianhospitality adds to the vibrant mix of art and culture in this UNESCOWorld Heritage Site. (BB, L, D)
Featured Excursion: Regensburg walking tour
Day 14: Deggendorf, Passau
After taking a scenic drive through the Nature Reserve of the Bavarian Forest, marvel at the amazing glass collection exhibited in the Theresienthal Glass Museum. Experience the art of glass-making firsthand during a visit to a nearby glass workshop, and follow the glass from the oven to the cooling station while learning about the extraordinary history of Theresienthal. Cap the day off with a traditional horse-drawn carriage ride through the Bavarian Forest. (BB, L, D)
Featured Excursion: Bavarian forest horse-drawn carriage ride, and visit to a glass museum and workshop in Theresienthal
Day 15: Passau
Passau boasts a delightful layer of Italian-style on quintessentialGerman foundations. Explore the well-preserved town on your guidedwalking tour. Visit St. Stephan's Cathedral, home to Europe's largestpipe organ, where you'll hear a magnificent organ recital. (BB, L, D) Note: Concert not available before 5/2, after 10/31, or on Sundays.
Featured Excursion: Passau walking tour andand St. Stephan's organ concert
Day 16: Melk, cruising the scenic Wachau Valley
Cruise the scenic, vineyard-rich Wachau Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage cultural landscape representing one of the most beautiful river valleys in Europe. Then tour Melk's 900-year-old Benedictine abbey, a masterpiece of Baroque art and architecture situated high atop the granite cliffs of the Danube.The views from the terrace are spectacular, but the splendid frescos, marble, and gilded plasterworkand of its interior will be the true highlight of your visit.and (BB, L, Captain's Welcome Dinner)
Featured Excursion: Melk Abbey
Day 17: Vienna
Featured Excursion: Vienna City Tour
Day 18: Vienna (disembark), transfer to the airport
Disembark the ship and transfer to Vienna Airport for your flight home.
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