Filovent boat rental agency

Along Europe's great rivers : Rhine, Main and Danube, between history and Baroque majesty

Main features
Boat model: River boat
Type: Yacht / Motoryacht > 24 m
Number of cabins: 90
Maximum capacity: 180 travelers
Crew members: 34

Cabin

Upper Deck - Double Cabin - Cat A
Cabins with windows. Premium location cabins.
Upper Deck - Double Cabin - Cat B
Cabins with windows. Cabins with an "intermediate" location.
Intermediate Deck - Double Cabin - Cat A
Cabins with windows. Premium location cabins.
Upper Deck - Double Cabin - Cat C
Cabins with windows. Cabins may be slightly smaller and have a "standard" location.
NB : The pictures, information, and visuals presented are not contractually binding. The itinerary and program indicated may be modified without notice for technical reasons (captain's decision).

Itinerary

Amsterdam
Boarding in Amsterdam at 6pm. Introduction to the crew and welcome cocktail.

Evening at leisure.
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Amsterdam
Authentic: Amsterdam. This visit will give you an overview of the multiple historical riches and... more+ curiosities of the Dutch capital. A fascinating and dynamic city where the old and the modern coexist harmoniously, Amsterdam is rich in history, art, and culture, where every street corner holds a surprise. It's during a boat ride on the picturesque UNESCO-listed canals that you can admire the unique architecture with its many narrow-gabled houses, 17th-century mansions, and the beautiful bridges that span the canals, offering an extraordinary urban landscape.

Experience: Amsterdam by bike, discovering secret and unusual places. Depart on foot from the boat to join our bike rental. Cycling is an institution in Amsterdam. A multitude of bike paths crisscross the Dutch capital, forming one of the largest networks in Europe. You will be accompanied by a guide for a tour of approximately 2.5 hours. You will discover the canals as well as the unusual and secret places known by the Amsterdammers for an immersive experience in the capital. Return on board.

In the afternoon, optional excursion:

Authentic/Experience: Keukenhof Flower Park. The most famous floral park in the world, it symbolizes the cultural importance of flowers and the flower industry in the Netherlands. You will visit this paradise at your own pace. Formerly the estate of a castle of the same name, the spring park of Keukenhof in its current form was created in 1949 by flower bulb producers. Its flower beds brighten the park with vivid colors and offer visitors superb floral creations to admire along the way. You will be charmed by the colors and scents of tulips, daffodils, jonquils, and other bulb flowers. Departure by navigation towards Nijmegen.
 
Activities: Optional services: Guided tour of Amsterdam, Amsterdam by bike, more+
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Amsterdam Nijmegen Krefeld
Early morning arrival in Nijmegen. Optional authentic excursion/experience: Arnhem open-air museum.... more+ Departure by coach with our animation team for the Dutch Open-Air Museum in Arnhem. Some 80 authentic farmhouses, mills, workshops, houses, a school, barns and a church evoke the architecture and life of yesteryear in the Dutch provinces. Inside each building, typical furnishings and demonstrations of various crafts make the visit particularly interesting. You'll discover the beautiful timber-framed buildings of Limburg or the farmhouses of Gelderland, but the most charming corner is that of the Zaan region, with its green-painted wooden houses and gracefully decorated gables.

Afternoon sailing to Krefeld. Overnight stopover.
 
Activities: Optional services: Visit Arnhem's open-air museum, more+
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Krefeld Cologne
Morning sailing to Cologne, which we reach in the early afternoon. Optional authentic excursion /... more+ experience: Cologne. Depart on foot with your guide for downtown Cologne. Admire the exterior of the cathedral, which took over five centuries to build. A masterpiece of Gothic art, it is a true testament to the strength and persistence of the Christian faith in Europe. Construction began in 1247 and was completed in 1863, after the site had been abandoned in the 16th century. Surrounding the cathedral are 12 Romanesque churches, arranged in a circle and representing the 12 apostles. The tour continues through Cologne's Old Town, passing the famous Eau de Cologne House (outside). Before rejoining the ship, you'll have free time to wander the streets of Cologne. Continuation to Rüdesheim. 
Activities: Optional services: Guided tour of Cologne, more+
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Cologne Rudesheim
Morning on the romantic Rhine towards Rüdesheim. The river, steeped in history, captivates with... more+ its numerous legends such as that of Lorelei and its famous rock, and with vineyards and numerous castles visible along the waterway. Arrival in Rüdesheim in the afternoon.
Optional excursions:
Authentic: Small train ride, wine tasting, and mechanical music museum in Rüdesheim. Departure on a tourist train for a commented tour through the vineyards of Rüdesheim. Tasting in the historic cellars of Bassenheimer Hof, a manorial residence from the 16th century. Then visit to Siegfrieds Mechanisches Musikkabinett, housed in a historical building from the 15th century, featuring an impressive collection of mechanical musical instruments from the 18th to the 20th century.
Experience: Hike through the vineyards of Rüdesheim from the Niederwald Monument to the Abbey of St. Hildegard. Departure from the center of Rüdesheim, the starting point for cable cars to the Niederwald Monument. From there, enjoy breathtaking views of the city, vineyards, and the Rhine. Continue with a hike through the vineyards to the Abbey of St. Hildegard, built between 1900 and 1904. Free visit to the abbey and return on foot to the boat through the vineyards.
In the evening, the famous Drosselgasse awaits you with its many taverns and orchestras.
Late in the evening, departure on navigation towards Mannheim.
 
Activities: Optional services: Mini-train ride, wine tasting and visit to the Mechanical Music Museum in Rüdesheim, Hiking in the Rüdesheim vineyards, more+
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Rudesheim Mannheim
Morning sailing on the Rhine to Mannheim, which we reach in the early afternoon.
Optional... more+ authentic excursion / experience: Heidelberg. Departure by coach for Heidelberg, the symbol of German Romanticism. Meet your guides at Heidelberg Castle, where you'll discover the exterior of this magnificent, partly ruined pink sandstone castle. Since the end of the 18th century, the castle ruins have inspired painters and poets who saw them as a symbol of the greatness and decadence of human endeavors. Goethe, Hölderlin, Uhland and Eichendorff celebrated the castle landscape, while many painters chose it as their motif. Discover the geometric terraces of the Palatinate Garden, the “Hortus Palatinus”, once considered the “eighth wonder of the world”. Your guides will take you on a tour of the old town. Admire the exterior of the Church of the Holy Spirit, built between 1398 and 1441 as the burial place of the Prince Electors.
Return on board to Mannheim and continue sailing on the Rhine towards Strasbourg. Evening entertainment. Night sailing to Strasbourg. Gala evening.
 
Activities: Optional services: Guided tour of Heidelberg, more+
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Mannheim Strasbourg
Buffet breakfast on board. Free day and lunch in Strasbourg. Take the time to discover the European... more+ capital at your own pace. Boarding at 5pm. Sailing to Mainz. Introduction to the crew and welcome cocktail. Dinner on board. Night sailing. 
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Strasbourg Mainz Francfort
Arrive in Mainz early in the morning. Discover the city with our animation team. Located on the... more+ banks of the Rhine and facing the mouth of the Rhine, Mainz is the city of Gutenberg, inventor of the printing press. You'll have the chance to discover Mainz's thousand-year-old cathedral for yourself, as well as Gutenberg Square and its surroundings.

In the afternoon, optional excursion: panoramic tour of Frankfurt and climb to the Main Tower. During a panoramic tour, you'll admire the gigantic skyscrapers that house the headquarters of numerous banks and form the city's famous profile, the Skyline, rising into an azure sky. You'll have the chance to climb the Main Tower, the city's best-known skyscraper, made entirely of glass after the American model. It's these slender buildings that give Frankfurt its nickname of “Mainhattan”. From the 200m-high viewing platform, you'll have a breathtaking view of the city. Meanwhile, the boat sails back to Frankfurt, where we join it. Continuation of the night sail to Miltenberg.

Night sailing.
 
Activities: Optional services: Frankfurt guided tour, more+
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Francfort Miltenberg Wertheim
Early morning arrival in Miltenberg. Free time to explore this charming town in the company of our... more+ entertainment team. Set in the heart of unspoilt countryside, the “Pearl of the Main” can be admired through its charming alleyways, Renaissance sandstone wells, medieval castle and beautiful half-timbered houses.

Continuation on the Main to Wertheim, at the confluence of the Tauber and Main rivers. Arrive in the afternoon and explore Wertheim at your leisure. In the old town's maze of winding streets, you'll see typical half-timbered houses, fountains and pink sandstone statues, all on the water's edge. Return on board and continue to Würzburg. Night sailing.
 
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Wertheim Wurtzbourg
Early morning arrival in Würzburg. Optional excursion: guided tour of Würzburg. Departure by... more+ coach for the center of Würzburg. The tour begins at the Residenz, the former palace of the Prince-Bishops of Würzburg. You'll discover 40 rooms richly decorated with furniture, paintings and tapestries by 18th-century masters, and take the monumental Great Staircase designed by Balthasar Neumann. You'll also visit the Imperial Hall, in Baroque style, and the grand apartments, richly decorated in Rococo style. The tour continues in the direction of the city center, before returning to the ship by coach.

Return on board. Free afternoon to discover Würzburg at your own pace. The city is full of sights and sounds, and you'll be amazed by its Baroque architecture and its unique Mediterranean atmosphere. Return on board for dinner and continue to Schweinfurt. Evening entertainment.
 
Activities: Optional services: Tour of Würzburg and the Residence, more+
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Wurtzbourg Schweinfurt
Early morning arrival in Schweinfurt. Optional excursion: guided tour of Rothenburg ob der Tauber.... more+ Departure by coach for the charming town of Rothenburg. Located on the Romantic Road, the town has retained its Renaissance layout almost intact, having undergone no changes since the Thirty Years' War: it's one of Germany's most authentic towns. Accompanied by a local guide, you'll discover the 15th-century ramparts, the hospital bastion, the market square with the town hall and the famous St. Jacob's church (exterior), featuring three altars sculpted by the famous Tilman Riemenschneider. Return on board. Afternoon sailing to Nuremberg. Take the opportunity to admire the scenery on the Main. One of Germany's longest rivers, it flows through the cultural landscape of Franconia to its mouth in the Rhine near Mainz. Entertainment on board. 
Activities: Optional services: A visit to Rothenburg, more+
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Schweinfurt Nuremberg
Early morning arrival in Nuremberg. Optional excursion: guided tour of Nuremberg. Take a panoramic... more+ tour of the city to discover the monuments located outside the medieval walls: the Nuremberg Court, the Third Reich Documentation Center, the Zeppelin tribune, the castle district, etc. You'll also appreciate the charming alleyways and beautiful half-timbered houses before reaching the Marktplatz, which you'll visit on foot with your guide: the Schöne Brunnen, the Frauenkirche (exterior). During the tour, you'll be able to sample one of the city's best-known local specialties: the famous Nuremberg gingerbread. Afternoon navigation on the Rhine-Main-Danube canal. Lively evening. Night sailing to Regensburg. 
Activities: Optional services: Visit Nuremberg, more+
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Nuremberg Ratisbonne
Morning sailing, arriving in Regensburg in the morning. In the afternoon, optional excursion:... more+ guided tour of Regensburg. Before heading to Regensburg, you'll take the coach to the Walhalla, an imposing Greek-style marble temple overlooking the Danube, erected between 1830 and 1842 by order of Ludwig I of Bavaria as a memorial to the great men of German civilization. Inside the temple, you'll find 129 busts of Germanic personalities: artists, soldiers, etc. Then, in the company of your guides, you'll take a walking tour of Regensburg and discover the imposing “Porta Praetoria”, the north gate of the ancient Roman city, the town hall with the “Imperial Hall”, the Gothic cathedral and the houses of the wealthy merchants of the Italian-influenced Middle Ages. The level of preservation of medieval buildings in Regensburg is excellent, as the city suffered very little from Allied bombing during the Second World War. Lively evening. Late evening, overnight sailing to Passau. 
Activities: Optional services: Visit Regensburg and climb to the famous Walhalla, more+
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Ratisbonne Passau
Arrive in Passau, free time or explore the city with our entertainment team. Passau is nicknamed... more+ “the city of 3 rivers”. Indeed, the city lies at the confluence of the Danube, Inn and Ilz rivers. See Passau's Old Town, St. Stephen's Cathedral and St. Michael's Church.

Return on board, afternoon sailing to Vienna. Gala evening.
 
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Passau Vienne
Early morning arrival in Vienna. In the morning, optional excursion to Schoenbrunn Palace and... more+ panoramic tour of Vienna. A prestigious court center in the 18th century, the castle's ochre facade is closely linked to the dual Austro-Hungarian monarchy. The splendid edifice is home to eminently refined imperial furnishings, and the spirit of the Habsburgs watches over the dazzling residence. Then take a panoramic tour of the famous boulevard known as “the Ring”. You'll see the exceptional monuments built between 1830 and 1890 that give it its unique atmosphere.

In the afternoon, optional excursion: visit the Hofburg. Located in the historic heart of Vienna, the Hofburg is an astonishing sight. It exudes the sense of excess and splendor associated with imperial power. Nevertheless, it is a fascinating place for history and architecture enthusiasts. Today, the imperial apartments house the “Sissi” museum, where the seductive empress has become a cult figure adored by all.

In the evening, optional excursion: Viennese music concert (subject to availability). In a legendary Viennese venue, enjoy some of the finest works by Mozart and Strauss, and let yourself be transported to the rhythm of waltzes, polkas, arias... Overnight stop in Vienna.
 
Activities: Optional services: Visit to the Hofburg, Visit to Schoenbrunn Palace, more+
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Vienne
Buffet breakfast on board. Disembarkation at 9am. End of our services.
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The price includes
Drinks included on board (excluding special cards)
Onboard entertainment
Assistance from the onboard entertainment team
Welcome cocktail
The gala evening
Assistance / repatriation insurance
Port taxes
Bed linen, towels, shower gel and shampoo
Meals included in the program
The price does not include
Personal expenses
Routing
Cancellation/luggage insurance
Drinks on special menus
Beverages taken with meals during excursions or transfers
Flights
Activities not included in the program
Meals not included in the program
Tips for guides and/or crew
Optional services
Flights not included in the programme are available on request
Activities and excursions upon request more+

Activities

Departure by coach for a guided tour of the city. Amsterdam is one of the world's most extraordinary small cities. From its canals and world-famous museums to its many sights and historical treasures, Amsterdam is one of Europe's most romantic and surprising... more+ capitals. Stop at the Riecker Mill, a windmill located on the banks of the Amstel River to the south of the city. The mill was built in 1636 in the village of Sloten. Pumping of the polder water was taken over by an electric pumping station in 1932, and the mill was subsequently dismantled when the polder was dug up to create, among other things, Lake Het Nieuw Meer. In 1961, the mill was re-erected some 8 kilometers away on the banks of the Amstel, between the Kalfjeslaan and Borcht roads. The banks of the Amstel at this point are much frequented by tourists and walkers, and it's a prime location for an old Dutch windmill. A statue of Rembrandt has been erected next to the windmill as a reminder that the painter drew many pictures on the banks of this river. Then visit the famous flower market. You'll find thousands of fresh flowers, as well as bulbs of the famous tulip (with the gouda ball, probably the best idea for a souvenir gift), shrubs, plants... The countless varieties will make you dizzy. Return by coach. 
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Leave the boat on foot to join our bike rental company! You'll be accompanied by a guide for a tour lasting around 2h30. You'll discover the canals and the unusual, secret places known only to Amstellodammers. Free time at the Flower Market or Albert Cuyp... more+ Market. 
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Departure by coach for Keukenhof Floral Park, accompanied by the boat's guide. On arrival, the hostess will give you an entrance ticket, and you can stroll at your own pace through the 32-hectare park's flower beds. Let yourself be charmed by the colors and... more+ fragrances of tulips, narcissi, daffodils and other bulbous flowers. Pass through the pavilion dedicated to orchids or the Japanese-inspired garden... Don't forget to discover a mill dating from 1892, at the far end of the park, from which you'll have a breathtaking view of the tulip fields...
In the 15th century, the current Keukenhof estate was a hunting ground. Aromatic herbs were also grown here for the kitchens of Jacqueline of Bavaria's castle, hence the name Keukenhof (kitchen garden).
Return to Amsterdam by coach.
 
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Departure from Nijmegen by coach in the company of your hostess for the Dutch Open Air Museum in Arnhem, which is located in a beautiful wooded park (44 ha). Some 80 authentic farms, windmills, workshops, houses, barns, a church and a school provide an... more+ insight on the everyday life and architecture of yesteryear. Upon arrival, our hostess will hand you a ticket so you can visit the museum on your own. Inside every building, you'll be intrigued by the typical furniture and the displays of various trades and crafts. Some of the buildings are grouped together, such as the beautiful Limburg timber-framed buildings or the Gelderland farms, but the most charming spot is without a doubt the area dedicated to the Zaan region, with its green painted wooden houses and tastefully decorated gables. Our visit will start with the renovated entrance pavilion and its good vantage point over the park and its many windmills. There are farming implements on display in many areas, like the collections center. The lower level gives access to the spectacular panoramic theater HollandRama. In this mobile capsule, films, sounds, lights, smells and temperatures evoke different scenes, from cityscapes to the confines of houses. Return on board by coach. PLEASE NOTE This is an unguided tour. Bags can be let to the left luggage office. Information in the museum (notice board) is given in Dutch, in English and in German. The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate.  
Not included £61 / people
Departure on foot for downtown Köln. You will discover the city in the company of your guide. Crossroads of Europe since the Middle Ages, Köln has kept its importance as a vibrant commercial and industrial city as well as a cultural and religious... more+ center. which has kept its importance both on a commercial and industrial level as well as on a cultural and religious level. You will be able to admire the exterior façades of the huge Gothic Köln Cathedral which took five centuries to complete. Indeed, although construction started in 1247, it was interrupted due to a lack of financing in 1560 and only started again in 1842 upon request of Emperor Frederick Wilhelm IV, who had fallen in love with the building. Construction was finally completed in 1863 and the Gothic Cathedral was the highest building in the world from 1880 to 1884. Around the Cathedral, 12 other Romanesque style churches are set in a circle, representing the 12 holy apostles. We'll then move on to the Old Town and stop to admire the outside of the neo-Gothic building, home of the famous "Eau de Cologne". Before returning on board, we will have some free time to stroll through the streets of Köln or try the famous local beer, the Kölsch(1). Return on board by coach in Königswinter. PLEASE NOTE The ship sails during the excursion. The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate. (1) Not included - to be paid for on location.  
Not included £55 / people
You will start the visit with a tour and commentary of the Rüdesheim vineyards by mini-train, during which you will discover the famous vineyards already cultivated in the Roman period. During this tour, the history of winemaking in the region will be... more+ explained and you can enjoy a breathtaking view of Rüdesheim and the Rhine. The train will then stop right before the historical Bassenheimer Hof cellar, a seigneurial residence from the 16th century, where we'll indulge in a wine-tasting*. A winemaker from the Störzel family cellar will guide you through a tasting of three different wines, from the driest to the sweetest, all the while telling you about the history of the cellar and winemaking in the Rüdesheim region, complete with local stories. Afterwards, our visit will continue on to the Museum of Mechanical Musical Instruments located 100m away from the cellar in an old building from the 15th century. The "Siegfrieds Mechanisches Musikkabinett" is the first German museum dedicated to self-playing musical instruments, which holds an impressive collection of no less than 350 mechanical musical instruments dating back to the 18th century to the 20th, all spread out on more than 4000 ft². This is a vast collection, dating back three centuries, of fascinating musical instruments that function like computers, ranging from tiny, delicate music boxes to an enormous orchestrion. Tools and machines for the production of organ pipes, cardboard sheet music, rolls of sheet music and perforated disks are also on display in the collection. Whatever their age, museum visitors always take great pleasure in discovering this special music, the techniques from the past and how these instruments work. After visiting the Museum, you will have some free time to stroll through the streets of Rüdesheim ambling down the famous Drosselgasse, before making your own way back to the boat. PLEASE NOTE Warm clothes are recommended for the visit of the cellar. After the visits, passengers will have free time in Rudesheim until they go back to the boat on foot on their own. Good walking shoes are recommended. The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate. *Alcohol can be harmful to your health. Please drink in moderation.  
Not included £31 / people
We'll go to the center of Rüdesheim to catch a gondola lift to the Niederwalddenkmal, a monument built in the 19th century to commemorate the first unification of Germany. From there, you'll have a great view of the small city, the vineyards and... more+ the Rhine. We'll hike through the vineyards to the Abbey of St. Hildegard, built in the early 20th century. You'll have some free time to explore the abbey before we return to the ship through the vineyards once more. PLEASE NOTE Wear comfortable, sturdy walking shoes. 8km-hike with a 300m elevation gain. Times are approximate. The order of the visits can change.  
Not included £56 / people
Departure for the visit of Heidelberg. This cosmopolitan, friendly, and vibrant city is made up of 15 distinct neighborhoods and is particularly attractive to families, students, business people, and researchers. Its high quality of life comes through to... more+ visitors, who feel genuinely at home here. We'll begin with a visit to the outside of Heidelberg Castle, where you'll be able to see the Renaissance ruins and parts of its restoration. The castle has a history that is almost as old as the city itself. From either the Great Terrace or the gardens, enjoy an amazing view over Heidelberg, the Neckar River, and the valley. Don't miss seeing the Heidelberg Tun. Built in 1751 by Prince Elector Karl Theodor, it housed the wine paid as taxes by the wine growers in the region. Legend has it that the permanently intoxicated court jester who guarded the cask, Perkeo, died after mistakenly drinking a simple glass of water. You can also enjoy a stroll through the castle gardens, once considered a masterpiece of their time. Built upon several terraces, they were made up of many flower beds, mazes, sculptures, heated greenhouse with orange trees, large ponds, waterfalls, and a man-made grotto. We'll then head for the Neckarmünzplatz, on the banks of the Necker River, and continue with a guided tour of the old city. We'll pass by the Church of the Holy Spirit, the most famous church in Heidelberg, whose steeple dominates the town. And then you can take advantage of some free time to wander through the streets and shops before returning on board.PLEASE NOTEDepending on the cruise, departure and/or return on board in MannheimThe access to the castle needs climbing up a 300m gradient.Good walking shoes are recommended.The order of the visits can change.Times are approximate. 
Not included £65 / people
The excursion to Frankfurt will begin with a panoramic tour of the city by coach. Frankfurt am Main is a dynamic and international city with Germany's most imposing skyline. Under the skyscrapers, you'll find cozy pubs; and at the heart of the... more+ bustling city center, you'll find sites full of history. Frankfurt also has an unrivalled museum scene featuring masterpieces spanning nine centuries of European art. We'll leave the coach behind to visit the city on foot. After passing in front of the dominant Frankfurt Cathedral, we'll discover the old city and the Römerberg, the seat of the city's government since the 15th century. Formerly called the Samstagsberg, it has been the site of markets and fairs, tournaments and festivals, executions, imperial elections and coronations. Here you'll also find a plaque commemorating the book burning by the National Socialists in 1933. After our tour, enjoy some free time before returning to the ship on foot. PLEASE NOTE Visit of the city on foot : possibility to get to the boat by coach at the end of the excursion. People who want to enjoy free time in the city will get back to the boat on foot. The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate.  
Not included £48 / people
Departure by coach in the company of your hostess to the center of Würzburg. Our tour will start with a visit to the Würzburg Residence (or Residenz), former palace of the Prince-Bishops of Würzburg. Construction was commissioned by... more+ Prince-Bishop Friedrich Carl von Schönborn as a replacement for the old Marienberg Fortress and lasted between 1720 and 1780. You'll discover 40 rooms richly decorated with furniture, paintings and tapestries by 18th century master artists and climb up the monumental Main Staircase designed by Balthasar Neumann. Among others, you will visit the Baroque Imperial Hall whose frescoes were the works of Italian painter Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, and the Imperial Apartments richly decorated in Rococo style. Our tour will continue downtown where you will have some free time before returning on board by coach. PLEASE NOTE Comfortable shoes are recommended: the streets are cobbled in the city center. The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate.  
Not included £65 / people
Departure by coach in the company of your hostess for the charming town of Rothenburg. Located along the "Romantic Road", this town has kept its Renaissance layout virtually intact as it has not undergone any changes since the Thirty Years' War,... more+ making it one of the most authentic towns in Germany. A local guide will lead you to the 15th century ramparts, the Spital Bastion, the Market Square and Town Hall as well as the renowned St James's church (exteriors only). After your guided walking tour, you will have some free time to stroll through the romantic streets, visit some of the museums such as the Criminal Museum exhibiting instruments of torture, the Christmas Museum or the Doll and Toy Museum - entrance fees to be paid on location - or have a taste of some of the local specialties. Return on board by coach. PLEASE NOTE Good walking shoes are recommended: the streets are cobbled. The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate.  
Not included £56 / people
Join us for a guided tour of Nuremberg by coach. We'll enjoy a panoramic visit of the monuments found outside of the city's medieval walls, including the Nuremberg Palace of Justice, the Nazi Documentation Centre and Party Rally Grounds, the castle... more+ area, etc. You'll discover the charming side streets and beautiful half-timbered houses before arriving in the Marktplatz. On foot, you'll see the gorgeous Schöner Brunnen (beautiful fountain) and the Frauenkirche. During our tour, we'll stop and taste one of the local specialties, Lebkuchen, the city's famous gingerbread. PLEASE NOTE Good walking shoes are recommended. The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate.  
Not included £60 / people
Regensburg saw its political and economic heyday in the 12th and 13th centuries when it was located at a crossroads between major trade routes and became a Free Imperial City in 1245 until other great Bavarian cities were preferred. This poorly industrialized... more+ city wasn't heavily targeted by allied bombings and has thus kept an almost intact medieval center. Before our visit to Regensburg, our coach will take us to Walhalla, a huge Greek style marble temple overhanging the Danube. Ludwig I of Bavaria mandated the construction of this temple between 1830 and 1842 as a memorial dedicated to Germany's most influential worthies. Inside, we'll take a look at some 129 busts depicting German characters such as artists, military leaders and more. In the company of our guide, we'll set off on a visit of Regensburg on foot. We'll discover the imposing stone-built "Porta Praetoria” - the northern gate to the Roman fortress - the Old Town Hall containing the rooms occupied by the Imperial diet from 1663 to 1806, the Gothic Cathedral and the Italian influenced homes of wealthy merchants from the Middle-Ages. Return on board. PLEASE NOTE Good walking shoes are recommended as the streets in the old town are cobbled and it is necessary to walk on a mountain track to go to the Walhalla temple. The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate.  
Not included £56 / people
Departure by coach with your local guide. You will discover the Hofburg, which is also known for having been during 600 years the "Winter Residency" of the Habsburgs. Over the course of their reign, they turned this small 13th century fortress into... more+ a colossal and beautiful palace. The different buildings today mostly house museums and the gardens, dotted with monuments, have become the Volksgarten and the Burggarten. We will climb up the Emperor's Staircase to reach the Sisi Museum which extends over six rooms that have been equipped to solely center on Elisabeth's private life. Here numerous personal items that once belonged to Elisabeth are used to help illustrate the true personality of the frequently misunderstood Empress. The sensitively designed exhibits are inspired by the monarch's poetry and illustrate how the once light-hearted young girl, Sisi, became a restless, unapproachable and melancholic woman. The more than 300 items on display in the museum include parasols, boxes and gloves which once belonged to Elisabeth, along with a reconstruction of the evening dress worn by 16 year old Sisi in 1854 before she left her home in Munich, and a replica of a section of her imperial railway carriage. We'll then move on to Imperial Apartments and access the 19 official and private rooms that once belonged to Franz Joseph and Elisabeth. The Imperial Apartments are a reflection of the monarchic splendor. You will get to see the Emperor's Audience Chamber, his Conference Room, and his bedroom before peering through Elizabeth's apartments with her salons, lavatory and bathroom and her dressing and exercise room where Elizabeth spent most of her time. Return to the boat. PLEASE NOTE Before arriving to the Hofburg, a 5 minute walk is necessary. There are stairs to access the Hofburg. The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate.  
Not included £65 / people
You will begin the tour by taking the famous Ring to reach Schoenbrunn Palace. When you arrive at Schoenbrunn Palace, you will be guided through the numerous rooms of the Hapsburgs' summer residence, which bear witness to the splendor of the Court at the... more+ time of Maria Theresa. You will also have some time to wander through the Palace gardens. Return on board by coach. PLEASE NOTE The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate. Good walking shoes are recommended.  
Not included £73 / people
Departure by coach in the company of our host/hostess towards Vienna's Kursalon where the concert will take place. Famous waltz melodies will take you back to the era of Franz Joseph and Sisi. The first half of the concert will be devoted to Mozart... more+ compositions, and the second half to Strauss. The orchestra consists of eight to thirteen musicians, two singers and two dancers who will all make sure you have a good time. During intermission, a free drink will be served (orange juice or sparkling Austrian wine*). Return on board by coach. PLEASE NOTE Please dress appropriately. Times are approximate. *Alcohol can be harmful to your health. Please drink in moderation.  
Not included £71 / people
Marie
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