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Trans-European cruise on the Rhine, Main, and Danube: 4 countries, 3 rivers, unforgettable sights

Main features
Boat model: River boat
Type: Yacht / Motoryacht > 24 m
Number of cabins: 90
Maximum capacity: 180 travelers
Crew members: 33

Cabin

Cat A - Double Cabin - Upper Deck
Cabins with large sliding panoramic windows. Premium location cabins.
Cat A - Double Cabin - Upper Deck
Cabins with large sliding panoramic windows. Premium location cabins.
Cat B - Double Cabin - Upper Deck
Cabins with large sliding panoramic windows. Cabins with an "intermediate" location.
Cat A - Double Cabin - Intermediate Deck
Cabins with high sliding windows. Premium location cabins.
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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
Embarkation in Amsterdam at 6 p.m. (the port of Amsterdam may unexpectedly decide to change the... more+ mooring places for cruise ships. In the event of a change, an alternative will be arranged as close as possible to the city of Amsterdam). Introduction to the crew and welcome cocktail. Evening at leisure. 
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Amsterdam
In the morning, optional excursions:

Authentic Experience: Amsterdam
This tour offers you an... more+ overview of the many historical treasures and curiosities of the Dutch capital. A fascinating and dynamic city where the old and the new coexist in harmony, Amsterdam is rich in history, art, and culture, with surprises awaiting around every corner. During a scenic boat ride along the picturesque canals—listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site—you’ll admire the city’s unique architecture, including narrow gabled houses, 17th-century mansions, and the beautiful bridges that span the waterways, creating a truly extraordinary urban landscape.

Immersive Experience: Amsterdam by bike – exploring secret and unusual spots
Departure on foot from the ship to meet our bike rental partner. Cycling is a way of life in Amsterdam. The city features an extensive network of bike paths—among the largest in Europe. Accompanied by a guide, you’ll enjoy a 2.5-hour tour discovering not only the iconic canals but also hidden and lesser-known places cherished by locals, offering you an immersive and off-the-beaten-path experience of the capital.

Return on board.

In the afternoon, optional authentic/immersive excursion: Keukenhof Flower Park
(Keukenhof Flower Park is open from late March to early May, subject to changes in the park's opening dates. Outside these dates, an optional excursion to Volendam and Zaanse Schans will be offered. Opening dates not yet confirmed.)
(Only available by advance booking.)
The world’s most famous flower park, Keukenhof symbolizes the cultural importance of flowers and floriculture in the Netherlands. You will explore this floral paradise at your own pace. Originally part of the estate of the same name, the modern Keukenhof Spring Park was created in 1949 by a group of flower bulb growers. Its vibrant flower beds fill the park with vivid colors and showcase magnificent floral arrangements along the paths. You'll be enchanted by the dazzling colors and fragrances of tulips, daffodils, jonquils, and many other bulb flowers.

Overnight navigation to 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/experience excursion: the Arnhem Open-Air... more+ Museum. Depart by coach with our animation team to the Dutch Open-Air Museum in Arnhem. The architecture and traditional life of the Dutch provinces are represented by around 80 authentic farms, windmills, workshops, houses, a school, barns, and a church. Inside each building, typical furnishings and live demonstrations (various crafts) make the visit especially engaging. You’ll discover beautiful timber-framed buildings from Limburg or traditional farms from Gelderland, but the most charming area is the Zaan region, with its green-painted wooden houses and gracefully decorated gables.
Afternoon cruising toward Krefeld. Overnight stop. 
Activities: Optional services: Visit Arnhem's open-air museum, more+
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Krefeld Cologne
Morning cruising towards Cologne, which we will reach in the early afternoon. Optional... more+ authentic/experience excursion: Cologne. Depart on foot with your guide to reach the city center of Cologne. You will admire the exterior of the cathedral, which took more than five centuries to complete. A masterpiece of Gothic art, it stands as a testament to the strength and persistence of Christian faith in Europe. Construction began in 1247 and was completed in 1863 after being abandoned in the 16th century. Surrounding the cathedral are 12 Romanesque churches arranged in a circle, representing the 12 apostles. The visit continues through the old town of Cologne, passing by the famous House of Eau de Cologne (exterior view). Before returning to the ship, you’ll enjoy some free time to stroll through the streets of Cologne. The cruise then continues toward Rüdesheim. 
Activities: Optional services: Guided tour of Cologne, more+
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Cologne Rudesheim
Morning cruising along the romantic Rhine towards Rüdesheim. A river steeped in history, the Rhine... more+ fascinates with its many legends—including that of the Lorelei and her famous rock—its vineyards, and its numerous castles visible along the water. Arrival in Rüdesheim in the afternoon.
Optional excursions:
Authentic: Tourist train, wine tasting, and mechanical music museum in Rüdesheim. Ride the tourist train through the Rüdesheim vineyards with commentary. Wine tasting in the historic cellars of the Bassenheimer Hof, a 16th-century manor house. Then head to Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet, housed in a 15th-century building. It features an impressive collection of mechanical musical instruments—one of the largest and finest from the 18th to 20th centuries.
Experience: Hike through the Rüdesheim vineyards, from the Niederwald monument to St. Hildegard Abbey. Reach the center of Rüdesheim to take the cable car to the Niederwald monument. From there, enjoy a breathtaking view over the town, vineyards, and the Rhine. Continue on foot through the vineyards to the abbey of St. Hildegard, built between 1900 and 1904. Free visit of the abbey, then return to the boat on foot through the vines.
In the evening, the famous Drosselgasse awaits with its many wine taverns and live bands. Night cruise toward 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 Heidelberg Mannheim
Morning cruising along the Rhine towards Mannheim, arriving early in the afternoon.
Optional... more+ authentic/experience excursion: Heidelberg.
Departure by coach to Heidelberg, the symbolic city of German Romanticism. Meet your guide at Heidelberg Castle, where you’ll explore the exterior of this stunning pink sandstone castle, partially in ruins. Since the late 18th century, the ruins have inspired painters and poets who saw in them a symbol of the greatness and decline of human endeavors. Goethe, Hölderlin, Uhland, and Eichendorff celebrated the castle's scenery, and many painters chose it as their subject. Also discover the geometric terraces of the Palatinate Garden, the Hortus Palatinus, once considered the “eighth wonder of the world.”
The tour continues through the old town with your guide. You’ll admire the Church of the Holy Spirit (exterior), built between 1398 and 1441, the burial place of the Electors.
Return to the ship in Mannheim and resume cruising on the Rhine towards Strasbourg.
Festive evening and gala night on board. 
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 opportunity to stroll through... more+ the picturesque streets and authentic neighborhoods of Europe's capital. Boarding at 6pm. Introduction to the crew and welcome cocktail. Overnight sailing to Mainz. 
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Strasbourg Mainz Francfort
Free discovery of Mainz. Stroll through the picturesque old town surrounding the Romanesque St.... more+ Martin’s Cathedral and wander along winding alleys lined with perfectly restored half-timbered, Baroque, and Rococo façades.
Departure for a cruise on the Main River towards Frankfurt.
Afternoon optional excursions:
Authentic: Guided tour of Frankfurt. Founded by Charlemagne and birthplace of Goethe, Frankfurt is a top cultural destination. Begin with a panoramic tour showcasing the city’s major landmarks, followed by a walking tour of the old town, where the Römerberg square evokes the city’s medieval past.
Experience: Panoramic tour and ascent of the Main Tower. The mix of old-world charm and the vertical ambition of modern architecture gives downtown Frankfurt a captivating character. From a height of 200 meters, the Main Tower offers a stunning panoramic view of Germany’s financial capital.
Return on board. Overnight sailing to Miltenberg. 
Activities: Optional services: Frankfurt guided tour, Panoramic tour and climb to the Main Tower, more+
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Francfort Miltenberg Wertheim
Early morning arrival in Miltenberg. Discover this charming town with the entertainment team. Set... more+ in the heart of unspoilt countryside, the “Pearl of the Main” can be admired through its charming lanes, 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 set beside the water. 
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Wertheim Wurtzbourg
Sailing to Karlstadt. Here, the Main forms a large loop, winding its way through typical villages... more+ and nature parks. Arrival in Karlstadt in the early afternoon. Optional authentic excursion/experience: visit Würzburg and the Residenz. The starting point of Germany's Romantic Road, Würzburg is undoubtedly one of Bavaria's most beautiful cities. Its city center is brimming with magnificent churches and palaces, reminders of its past grandeur. It was in this exceptional setting that the film “The Three Musketeers” was shot. You'll also visit the Residence, built in the 18th century by the architect Balthasar Neumann, and today considered one of the most beautiful castles in Bavaria.
Return to Würzburg and sail to Schweinfurt. Evening entertainment. 
Activities: Optional services: Tour of Würzburg and the Residence, more+
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Wurtzbourg Schweinfurt Bamberg
Arrival in Schweinfurt, starting point of the optional authentic excursion/experience: visit to... more+ Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Often dubbed a “fairytale town”, Rothenburg is considered one of the best-preserved medieval towns in Europe. Bavaria's former imperial town reveals narrow old streets that seem to take you back to the days of knights and kings. One of its many jewels is the 13th-century town hall dominating the market square. Return on board and continue sailing on the Main. The river winds its way through the Mainaue, Altmain and Vogelfreistätte nature reserves, laced with lakes and forests.
Arrival in Bamberg in the evening. 
Activities: Optional services: A visit to Rothenburg, more+
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Bamberg Nuremberg Muhlhausen
Navigation on the Rhine - Main - Danube Canal. Arrival in Nuremberg.
Optional authentic... more+ excursion/experience: visit Nuremberg and taste the city's famous gingerbread delicacy. A city steeped in history, Nuremberg boasts a delightful historic center. Protected by thick walls with no fewer than 80 towers, the medieval heart of Nuremberg is a walking tour of real treasures. This is also an opportunity to sample the famous traditional German gingerbread, with its delicate scent of cinnamon, ginger, cloves and candied oranges...
Return on board and sail to Mühlhausen. Arrival in the evening. Evening entertainment. 
Activities: Optional services: Visit Nuremberg, more+
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Muhlhausen Kelheim Ratisbonne
Navigation to Kelheim on the Rhine-Main-Danube Canal. Inaugurated in 1992 after 70 years of... more+ construction, the canal covers more than 170 km. The challenge was to cross the Altmühl valley while preserving the ecological environment.
Arrival in Kelheim in the early afternoon. Optional excursion: authentic / experience: visit Regensburg and climb to the famous Walhalla. At the gateway to eastern Bavaria, Regensburg is an open-air museum. The medieval old town is Germany's only preserved large medieval city. Take a trip back to the golden age of the 12th and 13th centuries. You'll see the Gothic cathedral, towers of patrician houses that complete a unique and authentic medieval canvas, and the Walhalla, a Greek temple-like paradise of Germanic legends. This imposing pantheon, dedicated to the great men of Germany, dominates a bend in the Danube, some ten kilometers from Regensburg. Return on board to Regensburg. 
Activities: Optional services: Visit Regensburg and climb to the famous Walhalla, more+
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Ratisbonne Passau
Arrive in Passau and discover the city with our team. The city of three rivers stretches along the... more+ Danube, offering visitors an immense range of attractions. The Italian masters who rebuilt the city after the great fires of the 17th century have left their mark on the city's architectural decor. Picturesque alleyways such as Höllgasse, the artists' street, invite you to stroll through the old town of Baroque patrician houses. Return on board and sail to Melk. Evening entertainment. 
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Passau Melk Dürnstein Vienne
Arrival in Melk.
Optional Authentic/Experience Excursion: Visit to Melk Abbey (only with prior... more+ reservation before departure). A masterpiece of Gothic architecture, the abbey overlooks the splendid Wachau Valley. The ochre color adorning its grand façade evokes the Austro-Hungarian monarchy. The interior is just as impressive, featuring magnificent Baroque frescoes and a library housing nearly 100,000 volumes, some of which are among the most precious medieval manuscripts.

Return on board and sail towards Passau. Along the winding river, you’ll see villages with bulbous steeples, picturesque houses, and legendary fortresses.

Return on board and sail towards Dürnstein.
Free visit of the small medieval town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its architectural heritage. The village is full of highlights, including the elegant Baroque bell tower of the Church of Dürnstein, the medieval and Renaissance façades of the town hall, and the colorful houses lining the main street.

Sailing towards Vienna.
Optional Authentic/Experience Excursion: Discover Vienna by night. A true open-air museum, the capital dazzles when lit up. Illuminated façades reveal their full splendor. The Musikverein takes on a new dimension under the lights, the opera house reveals its interior through light shows, and at Schwarzenbergplatz, you'll see the gilded bronze statue of Johann Strauss, along with many other monuments such as the Hofburg Palace and the Church of the Augustinians. You'll enjoy seeing this other side of Vienna. 
Activities: Optional services: Visit Melk Abbey, Discover Vienna by night, more+
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Vienne
Optional Excursions:
Authentic: Visit to Schönbrunn Palace and panoramic tour of Vienna (only... more+ with pre-booking before departure).
A prestigious center of the court in the 18th century, the palace boasts an ochre-colored façade closely associated with the Austro-Hungarian monarchy. The splendid residence is home to exquisitely refined imperial furnishings, and the spirit of the Habsburgs still lingers in this dazzling estate. Then enjoy a panoramic tour along the famous boulevard known as the “Ring.” You’ll see exceptional buildings constructed between 1830 and 1890, giving the area its unique charm.
Experience: Live Vienna like the Viennese.
Go behind the scenes of the Konzerthaus. Discover one of Vienna’s most renowned concert halls. Inaugurated in 1913 by Emperor Franz Joseph, it has since become a favorite venue for musical ensembles, blending tradition and innovation. (The visit may be replaced by the Musikverein or the Opera if the Konzerthaus is unavailable or due to performances.)
Afterward, head to one of the city’s many cafés to enjoy a Viennese coffee. The origin of this drink dates back to the imperial era, when fiacre drivers would warm up between rides with a hot coffee topped with whipped cream. Known locally as the Einspänner or “coachman's coffee,” it became known internationally as Viennese coffee.
Afternoon: Free time.
Sailing toward Esztergom.
Gala evening. 
Activities: Optional services: Visit to Schoenbrunn Palace, Vienna city tour, more+
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Vienne Esztergom Budapest
Optional authentic excursion / experience: guided tour of Budapest “by night”. The lights... more+ brighten up the facades of the monuments, providing a spectacular backdrop. You'll catch a glimpse of the Parliament, where the buttresses, towers and dome are highlighted by clever lighting, the Chain Bridge with Buda Castle illuminated in the background, the Fishermen's Bastion with its seven towers paying homage to the seven tribes that founded Hungary, and from here a superb view of illuminated Pest. 
Activities: Optional services: Budapest by night, more+
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Budapest
Budapest reveals its eventful history—this “Pearl of the Danube” rises again like a diva... more+ displaying all her splendour and prestige.
Optional Authentic / Experience Excursion:
Guided tour of Budapest.
Budapest displays its grandeur along the Danube. Over the centuries, man-built architecture has produced baroque, neoclassical, and Art Nouveau buildings. Enjoy a panoramic tour between the hills of Buda and the plains of Pest... then follow the riverbank to admire the Parliament building towering above the Danube.
Afternoon at leisure or optional excursions (not included in the package):
Visit to the Gellért Baths.
Set in a stunning Art Nouveau setting adorned with mosaics and sculptures, the Gellért Baths are surprisingly beautiful. It's also the perfect chance to relax and unwind. Don’t forget your swimwear—this is a unique opportunity!
Visit to the Great Market Hall.
Depart on foot to Budapest’s Central Market Hall. With its sparkling Zsolnay tile roof, this is the largest indoor market built in the 19th century. You’ll explore a wide variety of goods, including the famous paprika garlands. A tasting of local specialties will round off the visit. Return to the ship on foot.
Evening optional Authentic / Experience excursion:
Folklore evening in Budapest, where you’ll discover traditional gypsy dances and costumes. 
Activities: Optional services: Folklore evening in Budapest, Guided tour of Budapest, more+
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Budapest
Buffet breakfast on board. Disembarkation at 9am. End of our services.
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The price includes
Bed linen, towels, shower gel and shampoo
Drinks included on board (excluding special cards)
Onboard entertainment
Assistance from the onboard entertainment team
Welcome cocktail
Gala dinner and evening
Assistance / repatriation insurance
Port taxes
Refined French cuisine
WIFI
Meals included in the program
The price does not include
Drinks on special menus
Beverages taken with meals during excursions or transfers
Cancellation/luggage insurance
Routing
Personal expenses
Activities not included in the program
Meals not included in the program
Tips for guides and/or crew
Additional information
Excursions must be added at least two weeks before the cruise departure date. Any changes made after the reservation has been confirmed will incur a €50 change fee per booking
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 72 € / 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 65 € / 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 36 € / 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 66 € / 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 76 € / 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 56 € / people
Frankfurt is the largest financial center in continental Europe, earning it the nickname "Mainhatten." During a panoramic tour of the city, you'll be able to admire the huge skyscrapers housing the headquarters of many international banks which... more+ create the city's famous skyline. We'll ascend the Main Tower, the most well-known skyscraper in the city, built entirely with a blue glass exterior. From over 656 feet up, you'll be able to take in the glorious views of the city spread out below. PLEASE NOTE Good walking shoes are recommended. The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate.  
Not included 82 € / 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 76 € / 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 66 € / 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 70 € / 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 66 € / people
Departure by coach in company of your host/hostess towards Melk Abbey. We will meet up with our guides in the inner courtyard to start our visit. The Abbey overlooking the Danube was first built as the Babenberg's fortified castle. It was founded in the 11th... more+ century and the current buildings of the Benedictine abbey date from the Baroque era and were designed by architect Jakob Prandtauer. Melk Abbey now houses a museum in which you'll discover several rooms that have been enhanced thanks to architecture, sound and light as well as the use of various types of media. Computer animations will tell you a story about the construction of the edifices. You will also visit the marble hall, the world famous library and the bedchambers where a number of illustrious visitors have slept. Return on board by coach. PLEASE NOTE Good walking shoes are recommended: from the parking lot to the entrance of the Abbey there are stairs and a 500m cobblestone path. Depending on the cruise the visit can be in the morning or in the afternoon. Please dress appropriately. Depending on navigation schedules passengers could have free time. The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate. Languages: FR-EN-DE.  
Not included 61 € / people
Discover Vienna by night with a panoramic coach tour. This two-thousand-year-old city is a true open-air museum. Vienna embodies Romanticism through its powerful architecture and numerous monuments. We'll take the famous Ring which encircles historic... more+ Vienna, on the right bank of the Danube. Our coach will go past a multitude of buildings that were erected under the old Austro-Hungarian monarchy: the Opera, the City Hall, the Hofburg and many official buildings. We will stop at Schwarzenbergplatz with a monument in honor of Johann Strauss. Then, a walk around Albertina quarter will allow us to admire Hofburg Palace, the winter residence of the Habsburgs which today houses the Sisi Museum, as well as the Augustinian Church where Franz Joseph and Sisi's wedding was conducted. Return to the boat by coach. PLEASE NOTE Panoramic tour with walking stops : Albertina quarter ~ 40min and Schwarzenbergplatz ~ 20min. Comfortable shoes are recommended. The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate.  
Not included 47 € / 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 time... more+ 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 86 € / people
Meet up with the guides for a guided walking tour of Vienne, during which you will discover this Roman city rich in vestiges. The history of Vienna goes back more than 2000 years. The city is indivisible from the Rhône river and the surrounding hills. The... more+ Allobrogi people are thought to have made it their capital, but it was in the Roman era that the city began to prosper on both banks. You will see the Antique Theatre; built roughly between 40 and 50 AD, it is considered one of the largest in the Roman empire, with its 130m diameter and 13,000 spectators capacity. Restored in 1938, it was returned to its original function and is now a venue for artistic events. The tour will continue with the Temple of Augustus and Livia (exterior only). This temple dedicated to Rome and Augustus stood in a sacred area on the forum and has carried this name since the end of the 18th century. Its construction began about 20-10 BC; it was later transformed at the beginning of the Middle Ages into a church, and was finally restored in the second half of the 19th century thanks to the intervention of Prosper Mérimée. Finally, to complete the tour, you will see the Cathedral of St Maurice (exterior only), which has been listed as a historic monument since 1840. Return to the boat on foot.  PLEASE NOTE The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate. Good walking shoes are recommended.  
Not included 22 € / people
Explore Budapest by night from the comfort of our coach. Your guide will show you the charms of this capital city with its turbulent but incredibly rich past. Despite the vicissitudes of history, Budapest has managed to preserve and bear witness to a... more+ succession of dynasties and civilisations. We'll start off towards the citadel for an impressive view over the city and on Pest. We'll then walk up to the citadel and the Liberty Statue from where we'll get to marvel at the most beautiful view of Budapest and the Danube, as well as catch a glimpse of the Parliament building and the famous Chain Bridge. We'll continue by coach towards the Castle Quarter from where you'll get to admire the Royal Palace, former residence of the Hungarian kings. As we drive alongside the banks of Buda, we'll stop off before the Parliament for an occasion to admire and take pictures of the largest building in the country. We'll continue across Margaret Bridge and enjoy a beautiful view of downtown Budapest. Before we go back on board, our coach will drive along the Danube so you can enjoy once again the wonderful view over Buda, the Castle Quarter and the Fishermen's Bastion. Return on board. PLEASE NOTE Visit by coach with stops to take pictures. This excursion will not occur on August 20th, Hungarian National Day. Good walking shoes are recommended. The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate.  
Not included 34 € / people
Transfer by coach in the company of your guides to a theater downtown for a traditional Hungarian show. This one-and-a-half-hour show will take you across all the regions of Hungary through its folklore and Gypsy dance and music. After this show, the... more+ traditions and folklore of this beautiful country will no longer hold any secrets! Return on board by coach. PLEASE NOTE Depending on the number of participants the show can take place at another location. Times are approximate.  
Not included 50 € / people
In the company of our guides, we will leave for a panoramic tour of Budapest, the Pearl of the Danube. First we will head for the hills of Buda by crossing the Elizabeth Bridge and we will go up to the Castle quarter, from where we'll enjoy a fantastic... more+ panoramic view of the city. We will walk round the castle quarter and on to the Fisherman's Bastion, built in neo-Roman style in 1902 for the simple pleasure of offering a panoramic view over the city and the Danube. Behind the Bastion, we will find Matthias Church which notably was the venue for the coronation of Emperor Franz Joseph and his wife "Sissi". Our coach will then take us down to the plains of Pest. There, we will visit Heroes' Square whose central monument depicting Prince Arpad and the chieftains of seven Magyar tribes was built for the millennium of Hungary. We will pass by the famous Szechenyi thermal baths, the zoo - a true piece of architecture - Vajdahunyad Castle and more. We will walk through the famous Andrassy Avenue and pass by St. Stephen's Basilica whose construction began in 1851 and was only completed in 1905. We will walk along the river and see the famous Parliament building overlooking the Danube with its white silhouette in the Byzantine and neo-Gothic styles. Return on board.  PLEASE NOTE Panoramic tour with stops to take pictures. Entrance tickets for these monuments are not included. The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate.  
Not included 37 € / people
You'll set out with your guide to visit the famous Gellert Baths and Spa. Now part of the famous Hotel Gellert in Buda, references to the spa's healing waters have been found from as early as the 13th century. The current spa was founded in 1918, and... more+ a visit to the Art Nouveau thermal baths is a beautiful and historical experience. The special attractions are its indoor and outdoor swimming pools, wave bath, sunbathing terrace and thermal spa. After our tour, take some time to relax and enjoy the saunas, the terrace looking at Gellert Hill, or the geothermal pools with some beer, wine, or champagne in hand. This is an exceptional tour in one of the most historical places in the city, but don't take our word for it, come and see for yourself. Afterwards, we'll return to the ship. (Don't forget to bring your swimsuit!) PLEASE NOTE Good walking shoes are recommended. The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate.  
Not included 119 € / people
We'll leave on foot for the Budapest Market Halls. The Great Market Hall is the largest and most spectacular of the five market halls built in the 19th century. You can indulge in all types of goods at the more than 180 stands spread out over three stories.... more+ One of the market's distinctive features is the colorful Zsolnay tiling on the roof. Some residents will spend hours on public transportation to shop at the Központi Vásárcsarnok. You'll find a wide variety of food, including fruits, vegetables, local cold cuts, and garlands of paprika on the ground floor. The second floor houses restaurants where locals and tourists mingle. The recently renovated basement contains exhibits of high-quality Hungarian products for purchase at the market. At the end of the visit, tasting of traditional Hungarian products. After our tour, we'll return to the ship on foot.PLEASE NOTETimes are approximate.The order of the visits can change. 
Not included 84 € / people
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