Europe’s Rivers & Castles

June 4, 2025
TO
June 11, 2025

Trip Details

June 4, 2025

Departs

June 11, 2025

Returns

Where You'll Visit

Trip Length

Activity Level

From the meandering Main to the UNESCO­designated Upper Middle Rhine Valley with its multitude of castles dotting its shores to the vineyard­clad hills of the Moselle, enjoy Europe at its most picturesque. Let the storybook villages—Bernkastel, Cochem and Wertheim—captivate you; and Rothenburg, located on the Romantic Road enchant you. Marvel at the world’s largest ceiling fresco in the Würzburg Residenz, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Savor the many flavors of Germany with a chance to sample the world­famous wines of the Rheingau and the hearty smoked beer of Bamberg. All along the way, gain an intimate understanding of the history and culture of the places you visit.

COUNTRIES: Germany, Luxembourg
RIVERS: Rhine, Moselle, Main, Main-Danube Canal

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Itinerary

Day 1: Luxembourg
EMBARKATION

Day 2: Bernkastel
Bernkastel Walking tour & Wine Tasting
OR Old Castle Ruin Hike & Wine Tasting
OR Guided Bike Ride Along the Moselle
Scenic cruising

Day 3: Cochem
Reichsburg Castle visit and Cochem walking tour
OR Guided bike tour of Cochem
Scenic cruising
Koblenz
Evening Walk

Day 4: Rhine Gorge
Scenic cruising
Rüdesheim
Rüdesheim wine tasting
OR Rüdesheim Gondola ride
OR Rüdesheim Vineyards hike

Day 5: Wertheim
Wertheim walking tour
OR Pretzel bakery visit and tasting
OR Wertheim Castle Hill hike
OR Guided bike ride along the Main

Day 6: Würzburg
Würzburg walking tour
OR Residenz Palace tour
OR Rothenburg excursion
OR Würzburg Castle hike

Day 7: Eltmann
Bamberg walking tour
OR Tastes of Bamberg
OR Eltmann to Bamberg bike tour

Day 8: Nuremberg
DISEMBARKATION
Return flight home

Itinerary is subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to the itinerary schedule provided with your final documents.

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