Cruise Overview
Four countries, three rivers, and the impressive Main Danube Canal are the basis of this delightful river cruise vacation. Start in Zürich, Switzerland, then travel to Basel to embark your river cruise vessel. Enjoy guided sightseeing in Strasbourg, Würzburg, Bamberg, Regensburg, and Passau. From Mannheim, you have a choice of excursions - you can go to Heidelberg to see its imposing castle ruins or to Speyer to see its Romanesque cathedral. A stop in Melk includes a visit to the beautiful Benedictine Abbey. Guided orientations of the smaller towns show off their famous sights, and time in Nuremberg includes the chance to sample some of Germany's world-famous beers. Your journey concludes in Vienna with guided sightseeing and time at leisure to explore this extraordinary "City of Music" on your own.
Highlights & Sightseeing
CRUISE:
Deluxe 11-night cruise from Basel to Vienna in an outside stateroom with hotel-style beds
BASEL:
Welcome reception
STRASBOURG:
Guided sightseeing, visit La Petite France district and the gothic cathedral
MANNHEIM:
Choice of excursion to Speyer or Heidelberg
WERTHEIM:
Orientation
WÜRZBURG:
Guided sightseeing, visit the Bishop's Residenz
BAMBERG:
Guided sightseeing, see the Old Town Hall
MAIN DANUBE CANAL:
Cruise in the canal
NUREMBERG:
Guided sightseeing; beer tasting
REGENSBURG:
Guided sightseeing
PASSAU:
Guided sightseeing
MELK:
Guided visit of the Benedictine Abbey
DÜRNSTEIN:
See the Stiftskirche
VIENNA:
Guided sightseeing
Meals
Superb dining with all meals on board daily featuring full breakfast (B), lunch (L), and dinner (D), including a welcome reception, Captain's reception and farewell dinner; quality wines from Europe's most famous wine regions with every dinner; one sitting with open seating arrangements
Notes:
- In the event of water level problems or any problems of a technical nature, it may be necessary to operate the itinerary by motorcoach or to alter the program.
- Included visits and special features are subject to change. If a change is necessary, a substitute will be offered.
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