See the grandeur of Germany on a European river cruise through its most picturesque destinations along the Main and Rhine Rivers. Embark on your Avalon Suite Ship® in Nuremberg, and sail to Bamberg for a guided walking tour of the historic home to imperial dynasties. Your enchanting river cruise continues to Würzburg-the "Pearl of the Romantic Road." From here sail to Frankfurt, where you may join a guided sightseeing tour of the city, or visit the nearby town of Seligenstadt. On your way to Rüdesheim, you’ll sail through the picturesque views of the Rhine Gorge. Then cruise to Strasbourg and join a guided city tour of the sights, such as the stunning stained-glass of its Gothic cathedral, the astronomical clock, and La Petite France district. Your scenic cruise through Europe includes a stop in Breisach to visit Germany’s beautiful Black Forest region. Choose a visit to Badischer Winzerkeller, or a day trip to the Black Forest’s Vogtsbauernhof open-air museum. You’ll find much more to explore your way on this grand river cruise on the Rhine and Main Rivers. Conclude your cruise in Basel, Switzerland, with memories of this adventure through many of Europe’s most beautiful destinations to last a lifetime.

Included Features:

Day 1 Nuremberg (Embarkation): Onboard welcome reception

Day 2 Bamberg: Guided tour, see the Old Town Hall

Day 3 Würzburg: Guided tour, visit to the Bishop's Residence

Day 4 Main River Village: Guided tour

Day 5 Frankfurt: Choice of guided tour in Frankfurt or guided tour in Seligenstadt

Day 6 Boppard-Rhine Gorge-Rüdesheim: Time at leisure in Boppard; scenic cruise through the Rhine Gorge; visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum in Rüdesheim

Day 7 Strasbourg: Guided tour, visit to La Petite France district and the Gothic cathedral

Day 8 Breisach. Excursion to Black Forest: Choice of excursion to Black Forest, or visit to Badischer Winzerkeller

Day 9 Basel (Disembarkation): Your cruise ends this morning

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