Intro:
Experience breathtaking sights along the Rhine, including the scenic Rhine Gorge. Tour the World Heritage-listed Augustusburg Castle in Bruhl and enjoy a taste of local culture with coffee and cake in a Miltenberg home.
Inclusions:
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– Return flights from the UK
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– Sightseeing and exclusive Insider Experiences, including Augustusburg Castle
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– 7 nights on an APT Travelmarvel River Ship
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– 20 meals with complimentary beer, wine, and soft drinks during lunch and dinner onboard
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– Services of an APT Travelmarvel Cruise Director and local guides
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– Overseas transfers, port charges, and tipping
Day 1
Arrive Munich, Embark in Nuremberg
Fly from the UK to Munich, then transfer to Nuremberg to board your river ship. Learn about this historic city, known for its WWII history.
Stay: Seven Nights, Travelmarvel river ship
Meals: Dinner
Day 2
Bamberg
Take a guided tour of Bamberg, one of the few German cities preserved through WWII, and uncover its rich history and architecture.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3
Wurzburg
Explore Wurzburg, surrounded by lush vineyards. Visit the stunning Wurzburg Residence and walk through the Court Gardens. In the afternoon, consider an optional trip to Rothenburg, a picturesque medieval town.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4
Miltenberg
INSIDER EXPERIENCE: Culinary walking tour with stops at a local butcher, baker, and distillery for tastings.
Enjoy a glimpse into Miltenberg’s culture with regional culinary samples before a leisurely afternoon onboard, admiring medieval towns lit up at night.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5
Rudesheim, Rhine Gorge
In Rudesheim, ride the Winzerexpress mini-train to Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum. Continue your cruise through the spectacular Rhine Gorge.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6
Cologne, Bruhl
INSIDER EXPERIENCE: Step back in time with a visit to Augustusburg Castle, an opulent baroque residence.
Explore the town of Bruhl and the stunning Augustusburg Castle before returning to Cologne for free time.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7
Amsterdam
Take a glass-top boat cruise through Amsterdam’s scenic canals. Enjoy free time to explore the city before a Farewell Dinner onboard.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8
Disembark, Depart Amsterdam
After breakfast, disembark and transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK.
Meals: Breakfast
