Rhine Discovery (reverse)
Nuremberg, Bamberg, Wurzburg, Miltenberg, Rudesheim, Speyer, Strasbourg, Basel
Nature and history combined have left a rich heritage along the Rhine and Main rivers. The inescapable romantic spirit of the Rhine, the ancient castles and grand palaces, half-timbered houses, medieval towns, famous wines, and robust beer are some of the highlights you'll discover and savor as you sail along two incredible rivers - the legendary Rhine and the wonderfully scenic Main.
- 7-night cruise in an outside stateroom on the luxurious Grand River Countess
- Classical European cuisine with a twist of contemporary elegance
- Complimentary wine during dinner, and bottled water in your stateroom
- 7 shore excursions fully hosted by English-speaking guides
- State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio headset system on all shore excursions
- Enjoy a walking tour and winetasting.
- Captain's Welcome Dinner (Basel-Nuremberg) and Farewell Dinner (Nuremberg-Basel)
- Enriching onboard entertainment and insightful lectures
- An experienced Cruise Manager and attentive all English-speaking crew
- All transfers
Complimentary Transfers
- Arrival Transfers: Flights must arrive between 0700 and 1400 on the day the cruise departs, or on the day any included land program begins in order to receive airport to ship transfers. These transfers are group transfers and passengers may experience a waiting period of up to 2 hours or more between transfers.
- Passengers will need to make their way to the meet and greet area where they will be met by a representative holding a TRAFALGAR UNIWORLD sign. Passengers arriving outside the official dates of arrival shown in the brochure will need to make their own arrangements or purchase a private transfer.
- Departure Transfers: Flights must depart between 0800 and 1400 on the day that the cruise ends in order to receive the ship to airport transfer. Passengers departing later than this must make their own arrangements or purchase private transfers.
- Passenger flight details must be given to Trafalgar 45 days days prior to departure in order to qualify for these tranfers.
Details
- Tour Operator
- Trafalgar Tours
- Duration
- 9 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Depart Home Gateway City to Basel | |
| Day 2 | Basel | Arrive in Basel where you'll be greeted by a Trafalgar representative and transferred to the ship. (Dinner) |
| Day 3 | Strasbourg | Situated halfway between Paris and Prague, the Alsatian town of Strasbourg is known as the "Crossroads of Europe." It is home to a magnificent gothic cathedral, beautiful half-timbered houses and also the seat of the European Parliament. See Strasbourg in the way it has been seen through the centuries-on a canal cruise. You'll also see Petite France, the picturesque old quarter that seems as if it has been lifted from the pages of a fairy tale with its timberland houses adorned with flower boxes. (Breakfast/Lunch/Captain's Farewell Dinner) Featured Excursion: Strasbourg canal cruise |
| Day 4 | Speyer (Heidelberg) | Heidelberg, home of Germany's oldest university and forever immortalized by Sigmund Romberg's operetta The Student Prince, is one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Europe. Your tour of Heidelberg takes you to the romantic ruins of the courtyard of Heidelberg Castle and through Old Town.(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) Featured Excursion: Full-day tour of Heidelberg |
| Day 5 | Rudesheim | Rudesheim is one of the most scenic wine towns of the Rhine Valley. Board a mini-train for the short trip to the Niederwald Gondola. During the ride and once on top, you will be stunned by scenic vistas of Rudesheim, the vineyards of the Rheingau and the Niederwald monument, a symbol of German unity, perched on top of the heights. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) Featured Excursion: Gondola ride toNiederwald HeightsIrresistible Optional Tour: Dinner, wine and entertainment at a local restaurant in Rudesheim |
| Day 6 | Miltenberg and Aschaffenburg | Miltenberg, nestled tightly below wooded hills on a bend of the Main River, enjoys a wonderfully photogenic setting. Explore the "Pearl of the Main River" with your local guide. See the half-timbered houses that give the town its fairy tale feel, along with the Crooked House and the famous Royal Inn which has been preparing meals without interruption since the 15th century. Relax this afternoon as we cruise the peaceful Main River before docking right in the heart of Aschaffenburg. King Ludwig I called it his "Bavarian Nice" due to its Mediterranean flair. The imposing landmark, the mighty castle "Schloss Johannisburg" and the "Pompeiianum" - a Roman villa rebuilt on plans discovered in Pompeii - are only two of the many examples of the long and rich history of this town which we will discover during our guided Old Town stroll.(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) Featured Excursions: Miltenberg walking tour and Aschaffenburg Old Town stroll |
| Day 7 | Wurzburg | Visit Germany's immaculate example of baroque architecture, the stunning Wurzburg Residenz, dating back to 1744 and another breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage Site. This magnificent baroque palace with its magnificent gardens, is one of the largest and most beautiful in Germany. It was built and decorated in the 18th century by an international team of architects and painters, including Tiepolo, sculptors and stucco-workers. Your tour will be capped off with a tasting of fabulous Franconian wines in the historical Residenz cellar.(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) Featured Excursion: Wurzburg Residenz and wine tasting |
| Day 8 | Bamberg | Awake in the UNESCO World Heritage city of Bamberg in the morning. Endowed with one of Europe's largest intact Old Town centers, you will see the imperial cathedral, the four-winged New Residence, the Town Hall lapped by the River Regnitz, and the fisherman's village, "Little Venice," on your walking tour. During the afternoon, enjoy the lush scenery of the meandering Main River as you sail to Wurzburg.(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) Featured Excursion: Bamberg walking tour |
| Day 9 | Nuremberg | Disembark the ship and transfer to Nuremberg airport for your flight home, |
- Dates/Pricing
- Disclaimer
- * Taxes, security fees and fuel surcharges are not included. ** This list indicates brochure rates and dates. *** Please note: Land + Air inclusive tour prices are based from New York. For inclusive tour prices to your home city, please contact Trafalgar or your Travel Agent. **** For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
