9 Day Rhine & Main River Cruise - Amsterdam to Nuremberg
9 Day Rhine & Main River Cruise - Amsterdam to Nuremberg (Royal)
DAY 1, Saturday - Depart the USA
DAY 2, Sunday - Arrive in Amsterdam Arrive and transfer to the ship. The remainder of the day is free at leisure to explore Amsterdam on your own. Stroll along the canals and enjoy the elegant and classic architecture of this 800-year-old capital. In the late afternoon, cruise the canals in a glass-top boat and view historic homes, 16th-century merchant houses, and charming churches with bell towers. Tonight, celebrate at the captain's welcome reception and gala dinner on board Overnight: Cruise Meals: Dinner
DAY 3, Monday - Afternoon in Nijmegen Relax on board this morning while sailing for Nijmegen. Upon arrival take a short guided stroll of the town center followed by free time to explore on your own. Rejoin the ship and enjoy dinner while cruising through Holland for Germany Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4, Tuesday - Afternoon in Cologne Sail the Rhine this morning to Cologne. Upon arrival, enjoy a guided tour of the city that ends outside the fabled 13th-century Gothic cathedral, the most famous landmark of the city. Enjoy the remainder of the afternoon at leisure in Cologne Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5, Wednesday - Daylight Cruising This morning cruise via Koblenz, where the Rhine and Moselle Rivers meet, to the Rhine Gorge. Enjoy views of the beautiful castles along the banks and the legendary Lorelei Rock. Tonight bid farewell to the Rhine and enter the Main River Optional: Marksburg Castle Tour (AM) Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6, Thursday - Afternoon in Wertheim Sailing this morning. In the early afternoon, disembark and transfer to charming Wertheim. After your walking tour, take free time to browse the market square before returning to the ship for dinner Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7, Friday - Daylight Sailing Enjoy a full day at leisure on board while sailing the meandering Main River Optional: Full Day Tour of Wurzburg & Rothenburg Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 8, Saturday - Morning Tour of Bamberg This morning, tour Bamberg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, situated at the entrance to the Main-Danube Canal. Enjoy a guided tour of this medieval town, including the 13th-century Cathedral and Old Town Hall. Walk the town's winding streets and view its charming architecture and 18th-century mansions. This afternoon, reboard the ship and sail for Nuremberg on the Main-Danube-Canal Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 9, Sunday - Depart for the USA This morning, disembark and transfer to the airport for your departure flight ▲. Meals: Breakfast
▲ For passengers extending their stay or for those with late afternoon flights, there is time for a tour of Nuremberg. The tour includes a drive throughout this famous walled city, including the medieval square, the Church of Our Lady, and several World War II memorial sights along the way
Here is the Best Value of 2008 for a Rhine River cruise. You can read my review of this ship which I sailed on during May 2008.
7 nights Deluxe river cruise on MS Royal (Category D) outside cabin.
20 meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners
Complimentary Champagne with breakfast
Unlimited wine & beer with dinners
Evening entertainment
Shore excursions per itinerary
Services of a cruise director throughout
Entrance fees per itinerary
Guaranteed departures
Amsterdam to Nuremberg Optional Shore Excursion Package ($139) includes: (1) Enjoy a guided tour of Marksburg Castle, the only hill castle on the Rhine that has never been destroyed. With 800 years of history, the castle has been continuously occupied and maintained, and today the beautiful structure serves as the home of the German Castles Association. It houses a host of fascinating artifacts that tell the story of its past and bring the Middle Ages to life ($59).
(2) Tour the major sights of Wurzburg, "The Pearl of the Romantic Road." On arrival, visit one of Wurzburg's most famous historic sites, the 18th century Residenz Palace, designed by Johann Balthasar Neumann. Continue to Rothenburg, a quaint town located on the famous "Romantic Road." Enjoy a tour around this well-preserved village, followed by lunch at a local restaurant and free time to explore on your own. Return to the ship in the late afternoon ($99). Total value: $158
Cabin D - (included) Cabin C - Upgrade from +$50 Cabin B - Upgrade from +$200 Cabin A - French Balcony Upgrade from +$400
*Not included: airport taxes, fees & September 11th Security Fee, cruise port charges of $125, optional excursions, tips on board, and for drivers and tour guides Cruise only price does not include arrival/departure transfers.
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