DAY 1 AMSTERDAM 

The historic Dutch capital city of Amsterdam is a wonderful starting point for your 8-day European Cruise.  After embarkation, enjoy an evening Welcome Cocktail, followed by a carefully prepared Welcome Dinner. The vessel overnights in Amsterdam.

DAY 2 AMSTERDAM - UTRECHT Canal boat tour in Amsterdam & Dutch cheese tasting

In the morning, you can take part in the optional "Amsterdam and Northern Holland" combined excursion. After a city tour including a tour of the grachten, the second part of the outing in the comfortable tour bus will take you, amongst other places, to the charming fishing village of Volendam and to a typical cheese farm in the country. Your AMADEUS ship, which will have arrived in Utrecht in the meantime, will welcome you on board again at midday and will continue south shortly thereafter. Enjoy the panorama of the Lower Rhine region from the Sun Deck or the Lounge.

Departure at 8.30am

Utrecht

11.30am - 12.30pm

Optional Excursions

City tour of Amsterdam including canal boat tour and flower market

DAY 3 COLOGNE Visit to famous Cologne Cathedral

After breakfast, view our arrival into the beautiful city of Cologne. Every year visitors from all over the world are drawn to the historical city and its 2000-year history. Explore the historic Old Town and visit the famous twin-spired Cologne Cathedral, along with the twelve Romanesque Cathedrals that span the city.

There are many medieval houses, bridges, and gates that will delight the historian in you, while the more modern skyscrapers that tower overhead are sure to impress. To sample a bit of local flora and fauna, the National Park lies a short ride from the city. After an exciting day, return to the vessel spend the evening cruising the Danube.

 Cologne

10am - 8pm

Optional Excursions

Cologne walking tour

Excursion to the Siebengebirge National Park and Drachenfels Castle

DAY 4 OBERWESEL Passage of Loreley at sunrise

Early this morning, join your fellow travelers on deck for the famous passage of the Loreley. This narrow passage on the Rhine has inspired a modern-day folklore story of the siren of the river.  After breakfast the vessel docks in Oberwesel, the ‘City of Towers’. Enjoy a walk around the wall that still surrounds much of the city. There are a large number of churches, as well as many historic houses that showcase the architecture of the 17th and 18th centuries. Spend the afternoon relaxing on the deck, with the passing of the beautiful Rhineland countryside, as the vessel continues its journey.

Oberwesel

9am - 12pm

Optional Excursions

Oberwesel walking tour

DAY 5 MILTENBERG - WERTHEIM

Today, choose to remain onboard for a relaxing day or join our optional excursion in the afternoon to Miltenberg and Wertheim, two towns famous for their architecture and museums. Both are unique in their own way and are reflective of the storied history of the area. In Wertheim explore the medieval streets with its half-timbered houses and glass museum. In Miltenberg walk through the streets lined with half-timbered houses and historic market square. This evening, enjoy another memorable meal as the ship plies the waters toward our next stop.

Miltenberg

2pm - 2.30pm

Wertheim

6.30pm - 7pm

Optional Excursions

Miltenberg and Wertheim walking tours

DAY 6 WÜRZBURG Würzburg Residence & wine tasting

Welcome to the Bavarian city of Würzburg, located in the heart of the Franconian wine region! Experience the many beautiful sights of the town such as the marketplace, the Maria Chapel and the old main bridge, the Marienberg Fortress and the surrounding vineyards. As the central hub for wineries in this part of Germany, Würzburg is the perfect place to visit some of the local wineries for tastings. Relax onboard this afternoon and enjoy a sumptuous dinner.

Würzburg

9am - 1pm

Optional Excursions

Würzburg walking tour incl. wine tasting

DAY 7 BAMBERG Historic old town

The morning is spent cruising the beautiful Main. After lunch arrive in the UNESCO-protected Imperial city of Bamberg and see the New Residence, the unique Town Hall built on a bridge, and the Imperial Cathedral with its four towers. Overlooking the city are seven churches, each atop a hill, surrounding the town.

This evening, we transit the Main-Danube canal highlighted with a talk onboard about this important waterway.

Bamberg

1pm - 7pm

Optional Excursions

Bamberg walking tour

DAY 8 NUREMBERG Farewell

Disembarkation follows breakfast. We wish you a good trip home and hope to see you soon!

Aufenthalt Nürnberg

Arrival at 7.30am