Rhine & Danube Symphony (Passau - Cologne)
Description
Summary
Description
Embark on an 8-day European cruise, starting from the charming city of Passau and concluding in the historic city of Cologne. This multi-day tour offers a unique blend of history, culture, and gastronomy. You'll explore medieval cities, visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and taste local delicacies and wines. The tour includes visits to Germany's best-preserved medieval cities, historic breweries, and stunning palaces. You'll also get to experience the romantic Old Town of Nuremberg, the medieval layout of Bamberg, and the lavish Baroque and Rococo architecture of Würzburg. The tour concludes with a visit to the romantic winemaking town of Rüdesheim and the cathedral city of Cologne.
Included
AMADEUS digital audio system for all guided excursions
Variety of enriching onboard programs, including fascinating lectures, cooking demonstrations, local cultural performances, and music by our onboard musicians
Complimentary use of onboard bicycles for independent exploration
Onboard fitness center open 24 hours a day
All port taxes, embarkation, disembarkation and lock fees included in your cruise fare
Cruise ship
Gourmet dining featuring breakfast, multi-course lunches and dinners with menu choices (including vegetarian options), afternoon tea and late-night snack
Free-flowing hand-selected wines from the best wine regions of Europe served with dinner on board
Coffee and tea available 24 hours a day in the Amadeus Club
Welcome and Farewell Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner and Captain’s Gala Dinner
Luxury accommodation in an outside river-view stateroom of your choice: Spacious Mozart Suites and stateroom cabins on Mozart and Strauss Decks with floor-to-ceiling sliding-glass doors with French Balcony
Individual climate control and in-room safe
Choice of bed configuration in all categories (double or twin bedding)
Personalized service of an experienced, multilingual AMADEUS Cruise Director
Map
Attractions
Lower Franconian Museum
Weltenburg Abbey
Handwerkerhof Nürnberg
Thon-Dittmer-Palais
Gutenberg MuseumDaily Itinerary
Day 1 – Day 1: Passau
- Passau - Arrival day
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Your 8-day European cruise begins in the beautiful city of Passau. After boarding, enjoy a welcome cocktail and dinner, where you'll have the chance to meet your fellow travelers.
Day 2 – Day 2: Medieval City
- Regensburg
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- Weltenburg Abbey
- Thon-Dittmer-Palais
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Arrive in one of Germany's best-preserved medieval cities in the morning. Immerse yourself in the city's historic atmosphere and visit the 600-year-old Weltenburg Abbey and the 18th-century Thurn and Taxis Palace.
Day 3 – Day 3: Nuremberg
- Nuremberg
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- Handwerkerhof Nürnberg
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Spend a relaxing morning on board before arriving in Nuremberg in the afternoon. Explore the city's history and culture on a guided tour and admire the romantic Old Town. In the evening, enjoy a special Bavarian theme on board with regional delicacies and live traditional music.
Day 4 – Day 4: Bamberg
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Arrive in the Imperial city of Bamberg in the morning. Explore this UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site on a guided walking tour. Learn about the importance of the Main-Danube canal during an onboard talk while your ship continues along the Main River.
Day 5 – Day 5: Würzburg
- Würzburg
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Spend the day in Würzburg, a city known for its lavish Baroque and Rococo architecture. Visit the Residenz, a Baroque palace, and conclude the tour with a wine tasting in a local vineyard's ancient wine cellar. In the afternoon, tour the unchanged city of Rothenburg ob der Tauber.
Day 6 – Day 6: Wertheim and Miltenberg
Day 6: Wertheim and Miltenberg
- Lower Franconian Museum
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Join the excursion to Wertheim and Miltenberg, two towns famous for their architecture and museums. Begin with a walking tour in Wertheim and explore the unique glass museum. In Miltenberg, admire the typical German timberframe houses.
Day 7 – Day 7: Rüdesheim and Cologne
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- Gutenberg Museum
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Arrive in the romantic winemaking town of Rüdesheim in the morning. Discover the region's rich history on a walking tour and visit the fascinating Music Cabinet Museum. After lunch, enjoy the fairytale landscape of the Upper Middle Rhine Valley as your vessel cruises downriver to Cologne. Celebrate your cruise experience at the Captain's Gala Dinner in the evening.
Day 8 – Day 8: Cologne
- Cologne - Departure day
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Arrive in the cathedral city of Cologne shortly after midnight. After breakfast, bid farewell to the entire AMADEUS crew.
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