A 10-Day Uniworld River Cruises tour starting from $2,649
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Cities Visited: This Itinerary sails in this Direction: Discover the opulence and majesty of a bygone era From the heartland of Germany along the Rhine and Main rivers to Prague, the “City of Spires,” you’ll get an up-close look at the magnificent castles and gardens of European royalty—reminders of life lived on a grand scale. Get lost in the Medieval chivalric atmosphere of Nuremberg’s Kaiserburg Castle, representative of the thousands of fortresses that dotted Germany’s landscape in the Middle Ages. Experience Prague’s eclectic mixture of Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque architecture, or learn about its rich Jewish history on a walking tour of Josefov, the city’s old Jewish quarter. Take a glimpse into the life of present-day aristocracy during a private guided tour of Schloss Kleinheubach, a mini-Versailles, with a member of the Princely family. Revel in the bucolic delights of expertly planned gardens including the Pompeianum Italian Gardens, and the Hesperiden Gardens. Who will enjoy this cruise: Nature lovers will delight in the sights and scents of magnificent gardens, while architecture enthusiasts will enjoy exploring a variety of historic mansions and palaces. Epicurean Adventurer Program Program includes: Wine tastings at Schloss Kleinheubach and Würzburg Residenz | Franconian sausage-making culinary demonstration and tasting | Special wine and food pairing dinner To order books related to this itinerary, please click here. |
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Day 1 - Düsseldorf
transfer to Cologne
Arrive at Flughafen Düsseldorf International Airport where you will be transferred to the ship docked in Cologne. (D)
Day 2 - Koblenz, cruising the romantic Rhine River, Mainz
Featured Excursions: Koblenz walking tour and Ehrenbreitstein Fortress via aerial cable car
Begin your day with a walking tour of lovely Koblenz, taking in Old Town and the 12th-century Church of Our Lady. Then take a breathtaking trip across the Rhine on an aerial cable car to the venerable fortress of Ehrenbreitstein to take in the stunning sight of the confluence of two great rivers—the Moselle and the Rhine. While sailing in the afternoon, be dazzled by the castle-clad UNESCO-designated Upper Middle Rhine Valley. (BB, L, Captain’s Welcome Gala)
Day 3 - Cruising the Main River, Aschaffenburg
Featured Excursions: Aschaffenburg walking tour and Johannisburg Castle visit
After a morning of scenic sailing along the Main River, your ship will dock in Aschaffenburg, sometimes called the “Bavarian Nice” for its mild climate and Mediterranean gardens. In the mid-19th century, King Ludwig I of Bavaria chose to build a residence in Aschaffenburg, and after your walking tour introduces you to the town’s many charms, you will understand why. King Ludwig’s passion for the ancient world led him to build a perfect replica of a Roman house, the Pompeianum, next to Aschaffenburg’s Johannisburg Castle, one of Germany’s grandest Renaissance palace complexes. Explore the magnificent Mediterranean landscape surrounding the Pompeianum and castle before heading back to your ship. (BB, L, D)
Day 4 - Miltenberg
cruising the Main River
Featured Excursions: Miltenberg walking tour and exclusive guided tour and reception at Schloss Kleinheubach
Begin your day with a walking tour of Miltenberg, a Medieval gem known as the “Pearl of the Main River” with 14th- and 15th-century half-timbered houses that seem lifted straight out of the pages of a fairytale. Then it’s on to Schloss Kleinheubach, an ambitious mini-Versailles with exquisite grounds built in the early 18th century. You will take a private guided tour of the estate with a member of the Princely family—a Uniworld exclusive—and indulge in a reception featuring wine from the house of Löwenstein-Wertheim-Rosenberg.
In the afternoon, enjoy scenic sailing along the Main. (BB, L, D)
Day 5 - Würzburg
Featured Excursions: Würzburg Residenz visit and choice of wine tasting OR downtown Würzburg walking tour
Würzburg Residenz is an immaculate example of Baroque architecture and a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built and decorated in the 18th century, this grand palace features the largest ceiling fresco in the world. Your unforgettable tour of the estate will be capped off by a private wine tasting of fabulous Franconian wines in the historic Residenz cellars. Or tour Würzburg, one of the loveliest Baroque cities in Germany, which was restored to its former glory after WWII. (BB, L, D)
Day 6 - Cruising the Main River, Hassfurt (Bamberg)
Featured Excursion: Bamberg city tour
Spend the morning on the peaceful Main before visiting the UNESCO World Heritage city of Bamberg. You will also spend time at the four-winged New Residence, the ornate former home of Bamberg’s prince-bishops. You will get a spectacular panoramic view of Bamberg from the Residence’s lovely Baroque rose gardens. (BB, L, D)
Day 7 - Cruising the Main-Danube Canal, Nuremberg
Featured Excursions: Choice of Nuremberg city tour and Hesperides Gardens visit OR WWII historical tour with Documentation Center visit
After a scenic morning cruise along the Main-Danube Canal, your panoramic tour of Nuremberg—an archetypal Medieval German city encircled by defensive walls and red-roofed buildings—will introduce you to the city’s long and storied history. Birthplace of Albrecht Dürer and famous for its pocket watches, Nuremberg was also home to the astounding post-WWII War Crimes Trials. After your city tour, during which you’ll take in Kaiserburg Castle and the famous town wall with its towers, you will visit Nuremberg’s historic Hesperides Gardens, which boast Italian-style planting. From the tranquil gardens, you will move on to equally peaceful St. John’s Cemetery, one of Europe’s most famous cemeteries, which is known for the opulent flower arrangements adorning its graves. Or turn back the pages of history with a guided tour of the city’s most important WWII sites, including the enormous Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds, the actual site of the Nazi party rallies, with its permanent exhibition “Fascination and Terror.” You’ll also visit the newly opened Nuremberg Trials Memoriam, including Courtroom 600, venue of the Nuremberg Trials that were so instrumental in forging our current ideals of international criminal law. (BB, L, Captain’s Farewell Dinner)
Note: Courtroom 600 is an active court. Visitors will only be permitted to see the courtroom during trial breaks.
Day 8 - Nuremberg
transfer to Prague
Disembark the ship and transfer via motorcoach to Prague. (BB)
Day 9 - Prague
Featured Excursion: Choice of Prague city tour OR Jewish Prague
Beauty and drama abound in the “City of Spires.” A mixture of architectural styles from Gothic and Renaissance to Baroque and Art Nouveau make up this fairytale city. Enjoy a panoramic city tour, taking in such places as the State Opera House, Wenceslas Square, Charles Bridge, and the avant-garde Frank Gehry- and Vlado Milunic-designed Dancing House, before arriving at Prague Castle. Here, you’ll visit St. Vitus Cathedral, Vladislav Hall, and Golden Lane—former home of the city’s goldsmiths. Take in the striking view of Prague as you walk down the stairs of Castle Hill. You’ll cross Charles
Bridge on foot, diving into a maze of narrow alleys that end at
beautiful Old Town Square with Tyn Church and the famous astronomical
clock. Or explore Jewish Prague on a walking tour of Josefov, the city’s old Jewish quarter, including Europe’s oldest surviving Jewish cemetery; Old New Synagogue, Europe’s oldest active synagogue; and Pinkas Synagogue, now a memorial to Holocaust victims. (BB)
Day 10 - Depart Prague
Transfer to Prague Ruzyne International Airport for your flight home. (CB/BB)
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