AmaWaterways · AmaDante · October 19-26, 2017

Europe’s Rivers and Castles
HOSTED BY MARK COMFORT, OWNER OF CRUISE HOLIDAYS
AmaWaterways · AmaDante · October 19-26, 2017
NUREMBERG TO LUXEMBOURG :
CRUISING THE MAIN, RHINE, AND MOSEL RIVERS
Begin your vacation in historic Nuremberg along the Main-Danube Canal while making
stops in the medieval towns. Visit the German villages of Bernkastel and Cochem and
experience the dramatic scenery of the Rhine River Gorge, dotted with picturesque
fortresses and castle ruins. Visit Trier, the oldest city in Germany, and continue through the
Mosel River Valley, admiring its steep hillsides sheathed in endless vineyards. Conclude
your visit in Luxembourg, or extend your stay and head to Paris.
Day 1 EMBARKATION – NUREMBERG, GERMANY
Embark your cruise in Nuremberg. Tonight, meet your
fellow passengers at the Welcome Dinner. (D)
Day 2 BAMBERG
This morning you will arrive in the medieval town of
Bamberg a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Disembark for
a guided walking tour of this medieval gem and see its
cathedral, Old Town Hall and elegant old mansions before
stopping to sample some of Bamberg’s famous smoked beer.
Continue your cruise early this afternoon. You will have free
time after arriving in Schweinfurt tonight. The ship sails for
Kitzingen overnight. (B,L,D)
Day 3 KITZINGEN – WÜRZBURG
This morning you will arrive in Kitzingen for a walking
tour. You’ll see the famous Leaning Tower, built during the
13th century, the Old Main Bridge, Kitzingen Church and
the Renaissance Town Hall. Later, the Aulic Council and
Wine Queen will welcome you to one of Germany’s oldest
wine cellars, where you will taste several different wines and
learn about the history of wine production in the region.
This afternoon’s guided tour of Würzburg will show you all
of the city’s major sights as well as the Residenz Palace and
gardens, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. We
cruise overnight tonight to Wertheim. (B,L,D)
Day 4 WERTHEIM
Welcome to Wertheim, a quaint German town known for
its intricate glassworks and charming medieval architecture.
You have your choice of one of three excursions today.
Enjoy a guided walking tour of the historic city center,
a guided bike tour along the Main River, or visit a local
bakery for a Bretzel-making demonstration and tasting.
After lunch, the ship will cruise towards Mainz. (B,L,D)
Day 5 MAINZ – RÜDESHEIM – KOBLENZ
This morning arrive in Mainz after breakfast and choose
one of three excursions. Your first option is a guided
walking tour of Mainz to see the famous Chagall stainedglass windows, which depict scriptural scenes in stunning
blue. Your second option is to travel by motor coach to
Heidelberg, Germany’s oldest university town, where you
will tour the old town and visit the red-walled castle with
its Great Vat (a 49,000-gallon wine cask) as well as enjoy
beautiful views of the Neckar Valley and the city below.
Or, for your third option, join the Tastes of the Rheinhesse
region tour to sample savory sausages, cheese and breads.
Later, stop in Rüdesheim and visit Siegfried’s Mechanical
Musical Instrument Museum, or you may choose to join
us for some Rüdesheimer Coffee. From Rüdesheim, cruise
towards Koblenz through the Rhine River gorge, famous for
its beautiful and imposing castles and the legendary Lorelei
Rock. After dinner, join a walking tour of Koblenz and
explore its charming town square and quaint shops. Later
this evening the ship cruises overnight towards Cochem.
(B,L,D)
Day 6 COCHEM – ZELL
Wake up this morning in Cochem, a fairytale village
surrounded by scenic vineyards. Walk along narrow
cobblestone streets lined with medieval houses and enjoy
a guided tour of Reichsburg Castle situated high above the
town. From the castle’s grounds, you’ll have a spectacular
view of the river. As an alternative, visit the Cochem
Mustard Mill, one of Europe’s oldest working mustard
mills producing. It produces various types of mustard –
one of which is from a 15th-century monastic recipe.
Enjoy a guided tour and learn about the history of the mill,
see how mustard is made and sample some of Chochem’s
famous mustard. You may also opt to take a guided bike
tour (capacity controlled) through the region’s incredible
landscape. Early this afternoon, the ship will cruise past
hillside vineyards en route to Zell, arriving early evening.
The town’s Mayor and Wine Queen will be on hand to
warmly welcome you to a memorable wine festival.
The ship moors overnight in Zell. (B,L,D)
Day 7 ZELL – TRIER
The ship arrives mid-afternoon in Trier, Germany’s
oldest city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site This area
is renowned for its rich ancient Roman past, and your
guided tour will include such sights as the old Roman
amphitheater, Roman Baths, Basilica of Constantine and
the Porta Nigra gate that dates back to 180 A.D.
Alternatively, join a bike tour to see Trier’s historical center
before cycling along the river bank path towards Senheim.
This evening, the ship cruises towards the Grand Duchy of
Luxembourg. (B,L,D)
Day 8 LUXEMBOURG – DISEMBARKATION
This morning, bid farewell to your luxurious river
cruise ship. (B)
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OPTIONAL 2 NIGHT PRE PACKAGE IN PRAGUE : OCT. 17-19
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OPTIONAL 2 NIGHT POST PACKAGE IN LUXEMBOURG: OCT. 26-28
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