Embark on a fascinating cruise across Europe, linking two of its most striking capitals, Paris and Prague. Roam Paris, the ‘City of Lights’, followed by a seven night cruise from Luxembourg to Nuremberg abroad the luxurious cruise ship. Your 13 day tour ends in the delightful Prague.
Day 1. Arrive Paris
On arrival, be met at the airport in Paris and transferred to your hotel. After checking in, the remainder of the day is then at leisure for you to explore or relax.
Day 2. Paris Sightseeing
This morning see the famous sights of Paris during a guided tour. See Notre Dame Cathedral, the Louvre Museum, the commemorative Arc de Triomphe, Opéra, Madeleine, Champs Élysées and much more. The remainder of the day is yours to explore. Perhaps visit one of the many museums, galleries or other attractions that the city has to offer.
Day 3. Paris at Leisure
Enjoy a full day at leisure in the City of Light today. You might like to go strolling along the boutique-lined boulevards or ascend to the top of the Eiffel Tower. Perhaps sip coffee in the Latin Quarter, wander the famous Rue Mouffetard, or chat with one of the many artists along the banks of the Seine River. Tonight, perhaps enjoy a cabaret show (own expense).
Day 4. Paris, Luxembourg, Remich
Travel by high-speed train into the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, one of the world’s smallest countries. On arrival in the World Heritage-listed city, enjoy a tour, then head for Remich. Board your river ship and tonight enjoy the Captain’s Gala Welcome Dinner on board.
Day 5. Trier - Bernkastel
Having entered Germany, this morning, you’ll arrive in Trier and enjoy a tour that highlights the city’s rich Roman past, including the Roman Baths and the Roman Amphitheatre. Then continue cruising along the Moselle to Bernkastel. Strategically located in the middle of the Moselle wine producing region, Bernkastel boasts over 500 years of documented wine history. On arrival here, disembark and enjoy a tour followed by a wine tasting.
Day 6. Cochem - Rüdesheim
Today, disembark and take a guided tour of Cochem including a visit to Reichsburg Castle, which offers fascinating views of the river valley. Cruise along the most beautiful part of the Rhine and arrive in Rüdesheim, where you’ll visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum. In the evening, explore the Drosselgasse, a narrow alley lined with wine taverns and restaurants. Your ship remains moored overnight in Rüdesheim.
Day 7. Mainz, Heidelberg/Frankfurt
On a tour of Mainz this morning, see the Gutenberg Museum, home of the world’s first printed bible. Then, choose to travel by coach from Mainz to Heidelberg to visit the red-walled castle. Enjoy views of the Neckar Valley and see the Great Vat, a 49,000 gallon, 18th century wine cask. Alternatively, travel to Frankfurt for an afternoon tour of the historic Old Town Square.
Day 8. Miltenberg - Freudenberg, Wertheim
Still in Germany, arrive in Miltenberg and enjoy a tour of this lovely Franconian town. Then re-board your ship and cruise to Freudenberg. On arrival, travel by coach to Wertheim, located where the Main and Tauber rivers meet. After free time to explore, relax back on board your ship as it cruises through the valleys of the Main River heading for Würzburg.
Day 9. Würzburg
Following breakfast, arrive this morning in Würzburg, surrounded by green sloping hills covered with vineyards. Würzburg is the capital of Lower Franconia and an important centre of wine and trade. During a guided sightseeing tour here, see the impressive Residential Palace and churches. This afternoon, enjoy some time at leisure or perhaps take an optional excursion to medieval Rothenburg, a beautiful walled town on the Romantic Road overlooking the Tauber River (own expense).
Day 10. Bamberg
Relax on board this morning then, after breakfast, disembark and travel by coach to World Heritage-listed Bamberg, one of the very few cities in Germany that wasn’t destroyed by bombs during World War II. Here, a guided sightseeing tour reveals to you the attractions of this lovely city, including a tasting of the famous Rauchbier (smoked beer). Return to your ship, which then enters the Main-Danube Canal. Enjoy another delicious dinner on board this evening as you cruise towards the historic city of Nuremberg, the largest city in Franconia.
Day 11. Nuremberg, Disembark Ship, Prague
This morning take a guided sightseeing tour of Nuremberg. Explore 900 year-old ramparts that surround the city, the Imperial Castle, Kaiserburg Fortress and more. Afterwards, board a coach and head into the Czech Republic and on to its capital city, Prague. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and enjoy the afternoon free to familiarise yourself with this beautiful city. You might like to wander along the banks of the Vltava River.
Day 12. Prague Sightseeing
This morning’s sightseeing reveals why Prague is known as one of Europe’s most attractive cities. On a tour, visit 1,000 year-old Hradcany Castle courtyard and St Vitus, then walk over the Charles Bridge to the Old Market Square. Afterwards, the evening is then free for you relax or further explore.
Day 13. Depart Prague
After breakfast today, your tour draws to its conclusion as you are transferred to the airport for your onward flight.
