Three Rivers Cruise (Amsterdam - Nuremberg)

Introduction

Amsterdam Check-in from 16.00 Welcome Cocktail (incl.) Welcome Dinner (incl.)

DAY 1 AMSTERDAM In and around Amsterdam The historic Dutch capital city of Amsterdam is a wonderful starting point for your 15 day European cruise across Europe. After embarkation, enjoy an evening Welcome Cocktail, followed by a carefully prepared Welcome Dinner. The vessel overnights in Amsterdam. Stay Amsterdam Over Night.

DAY 2 AMSTERDAM > UTRECHT In and around Utrecht 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. Stay Amsterdam Departure at 8.30am. Stay Utrecht 11.30am - 12.30pm.

DAY 3 COLOGNE 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. Stay Cologne 10am - 8pm.

DAY 4 OBERWESEL In and around Oberwesel Early this morning, join your fellow travellers 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 deck, with the passing of the beautiful Rhineland countryside, as the vessel continues its journey. Stay Oberwesel 9am - 12pm.

DAY 5 MILTENBERG > WERTHEIM In and around Wertheim, Miltenberg 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. Stay Miltenberg 2pm - 2.30pm. Stay Wertheim 6.30pm - 7pm.

DAY 6 WÜRZBURG 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. Stay Würzburg 9am - 1pm.

DAY 7 BAMBERG 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. Stay Bamberg 1pm - 7pm.

DAY 8 NUREMBERG In and around Nuremberg Disembarkation follows breakfast. We wish you a good trip home and hope to see you soon! Aufenthalt Nürnberg Arrival at 7.30am.