From the North Sea to Nuremberg

Introduction

On this route you will discover the most beautiful waterways in Europe, the most impressive river sceneries and the most charming cities between Amsterdam and Nuremberg. In a majestic way the vessel passes stunning landscapes. By coach you will explore beauty spots beside the rivers. Back on board you can recall the impressions at the panorama-bar. Expect an extraordinary cruise on an extraordinary ship!

Day 1 Embarkation on MS Prinzessin Sisi in Amsterdam, where the ship stays overnight.

Day 2 Today you will visit Amsterdam during a *city tour including a canal cruise. In the evening MS Prinzessin Sisi leaves its berth and heads towards Germany.

Day 3 After a relaxing river passage, MS Prinzessin Sisi moors in Düsseldorf in the afternoon. From here, a coach excursion leads to the vibrant Rhine city of *Cologne, which is explored on a sightseeing tour. Reembarkation in Cologne and continuation of the cruise.

Day 4 Right at the mouth of the Moselle River into the Rhine River Koblenz is located, *walking tour through the Old Town. Then you enjoy the river cruise on the most romantic part of the Middle Rhine and past the Lorelei rock, steeped in legend. In the afternoon MS Prinzessin Sisi arrives in the charming winegrowing town of Rüdesheim, *shore leave including a trip on the mini train „Winzerexpress“ into the centre, a visit to Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Cabinet and a stroll through the famous Drosselgasse, lined with wine taverns. Continuation of the cruise in the evening.

Day 5 Arrival in Miltenberg in the afternoon, *walking tour through the “Pearl of the Main River” with the “Schnatterloch”, surrounded by stunning half-timbered houses. Then you will go by coach along the Main River to Wertheim, also *walking tour and reembarkation.

Day 6 *Sightseeing tour in Würzburg in the morning, which extends below Marienberg Fortress. The tour also includes a visit to the residence. In the afternoon coach excursion to the medieval town of *Rothenburg ob der Tauber, where you will be enchanted by the narrow alleys and squares with their romantic ambience. Return on board in Würzburg.

Day 7 The last port of call on the Main is Bamberg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. *City walking tour through the landmarked city that is a synthesis between Gothic style and Baroque and dominated by the imperial cathedral.

Day 8 In the morning, the ship reaches Nuremberg, where after breakfast the Disembarkation complete.