Rhine, Main & Danube

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The Rhine, Main & Danube

Authentic experiences and local encounters are in store on your cruise along the most scenic parts of the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers.

Delight in the full spectrum of Europe’s culture, history, art, architecture, cuisine and numerous UNESCO World Heritage sites resting along some of the most legendary rivers.

Discover Germany’s splendidly quaint villages, towns, prominent landmarks and the region’s best wine.

Sail along scenic rivers and keep count of the castles jutting out of the landscapes.

Step off your ship into fairytale-like settings where you’ll find countless opportunities for “Let’s Go” hiking, biking and walking tours from city to city.

Sample local specialties, from crisp Rieslings to brandy spiked Rüdesheimer coffee.

Visit the pastel-hued Melk Abbey, perched magnificently on a hill overlooking the river, and see its famous library.

Tour the halls of some of Europe’s grandest buildings, the Würzburg Residence and the Hofburg Palace.

You’ll enjoy nothing short of a treasure trove of experiences from Amsterdam to Vienna.

Please bear in mind that all of our European River Cruise holidays are tailor made and can be tailored with pre and post cruise accommodation or touring.

Inclusions

International flights from the UK
14 night Rhine, Main & Danube River Cruise
All meals
Return airport transfers
Shore Excursions
ATOL Protection
Travel Trust Protection

Accommodation

14 nights Uniworld River Cruise

Highlights

Amsterdam
Cologne
Rudesheim
Miltenberg
Wurzburg
Volkach
Bamberg
Nuremburg
Regensburg
Straubing
Deggendorf
Vilshofen
Passau
Weissenkirchen
Melk
Vienna

Day 1: Fly UK to Amsterdam

Fly to Amsterdam with British Airways (or with your preferred airline).

On arrival in Amsterdam you will be met and transferred to board your Uniworld cruise. Board your ship for your Rhine, Main & Danube River cruise.

Day 2: Cologne

Today you’ll experience the many treasures of Cologne on a stroll that will take you to the Old Town, an area rich in history and architecture, featuring 12 Romanesque churches and stunning remnants of the town’s medieval past.

Day 3: Rudesheim

Your floating hotel arrives in Rüdesheim, one of the most charming ports of call in the Rhine Valley.

This city has a long history going back to Roman times and is famous for the Drosselgasse, a narrow, bustling lane of shops and wine bars, as well as its impressive Niederwald Monument.

Day 4: Miltenberg

The perfect German town calls for a day full of quintessential German experiences.

Resting on the left bank of the Main, Miltenberg is classically quaint with its charming squares, farmland, biking and pedestrian paths, impressive castles and one of Germany’s oldest inns.

Day 5: Wurzburg

The opulent Würzburg Residence, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offers a true sense of the region’s history through the European Renaissance.

It even contains the world’s largest ceiling fresco by Tiepolo. Visit the Residence and its carefully restored gardens or get outdoors and enjoy a scenic hike around Festung Marienberg, a prominent landmark that was previously home to a long line of prince-bishops.

Day 6: Volkach

Your day brings you to Volkach and the heart of the Franconian wine country.

It’s a region full of overwhelming natural beauty, rooted communities, marvelous flavours and villages that have been making wine for countless generations.

Explore the town and its surrounding countryside.

Day 7: Bamberg

Bamberg in its entirety is not only described as beautiful but has often been regarded as one of Germany’s most attractive settlements, with its ravishing architecture, intersecting canals and rivers, and charming stores and restaurants, all framed by rolling hills.

Day 8: Nuremberg

Enjoy a day of leisure exploring beautiful and historic Nuremberg.

Day 9: Nuremberg

The archetypal medieval German city, Nuremberg was once the unofficial capital of the Holy Roman Empire, housing many German kings in the Kaiserburg castle complex.

Later, this city became the epicenter of the Nazi party. When the end of WWII left Nuremberg almost completely levelled, it was chosen to be the site of the war crimes tribunal—the Nuremberg Trials.

Now, most of the city has been restored, including the old castle. In the evening, a special Captain’s Welcome Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you.

Day 10: Regensburg

The nearly 2,000-year-old history of Regensburg begins with a Roman fort in 90 AD, from which Regensburg grew into the large and prosperous trade centre that it became in the last few centuries of the Medieval period.

This long history has been excellently preserved through Regensburg’s iconic architecture—particularly its many Gothic and Romanesque churches and Patrician houses.

Day 11: Straubing - Deggendorf - Vilshofen

Nestled between Regensburg and Passau sits a town surrounded by the foothills of the Bavarian Forest, Deggendorf.

Journey deep into the alluring Bavarian Forest National Park, Germany’s first national park, and discover outdoor leisure at its best.

Day 12: Vilshofen - Passau

A new day brings new experiences in the “City of Three Rivers,” Passau, where the Danube, Inn and Ilz rivers join together, at one time bringing an influx of wealth and culture into the region.

Day 13: Weissenkirchen - Melk - Passau

Start your day in the heart of the Danube’s Wachau Valley, strolling through Weissenkirchen’s idyllic wine village while sampling mouth watering apricot treats.

Named for its white church that dominates the landscape, the city is flanked by vineyard-lined hills, historic houses and beautiful courtyards.

The Melk Abbey is a baroque monastery and sits atop a rocky formation overlooking the Danube.

Day 14: Vienna

On this day, explore the “City of Waltzes” and dive into its vast artistic legacy with your choice of tours.

The city is known for its imperial palaces, famous residents and expansive art collections.

See the Musikverein, a beautiful concert hall that is home to the Vienna Philharmonic. Or delve into the hidden secrets of Vienna in some of its most historical sites.

Day 15: Vienna – UK

After breakfast, bid farewell to Amsterdam and prepare for your return flight home.

Alternatively extend your stay in Amsterdam.

Arrive back in the UK.

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All of our Main, Rhine & Danube River Cruise Holidays are completely tailor made and we can put together any kind of itinerary to suit your interests and budget.

We have many other options so if you have a particular hotel in mind just let us know and we'll put together a price and itinerary for you.

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