Day 6 Nuremberg Tour Nuremberg; see Zeppelin Field and the Palace of Justice, site of the Nuremberg Trials. Then tour the castle grounds for a remarkable view of the city. Or, take our optional WWII history tour visiting the Documentation Center Museum. The afternoon is yours to enjoy. Dine aboard. Depart late tonight.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Day 7 Bamberg† After cruising through the Main-Danube Canal, arrive in Bamberg, founded in 902. Take a ride into the city for a walking tour along its cobbled streets. Enjoy free time and sample the town’s famous locally brewed smoky-tasting beer, Rauchbier. Dine aboard. Depart this evening. †Note: Due to cruising time, Bamberg is only visited on the Vienna to Amsterdam itinerary direction."

Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Day 8 Würzburg Board a coach for a full-day excursion to Würzburg, a charming Franconian wine town. Explore the Bishops’ Residenz, featuring paintings and frescoes by Italian painter Tiepolo. Have lunch in a local Franconian restaurant. On the way back to your ship, pass some quaint wine villages along the Main River. Stop at the Church of St. Mary in the Vineyard and sample some local wines. Join your ship in Würzburg. Dine aboard and cruise through the night.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Day 9 Wertheim Arrive in Wertheim, and set out on a walking tour of this charming town.  Admire the imposing castle ruins set on a hill overlooking the town. Then, watch a local glassblowing demonstration or explore on your own. After free time, enjoy lunch as your ship departs to cruise through the night.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Day 10 Mainz & Rüdesheim Meet your guides dockside for a walking tour of Mainz. Visit Gutenberg Museum, chronicling the history of printing. Walk to St. Martin’s Cathedral or explore on your own before returning to your ship. Enjoy lunch as you sail. Arrive after dinner in the wine village of Rüdesheim. Your evening is at leisure to stroll the Drosselgasse, a pedestrian-only cobblestone street lined with restaurants, shops and taverns. Or, visit the Mechanical Music Museum on our optional tour. Dine aboard; dock overnight."

Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

Day 11 Cochem After breakfast, join a walking tour through this gem of the Moselle Valley; see its medieval town gate and marketplace. Then, enjoy a guided tour of Reichsburg Castle and admire the scenery from its hilltop location. Return to your ship for lunch and cruise through the night.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Day 12 Bernkastel Today’s tour takes you along this village’s cobbled streets to the Vinothek, Wine Library of St. Nicholas Hospital. Here you’ll sample some of the 160 different wines from the Moselle and Saar Rivers’ wine-producing region. Eat lunch aboard and enjoy scenic cruising through the night."

Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Day 13 Cologne This morning’s walking tour takes you through Old Town on the way to the magnificent 14th century Gothic cathedral. Continue with a brewery visit where you sample Cologne’s local beer, Kölsch. Spend free time in town. Return to your ship for dinner and late-night cruising.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Day 14 Amsterdam After lunch aboard, cruise Amsterdam’s canals on a glass-topped canal boat and take in breathtaking views. Then, visit the Van Gogh Museum where you see some of this artist’s famous paintings. During free time, enjoy local sights or tour a diamond factory. Dine aboard and enjoy the local nightlife while your ship docks overnight."

Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Day 15 Amsterdam After breakfast, disembark and we’ll take you to the airport for your return flight.* Or, extend your journey with 3 nights in Amsterdam. From your centrally located hotel, you can walk to one of the city’s many museums or take a ride through the city’s scenic canals.

*On dates marked with a red asterisk this itinerary operates in the reverse direction. Ports of call and timings may vary.*