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Remich to Nuremberg
Day 1 - Remich (Luxembourg)
Embark ship in Remich. Dock overnight in Remich. (D)
Day 2 - Remich
Join your Avalon Adventure Host for an early morning jog in Remich on the banks of the Moselle River in beautiful wine country. Take a guided sightseeing tour of Trier, Germany’s oldest city with ancient Roman remnants dating from 144-152 AD. Starting from Porta Nigra walk through the city centre, or join a history-focused Roman Trier guided tour to learn more about the history of Roman civilisation in this Moselle river city, and visit the ruins of a 20,000-seat amphitheatre, and imperial baths. This afternoon, take a guided optional excursion to Luxembourg City with its dramatic views, ancient ruins and modern architecture in its deep gorge terrain. Later, enjoy live entertainment on board while cruising to Bernkastel. (B, L, D)
Day 3 - Bernkastel (Germany)
Take a guided walking tour of the charming wine village of Bernkastel with its medieval marketplace and 17th-century half-timbered houses, or join your Avalon Adventure Host for a guided hike to nearby castle ruins. Spend some free time at your leisure this afternoon, perhaps biking through the Renaissance-style village, or visiting a café to sample Apfelkuchen or other wonderful German desserts. Join a Wine Tasting to experience the tradition of legendary German wine making. Afternoon and overnight cruising to Rudesheim. (B, L, D)
Day 4 - Rhine Gorge - Rüdesheim
This morning relax on the Sky Deck as you cruise through the magnificent Rhine Gorge. Based on your departure date, enjoy either a Coffee Tasting or a Wine Tasting. Tour the incredible Mechanical Music Museum for a one-of-a-kind instrumental experience, or take an open-air cable car ride to the Niederwald Monument. Ride or walk back down through the vineyards. Later, local musicians will join us on board for live entertainment. Evening and overnight cruise to Main river village. (B, L, D)
Day 5 - Main river village
Join a guided walking tour of a picturesque Bavarian village. Spend free time biking through the beautiful Bavarian village on the Main River shores. Evening and overnight cruise to Wurzburg. (B, L, D)
Day 6 - Würzburg
Take a guided sightseeing tour of Würzburg with its Old Main Bridge, towering fortress and baroque Bishop’s Residenz with the largest known ceiling fresco. Explore the city on your own or visit a local winery. Later, enjoy on-board entertainment. Evening and overnight cruise to Bamberg. (B, L, D)
Day 7 - Bamberg
Attend an on-board lecture to learn about European history and culture. Take a guided walking tour of the former home to imperial dynasties, and see its Romanesque cathedral, Old Town Hall, and seven hills crowned with churches. Enjoy free time this afternoon strolling through the city. Evening and overnight cruise to Nuremberg. (B, L, D)
Day 8 - Nuremberg
Disembark after breakfast. (B)
For navigational reasons the Captain of the ship reserves the right to modify the cruise itinerary. Key: B - Breakfast, L - Lunch, D - Dinner
Nuremberg to Remich
Day 1 - Nuremberg (Germany)
Embark your ship in Nuremberg. Evening and overnight cruising to Bamberg. (D)
Day 2 - Bamberg
Take a guided walking tour of the former home to imperial dynasties, and see its Romanesque cathedral, Old Town Hall and seven hills crowned with churches. Attend an on-board lecture to learn about European history and culture. Afternoon and overnight cruise to Wurzburg. (B, L, D)
Day 3 - Würzburg
Take a guided sightseeing tour of Würzburg with its Old Main Bridge, towering fortress and baroque Bishop’s Residenz with the largest known ceiling fresco. Explore the city on your own or visit a local winery. Later, enjoy on-board entertainment. Evening and overnight cruise to Main river village. (B, L, D)
Day 4 - Main river village
Join a guided walking tour of a picturesque Bavarian village. Afternoon and overnight cruise to Rudesheim. (B, L, D)
Day 5 - Rüdesheim - Rhine Gorge
Based on your departure date, enjoy either a Coffee Tasting or a Wine Tasting. Tour the incredible Mechanical Music Museum for a one-of-a-kind instrumental experience, or take an open-air cable car ride to the Niederwald Monument. Ride or walk back down through the vineyards. This afternoon, relax on the Sky Deck as you cruise through the magnificent Rhine Gorge. Afternoon and overnight cruise to Bernkastel. (B, L, D)
Day 6 - Bernkastel
Take a guided walking tour of the charming wine village of Bernkastel with its medieval marketplace and 17th-century half-timbered houses, or join your Avalon Adventure Host for a guided hike to nearby castle ruins. Spend some free time at your leisure this afternoon, perhaps biking through the Renaissance-style village, or visiting a café to sample Apfelkuchen or other wonderful German desserts. Join a Wine Tasting to experience the tradition of legendary German wine making. Later, enjoy live entertainment on board while sailing. Evening and overnight cruise to Remich. (B, L, D)
Day 7 - Remich (Luxembourg)
Take a guided sightseeing tour of Trier, Germany’s oldest city with ancient Roman remnants dating from 144-152 AD. Starting from Porta Nigra walk through the city centre or join a history-focused Roman Trier guided tour to learn more about the history of Roman civilisation in this Moselle river city, and visit the ruins of a 20,000-seat amphitheatre and imperial baths. This afternoon, take a guided optional excursion to Luxembourg City with its dramatic views, ancient ruins and modern architecture in its deep gorge terrain. Dock overnight in Remich. (B, L, D)
Day 8 - Remich
Disembark after breakfast (B)