Along the Danube and the Rhine - Following the Romantic Road
Along the Danube and the Rhine - Following the Romantic Road
Along the Danube and the Rhine - Following the Romantic Road
Along the Danube and the Rhine - Following the Romantic Road
Along the Danube and the Rhine - Following the Romantic Road
Along the Danube and the Rhine - Following the Romantic Road
Along the Danube and the Rhine - Following the Romantic Road
Along the Danube and the Rhine - Following the Romantic Road
Along the Danube and the Rhine - Following the Romantic Road
Along the Danube and the Rhine - Following the Romantic Road
Along the Danube and the Rhine - Following the Romantic Road

Along the Danube and the Rhine - Following the Romantic Road

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CroisiCruise: VNS

9 Days

From Vienna to Strasbourg, embark on a cruise on the Rhine and the Danube, two great rivers with unmatched beauty. You can admire the perfect combination of originality and modernity that dominates Mainz and Frankfurt.

THE CROISIEUROPE DIFFERENCE

  • All meals included - DRINKS INCLUDED with meals and at the bar
  • Refined French cuisine - Gala dinner and evening - Welcome cocktail
  • Free Wi-Fi in lounge and bar
  • Headsets are included for excursions
  • Official welcome from the captain and crew
  • Onboard activities
  • Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
  • All port fees included
  • Prepaid Classic Sightseeing package

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

  • From the Danube, river of people and cultures, to the authentic Rhine
  • Admire charming villages along the Main
  • Discover:
    • Nuremberg and German history
    • Rothenburg, authentic medieval city
    • Wurzburg, starting point of the famous Romantic Road created by the Romans
    • Miltenberg, the pearl of the Main

Day 1: Strasbourg - Vienna

Early morning transfer by coach from Strasbourg to Vienna. Passengers are welcome to board the ship at 4:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, enjoy a welcome cocktail with the crew before dinner. We'll begin to cruise to Passau.

Day 2: Vienna - Passau

We'll cross the Strudengau and Nibelungengau regions, the most beautiful part of the Danube. Enjoy an afternoon of dancing on board before arriving in Passau. Enjoy some time on your own or join our host/hostess for a tour of the town. A university town with a rich musical and theatrical heritage, Passau's beautiful baroque buildings and romantic narrow streets are unforgettable. We'll return on board for dinner and continue our cruise to Regensburg.

Day 3: Passau - Regensburg - Nuremberg

Enjoy breakfast and lunch on board as we continue to cruise. We'll arrive early afternoon in Regensburg, the fourth biggest town in Bavaria and a major industrial hub for giant firms such as BMW, Siemens and Triumph. Join us for a tour of of the city. After our tour, we'll return to the ship in Kelheim. Dinner this evening will be followed by an evening of entertainment. We'll cruise to Nuremberg through the night.

Day 4: Nuremberg - Rothenburg - Bamberg

We'll arrive in Nuremberg early this morning as you enjoy the buffet breakfast on board. We'll set out on a guided visit of the city. "The Treasure Chest of the German Empire”, the old town, is clustered around the old market square: Gothic buildings, half-timbered houses and townhouses. During our visit, you'll be able to taste the well-known local delicacy: Nuremberg gingerbread. After our tour, we'll return to the ship in Erlangen for lunch. Our afternoon will be spent cruising with entertainment and activities provided on board. Dinner this evening will be followed by an evening of entertainment. We'll remain in port overnight in Bamberg.

Day 5: Bamberg - Rothenburg - Wurtzburg

Enjoy breakfast and lunch on board as we cruise all morning to Schweinfurt. Once we arrive, join us for an excursion to Rothenburg, a magnificent walled town set up high on the hills over the river - its narrow streets lined with picturesque half-timbered houses and workshops. We'll return on board in Gerlachshausen for dinner and our cruise will continue to Würzburg.

Day 6: Wurtzburg - Wertheim

Enjoy breakfast before a tour of Würzburg (residence of the Prince-Bishops), nestled in a beautiful, hilly location on the river and possessing a wealth of history. Our ship will continue on to Karlstadt, where we'll board it again at the end of the morning. We'll enjoy lunch on board as we cruise to Wertheim. We'll remain in port overnight.

Day 7: Wertheim - Miltenberg - Aschaffenburg

Enjoy breakfast as we arrive in Miltenberg. Tour Miltenberg with your host/hostess and discover this charming, very typical German village: the market square, half-timbered houses, the Main Street and former Town Hall all ensure Miltenberg deserves its nickname of "Pearl of the Main". We'll enjoy lunch on board as we cruise to Aschaffenburg. We'll remain in port overnight.

Day 8: Aschaffenburg - Frankfurt - Mainz

Enjoy breakfast as we arrive in Frankfurt. Visit of the city also known as "Mainhattan": the nickname was given because of the river that crosses it as well as the town's status of largest financial centre in continental Europe. A panoramic tour will allow you to go up the Main Tower, the most famous all-glass skyscraper in the city. We'll return on board for lunch and continue our cruise to Mainz. Mainz lies at the confluence of the Rhine and the Main is a perfect blend of past and present. When we arrive at the end of the afternoon, we'll set out on a discovery tour of the town with our onboard host/hostess. Tonight is our gala evening. We'll cruise to Strasbourg through the night.

Day 9: Mainz - Strasbourg

Enjoy breakfast and lunch as we spend the morning cruising. There will be entertainment and activities on board. We'll cruise the Rhone-Rhine Canal, passing through the locks in Iffezheim and Gambsheim, arriving in Strasbourg at 2:00 p.m. End of our services.

INCLUSIONS:

  • Transfer by coach from Strasbourg to Vienna on D1
  • Your cruise with all meals from dinner the first evening to lunch on the final day
  • Onboard drinks included (except for drinks from our special lists)
  • Double-occupancy cabin with shower in bathroom
  • Assistance from our onboard multi-lingual host/hostess
  • Welcome cocktail
  • Gala dinner
  • Onboard entertainment
  • All port fees
  • Prepaid classic sightseeing package.

EXCLUSIONS:

  • Drinks from our special lists, or drinks ordered during excursions or transfers
  • Cancellation and baggage insurance
  • Transfers/travel to and from departure/arrival points
  • Personal expenses.

Trip prices and dates are correct at the time of the website going live, however all offers are subject to reconfirmation at the time of booking. Note prices usually display available discounted rates if any, (eg. Early Bird Deals if applicable). All featured tour itineraries and offers maybe subject to change due to seasonal variations without notice, or due to local conditions or other conditions. Please confirm all details at time of booking. Travel insurance is mandatory for all Innovative Travel bookings. All passports must be valid for 6 months prior to your return to your home country. Visas are the responsibility of the traveller. Special VIP meet and assist offers are valid for New Zealand passport holders, for other nationalities please check at the time of booking. For full terms and conditions, please refer to our Booking Conditions page.

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