NEW! Rhine, Main & Danube Odyssey

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Nuremberg, Germany

Within the medieval walls of Nuremberg, Old Town is a place frozen in time. Its rustic half-timbered houses, ornate Gothic churches and cobblestone lanes form a fairy-tale scene. Looming above all is the Imperial Castle, which hosted the coronation of Holy Roman Emperors and the exaltation and entombment of saints. Completed in 1000 AD, it was a formidable fortification and provided a central seat of power for German kings. Nuremberg became the unofficial capital of the empire for 600 years, hosting courts and the Diet, periodic assemblies that shaped policy and strategy. After breakfast, disembark your ship before setting out on a relaxing included excursion.

Regensburg, Germany

This afternoon, transfer to your next ship to begin your voyage. Having escaped major damage during World War II, the picturesque town of Regensburg is one of Europe’s best-preserved medieval cities, the oldest city along the Danube and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Old Stone Bridge, constructed in the 12th century, is a masterpiece of medieval engineering with its 16 arches. St. Peter’s Cathedral is widely considered Bavaria’s best Gothic architectural work. The old town’s Neupfarrplatz square is a cross section of history—it was once a thriving Jewish quarter, a bustling marketplace and the site of Nazi book burnings.

Shore Excursions

Shore excursions vary by itinerary and are subject to change.

Weltenburg Abbey & the Danube Narrows

Visit a splendid abbey, founded in the 7th century, at a spectacularly scenic bend in the Danube Narrows.
Shore excursions vary by itinerary and are subject to change.