Name: Along the Danube and the Rhine - Following the Romantic Road (port-to-port cruise)
Brand: CroisiEurope

# Description

Cruise

VIENNA - PASSAU - REGENSBURG - NUREMBERG - WÜRZBURG - FRANKFURT - MAINZ - STRASBOURG

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.

Croisi +

All inclusive on board

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

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

From the Danube, river of people and cultures, to the authentic Rhine
Admire charming villages along the Main
Discover(1):
- 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

VIENNA

Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 4:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. Our ship will begin to sail towards 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 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

This morning, our ship will cruise towards Regensburg. 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 the optional excursion proposed: A tour of the city. After our tour, we'll return to the ship in Kelheim. Enjoy an evening of entertainment.

Day 4

NUREMBERG - ROTHENBURG - BAMBERG

We'll arrive in Nuremberg early this morning. Join us for the optional excursion proposed: 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. Enjoy an evening of entertainment.

Day 5

BAMBERG - ROTHENBURG - WÜRZBURG

This morning, our ship will cruise towards Schweinfurt. Once there, join us for the optional excursion proposed: 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 and our cruise will continue to Würzburg.

Day 6

WÜRZBURG - WERTHEIM

Join us for the optional excursion proposed: 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 Karlstad, where we'll board it again at the end of the morning. The afternoon will be spent to cruising towards Wertheim.

Day 7

WERTHEIM - MILTENBERG - ASCHAFFENBURG

In the morning, join us for a tour of Miltenberg with our 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". This afternoon, our ship will cruise towards Aschaffenburg.

Day 8

ASCHAFFENBURG - FRANKFURT - MAINZ

Join us for the optional excursion proposed: A visit of Frankfurt 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 center 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 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. We'll arrive at the end of the afternoon, join us for a discovery tour of the town with our onboard hostess. Tonight is our gala evening and dinner. Our ship will sail towards Strasbourg through the night.

Day 9

MAINZ - STRASBOURG

This morning, our ship will sail towards Strasbourg. 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.

Dates & Prices

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START IN 2018

Departure 12/10/2018

Arrival 20/10/2018

MS Beethoven

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Ship : MS Beethoven Ship category : STANDARD

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* Price based on double occupancy

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Child discount (2-9 years) : - 20%
3rd person discount in triple cabin : - 30%

Formalities

Valid national identity card or passport required. Non-EU nationals are advised to consult their embassy or consulate.

Included :

Not included

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 - travel assistance and repatriation insurance - all port fees.

Drinks from our special lists, or drinks ordered during excursions or transfers - cancellation and baggage insurance - optional excursions (must be reserved and paid for on board or at travel agency) - transfers/travel to and from departure/arrival points - personal expenses.

Shore Excursions

No shore excursion on the non listed days

Packages
A la carte

5 Shore excursions

CLASSIC EXCURSIONS PACKAGE

Included in tour package Regensburg Nuremberg Rothenburg Wurtzburg Frankfurt and Main Tower

pp 228.00 € Before departure 267.00 € On board

Classic

Discover

Guided tour of Regensburg

Regensburg saw its political and economic heyday in the 12th and 13th centuries when it was located at a crossroads between major trade routes and became a Free Imperial City in 1245 until other great Bavarian cities were preferred. This poorly indus...

Duration 4h15

Guided tour of Nuremberg

Join us for a guided tour of Nuremberg by coach. We'll enjoy a panoramic visit of the monuments found outside of the city's medieval walls, including the Nuremberg Palace of Justice, the Nazi Documentation Centre and Party Rally Grounds, the castle a...

Duration 4h00

Guided tour of Rothenburg

Departure by coach in the company of your hostess for the charming town of Rothenburg. Located along the "Romantic Road", this town has kept its Renaissance layout virtually intact as it has not undergone any changes since the Thirty Years' War, maki...

Duration 5h15

Guided tour of Würzburg

Departure by coach in the company of your hostess to the center of Würzburg. Our tour will start with a visit to the Würzburg Residence (or Residenz), former palace of the Prince-Bishops of Würzburg. Construction was commissioned by Prince-Bishop Fr...

Duration 3h30

Frankfurt - "Mainhattan" and the Main Tower

Frankfurt is the largest financial center in continental Europe, earning it the nickname "Mainhatten." During a panoramic tour of the city, you'll be able to admire the huge skyscrapers housing the headquarters of many international banks which creat...

Duration 3h00

Guided tour of Regensburg

Duration 4h15

pp 44.00 € Before departure 49.00 € On board

Guided tour of Nuremberg

Duration 4h00

pp 46.00 € Before departure 51.00 € On board

Guided tour of Rothenburg

Duration 5h15

pp 44.00 € Before departure 49.00 € On board

Guided tour of Würzburg

Duration 3h30

pp 53.00 € Before departure 59.00 € On board

Frankfurt - "Mainhattan" and the Main Tower

Duration 3h00

pp 53.00 € Before departure 59.00 € On board

Ships

Several ships available for this cruise

MS Beethoven

MS Beethoven

STANDARD - 3 Decks

Additional information

For further details on the return cruise, please see ref. SVN_PP, which has a different itinerary and excursion package.

For navigational safety reasons, the company and the captain are the only authorized persons who can modify the cruise itinerary.

(1) Optional excursions.

Alcohol can be harmful to your health. Please drink in moderation.