… we thoroughly enjoyed the entire trip, with spectacular scenery, castles and cathedrals; a comfortable ship with 145 friendly fellow travelers and wonderful food; helpful and knowledgeable program leaders and guides; …
Amsterdam, Cologne & Koblenz
… we passed through one of the most picturesque sections of the Rhine in the dark, so the next morning we were bused back along the Rhine valley to see the many castles on the adjacent hills. …
Heidelberg, Wertheim & Würzburg
… After lunch we had a guided tour of the Heidelberg Castle built around 1300 on a hill overlooking the city. …
Rothenberg, Bamberg & RMD Canal
Our last stop before leaving the Main River was the city of Bamberg, founded in 902. With more than 2,000 listed historical buildings Bamberg is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. …
Nuremberg & Regensburg
…We then crossed the Stone Bridge and walked along the other side of the three arms of the Danube, enjoying beautiful parkland on our way back to the ship. …
Munich and the Oktoberfest
… After the walking tour we rode and walked to the 104-acre site of the Oktoberfest for the very crowded last day of the 16-day event. …
Melk Abbey & Vienna, Austria
… From Melk we continued on to Vienna, taking a longer route along the Danube through the beautiful Wachau Valley with terraced vineyards, small villages, and occasional castle ruins …