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German Grandeur with 2 Nights in Munich (Eastbound) 2021
12 DAYS FROM ONLY $3,198
Countries:
France, Germany, Switzerland
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Munich
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Avalon Tranquility II (Other Ships)
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Login to your Account Your grand scenic cruise through Germany brings the beauty and charm of its cities and villages to life. From Switzerland to Bavaria and beyond, your German vacation will stay a beautiful memory for years to come!
| Day | Activity |
| Day 1 | Depart USA |
| Day 2 | BASEL, SWITZERLAND (EMBARKATION) |
| Day 3 | BREISACH, GERMANY. EXCURSION TO THE BLACK FOREST |
| Day 4 | STRASBOURG, FRANCE A Gothic Cathedral, Heavenly Time, and Dreamy French Wine Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host. |
| Day 5 | RÜDESHEIM, GERMANY–RHINE GORGE |
| Day 6 | FRANKFURT. EXCURSION TO SELIGENSTADT Culture, Commerce, and Charm in Frankfurt |
| Day 7 | MAIN RIVER VILLAGE Hidden Gems and Bavarian Beauty of a Main River Village Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities. |
| Day 8 | WÜRZBURG A Perfect Day in the Pearl of the Romantic Road |
| Day 9 | BAMBERG One Thousand Years of History in the City of Seven Hills |
| Day 10 | NUREMBERG (DISEMBARKATION) Living Heritage and History Lessons |
| Day 11 | MUNICH Modern Munich with Storybook Villages and Fairytale Castles |
| Day 12 | MUNICH |
| Day | Activity |
| Day 1 | Depart USA |
| Day 2 | BASEL, SWITZERLAND (EMBARKATION) |
| Day 3 | BREISACH, GERMANY. EXCURSION TO THE BLACK FOREST |
| Day 4 | STRASBOURG, FRANCE A Gothic Cathedral, Heavenly Time, and Dreamy French Wine Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host. |
| Day 5 | RÜDESHEIM, GERMANY–RHINE GORGE |
| Day 6 | FRANKFURT. EXCURSION TO SELIGENSTADT Culture, Commerce, and Charm in Frankfurt |
| Day 7 | MAIN RIVER VILLAGE Hidden Gems and Bavarian Beauty of a Main River Village Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities. |
| Day 8 | WÜRZBURG A Perfect Day in the Pearl of the Romantic Road |
| Day 9 | BAMBERG One Thousand Years of History in the City of Seven Hills |
| Day 10 | NUREMBERG (DISEMBARKATION) Living Heritage and History Lessons |
| Day 11 | MUNICH Modern Munich with Storybook Villages and Fairytale Castles |
| Day 12 | MUNICH |
| Day | Activity / Description |
| Day 1 | Depart USA Depart the US on your overnight flight. |
| Day 2 | BASEL, SWITZERLAND (EMBARKATION) Welcome to Switzerland! Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding.Flights into Zürich must arrive by 3 pm.Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm.Enjoy dinner and explore the ship on your first night on board as you sail to Breisach.EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BREISACH Meals: Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 3 | BREISACH, GERMANY. EXCURSION TO THE BLACK FOREST History, Artistry, and the Beautiful Black ForestDISCOVERY Join a full-day Guided Tour to the magical Black Forest to experience the Vogtsbauernohf open-air-museum, visit an authentic water mill, and see a traditional butter-making demonstration, OR:DISCOVERY Visit to Badischer Winzerkeller, the largest German wine producer in Europe. Discover Germany’s southernmost wine country in Baden—ideally situated between the hills of the Black Forest and the Rhine River. Learn about the vintners’ process in the vineyards here, and enjoy a wine tasting.You may choose to join a guided optional excursion to visit the charming village of Colmar in the morning, with its half-timbered medieval and early renaissance buildings.EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO STRASBOURG Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 4 | STRASBOURG, FRANCE A Gothic Cathedral, Heavenly Time, and Dreamy French Wine Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host. CLASSIC Join a City Tour of Strasbourg’s sights, including its gothic, stained-glass cathedral with its celebrated ancient murals and astronomical clock, as well as the magical La Petite France District.You may also choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to the historic Maginot Line—an impressive installation of pre-WWII defensive fortifications designed to protect the eastern border of France, or visit Alsace’s wine country today.Alternatively, take some free time in strasbourg to visit a museum, or stroll across the city center.EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO RÜDESHEIM Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 5 | RÜDESHEIM, GERMANY–RHINE GORGE Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine CountryACTIVE Enjoy a hike with your Avalon Adventure Host through the picturesque vineyards of Rüdesheim, OR:DISCOVERY Tour the incredible Mechanical Music Museum for a one-of-a-kind instrumental experience; based on your departure enjoy a local special treat, OR: ACTIVE Take an open-air Cable Car Ride to the Niederwald Monument, then ride or walk back down through the vineyards.This afternoon, stretch out on the Sky Deck as you pass through the spectacular Rhine Gorge on your way to Boppard.BOPPARDA Peaceful Jewel in the Rhine GorgeEnjoy some free time to relax, or explore the Rheinallee Promenade for delicatessen fare with a cup of German coffee or glass of Riesling wine.Later, enjoy onboard entertainment while sailing to Frankfurt.EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO FRANKFURT Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 6 | FRANKFURT. EXCURSION TO SELIGENSTADT Culture, Commerce, and Charm in Frankfurt CLASSIC Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Frankfurt to see the city’s cultural landmarks and gleaming financial headquarters combined with the cozy ambience of quaint neighborhoods, OR:DISCOVERY Take a Guided Tour to Seligenstadt—one of Germany’s oldest towns and home to the Einhard Basilika—dubbed “minor basilica” in 1925 by Pope Pius XI.Later, enjoy live entertainment on board.AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO MAIN RIVER VILLAGE Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 7 | MAIN RIVER VILLAGE Hidden Gems and Bavarian Beauty of a Main River Village Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities. CLASSIC Join a Guided Walking Tour of a picturesque Bavarian village.AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO WÜRZBURG Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 8 | WÜRZBURG A Perfect Day in the Pearl of the Romantic Road CLASSIC 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.You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to the beautiful town of Rothenburg. See the local sights and enjoy the fairytale atmosphere that has inspired artists.Enjoy live entertainment on board as you set sail for Bamberg.AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BAMBERG Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 9 | BAMBERG One Thousand Years of History in the City of Seven Hills CLASSIC Take a Guided Walking Tour of the historic home to imperial dynasties, and see its Romanesque cathedral, Old Town Hall, and seven hills crowned with churches.After the tour, spend free time with a glass of German-style Rauchbier (smoked beer).EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO NUREMBERG Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 10 | NUREMBERG (DISEMBARKATION) Living Heritage and History Lessons CLASSIC Join a Guided Tour of Nuremberg with its medieval architecture, gilded fountain, gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castle.Tonight, you’ll stay in Munich to enjoy its nightlife, elegant cuisine, and to relax for tomorrow’s adventures. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch |
| Day 11 | MUNICH Modern Munich with Storybook Villages and Fairytale Castles CLASSIC Take a full-day Guided Tour to the garden landscape of the Bavarian Alps to visit Neuschwanstein Castle—the historic home of King Ludwig. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch |
| Day 12 | MUNICH Your vacation ends this morning with breakfast. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch |
| Day | Activity / Description |
| Day 1 | Depart USA Depart the US on your overnight flight. |
| Day 2 | BASEL, SWITZERLAND (EMBARKATION) Welcome to Switzerland! Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding.Flights into Zürich must arrive by 3 pm.Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm.Enjoy dinner and explore the ship on your first night on board as you sail to Breisach.EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BREISACH Meals: Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 3 | BREISACH, GERMANY. EXCURSION TO THE BLACK FOREST History, Artistry, and the Beautiful Black ForestDISCOVERY Join a full-day Guided Tour to the magical Black Forest to experience the Vogtsbauernohf open-air-museum, visit an authentic water mill, and see a traditional butter-making demonstration, OR:DISCOVERY Visit to Badischer Winzerkeller, the largest German wine producer in Europe. Discover Germany’s southernmost wine country in Baden—ideally situated between the hills of the Black Forest and the Rhine River. Learn about the vintners’ process in the vineyards here, and enjoy a wine tasting.You may choose to join a guided optional excursion to visit the charming village of Colmar in the morning, with its half-timbered medieval and early renaissance buildings.EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO STRASBOURG Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 4 | STRASBOURG, FRANCE A Gothic Cathedral, Heavenly Time, and Dreamy French Wine Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host. CLASSIC Join a City Tour of Strasbourg’s sights, including its gothic, stained-glass cathedral with its celebrated ancient murals and astronomical clock, as well as the magical La Petite France District.You may also choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to the historic Maginot Line—an impressive installation of pre-WWII defensive fortifications designed to protect the eastern border of France, or visit Alsace’s wine country today.Alternatively, take some free time in strasbourg to visit a museum, or stroll across the city center.EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO RÜDESHEIM Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 5 | RÜDESHEIM, GERMANY–RHINE GORGE Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine CountryACTIVE Enjoy a hike with your Avalon Adventure Host through the picturesque vineyards of Rüdesheim, OR:DISCOVERY Tour the incredible Mechanical Music Museum for a one-of-a-kind instrumental experience; based on your departure enjoy a local special treat, OR: ACTIVE Take an open-air Cable Car Ride to the Niederwald Monument, then ride or walk back down through the vineyards.This afternoon, stretch out on the Sky Deck as you pass through the spectacular Rhine Gorge on your way to Boppard.BOPPARDA Peaceful Jewel in the Rhine GorgeEnjoy some free time to relax, or explore the Rheinallee Promenade for delicatessen fare with a cup of German coffee or glass of Riesling wine.Later, enjoy onboard entertainment while sailing to Frankfurt.EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO FRANKFURT Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 6 | FRANKFURT. EXCURSION TO SELIGENSTADT Culture, Commerce, and Charm in Frankfurt CLASSIC Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Frankfurt to see the city’s cultural landmarks and gleaming financial headquarters combined with the cozy ambience of quaint neighborhoods, OR:DISCOVERY Take a Guided Tour to Seligenstadt—one of Germany’s oldest towns and home to the Einhard Basilika—dubbed “minor basilica” in 1925 by Pope Pius XI.Later, enjoy live entertainment on board.AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO MAIN RIVER VILLAGE Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 7 | MAIN RIVER VILLAGE Hidden Gems and Bavarian Beauty of a Main River Village Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities. CLASSIC Join a Guided Walking Tour of a picturesque Bavarian village.AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO WÜRZBURG Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 8 | WÜRZBURG A Perfect Day in the Pearl of the Romantic Road CLASSIC 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.You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to the beautiful town of Rothenburg. See the local sights and enjoy the fairytale atmosphere that has inspired artists.Enjoy live entertainment on board as you set sail for Bamberg.AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BAMBERG Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 9 | BAMBERG One Thousand Years of History in the City of Seven Hills CLASSIC Take a Guided Walking Tour of the historic home to imperial dynasties, and see its Romanesque cathedral, Old Town Hall, and seven hills crowned with churches.After the tour, spend free time with a glass of German-style Rauchbier (smoked beer).EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO NUREMBERG Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 10 | NUREMBERG (DISEMBARKATION) Living Heritage and History Lessons CLASSIC Join a Guided Tour of Nuremberg with its medieval architecture, gilded fountain, gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castle.Tonight, you’ll stay in Munich to enjoy its nightlife, elegant cuisine, and to relax for tomorrow’s adventures. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch |
| Day 11 | MUNICH Modern Munich with Storybook Villages and Fairytale Castles CLASSIC Take a full-day Guided Tour to the garden landscape of the Bavarian Alps to visit Neuschwanstein Castle—the historic home of King Ludwig. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch |
| Day 12 | MUNICH Your vacation ends this morning with breakfast. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch |
Another exciting Suite Ship® graces the rivers of Europe in 2015. The intimate setting of the Avalon Tranquility II features two full decks of Panorama Suites with Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Windows that transform the living space into a unique Open-Air Balcony®. With 200 square feet, Panorama Suites are more than 30% larger than the industry standard-perfect for stretching out and relaxing-or even throwing a private cocktail party for up to six adults in the spacious sitting area. Onboard amenities and services include complimentary computer use in public areas and free Wi-Fi access, a Fitness Center with state-of-the-art equipment, an elevator, and a spacious Sky Deck with shade system, whirlpool, deck games, and the delightful Sky Bistro for al-fresco lunches of light grill fare.