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Amadeus River Cruises, Rhine & Danube Symphony Cologne to Passau, July 15, 2023
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Cruising from: Cologne, Germany;
Departure Date: 15 July, 2023;
Cruise Line: Amadeus River Cruises;
Cruise Ship: MS Amadeus Queen;
Duration: 8 days;
Ports of Call: Cologne, Rudesheim, Wertheim, Wurzburg, Bamberg, Nuremberg, Regensburg, Passau;
8-day cruise to Cologne, Rudesheim, Wertheim, Wurzburg, Bamberg, Nuremberg, Regensburg, Passau on board MS Amadeus Queen.
Day 0 Cologne, Germany
Cologne is fourth largest city in Germany and largest city of the Land of North Rhine-Westphalia. One of the key inland ports of Europe, it is the historic, cultural, and economic capital of the Rhineland. Cologne is famous for its 12 great Romanesque churches - especially the magnificent Cologne Cathedral - all an easy walk from the historic Old Town. Its university is one of the oldest and largest in Europe. Among its attractions are Roman remains, medieval churches, Baroque palaces, and museums that reflect such diverse subjects and the various products for which it is known: fragrances, mustard, and chocolate.
Day 1 Rudesheim, Germany
Rudesheim is a German town in the Rhine Gorge, and part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site in this region. Rudesheim is known for two things: wine and the Rhein (Rhine) river. A historical landmark Drosselgasse is an integral part of the town's past. Rudesheim offers restaurants, cafes, bars, wine stalls, gelaterias, souvenirs shops and hotels. Next to its extensive vineyards, the city's rich cultural and historic background make it one of the most intriguing places to visit in the country.
Day 2 Wertheim, Germany
Wertheim is a town in southwestern Germany. It is located on the confluence of the rivers Tauber and Main. Wertheim is best known for its landmark castle and medieval town centre. High above the town, with an astonishing view over the valleys of Main and Tauber, there is Wertheim Castle which is the landmark of the town. The St. Kilian's Chapel from the late gothic epoque is considered to be one of the finest gothic chapels in Germany. Wertheim Glass Museum is the only glass museum in Baden-Wuerttemberg. It shows glass manufacture from ancient time up to the industrial glass production.
Day 3 Wurzburg, Germany
Wurzburg, a city in the region of Franconia, is located on the Main River. The city itself is set in a beautiful hilly location on a river and possesses a wealth of history. One of the city's most important sites is the Fortress Marienberg, a castle on a hill across the Old Main Bridge, that overlooks the whole town area as well as the surrounding countryside. Another significant point-of-interest is the Wurzburg Residenz, a vast compound on the eastern edge of the town. Wurzburg is also smack in the middle of one of Germany's biggest wine-producing areas and has superb connections to other parts of the country.
Day 4 Bamberg, Germany
Bamberg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a German medieval town in Upper Franconia, Bavaria. The town consistently charms tourists with its beautiful architecture, abundant culture, beauty spots and lively gardens. Some of the main sights are: Cathedral, Altenburg, and The Neue Residenz and its Rosengarten with over 4500 roses. Bamberg is known for its smoked Rauchbier and is home to nine breweries.
Day 5 Nuremberg, Germany
Nuremberg is the second-largest city in Bavaria and the unofficial capital of Franconia. Beautiful German, medieval Old Town is home to a 1000 year-old castle. The Imperial Castle in Nuremberg was one of the most important fortified imperial palaces of the old Holy Roman Empire., Nuremberg is also famous for its bratwurst and Franconian beer.
Day 6 Regensburg, Germany
Regensburg is a city in south-east Germany, at the confluence of Danube, Naab and Regen rivers. Long an important trade and cultural center, Regensburg's medieval Old Town, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is made up of lovely churches and fine old aristocratic houses from the 13th and 14th centuries.Located near the Stone Bridge in Old Town lies the Domplatz, the Cathedral Square, for centuries the hub of the city.
Day 7 Passau, Germany
Passau in the southeast of Germany is located at the Austrian border. Situated at the confluence of the rivers Danube, Inn and Ilz, Passau is worldwide known as "The Three Rivers City". In the heart of Passau on the Old Town's highest point rises St. Stephen's Cathedral, in which the world's largest cathedral organ sounds. The majestic fortress Veste Oberhaus on the Danube's side and the Pilgrimage Church "Mariahilf" on the Inn's side give the city outstanding beauty.
Enjoy magnificent scenery and unique experiences on this Danube river cruise with Amadeus River Cruises. Sail with Amadeus River Cruises from Cologne to Danube on board MS Amadeus Queen. Discover the best of Germany on this Danube cruise and discover amazing Cologne, Rudesheim, Wertheim, Wurzburg, Bamberg, Nuremberg, Regensburg, Passau. MS Amadeus Queen leaving Cologne, Germany for 8 day from July 15, 2023.
Port order and/or content may vary, please check specific sailing date for details at Amadeus River Cruises website. Port arrival and departure times are approximate and subject to change without notice. For more information please visit the Amadeus River Cruises website.
Amadeus River Cruises, Rhine & Danube Symphony Cologne to Passau, July 15, 2023
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Cruising from: Cologne, Germany;
Departure Date: 15 July, 2023;
Cruise Line: Amadeus River Cruises;
Cruise Ship: MS Amadeus Queen;
Duration: 8 days;
Ports of Call: Cologne, Rudesheim, Miltenberg, Wurzburg, Bamberg, Nuremberg, Regensburg, Passau;
8-day cruise to Cologne, Rudesheim, Miltenberg, Wurzburg, Bamberg, Nuremberg, Regensburg, Passau on board MS Amadeus Queen.
Day 0 Cologne, Germany
Cologne is fourth largest city in Germany and largest city of the Land of North Rhine-Westphalia. One of the key inland ports of Europe, it is the historic, cultural, and economic capital of the Rhineland. Cologne is famous for its 12 great Romanesque churches - especially the magnificent Cologne Cathedral - all an easy walk from the historic Old Town. Its university is one of the oldest and largest in Europe. Among its attractions are Roman remains, medieval churches, Baroque palaces, and museums that reflect such diverse subjects and the various products for which it is known: fragrances, mustard, and chocolate.
Day 1 Rudesheim, Germany
Rudesheim is a German town in the Rhine Gorge, and part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site in this region. Rudesheim is known for two things: wine and the Rhein (Rhine) river. A historical landmark Drosselgasse is an integral part of the town's past. Rudesheim offers restaurants, cafes, bars, wine stalls, gelaterias, souvenirs shops and hotels. Next to its extensive vineyards, the city's rich cultural and historic background make it one of the most intriguing places to visit in the country.
Day 2 Miltenberg, Germany
Miltenberg lies primarily on the left bank of the German Main River. The town is known for its wooden cottages bordering its main street, as well as interesting shops and cozy taverns that offer local cuisine with delicious beer and wine. The main sights are the Old Town, Alter Marktplatz, the Market, the Mildenburg Castle and many other architectural buildings.
Day 3 Wurzburg, Germany
Wurzburg, a city in the region of Franconia, is located on the Main River. The city itself is set in a beautiful hilly location on a river and possesses a wealth of history. One of the city's most important sites is the Fortress Marienberg, a castle on a hill across the Old Main Bridge, that overlooks the whole town area as well as the surrounding countryside. Another significant point-of-interest is the Wurzburg Residenz, a vast compound on the eastern edge of the town. Wurzburg is also smack in the middle of one of Germany's biggest wine-producing areas and has superb connections to other parts of the country.
Day 4 Bamberg, Germany
Bamberg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a German medieval town in Upper Franconia, Bavaria. The town consistently charms tourists with its beautiful architecture, abundant culture, beauty spots and lively gardens. Some of the main sights are: Cathedral, Altenburg, and The Neue Residenz and its Rosengarten with over 4500 roses. Bamberg is known for its smoked Rauchbier and is home to nine breweries.
Day 5 Nuremberg, Germany
Nuremberg is the second-largest city in Bavaria and the unofficial capital of Franconia. Beautiful German, medieval Old Town is home to a 1000 year-old castle. The Imperial Castle in Nuremberg was one of the most important fortified imperial palaces of the old Holy Roman Empire., Nuremberg is also famous for its bratwurst and Franconian beer.
Day 6 Regensburg, Germany
Regensburg is a city in south-east Germany, at the confluence of Danube, Naab and Regen rivers. Long an important trade and cultural center, Regensburg's medieval Old Town, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is made up of lovely churches and fine old aristocratic houses from the 13th and 14th centuries.Located near the Stone Bridge in Old Town lies the Domplatz, the Cathedral Square, for centuries the hub of the city.
Day 7 Passau, Germany
Passau in the southeast of Germany is located at the Austrian border. Situated at the confluence of the rivers Danube, Inn and Ilz, Passau is worldwide known as "The Three Rivers City". In the heart of Passau on the Old Town's highest point rises St. Stephen's Cathedral, in which the world's largest cathedral organ sounds. The majestic fortress Veste Oberhaus on the Danube's side and the Pilgrimage Church "Mariahilf" on the Inn's side give the city outstanding beauty.
Enjoy magnificent scenery and unique experiences on this Rhine river cruise with Amadeus River Cruises. Sail with Amadeus River Cruises from Cologne to Rhine on board MS Amadeus Queen. Discover the best of Germany on this Rhine cruise and discover amazing Cologne, Rudesheim, Miltenberg, Wurzburg, Bamberg, Nuremberg, Regensburg, Passau. MS Amadeus Queen leaving Cologne, Germany for 8 day from July 15, 2023.
Port order and/or content may vary, please check specific sailing date for details at Amadeus River Cruises website. Port arrival and departure times are approximate and subject to change without notice. For more information please visit the Amadeus River Cruises website.