Scenic Cruise from Cologne to Passau or Passau to Cologne along the Danube, Main & Rhine
Experience the delights of three of Europe’s most picturesque waterways on this fantastic river cruise, sailing through the very heart of Germany. Sit back and relax as we cruise through charming river valleys, home to steep vineyards, fairy tale castles, pretty wine towns and historic cities. With a choice of two itineraries, you can set sail in either May or September onboard the MV Esmeralda, allowing you to spend time in spectacular ports-of-call including Cologne, Passau, Nuremberg and Rüdesheim. This is a river cruise you won’t want to miss.
Tour Includes
- 9 nights cruising with full board
- 2 nights hotel with continental breakfast
- 1 evening meal
- Convenient local joining points
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Itinerary
Please choose your preferred 12 day itinerary
Please note: All cruise schedules, ports of call and onshore excursions may be subject to change.
Local departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, then to Belgium for an overnight stay.
We head into Germany and travel along the scenic ‘Romantic Road’, visiting the charming medieval town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, before an overnight stay in Bavaria, central Germany.
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We head to Passau, picturesquely set where the Danube is joined by the Inn and Ilz Rivers. After some free time, we board our cruise ship, the MV Esmeralda, for our nine-night cruise. We cruise overnight from Passau to Regensburg.
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We cruise along the Danube towards Regensburg, arriving early afternoon. Regensburg is one of the largest and most well-preserved cities in Bavaria. Founded by the Romans, highlights include the Dom St. Peter and the Old Town Hall. Pretty squares offer an unspoilt view of the city’s architectural masterpieces. Why not join our optional city tour? We moor in Regensburg overnight.
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Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
This optional excursion is available to pre-book or you can book during your tour.
We continue along the Danube to Kelheim, where we have free time before cruising to Bachhausen, arriving later this evening.
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We cruise along the Main-Danube Canal to Nuremberg. This historic city offers a bustling market square, which provides the main hub of activity, with its restaurants, shops and bars. To see more of the city, why not join our optional sightseeing tour?
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Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
This optional excursion is available to pre-book or you can book during your tour.
We cruise to Bamberg on the River Main, one of the true highlights of Bavaria, best represented in its stunning medieval architecture and half-timbered buildings. Explore the winding streets, the Imperial Cathedral, Old Town Hall, the Royal Neue Residence and Bamberg’s ‘Little Venice’ area. To see more of the city, join our optional sightseeing tour. We cruise overnight to Kitzingen.
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Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
This optional excursion is available to pre-book or you can book during your tour.
We arrive in Kitzingen this morning for a brief stop. Later this afternoon we continue our cruise on to Wurzburg, where we moor overnight. The city is known as 'The Pearl of the Romantic Road' and is home to the 18th century Residenz Palace, the Romanesque St. Kilian Cathedral and the old Main Bridge.
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We cruise to Wertheim. Enjoy a relaxing day of sailing while taking in the beautiful scenery of the Main River.
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Relax as we continue our cruise towards Mainz, arriving around lunchtime. After calling at Mainz, the ship continues its cruise to Rudesheim, or alternatively, why not join our optional excursion by coach to Heidelberg, before rejoining the ship at Rudesheim.
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Includes Lunch
Includes Dinner
Included Highlights
Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
This optional excursion is available to pre-book or you can book during your tour.
A day of fantastic scenery as we cruise through the Rhine Gorge and past the legendary Loreley Rock. We continue past vineclad slopes and majestic fortresses, before reaching our final destination, Cologne, the capital of the Rhineland. Spend the afternoon exploring this fine city with its main focal point being the Dom Cathedral.
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We disembark and return home.
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*Heidelberg excursion available on September tour only.
Cabin Upgrades (per person) |
Twin |
| Promenade Deck Cabin | £120 |
No single rooms/cabins available.
Got a question about
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Accommodation
You will spend nine nights aboard the 3-star MV Esmeralda. Cabin accommodation is on two decks: main and promenade. There is a lounge with bar, restaurant and sun deck. All cabins have twin beds, en suite facilities with shower, picture window and a safe. The MV Esmeralda has a lift between the main deck and the promenade deck, and a stair lift between the promenade deck and the sun deck. Your overnight hotels in Belgium and Germany will be in city-style hotels.Got a question about
this holiday?
Don’t hesitate to get in touch – our friendly team are ready and waiting to help with any further information you need!
