9 Day Rhine, Main & Moselle River Cruise (Nuremberg to Trier) 2011 (Brilliant)

DAY 1, Friday - Depart the USA
Depart the USA for Germany. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment for your journey

DAY 2. Saturday - Embark in Nuremberg
Arrive in Munich and transfer independently to the port in Nuremberg. The optional group transfer will operate at approximately 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM. The port is approximately a 2 hour drive from the Munich airport. Embarkation begins at 4 pm, and the ship will sail at 8 pm. Tonight, enjoy a gala welcome dinner on board 

Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Dinner

DAY 3, Sunday - Bamberg City Tour
This morning explore the Medieval town of Bamberg, which boasts one of the largest intact old town centers in Europe and has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage site. Enjoy a walking tour including sights such as the 13th-century Romanesque Cathedral, Old Town Hall, the Royal Neue Residence and Bamberg's "Little Venice" area. Sail for Wurzburg at 1:30 pm 

Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 4, Monday - Full day in Wurzburg
This morning, arrive in Wurzburg, a commercial and agricultural hub, known for its vineyards and textile production. Walk along the Main River and cross the 15th-century stone bridge. Admire the stunning Romanesque cathedral or visit the Marienberg Fortress, which houses an extensive collection of Riemenschneider's works. This evening enjoy dinner on board 

Optional: Wurzburg City Walk (AM)
Optional: Rothenburg City Tour (PM)
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 5, Tuesday - Daylight Sailing
Today we arrive in Wertheim, renown for its well-established glass industry and beautiful medieval buildings. Guests participating in the optional tour will disembark in Wertheim for their tour, while the remaining passengers will continue to cruise to Miltenberg. Passengers enjoying the optional tour will continue via coach to Miltenberg where they will tour the city and re-join the guests on the ship at the end of the tour
Optional: Miltenberg & Wertheim City Walk (AM) 

Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 6, Wednesday - Morning in Mainz and Afternoon in Rüdesheim
This morning, arrive in Mainz, characterized by broad squares, lovingly-restored half-timbered houses, and magnificent Baroque churches. Among the city's most prominent landmarks are the Deutschhaus, Electoral Palace and Cathedral of Mainz. In the afternoon arrive to Rüdesheim, a lively wine village located in the heart of the Rhine River area. Walk the narrow cobblestone streets, relax at a local wine tavern, or take the cable car up to the Niederwald monument before setting sail at 5 pm 

Optional: Mainz City Tour (AM)
Optional: Rüdesheim City Walk (PM)
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 7, Thursday - Cochem City Tour and Afternoon in Zell
Enjoy a tour of Cochem, a small town with an idyllic setting amid vine-clad hills, best known for its cosy wine taverns and colorful riverside promenades. Your tour will include a guided visit of the Reichsburg Castle which was restored in the 19th century, followed by an opportunity for wine tasting. Set sail at 1 pm and in the late afternoon arrive in Zell, known for its white Riesling wines. This evening enjoy the Captain's Gala Dinner on board 

Optional: Zell City Walk (PM)
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 8, Friday - Morning in Bernkastel and Trier City Tour
This morning enjoy a brief stop in Bernkastel from 8 to 10:30 am. Participate in the optional tour or perhaps take a walk through the medieval market square and view the half-timbered houses. In the late afternoon arrive in Trier, the oldest city in Germany. During your city tour you will have the opportunity to learn about Trier's rich Roman past and view ancient monuments including the impressive Porta Nigra, an imposing and well-preserved fortified gate, the basilica and the ruins of the imperial baths 

Optional: Bernkastel City Walk (AM)
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 9, Saturday - Depart for the USA
This morning, disembark and transfer independently to the airport for your departure flight. The Luxembourg airport is approximately a 45 minute drive from the port. Disembarkation will end at 9:30 am
Meals: Breakfast

• Flights NYC-Munich, Luxembourg-NYC
• 7 nights Deluxe river cruise
• 20 meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners
• Unlimited wine with dinners
• Evening entertainment
• Shore excursions per itinerary
• Entrance fees per itinerary
• Wireless audio system for excursions
• Port Taxes

Not Included: Airport taxes & fees, transfers, optional shore excursions, and gratuities.

A standard outside cabin on the MS Amadeus Brilliant

• Other departure cities available.
• Passengers arriving to Munich on Day 2 should select flights that arrive no later than 2:00 pm. Transfers to Nuremberg will depart at approximately 12:00 pm and 3:00 pm. The port is approximately a 2 hour drive from the Munich airport. Embarkation will begin at 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm.
• Please note, singles cannot be booked in a Suite. Unfortunately, the Amadeus Brilliant cannot accommodate triples.
• Due to physical constraints and space limitations, wheelchairs and walkers are not allowed on motor coaches and/or river cruises.
• Please ask your Vacations To Go travel counselor for more details.

* The prices shown are U.S. dollars per person, based on double occupancy, and subject to availability. Prices quoted for land/cruise arrangements are subject to increase without notice. Once we have received your deposit, land/cruise prices are guaranteed. Whenever air-inclusive prices are displayed, these prices do not include government taxes and fees, which are additional. Air prices are subject to increase and are guaranteed only from the time that full payment is received. Air-inclusive prices include air from a major U.S. gateway; air from other U.S. airports is available at an additional cost. Sorry, we are unable to offer air from countries other than the U.S. However, for those international customers who are able to arrange their own transportation to the origination city, we are able to offer the land/cruise portion of the package, at the price quoted.