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Along the Main River from Miltenberg to Bamberg, magnificent stops include Würzburg's baroque Bishop's Residenz, medieval Volkach, and UNESCO-listed Bamberg. Spacious Panorama Suites showcase wall-to-wall windows, while regional cuisine and wines await in the Panorama Dining Room.
Duration 15 days Destinations Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Hungary Age Range 8 to 99 year olds Ships Avalon ExpressionAvalon IlluminationAvalon Passion River DanubeRhineMain Operator Avalon Waterways From
- US$7,299+$420 upfront costs
The elegant Emerald Dawn offers panoramic views along the Main River. Regional wines, cultural performances, and guided city tours complement your journey through historic waterways.
Duration 13 days Destinations Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Romania Age Range up to 90 year olds Ships Emerald DawnEmerald StarEmerald Sky River DanubeRhineMain Operator Emerald Cruises From $9,885
51% Off- US$4,865You save $5,020
German Grandeur with 2 Nights in Munich for Beer Enthusiasts (Westbound) 2025
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The Avalon Tranquility II takes you to Würzburg's baroque Bishop's Residenz and Bamberg's UNESCO-listed Old Town. Beer tastings await at Miltenberg's oldest German inn, followed by Frankfurt's craft brewery scene. Premium suites feature Comfort Collection Beds and panoramic views at approx. $550 per day.
Duration 11 days Destinations Germany, France, Switzerland Age Range 8 to 99 year olds River RhineMain Operator Avalon Waterways From
51% Off- US$7,033+$240 upfront costs
The Main River stretches 162km from Bamberg to Würzburg, flowing past historic wine villages like Sommerach and Dettelbach. Riverside hotels, including Maritim Würzburg, provide views of Marienberg Fortress. Daily luggage transfers and GPS navigation enhance the route.
Duration 5 days Destinations Bamberg, Hassfurt, Volkach, Wurzburg Age Range up to 90 year olds Operated in English, German River Main Operator Terranova Touristik From
51% Off- US$677
Medieval Heidelberg Castle and Siegfried's Mechanical Music Museum in Rüdesheim await aboard Emerald Sun or Destiny ships. Guided hikes from Mount Königstuhl, backstage opera house tours in Baden-Baden, and luxury suites with panoramic views complement 20 gourmet meals.
Duration 11 days Destinations Germany, France, Switzerland Age Range up to 90 year olds Ships Emerald DestinyEmerald Sun River DanubeRhineMain Operator Emerald Cruises From $9,290
46% Off- US$4,995You save $4,295
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Explore a wide diversity of river cruises through Main. We have 20 cruises that vary from 5 days to 17 days. With the greatest number of departures in December, this is also the most popular time of the year.
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21 tours in MainExplore a wide diversity of group tours through Main. We have 21 adventures that vary from 5 days to 17 days. With the greatest number of departures in December, this is also the most popular time of the year.
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Nuremberg, Bamberg, Wurzburg, Miltenberg, Frankfurt-am-Main
TourRadar recommends visiting:
Berlin, Frankfurt-am-Main, Mainz, Rudesheim am Rhein, Koblenz, Ludwigshafen, Heidelberg, Rastatt, Baden-Baden, Kehl, Strasbourg, Breisach, Colmar, Basel
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