Medieval Germany River Cruise
Other dates available from August 2024-September 2025
Luxury Fly River Cruise
Medieval Germany in its purest form, cruise the Main and Danube discovering the aptly named Romantic Road, the twisting pebbled streets of medieval Bamberg, enchanting Rothenburg and Nuremburg. Discover the impeccably preserved churches and gardens along the way, while classic buildings with dark timber frames and bright orange roofs line the banks of the river as you slowly cruise along.
- Departure Date: 25th August 2025
- Total Nights: 7 Nights
- Cruise: MS George Eliot
- Package Type: Fly Cruise
- Includes Outbound Flight
- Includes Inbound Flight
Riviera Travel is one of the oldest and most reliable river cruise operators in the world, with 40 years of experience running guided and escorted tours, a land and water all around the world, including river cruises.
Riviera Travel operates a unique cruising experience, partnering with local guides and experts to create a programme of guided tours and river cruises, bringing like-minded travellers together and offering a selection of authentic and bespoke travel experiences.
The operator runs river cruises on European waterways like the Danube, Rhine and Douro, but also the Nile, Mekong and Yangtze. Championing escorted tours and guided holidays, Riviera Travel line also specialises in solo travel, providing a safe, friendly and social environment for travellers going it alone.
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7 nights on board in your choice of luxury cabin or suite
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Upgrade to a deluxe or superior suite, or an upper deck cabin and benefit from the luxury of RIVIERAPLUS
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All meals on board, including welcome cocktails and the Chef’s Dinner plus a Superior drinks package*
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Complimentary on-board tea and coffee
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Complimentary on-board Wi-Fi (connection speeds may vary)
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Return scheduled flights from a selection of regional airports
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Five-star service from an English speaking crew and knowledgeable local guides
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Services of a Riviera Travel Cruise Director and Concierge
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8 included experiences
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7 guided tours including magnificent Mainz, delightful Miltenberg, intriguing Wertheim, Würzburg, picturesque Ochsenfurt, pretty Bamberg and historic Nuremberg
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Drive along the Romantic Road to visit charming Rothenburg
The five-star MS George Eliot – named after one of the leading English novelists of the 19th century – is 110 metres of fine Swiss engineering and craftsmanship. As with all Riviera Travel cruise ships, MS George Eliot was built to the highest specifications and strict safety regulations by Scylla AG, world-renowned builders of the most modern cruisers in Europe.
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