Enchanted Europe for Beer Enthusiasts (Eastbound)

Experience the grandeur of Germany on a European river cruise along the scenic Main and Rhine Rivers. During the first portion of your cruise from Basel to Nuremberg a Beer Expert will host lectures, tastings, and food pairings on board. Your cruise begins on the Rhine in Basel, Switzerland, then sails to Breisach—with your choice of a visit to Freiburg or an excursion to the Black Forest. In Strasbourg, France, enjoy a guided tour of La Petite France and the Gothic cathedral. Continue through the Rhine Gorge to Rüdesheim’s vineyards, then on to modern and charming city of Frankfurt. Cruise the Main River to a charming village and visit Würzburg. Take a guided tour of Bamberg, before reaching Nuremberg, from where you will take a full-day excursion to Munich. Sail from Nuremberg to Regensburg, the only German city not bombed during WWII. Cruise next to Passau, with its narrow streets and baroque St. Stephen’s Cathedral. In Melk, you will visit Austria’s majestic Benedictine Abbey. Take in the breathtaking views before continuing through the picturesque Wachau Valley to the romantic sights of Vienna, the “City of Music.” Your European river cruise ends in Budapest, the capital of Hungary, with guided sightseeing and free time to explore this vibrant city on your own.