Rhine & Danube Symphony Cruise – BD204
Rhine & Danube Symphony
The Rhine and Danube Symphony Cruise combines the two great European rivers in an exciting and impressive way. The scenic highlights are the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, with its numerous castles, and the tranquil Main meanders.
In terms of culture and history, you can admire the half-timbered buildings of Miltenberg and Wertheim, as well as the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Würzburg, Bamberg and Regensburg. An experience in itself is also the journey on the man-made Main-Danube Canal, a stunning technological marvel.
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7 NIGHT CRUISE
A trip aboard the AMADEUS fleet offers you the opportunity to do everything you’ve ever dreamed of on a holiday, so you can discover exciting destinations, meet fellow passengers from all over the world, enjoy excellent food in great style and simply relax. You have everything you need on board to guarantee an unforgettable voyage from start to finish.
Itinerary - Rhine & Danube Symphony
Day 1
COLOGNE, GERMANY
The beautiful city of Cologne is a wonderful starting point for your 8-day European cruise. After embarkation, enjoy an evening Welcome Cocktail, followed by a carefully prepared Welcome Dinner.
Day 2
RÜDESHEIM
Passage of Loreley at sunrise
After a relaxing morning onboard, the vessel arrives in Rüdesheim, a picturesque winemaking town in the Rhine Gorge. The romantic river landscape of the Middle Rhine Valley has enchanted visitors for centuries and has therefore been included in the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites since 2002. Discover the region's rich history of winemaking, perhaps by visiting the local museum – a great place to start! Back on board, enjoy a delicious dinner with your fellow travelers
Day 3
MILTENBERG - WERTHEIM
Romantic timber-frame houses
Today, choose to remain onboard for a relaxing day or join our optional excursion in the afternoon to Miltenberg and Wertheim, two towns famous for their architecture and museums. Both are unique in their own way and are reflective of the storied history of the area. Begin with a walking tour in Miltenberg, its timber-frame houses give a feeling of 16th and 17thc Germany. In Wertheim, explore the medieval streets and unique glass museum. This evening enjoy another memorable meal as the ship plies the waters toward our next stop.
Day 4
WÜRZBURG
Würzburg Residence and wine tasting
Today, visit Würzburg, a city in Bavaria known for lavish baroque and rococo architecture, located in the center of the Franconian wine country. Experience the many beautiful sights of the town such as the marketplace, the Maria Chapel and the old main bridge, the Marienberg Fortress and the surrounding vineyards. As the central hub for wine in this part of Germany, Würzburg is the perfect place to visit some of the local wineries for tastings. From Würzburg, you can venture to nearby Rothenburg ob der Tauber, one of the most perfectly preserved medieval towns in Europe. Its towers, city gates, walls, and half-timbered gables have remained unchanged since the Thirty Years’ War. Return to the ship and continue down the river Main.
Day 5
BAMBERG
Historic old town & Rhine-Main-Danube Canal
The morning is spent cruising the beautiful Main River. After lunch arrive in the beautiful Imperial city of Bamberg. This medieval town is a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site, which retains its medieval layout of three settlement areas, along with its historic buildings and Baroque facades. As you take in the seven hills of Bamberg, each topped with a stunning church, enjoy a beer from one of the many local breweries. This evening join a talk about the creation and importance of the Rhine-Main-Danube canal as we enter the waterway to cross onto the Danube River.
Day 6
NUREMBERG
Walk through medieval cobble-stone streets
Following breakfast, enjoy your day in Nuremberg. Consider a visit to the romantic Old Town of Nuremberg, lovingly restored after the destruction incurred during World War II. Back on board, it’s full steam ahead and the Captain’s Gala Dinner
Day 7
REGENSBURG
Bavarian evening on board
A morning arrival brings your Amadeus river vessel to one of Germany’s most well preserved medieval cities. This UNESCO world heritage site boasts architecture from many centuries, reflective of its varied history throughout the years. The stone bridge, built in 1135–1146, the Church of St James, the Schloss of Thurn and Taxis, and Patrician houses are a few of the highlights of this beautiful city. Perhaps sample a Regensburg bratwurst or search for the famous black forest cuckoo clocks, there is something for everyone. In the afternoon, you can choose to visit the Weltenburg Abbey, about 25 miles west of Regensburg and housing the oldest monastic brewery in the world. This evening offers a special Bavarian theme, celebrating the wonderful region cruised thus far.
Day 8
PASSAU
Farewell
This morning your vessel arrives in lower Bavaria, in the three-rivers city of Passau. After a generous breakfast, the entire AMADEUS crew thanks you for your patronage, bids you farewell and wishes you a safe journey home. We hope to welcome you again soon!
Pricing & Dates
2020
2021
| Departure Date | Start City | Ship Name | C4 Cabin Small Pano. Window | C1 Cabin Small Pano. Window | B4 Cabin Drop Down Window | B1 Cabin Drop Down Window | A1 Cabin Drop Down Window | Suite Walk Out Balcony |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aug-26 | Cologne | Amadeus Silver II | 2.027 | 2.304 | 2.675 | 2.894 | 3.172 | 3.668 |
Price per person in USD
Excursion Packages
Owing to the variety of available excursions it‘s often difficult to choose between them - so on this cruise we offer you tailor-made and carefully composed sets of excursions that you can book in advance with 15% discount. All excursions can of course also be booked individually at regular rates on board.
| Optional Excursions | Price | A | B | C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rdesheim walking tour incl. music cabinet museum | 29 | y | y | y |
| Miltenberg and Wertheim walking tours | 44 | y | y | |
| Wrzburg walking tour incl. wine tasting | 62 | y | y | y |
| Excursion to Rothenburg ob der Tauber | 40 | y | ||
| Bamberg walking tour | 31 | y | y | |
| City Tour Nuremberg | 46 | y | y | y |
| Regensburg walking tour | 20 | y | y | y |
| Excursion to Weltenburg Abbey | 69 | y | y | |
| Prepaid Price | 134 | 257 | 290 |
Included Features
- Outside river view stateroom of your choice
- Complimentary state-of-the-art audio headsets for all excursions
- Services of an experienced, multilingual Cruise Director
- Gourmet dining with all meals included (buffet breakfast, lunch, dinner and midnight snack) in the elegant Panorama-Restaurant, which accommodates all guests in one seating
- Quality red & white wines from Europe’s famous wine regions with every dinner on board
- 24-hour complimentary coffee, tea, hot chocolate and water
- Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner and Captain’s Gala Dinner
- Onboard entertainment including lectures, cooking demonstration, music performances
- Complimentary use of onboard bicycles
- Non-smoking environment (smoking permitted on the Sun Deck)
- All port taxes and local taxes
See The Ships
Amadeus Imperial
An April 2020 launch, the MS Amadeus Imperial is designed to offer our guests an effortless combination of the vibrant energy of a river cruise day with an increasingly calm and intimate ship experience. The new ship offers 72 spacious deluxe cabins (17.5m2 / 188 sq.ft.) and 12 suites (26.4m² / 284 sq.ft.) in total.
The cabins on the Mozart and Strauss decks also feature lowerable panoramic windows along the entire cabin width.
All deluxe cabins and suites are equipped with comfortable, spacious bathrooms, an infotainment system, a flat screen television, a telephone, a cabin safe, a minibar and individually adjustable air conditioning. The suites also have an accessible outdoor balcony with a seating area.
Transfer Per Person in USD
COLOGNE (GER)
- Airport - Port $ 42
- Train Station - Port $ 33
PASSAU (GER)
- Port - Train station $ 25
- Port - Airport Munich $ 98
We hope you are inspired to join us on the Rhine & Danube Symphony BD204. For more research here is a Tourist Authority Link: Germany
