Grand Central Europe - Basel to Vienna Cruise

Day 1 - Basel

Arrive: Wed 16 October 2024 / Depart: Wed 16 October 2024

Basel is a city on the Rhine River in northwest Switzerland, close to the country’s borders with France and Germany. Its medieval old town centers around Marktplatz, dominated by the 16th-century, red-sandstone Town Hall. Its 12th-century Gothic cathedral has city views, and contains the tomb of the 16th-century Dutch scholar, Erasmus. The city’s university houses some of Erasmus’ works.

Day 2 - Strasbourg

Arrive: Thu 17 October 2024 / Depart: Thu 17 October 2024

Strasbourg is the capital city of the Grand Est region, formerly Alsace, in northeastern France. It's also the formal seat of the European Parliament and sits near the German border, with culture and architecture blending German and French influences. Its Gothic Cathédrale Notre-Dame features daily shows from its astronomical clock and sweeping views of the Rhine River from partway up its 142m spire.

Day 2 - Rastatt

Arrive: Thu 17 October 2024 / Depart: Thu 17 October 2024

Day 3 - Frankfurt

Arrive: Fri 18 October 2024 / Depart: Fri 18 October 2024

Get an overview of modern-day Frankfurt as well as its charming Old Town, or experience Frankfurt as a local.

Day 4 - Miltenberg

Arrive: Sat 19 October 2024 / Depart: Sat 19 October 2024

Miltenberg is a town in the Regierungsbezirk of Lower Franconia in Bavaria, Germany. It is the seat of the like-named district and has a population of over 9,000.

Day 5 - Wurzburg

Arrive: Sun 20 October 2024 / Depart: Sun 20 October 2024

Art lovers will want to visit the Würzburg Residence, and fairytale lovers will want to go to Rothenburg and Weikersheim, where you can visit a grand palace.

Day 6 - Volkach

Day 7 - Bamberg

Arrive: Tue 22 October 2024 / Depart: Tue 22 October 2024

City dwellers will wish to discover Bamberg—a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and country dwellers will wish to experience a Franconian village outing.

Day 8 - Nuremberg

Arrive: Wed 23 October 2024

Nuremberg is the largest city of the German federal state of Bavaria after its capital Munich, and its 518,370 inhabitants make it the 14th-largest city in Germany.

Day 9 - Nuremberg

Depart: Thu 24 October 2024

Nuremberg is the largest city of the German federal state of Bavaria after its capital Munich, and its 518,370 inhabitants make it the 14th-largest city in Germany.

Day 10 - Regensburg

Arrive: Fri 25 October 2024 / Depart: Fri 25 October 2024

Discover Germany’s best-preserved medieval city on a walking tour; visit a Bavarian hops farm.

Day 11 - Straubing

Day 11 - Deggendorf

Arrive: Sat 26 October 2024 / Depart: Sat 26 October 2024

Deggendorf is a town in Bavaria, Germany, capital of the Deggendorf district. It is located on the left bank approximately in the middle between the Danube cities of Regensburg and Passau. The Danube forms the town's natural border towards the south.

Day 11 - Vilshofen

Arrive: Sat 26 October 2024

Vilshofen an der Donau is a town in the German district of Passau.

Day 12 - Vilshofen

Depart: Sun 27 October 2024

Vilshofen an der Donau is a town in the German district of Passau.

Day 12 - Passau (Munich)

Arrive: Sun 27 October 2024 / Depart: Sun 27 October 2024

Discover Passau with a variety of choices, either on an intimate walking tour, panoramic city tour or via a “Go Active” choice with a ride along one of the most beautiful stretches of the Danube and into the heart of Passau.

Day 13 - Weissenkirchen

Arrive: Mon 28 October 2024 / Depart: Mon 28 October 2024

Weißenkirchen in der Wachau is a town in the district of Krems-Land in the Austrian state of Lower Austria. The ferry across the Danube here is interesting in that it has no motor or sail: it is powered by rudder set against the river current, anchored to a cable above the river.

Day 14 - Vienna, Austria

Arrive: Tue 29 October 2024

Get acquainted with Vienna’s treasure trove of imperial gems with a city tour or visit Prince Eugene’s Winter Palace. If you prefer to experience the city’s artistic gems,you can join an art tour, featuring a Gustav Klimt exhibit at the Belvedere.

Day 15 - Vienna, Austria

Depart: Wed 30 October 2024

Get acquainted with Vienna’s treasure trove of imperial gems with a city tour or visit Prince Eugene’s Winter Palace. If you prefer to experience the city’s artistic gems,you can join an art tour, featuring a Gustav Klimt exhibit at the Belvedere.