roots date back to Roman times – view the town’s hilltop castle, half-timbered houses and marketplace. Enjoy a Bavarian-themed dinner cruising through lush valleys to Worth. Meals BLD
6. ROTHENBURG / WÜRZBURG
Travel by land to Rothenburg, on the beautiful Romantic Road, where a walking tour shows you the Gothic cathedral, towered walls and gabled houses along the cobbled lanes of this 13th-century town. On a visit to Würzburg, tour the Baroque palace, the 18th-century Residenz, and see the ornate Alte Mainbrücke. Tonight – an oompa band! Meals BLD
7. EXPLORE MEDIEVAL BAMBERG
A morning cruise along the Main precedes a journey to Bamberg. Situated atop seven hills, this endearing Bavarian city is home to a magnificent 13th-century cathedral; see its unique architecture and colorful gardens during a walking tour of Old Town. Spend some time at leisure exploring Bamberg as you please. Meals BLD
8. MAIN-DANUBE CANAL / NÜRNBERG
Spend a morning cruising the Main-Danube Canal, which fulfilled a centuries-old dream of linking the North Sea with the Black Sea; learn about the canal’s history from a local expert during your transit. Arrive in the historic city of Nürnberg, which played a key role in World War II and its aftermath. After lunch and some entertainment at a local restaurant, discover the city’s medieval heart on a walking tour prior to a choice of sightseeing – visit the courthouse where the famed trials were held, or the Imperial Castle. Return to the riverboat for dinner. Meals BLD
9. ANCIENT REGENSBURG
Arrive in Regensburg, once a campsite of the Roman legions; on a walking tour, view the Steinerne Brücke (Stone Bridge), the 15th-century Altes Rathaus (Town Hall), and Dom St. Peter, towering high above the town. Spend the afternoon as you please in Regensburg before setting off for Passau. Meals BLD
10. PASSAU / DANUBE CRUISE
A guided walking tour of Passau, renowned for its stained glass, takes you through a historic legacy that begins in ancient Roman times! Cruise the Danube this afternoon, with insights from your Tauck Director and perhaps a galley tour! Meals BLD
Postcard smiles from one of your best vacations, ever... from Dürnstein to Bamberg, Rüdesheim or Bratislava, the cultural connections live long beyond your return home
11. PICTURESQUE MELK / DÜRNSTEIN
Step back in time today on a guided visit to the oft-photographed 900-year-old Benedictine Melk Abbey, and a walking tour through the twisting old lanes of Dürnstein. See the hilltop ruins of Kuenringer Castle, where Richard the Lionhearted was once held for ransom, and attend a wine tasting. Meals BLD
12. AN IMPERIAL DAY & NIGHT IN VIENNA
Welcome to Vienna – one of Europe’s greatest cities, and formerly the capital of the Habsburg empire. Morning sightseeing includes your choice of a visit to Schönbrunn Palace or a tour of the
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