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12 The Main is a smaller river, perfect to enjoy whilst cruising on board Spirit of the Moselle. Flowing through the heart of Germany, the river passes through picturesque medieval towns, vineyard-covered hills, dense forests and urban centres. You can also observe the fascinating mechanics as the ship navigates the locks along the river.%u201dSergej Tocili, Director of River Cruise12A choice of excursions%u2026Each itinerary has been carefully planned to give you plenty of time to explore your destination at a pace to suit you, and on every cruise, we include a number of excursions to introduce you to the key highlights with ease. If you want to delve deeper into a destination, we offer a selection of optional excursions too, some with smaller groups for a more intimate experience.%u2026and the freedom to explorehow you wishAs you are usually moored right in the heart of the action, it is easy to hop off the ship, stroll into the city or town and start exploring straightaway. When we are a little way from the main sights, we provide a complimentary shuttle bus. Our team on board have plenty of local knowledge and tips they can share, and in selected ports we include interactive maps and audio headsets, which are perfect for exploring independently.A N E W S E A S O N O F EXCITING EXPERIENCESThere is so much to see and do on your first river cruise, with plenty of opportunities to explore how you wish. Here are just some of the highlights coming up in our 2025 season.Explore charming W%u00fcrzburgAn important city in the Middle Ages, W%u00fcrzburg has numerous baroque buildings erected by the prince-bishops of the Sch%u00f6nborn family in the 17th and 18th centuries. The baroque-style Residence Palace was built here between 1720 and 1724 for the prince-bishop Johann Philipp Franz.Taste the flavours of BudapestDiscover the culinary delights of Budapest on a mouthwatering tour. At the First Strudel House, learn about the traditions of Hungarian strudel making, watch a live demonstration and taste the strudels. Then, visit the Central Market Hall where you will browse the stalls and sample salami and Chimney cake.