Miltenbergs scenic riverside setting
The view towards Rüdesheim
Regensburg Cathedral overlooks the Danube
A French Balcony Cabin
The Delta Restaurant
Enjoy delicious cuisine at the Panorama Restaurant
Dine with a view at the Panorama Restaurant
Belvedere Lounge
Relax in the Belvedere Lounge
Traditions of the Rhine and Main
The Rhine and Main
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£2,301 per person
Save up to 25%
8 nights
Including optional travel insurance or a price reduction of £56 if not requiredHow our discounts work
Read moreHow our discounts work
On all cruises we set aside a number of cabins within each level at a discounted fare, with the highest discount of 35% for ocean cruises and 25% for river cruises available on selected levels. These cabins are sold on a first come, first served basis. As cabins are sold, the discount begins to reduce, and continues to reduce until those selected cabins are sold.
This means that the earlier you book, the higher the chance of securing a greater discount. Our price panels clearly show the full cruise price, along with the current discount fare.
Please note: During busy periods for holiday bookings, the early booking discount can reduce rapidly. We recommend that you book early to benefit from the best booking discounts and to secure your preferred cabin.
When promoting new cruises for the first time, we contact customers on our Advanced Registration list first, allowing then to secure the cabin of their choice and benefit from the best savings. Our brochures are then sent out to loyalty club members first, followed by past cruise goers and then everyone else.
Cruise the Rhine and Main through Germany
Admire the scenery of the Middle Rhine Gorge after exploring the historic attractions in the Old Town of Koblenz. Arriving in the popular wine town of Rüdesheim, join a guided visit to Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Museum, home to the world’s largest collection of self-playing instruments. Continue sailing through the afternoon and overnight to the Bavarian town of Miltenberg, set in the scenic Main Valley. Walk from your ship to the Old Town, with its cobblestone streets, half-timbered houses, and quaint squares. See the Renaissance architecture of its 16th-century Old Town Hall, then sail overnight to Würzburg. An important city in the Middle Ages, Würzburg features numerous baroque buildings erected by the prince-bishops of the Schönborn family. Visit the Residence Palace, built here between 1720 and 1724 for the prince-bishop Johann Philipp Franz.
Next, spend a relaxing day on board Spirit of the Danube watching the scenery pass by before arriving in medieval Nuremberg, where the Imperial Castle, Kaiserburg, dominates the skyline. Discover the city’s highlights then sail overnight to Regensburg, the final destination on this all-inclusive, eight-night river cruise in 2027. A religious centre since the 7th century, Regensburg has numerous medieval churches. Enjoy a walking tour from the ship into the city to see the Romanesque and Gothic architecture in the UNESCO-listed old part.
Included excursion in every port
Itinerary
Spirit of the Danube
Travel to Koblenz and embark Spirit of the Danube. Your all-inclusive cruise begins with dinner tonight.
Depart Koblenz, 1500.
Scenic Cruise, Middle Rhine Gorge.
Arrive Rüdesheim, 2200.
Koblenz, meaning ‘merging of the rivers’, is situated on the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers. At the exact point where the two rivers meet, the Deutsches Eck, there is a monument with a huge equestrian statue of Emperor Wilhelm I. Above the town sits the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, a citadel built by the Prussians between 1816 and 1832.
Included excursion
Join a local guide for an included walking tour of Koblenz, discovering highlights such as the Deutsches Eck, or German Corner, the Old Town and the Schängel fountain, which stands in the courtyard of the Town Hall. This excursion covers approximately one-and-a-half miles, however a shorter included walking tour is also available.
Depart 1300.
The popular wine town of Rüdesheim, known for its traditional old town of half-timbered houses and terraced vineyards. Among its main attractions is the Drosselgasse, a long narrow street lined on both sides with traditional wine taverns, overlooked by the glockenspiel tower with its hourly chimes. Sail through the afternoon and overnight.
Included excursion
Step aboard the Land Train and journey through Rüdesheim to Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Museum, home to the world’s largest collection of self-playing instruments. Accompanied by a guide, see musical pieces spanning three centuries, from music boxes to concert piano orchestrions.
Arrive 1300. Depart 1900.
The Bavarian town of Miltenberg is set in the scenic Main valley, between the Odenwald and the Spessart Mountains. The oldest part of the town lies on the left bank of the Main below a steep wooded hill, crowned by a 13th-century castle. Enclosed within ancient walls and gates, the old town features picturesque cobblestone streets of half-timbered houses and old wine taverns. Sail overnight.
Included excursion
Walk from your ship to Miltenberg’s Old Town, with its cobblestone streets, half-timbered houses, and quaint squares. See the 16th-century Old Town Hall, one of the key landmarks, renowned for its Renaissance architecture. This excursion covers approximately one-and-a-half miles to two miles over two hours, however a shorter included walking tour is also available.
Arrive 1300. Depart 1900.
An important city in the Middle Ages, Würzburg features numerous baroque buildings erected by the prince-bishops of the Schönborn family in the 17th and 18th centuries. The Residence Palace, one of Europe’s most renowned baroque castles, was built here between 1720 and 1724 for the prince-bishop Johann Philipp Franz, who commissioned master builder Balthasar Neumann to create the ‘palace of all palaces’. Sail overnight.
Included excursion
An included excursion visits the Residence Palace for a guided tour. Afterwards, you have the choice to join a walking tour through the historic city centre of Würzburg in the company of a local guide, or to return to your ship.
Relax on board Spirit of the Danube as she cruises through the day and overnight.
Arrive 0700. Depart 1400.
The Imperial Castle, Kaiserburg, dominates the skyline of this medieval city, which has undergone a great deal of restoration since it was heavily bombed in World War Two. In 1935 the Nazis built a stadium here in which they held their rallies and, later, Nazi war criminals were tried in Nuremberg by the Allies. The artist Albrecht Durer lived here from 1509 to 1528 and his house is now a museum. Sail overnight.
Included excursion
An included excursion will reveal some of the city’s historic highlights.
Arrive 1200.
The city of Regensburg has been a religious centre since the 7th century and has numerous medieval churches. Throughout the 12th and 13th centuries the city enjoyed great wealth thanks to its trade links in Europe and there are many examples of fine Romanesque and Gothic architecture still to be seen in the UNESCO-listed old part. The Stone Bridge, completed in 1146, influenced bridge-building elsewhere, including the Charles Bridge in Prague.
Included excursion
Look forward to an included walking tour from the ship into the city.
Optional excursion
This tour takes you to Germany’s most important breakthrough valley: the Weltenburg Narrows on the Danube Breakthrough. Embark on a leisurely boat trip through the Jura massif and enjoy the scenery before disembarking at the Benedictine monastery of Weltenburg.
Disembark Spirit of the Danube after breakfast and begin your return journey.
Including...
Nationwide shared chauffeur service
All Inclusive†
Cruise Director
Plus…
- Drinks reception and Gala dinner
- Complimentary Wi-Fi on board
- All gratuities on board
- Return flights and transfers
Included excursion in every port
Find out more about when excursions are available to book.
†The included drinks are available on board from 9am to midnight and include non-branded alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Excludes branded spirits. This begins at 4pm on day 1 of your river cruise to the day before your cruise ends.
from
£2,301 per person
Save up to 25%
8 nights
Including optional travel insurance or a price reduction of £56 if not requiredHow our discounts work
Read moreHow our discounts work
On all cruises we set aside a number of cabins within each level at a discounted fare, with the highest discount of 35% for ocean cruises and 25% for river cruises available on selected levels. These cabins are sold on a first come, first served basis. As cabins are sold, the discount begins to reduce, and continues to reduce until those selected cabins are sold.
This means that the earlier you book, the higher the chance of securing a greater discount. Our price panels clearly show the full cruise price, along with the current discount fare.
Please note: During busy periods for holiday bookings, the early booking discount can reduce rapidly. We recommend that you book early to benefit from the best booking discounts and to secure your preferred cabin.
When promoting new cruises for the first time, we contact customers on our Advanced Registration list first, allowing then to secure the cabin of their choice and benefit from the best savings. Our brochures are then sent out to loyalty club members first, followed by past cruise goers and then everyone else.
from
£2,301 per person
Save up to 25%
8 nights
Including optional travel insurance or a price reduction of £56 if not requiredHow our discounts work
Read moreHow our discounts work
On all cruises we set aside a number of cabins within each level at a discounted fare, with the highest discount of 35% for ocean cruises and 25% for river cruises available on selected levels. These cabins are sold on a first come, first served basis. As cabins are sold, the discount begins to reduce, and continues to reduce until those selected cabins are sold.
This means that the earlier you book, the higher the chance of securing a greater discount. Our price panels clearly show the full cruise price, along with the current discount fare.
Please note: During busy periods for holiday bookings, the early booking discount can reduce rapidly. We recommend that you book early to benefit from the best booking discounts and to secure your preferred cabin.
When promoting new cruises for the first time, we contact customers on our Advanced Registration list first, allowing then to secure the cabin of their choice and benefit from the best savings. Our brochures are then sent out to loyalty club members first, followed by past cruise goers and then everyone else.