The Great Rivers of Europe

The Netherlands: Amsterdam | Germany: Cologne, Koblenz, Rudesheim, Heidelberg, Wertheim, Wurzburg, Bamberg, Nuremberg, Regensburg, Passau | Austria: Melk, Vienna

Ship

M/S River Harmony

OR

M/S River Aria or M/S River Adagio

Nights on Ship

14

Group size

Average of 38 travelers

Reviews

Activity level

1
2
3
4
5
Single Supplement: Low-Cost

From $6,295 per person

16 Days | $394 per day

Includes airfare

View dates and prices

The Great Rivers of Europe: Bavarian Culture & Traditions

Raise a stein of Witbier and tap your toes along with a classic Oompah band during our special Bavarian Culture & Traditions departure of our The Great Rivers of Europe River Cruise. You’ll cruise aboard our privately owned, award-winning 162-passenger M/S River Aria with Exclusive Bavarian Culture & Traditions Activities along the way designed to enhance your experience
Alt Text from API
Bavarian Culture & Traditions departures: August 18, 2026 & July 20, 2027
Take part in authentic Bavarian experiences with these Exclusive Bavarian Culture & Traditions Activities:
 
  • Day 6: Enjoy a German boys' choir performance in Regensburg, a city that can trace back its chorale traditions more than a thousand years.
  • Day 7: Visit family-owned Kuchlbauer Brewery in Abensberg, known for both its Bavarian-style wheat beer and its whimsical modern architecture.
  • Day 8: Explore the hidden labyrinth of medieval rock-cut cellars beneath Nuremberg, capped off with a tasting of the city's famous red beer, or Rotbier.
  • Day 9: Toast to your Bavarian discoveries so far during a complimentary cocktail party and special gala dinner onboard, featuring extra courses and classic German dishes.
  • Day 10: Visit the Bavarian town of Rothenburg, usually offered as an optional tour, and feel as if you've stepped back into medieval times.
  • Day 12: Dine in true Bavarian style for both lunch and dinner—first at a classic restaurant in Heidelberg's Old Town. Later, sit down for a performance by an authentic four-piece Oompah band during a traditional German dinner.