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Wurzburg is a historic university city in Germany’s Bavaria region. Split by the Main River, two splendid palaces dominate the left and right banks of the city, and much of the remaining architecture of the city has been restored to its former Bavarian glory following the Second World War. Spending a day walking the streets of Wurzburg is a memorable way to experience this city during a river cruise, marvelling at the architecture and soaking up the culture.
Itinerary: Amsterdam, Netherlands - Cologne – Brühl, Germany - Cruising Rhine Gorge - Rüdesheim, Germany - Miltenberg, Germany - Würzburg, Germany - Bamberg, Germany - Nuremberg, Germany...
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Itinerary: Budapest, Hungary - Vienna, Austria - Dürnstein – Melk, Austria - Passau, Germany - Regensburg, Germany - Nuremberg, Germany - Bamberg, Germany - Wurzburg, Germany - Miltenberg,...
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Itinerary: Budapest, Hungary - Vienna, Austria - Dürnstein – Melk, Austria - Passau, Germany - Regensburg, Germany - Nuremberg, Germany - Bamberg, Germany - Wurzburg, Germany - Miltenberg,...
Includes: Early booking savings*, Shore excursions included*, Free drinks & included gratuities*, Brand new ships*
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A river cruise to Wurzburg wouldn’t be complete without a visit to one of the many local vineyards and wineries of the city and its surrounding area. Wine runs through this city’s culture with a host of festivals dedicated to the local produce being held throughout the year. The most notable of these is surely the Würzburger Winefest which is held across the summer and autumn. Visiting Wurzburg on a river cruise during this festival means you can sample wines from almost every wine-making village in the Franconian region, as many of the local vineyards put on their own mini-festivals during this period.
Rococo and Baroque architecture adorn the narrow streets of scenic Wurzburg and spills over at The Residenz Palace, a UNESCO-protected palace on the right-hand side of the river Main with 360 rooms decorated with frescoes, paintings, gilt work and mirrors. One of the most noted examples of exquisite Baroque architecture, a tour of Balthasar Neumann’s magnum opus is a must during your Wurzburg river cruise. On the left side of the Main, the Marienberg Fortress sits high above the river offering stunning views of Wurzburg. The fortress museum documents over 1,000 years of history, from its time as a seat of the Prince-Bishops in the 18th Century, to a defensive building during the Renaissance.
There are a wealth of cultural buildings and museums to explore during your time in Wurzburg. Take in the mesmerising architecture of the 11th Century Wurzburg Cathedral, echoing Neumann’s designs of The Residenz and Tilman Riemenschneider’s stunning effigies in the Prince-Bishop tombs. Continuing your tour of the great German sculptors and architects, on Unterer Markt square you will find the Marienkapelle, a late gothic chapel, its design is heavily contributed to by Riemenschneider.
Of course, sampling the Franconian wine is a must when visiting Wurzburg, and every eatery you visit is sure to have a wide selection on the menu. Whether you want a cosy candlelit corner in a traditional Bavarian pub or prefer to sample Franconia food with a modern twist on the city’s cobbled streets, there are plenty of popular eateries to sample the local Wurzburg fare.