VIVA Cruises

Daily Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Dusseldorf

   Depart 17:00

   Germany

   

   Düsseldorf's port is a vibrant hub of culture and history, offering a unique blend of modern architecture and traditional charm. Must-do experiences include sampling the local Altbier and Rheintopf stew and exploring the nearby picturesque town of Wertheim. The best season to visit is during the spring, when the city blossoms and outdoor activities abound.

2. Day 2

   Koblenz

   Arrive 07:00Depart 14:30

   Germany

   

   Koblenz stands at the Deutsches Eck — the German Corner — where the Moselle river pours into the Rhine in a confluence so geographically commanding that the Romans built a fortress here in 9 BC. The result is a city of exceptional Rhine Gorge scenery, with the formidable Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, one of Europe's largest, crowning the opposite bank and reachable by gondola for panoramas that stretch across three river valleys. A Rhine wine tasting at one of the city's historic Weinstuben, followed by a stroll through the Altstadt's baroque squares, is the definitive Koblenz afternoon. The finest weather arrives April through October, with the Rhine in Flames fireworks festival in August being particularly spectacular.

3. Day 3

   Frankfurt

   Arrive 05:30Depart 14:00

   Germany

   

   Frankfurt’s port is a dynamic entry point to the heart of Germany, blending modern finance with rich history. Must-do experiences include savoring traditional dishes like Frankfurter Rippchen and exploring the bustling Kleinmarkthalle. The best season to visit is during the spring, when the city comes alive with festivals and outdoor markets.

4. Day 4

   Miltenberg

   Arrive 06:00Depart 11:00

   Germany

   

   Miltenberg is a captivating port town in Germany, renowned for its stunning half-timbered architecture and rich historical heritage. Must-do experiences include indulging in local specialties like Miltenberger Käse and Schäufele, and exploring the nearby towns of Wertheim and Bernkastel. The best season to visit is during the late spring and summer months when the town's vibrant markets and outdoor atmosphere come alive.

5. Day 4

   Wertheim

   Arrive 15:30Depart 21:30

   Germany

   

   Perched at the confluence of the Main and Tauber rivers beneath the romantic ruins of a 12th-century count's castle, Wertheim is one of Franconia's most perfectly preserved medieval towns — a place where timber-framed houses lean over cobbled market squares and where the bone-dry Silvaner poured from the distinctive Bocksbeutel bottle defines the regional table. Day trips to baroque Würzburg, the medieval perfection of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, and the half-timbered town of Miltenberg complete the picture. September's wine harvest brings the Tauber Valley to its most golden.

6. Day 5

   Wurzburg

   Arrive 14:00

   Germany

   

   Würzburg, presiding over the Main River at the northern gateway of the Romantic Road, is Bavaria's most elegantly baroque city — its skyline commanded by the medieval Marienberg Fortress and its streets presided over by the magnificent Residenz, a UNESCO-listed princely palace whose frescoed Treppenhaus ceiling by Tiepolo is considered the largest fresco in the world. The surrounding Franconian wine country produces some of Germany's most distinctive Silvaner and Riesling, sold in the iconic bocksbeutel flask from cellars carved directly beneath the old city. Spring through autumn reveals the vine-clad hillsides in their most photogenic splendor; the historic Weinfest am Stein wine festival each September is a highlight of the Franconian calendar.

7. Day 6

   Wurzburg

   Depart 01:00

   Germany

   

   Würzburg, presiding over the Main River at the northern gateway of the Romantic Road, is Bavaria's most elegantly baroque city — its skyline commanded by the medieval Marienberg Fortress and its streets presided over by the magnificent Residenz, a UNESCO-listed princely palace whose frescoed Treppenhaus ceiling by Tiepolo is considered the largest fresco in the world. The surrounding Franconian wine country produces some of Germany's most distinctive Silvaner and Riesling, sold in the iconic bocksbeutel flask from cellars carved directly beneath the old city. Spring through autumn reveals the vine-clad hillsides in their most photogenic splendor; the historic Weinfest am Stein wine festival each September is a highlight of the Franconian calendar.

8. Day 6

   Marktbreit am Main

   Arrive 06:00Depart 12:30

   Germany

   

   Marktbreit am Main is a beautifully preserved Renaissance river town in Germany's Franconian wine country, known for its half-timbered merchant houses, Baroque palace, and photogenic waterfront. Must-dos include strolling the Marktplatz, tasting dry Silvaner wines in traditional Weinstuben, and exploring the nearby vineyards. Visit September through October for the wine harvest festivals and Federweisser season.

9. Day 6

   Volkach

   Arrive 18:01Depart 23:59

   Germany

   

   Volkach is Franconia's premier wine town on the scenic Main River Loop, where centuries-old estates pour mineral-dry Silvaner from the distinctive Bocksbeutel flask amid half-timbered medieval streets. Must-do experiences include tasting at riverside Weingüter, seeing Riemenschneider's Madonna at Maria im Weingarten, and cycling through vineyard-draped hillsides. May through October is ideal, with August's wine festival and autumn's harvest offering peak atmosphere.

10. Day 7

    Bamberg

    Arrive 13:30Depart 19:30

    Germany

    

    Bamberg, the 'Franconian Rome,' is a UNESCO World Heritage city whose medieval old town — seven hills, four Romanesque-Gothic cathedral towers, and an Old Town Hall balanced impossibly on an island in the Regnitz River — survived World War II entirely intact, a miracle of preservation unique in Germany. The city is equally celebrated for its extraordinary smoked beer, Rauchbier, a speciality brewed in family-owned breweries for centuries and best tasted in the old quarter's atmospheric taverns beside a plate of smoked meats. Spring and early summer are ideal for the surrounding Franconian countryside in bloom. Nuremberg is forty minutes by rail.

11. Day 8

    Nuremberg

    Arrive 07:30Depart 13:30

    Germany

    

    Nuremberg commands the imagination on two levels: as the glittering medieval city where Holy Roman Emperors held court, Albrecht Dürer was born, and craftsmen produced the first pocket watch — and as the site of the 20th century's darkest chapter, where Nazi rallies and subsequent war crimes trials left permanent marks on European history and conscience. The Kaiserburg castle crowning the hill above the perfectly preserved old town offers sweeping views of a cityscape that, despite wartime bombing, remains one of Germany's most beautiful. The Documentation Centre on the former Nazi Rally Grounds is essential, sobering history; the Christmas Market on the Hauptmarkt, held since 1628, is among Europe's finest. Visit May through October or December.

12. Day 9

    Kelheim

    Arrive 07:30Depart 19:30

    Germany

    

    Kelheim is a Bavarian river town at the confluence of the Altmühl and Danube, renowned for the dramatic Danube Gorge, the thousand-year-old Weltenburg Abbey brewery, and Ludwig I's magnificent Hall of Liberation. Visit from April through October to cruise the limestone gorge and explore the surrounding Altmühl Valley Nature Park.

13. Day 9

    Kelheim

    Arrive 17:15Depart 19:30

    Germany

    

    Kelheim is a Bavarian river town at the confluence of the Altmühl and Danube, renowned for the dramatic Danube Gorge, the thousand-year-old Weltenburg Abbey brewery, and Ludwig I's magnificent Hall of Liberation. Visit from April through October to cruise the limestone gorge and explore the surrounding Altmühl Valley Nature Park.

14. Day 10

    Passau

    Arrive 07:00

    Germany

    

    Passau occupies one of Central Europe's most dramatic natural stages — a narrow peninsula at the confluence of three rivers, the Danube, Inn, and Ilz, where the old town's baroque spires and shuttered merchants' houses crowd the very tip of the land between the waters. St. Stephen's Cathedral houses the world's largest church organ, a 17,974-pipe instrument whose daily concerts fill the nave with a sound that seems architectural in its density. The Veste Oberhaus fortress above the city commands panoramic views across three countries on clear days. Passau is a classic Danube river cruise departure point; spring and early autumn, when the river runs high and the light turns golden, are the finest seasons.

Cabin Categories

Double Cabin Aft Ruby Deck

Outside

161 sq ftMax 22BHR

15 m² Ruby Deck French balcony VIVA All-Inclusive EQUIPMENT: Two single beds (set apart on request) French balcony Beauty products from RITUALS® Multimedia alarm clock with charging function 32" LED TV Minibar with free water, beer and soft drinks, refilled daily Nespresso® machine Hair dryer Free WLAN access Telephone, safe and air conditioning/heating Bathroom with shower Generous storage space in wardrobes and under the bed

Double or Twin ConfigurationLounge AreaShowerToiletries ProvidedFree Mini BarTV+6

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Double Cabin Diamond Deck

Balcony

161 sq ftMax 22BD

15 m² Diamond Deck French balcony VIVA All-Inclusive EQUIPMENT: Two single beds (set apart on request) French balcony Beauty products from RITUALS® Multimedia alarm clock with charging function 32" LED TV Minibar with free water, beer and soft drinks, refilled daily Nespresso® machine Hair dryer Free WLAN access Telephone, safe and air conditioning/heating Bathroom with shower Generous storage space in wardrobes and under the bed

Double or Twin ConfigurationShowerToiletries ProvidedFree Mini BarTVFree Wi-Fi+7

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Double Cabin Emerald Deck

Outside

161 sq ftMax 22BS

15 m² Emerald Deck Window (cannot be opened) VIVA All-Inclusive EQUIPMENT: Two single beds (set apart on request) Window (cannot be opened) Beauty products from RITUALS® Multimedia alarm clock with charging function 32" LED TV Minibar with free water, beer and soft drinks, refilled daily Nespresso® machine Hair dryer Free WLAN access Telephone, safe and air conditioning/heating Bathroom with shower Generous storage space in wardrobes and under the bed

Double or Twin ConfigurationLounge AreaShowerToiletries ProvidedFree Mini BarTV+6

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Double Cabin Ruby Deck

Balcony

161 sq ftMax 22BR

15 m² Ruby Deck French balcony VIVA All-Inclusive EQUIPMENT: Two single beds (set apart on request) French balcony Beauty products from RITUALS® Multimedia alarm clock with charging function 32" LED TV Minibar with free water, beer and soft drinks, refilled daily Nespresso® machine Hair dryer Free WLAN access Telephone, safe and air conditioning/heating Bathroom with shower Generous storage space in wardrobes and under the bed

Double or Twin ConfigurationLounge AreaShowerToiletries ProvidedFree Mini BarTV+6

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Junior Suite Diamond Deck

Suite

205 sq ftMax 2JSD

19 m² Diamond Deck French balcony VIVA All-Inclusive EQUIPMENT: Welcome Aperitif with Wine and Canapes French balcony Two single beds (set apart on request) Table and two armchairs Beauty products from RITUALS® Multimedia alarm clock with charging function 32" LED TV Minibar with free water, beer and soft drinks, refilled daily Nespresso® machine Hair dryer Free WLAN access Telephone, safe and air conditioning/heating Bathroom with shower SPA bathrobe and slippers Generous storage space in wardrobes and under the bed

Double or Twin ConfigurationShowerToiletries ProvidedFree Mini BarTVFree Wi-Fi+8

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Junior Suite Ruby Deck

Suite

205 sq ftMax 2JSR

19 m² Ruby Deck French balcony VIVA All-Inclusive EQUIPMENT: Welcome Aperitif with Wine and Canapes French balcony Two single beds (set apart on request) Table and two armchairs Beauty products from RITUALS® Multimedia alarm clock with charging function 32" LED TV Minibar with free water, beer and soft drinks, refilled daily Nespresso® machine Hair dryer Free WLAN access Telephone, safe and air conditioning/heating Bathroom with shower SPA bathrobe and slippers Generous storage space in wardrobes and under the bed

Double or Twin ConfigurationLounge AreaShowerToiletries ProvidedFree Mini BarTV+6

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