VIVA Cruises

Daily Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Frankfurt

   Depart 17:00

   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.

2. Day 2

   Wertheim

   Arrive 12:30Depart 17:00

   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.

3. Day 3

   Wurzburg

   Arrive 09:30Depart 20:00

   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.

4. Day 4

   Zell

   Arrive 15:00Depart 15:30

   Germany

   

   Zell am Main is a quintessential Franconian wine village on the Main River near Würzburg, set among steep, terraced vineyards producing distinctive Silvaner wines in traditional flat-sided Bocksbeutel bottles. Must-dos include tasting local wines directly at village estates and visiting nearby Würzburg's UNESCO-listed Residenz palace. May through October provides warm weather for vineyard exploration, with October's grape harvest adding seasonal wine festivities.

5. Day 4

   Zell

   Arrive 19:00Depart 20:00

   Germany

   

   Zell am Main is a quintessential Franconian wine village on the Main River near Würzburg, set among steep, terraced vineyards producing distinctive Silvaner wines in traditional flat-sided Bocksbeutel bottles. Must-dos include tasting local wines directly at village estates and visiting nearby Würzburg's UNESCO-listed Residenz palace. May through October provides warm weather for vineyard exploration, with October's grape harvest adding seasonal wine festivities.

6. Day 5

   Nuremberg

   Arrive 08:00Depart 15:00

   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.

7. Day 6

   Regensburg

   Arrive 13:00

   Germany

   

   Regensburg, Bavaria's medieval masterpiece on the Danube, is one of Central Europe's most intact ancient cities — its Roman origins visible in the Porta Praetoria stone gate, its medieval prosperity celebrated in the soaring twin towers of St. Peter's Cathedral and the twelfth-century Stone Bridge. UNESCO World Heritage status acknowledges a skyline dotted with patrician towers, while the famous Historische Wurstküchl, Germany's oldest operating sausage kitchen, has been serving spit-grilled bratwurst since the 1140s. The surrounding hills produce excellent Bavarian whites. May through September offers the most convivial riverbank atmosphere.

8. Day 7

   Regensburg

   Germany

   

   Regensburg, Bavaria's medieval masterpiece on the Danube, is one of Central Europe's most intact ancient cities — its Roman origins visible in the Porta Praetoria stone gate, its medieval prosperity celebrated in the soaring twin towers of St. Peter's Cathedral and the twelfth-century Stone Bridge. UNESCO World Heritage status acknowledges a skyline dotted with patrician towers, while the famous Historische Wurstküchl, Germany's oldest operating sausage kitchen, has been serving spit-grilled bratwurst since the 1140s. The surrounding hills produce excellent Bavarian whites. May through September offers the most convivial riverbank atmosphere.

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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