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Bavarian Discovery
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Bavarian Discovery
Join TUI Cruises on this breathtaking week-long deep dive into Barvaria’s fairytale towns, castles and medieval homes.
Designed to honour the Danube’s picturesque scenery, your itinerary traverses ports from Passau to Frankfurt. Along the way, explore cathedrals, mountains, palaces, castles and much more across the duration of your journey.
Your ever-attentive guide for the seven nights of this getaway, the impressive TUI Skyla – floating hotel packed with luxury materials, modern conveniences and fine dining options. Sit back and relax in style as the hard parts of travelling are taken care of for you.
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Bavarian Discovery Cruise Itinerary
Spend a week exploring some of Germany’s gilded highlights – including various historic attractions and impressive architectural feats. Adventure independently, or alongside a knowledgeable guide on excursions booked through TUI.
Day 1
Arrive to Passau
Your first stop on this adventure – the breathtaking ‘City of Three Rivers’. Soak up the local atmosphere before heading over to the TUI Skyla for boarding – we’ll depart at 9pm.
Day 2
Regensburg
This afternoon, we’ll spend a few hours in Regensburg. Glimpse the town’s scattering of colourful buildings and impressive architectural feats. You may wish to lay eyes on the impressive Gothic Cathedral, 12th-century stone bridge and temple resembling the Parthenon.
Available Excursions:
Weltenburg Abbey Tour & Beer Tasting
Walk Around Walhalla
Walking Tour of Regensburg
Day 3
Nuremberg
After another afternoon arrival, you’ll spend the latter half of your day exploring Bavaria’s second-largest city (after Munich). Enjoy a scattering of historic architecture and throwbacks to its wartime past – including the Palace of Justice, Medieval Castle and glistening gold fountain.
Available Excursions:
Nuremberg City Tour
Nuremberg Rally Grounds and Museum Visit
Red Beer Cellar Tour
Day 4
Bamberg
You’ll have a full day to venture through picturesque Bamberg – a UNESCO-awarded town filled with impressive attractions. Having survived the events of WWII unscathed, this destination presents an array of traditional architecture to explore – as well as its famous town hall, which resides on an island.
Available Excursions:
Bamberg City Shuttle
Bamberg City Tour
Mountains and Palaces in Franconian Switzerland
Day 5
Marktbreit
Spend the day sightseeing through this breathtaking city – including the 18th-century Versailles of Wurzburg and Main Bridge.
Available Excursions:
Cycle Ride in Wurzburg
Wurzburg by City Train
Wurzburg City Tour
Day 6
Wurzburg
Spend the day sightseeing through this breathtaking city – including the 18th-century Versailles of Wurzburg and Main Bridge.
Available Excursions:
Cycle Ride in Wurzburg
Wurzburg by City Train
Wurzburg City Tour
Day 7
Wertheim > Miltenberg
Your time will be divided between two charming ports:
Begin the day in Wertheim – a traditional storybook town filled with timber houses and a breathtaking crumbling castle.
Available Excursions:
Walking Tour of Wertheim
Walking Tour of Wertheim & Glass Museum
This afternoon, continue your exploration in Miltenberg, a small town filled with cosy wine cellars and inns.
Available Excursions:
Mespelbrunn Castle
Walking Tour of Miltenberg
Day 8
Depart Frankfurt
Your cruise wraps up in Frankfurt – a blended metropolis. Disembark and begin following your travel arrangements home.
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Bavarian Discovery FAQ
Are meals included in the price?
Yes. The TUI Isla features Full Board Plus, which means that three meals per day and drinks at mealtimes are included in your price.
Where can I find assistance on board?
The Atrium acts as the main hub for TUI’s ships. Here you’ll find reception as well as your Cruise Director – who will be available to help with questions and the booking of excursions.
What are the highlights of this cruise?
TUI recommends you explore Markbreit’s ancient architecture, Nuremberg’s WW2 History and the Wurzburg Residence.
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