13 nights · Czechia · River cruise · Departs Prague · Visiting Nuremberg, Bamberg, Wurzburg, Marktheidenfeld, Frankfurt am Main, Boppard, Cochem, Trier, Luxembourg City, Paris City · Aboard Riviera Travel on the MS Savor
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This river cruise sails the Vltava, Rhine-Main-Danube Canal, Main, Rhine, Moselle and Seine, departing Prague.
| Cruise line | Riviera Travel |
|---|---|
| Ship | MS Savor |
| Duration | 13 nights |
| Port calls | 11 |
| Departures | 2 sailings |
| From fare | $8,790 per person |
| Year built | 2014 |
| Guests | 142 |
| Cabins | 67 |
| Crew | 39 |
| Length | 135 m |
| Beam | 12 m |
| Cruising speed | 12.0 kn |
Prague is best explored on foot, where Gothic spires, Baroque façades and quiet lanes reveal the city’s layered past. Cross Charles Bridge early, before the crowds, then climb towards Prague Castle for sweeping views over the Vltava. In Old Town Square, the Astronomical Clock draws visitors at the hour. Leave time for a riverside café and a measured look at a city that wears its history in daily life.
Nuremberg is a city of striking contrasts, where medieval streets meet the history of twentieth-century Germany. Within its old walls, the Imperial Castle rises above timbered houses, churches and the Hauptmarkt. Visit St. Sebaldus Church, then explore the Documentation Center and former Nazi Party Rally Grounds for essential context. Allow time for local gingerbread and a walk across the Pegnitz, which divides the historic centre.
Bamberg rewards a few hours on foot, with one of Europe’s best-preserved medieval town centres. On the Regnitz River, its UNESCO-listed Old Town brings together a Romanesque cathedral, baroque façades and half-timbered lanes. See the Old Town Hall, poised on an island, and the riverside houses known as Little Venice. Finish with Rauchbier, Bamberg’s distinctive smoked beer, in a traditional brewery tavern. Seven hills surround the city, while its compact centre keeps the main sights within easy reach.
Step ashore in Würzburg, where Franconian wine, Baroque splendour and the Main River shape a memorable day. The Würzburg Residence, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, rewards a visit for its grand staircase and Tiepolo frescoes. Cross the Old Main Bridge for views of Marienberg Fortress and vineyards climbing the surrounding slopes. Then explore the compact old town, where cafés and wine taverns offer a pause between landmarks.
Marktheidenfeld brings you to the Main’s quieter Franconian shore, where a compact old town rewards an unhurried walk. Follow the riverside promenade, then turn into lanes lined with historic houses and cafés. The blue-painted Franck-Haus, an ornate Baroque merchant’s residence dating to 1745, now hosts changing exhibitions. Stroll onward to the parish church of St. Laurentius. The town also offers an easy introduction to Lower Franconia’s wine country and the nearby Spessart hills.
Frankfurt am Main pairs a striking skyline with the River Main and a compact historic centre. Begin at Römerberg, where half-timbered façades frame the city’s medieval square. Then cross the river to the Städel Museum, one of Germany’s leading art museums. The city rewards a longer stay. Explore the Museumsufer and sample Apfelwein in Sachsenhausen. Here, Europe’s financial capital balances modern ambition with old-world character.
Boppard sits beside the Rhine’s largest loop, with vineyards and wooded slopes framing the water. Its Roman past survives in the remains of a fourth-century fort beside the old town. Follow the riverside promenade to St. Severus, a Romanesque church known for its twin towers. A chairlift climbs to Vierseenblick, where bends in the river create the illusion of four lakes. Local Riesling and the scenery of the Upper Middle Rhine Valley reward a slower stop.
Cochem makes a strong first impression: Reichsburg Castle crowns a vineyard-clad hill above the Moselle. Below, half-timbered houses line narrow lanes and the riverfront. The town is small enough to explore on foot, yet its setting invites a slower pace. Taste the region’s Riesling, take a boat along the river, or visit the castle for broad views over the valley. Here, the Moselle’s pleasures are close at hand.
Trier rewards a day ashore with Roman landmarks, a handsome old town and nearby Moselle vineyards. Founded as Augusta Treverorum, it grew into one of the Roman Empire’s most important cities north of the Alps. The dark-stone Porta Nigra, Imperial Baths and amphitheatre make its past tangible; several Roman sites are UNESCO-listed. Between them, visit the cathedral and Hauptmarkt, then sample the region’s crisp Rieslings.
Luxembourg City is compact, elegant and shaped by its dramatic setting above the Alzette and Pétrusse valleys. From the old town, follow lanes past the Grand Ducal Palace to viewpoints over Grund, the historic quarter below. The city’s former fortifications, a UNESCO World Heritage site, explain its strategic importance in Europe. Set aside time for a café terrace and the striking contrast between medieval streets and modern European institutions.
Paris rewards travellers who look beyond its familiar landmarks. Follow the Seine past the Louvre and Notre-Dame; explore streets where cafés, markets and small museums reveal daily life. The Eiffel Tower still commands the skyline, but the best hours are spent walking, with time for lunch. Choose one or two neighbourhoods rather than racing across town; Paris is best experienced at street level.
Published August 10, 2026
Last updated October 11, 2026
Author: J. Richard
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