Cruise itinerary
5-Night Europe Cruise from Frankfurt
5 nights · Europe · 5 ports of call
5-night Europe cruise aboard Avalon Panorama, departing Frankfurt and calling at Miltenberg, Würzburg, Bamberg and Nuremberg.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Avalon Panorama
- Cruise line
- Avalon Waterways
- Duration
- 5 nights
- Region
- Europe · Western Europe · Danube · Main
- Departs
- Frankfurt
- Returns
- Nuremberg
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Where this voyage takes you
- Christmas Markets
- History & Culture
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Frankfurt
Germany's financial capital on the river Main, a skyline of glass towers that locals nickname Mainhattan. River cruises along the Main and Rhine often begin here, with the reconstructed half-timbered Römer square and a cluster of riverside museums close to the old centre.
- Römer square
- Museumsufer
- Main riverfront
- Day2
Miltenberg
A small medieval town on a bend of the Main River in Bavaria's Franconia region. Half-timbered houses line the marketplace below a hilltop castle, and the surrounding hills are planted with vineyards and forest.
- Market square
- Half-timbered houses
- Mildenburg castle
- Day3
Würzburg
A Bavarian city on the river Main, at the start of Germany's Romantic Road. The hillside Marienberg fortress overlooks the old town and the vineyards along the river, while the baroque Residenz palace anchors the centre with its grand frescoed staircase.
- Marienberg Fortress
- Würzburg Residenz
- Old Main Bridge
- Day4
Bamberg
A Bavarian town built across seven hills above the river Regnitz, its medieval and baroque core preserved as a whole. A painted town hall stands on an island mid-river, and the town is known for its smoked Rauchbier and many small breweries.
- Old Town Hall
- Bamberg Cathedral
- Smoked beer
- Day5
Nuremberg
A Bavarian city on the Pegnitz with a walled medieval core and an imperial castle above it. River ships call here along the Main–Danube corridor, within reach of the old town's half-timbered houses and the famous grilled Nürnberger sausages.
- Imperial Castle
- Old town walls
- Nürnberger sausages
- Day6
Nuremberg
A Bavarian city on the Pegnitz with a walled medieval core and an imperial castle above it. River ships call here along the Main–Danube corridor, within reach of the old town's half-timbered houses and the famous grilled Nürnberger sausages.
- Imperial Castle
- Old town walls
- Nürnberger sausages
Upcoming departures
- 3 Dec 2026
- 1 Dec 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
5-Night Europe Cruise from Frankfurt FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 5-night Europe cruise calls at Frankfurt, Miltenberg, Würzburg, Bamberg and Nuremberg.
How many days are spent at sea?
This is a port-intensive itinerary with no full days at sea.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Frankfurt and ends in Nuremberg.
How long is this cruise?
5 nights aboard Avalon Panorama.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 3 Dec 2026 and 1 Dec 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.