7 Night Europe’S Rivers & Castles

Nuremberg, is a city in the German state of Bavaria, situated on the Pegnitz River and the Rhine-Main-Danube Canal. In the Middle Ages the city expanded and increased in importance due to its location on a key trade route from Italy to Northern Europe. Nuremberg held great significance during the Nazi Germany era, as the site of huge Nazi Party conventions, and an important site for military production, including airplanes, submarines and tanks. Read more about Nuremberg, Germany

Bamberg is a town in Bavaria, Germany, located in Upper Franconia at the junction of the Regnitz and Main rivers. It is a disarmingly beautiful architectural masterpiece with an almost complete absence of modern eyesores. The town extends over seven hills, each crowned by a beautiful church, which has led to Bamberg being called the ‘Franconian Rome’. Read more about Bamberg, Germany

Wurzburg, aka Wuerzburg, is a city on the Main River at the northern tip of Bavaria, Germany. It is rich in history with evidence of a Celtic fortification having been built there back in 1000 BC. The city was severely bombed during WWll and the city centre, dating back to medieval times, was totally destroyed. Read more about Wurzburg, Germany

Wertheim is a town at the junction of the rivers Tauber and Main in SW Germany. It is one of the most beautiful city centres in Germany, with its numerous half-timbered houses - one more beautiful than the other - and which you can't take your eyes off. Some of them go back to the 16th century. Read more about Wertheim, Germany

Rüdesheim lies in the heart of the Rhine River area at the southern entrance to the Lorelei valley. It is well known for the Drosselgasse, just 144m long, the pedestrian street at the heart of the city's old town. It is full of beautifully decorated restaurants, live band entertainment, and open air garden taverns that are always thoroughly enjoyed by visitors. Read more about Rudesheim, Germany

The Rhine Gorge is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Germany, known for its dramatic landscapes, castles, and historic towns along the Rhine River. Read more about Rhine Gorge, Germany

Lahnstein is a town in Germany, situated at the confluence of the Lahn and Rhine rivers, known for its historical sites and scenic views. Read more about Lahnstein, Germany

Cochem is a town on the west bank of the Mosel River and the capital of the district of Cochem-Zell, Western Germany. It is situated in the valley of the Mosel, surrounded by vineyards, and at the foot of a hill overlooked by the Reichsburg, a feudal castle that dates from 1051. The history of Cochem in Celtic, Roman, and early Middle Ages is unknown, but its location was ideal for farming and wine production with access to the Mosel river traders. Read more about Cochem, Germany

Wasserbillig is a town at the junction of the rivers Moselle and Sauer in eastern Luxembourg. It is the largest town in the commune of Merter, on the border with Germany. The country has a highly developed economy, with the world's highest GDP per capita. Read more about Wasserbillig, Luxembourg

Wasserbillig is a town at the junction of the rivers Moselle and Sauer in eastern Luxembourg. It is the largest town in the commune of Merter, on the border with Germany. The country has a highly developed economy, with the world's highest GDP per capita. Read more about Wasserbillig, Luxembourg