FURTHER INFORMATION
Three Rivers Cruise …
A Jewish Historical Cruise along the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers from Cologne to Passau.
Central Europe was the birthplace of Ashkenazi Jewry. Here, along the main trading rivers Jewish communities were established and Jewish life flourished. Many aspects of the Jewish life we take for granted today were first established here as the result of the influence of surrounding communities. This 8 -day (7- night) cruise takes us through the heart of Germany and many prominent medieval Jewish centres. We will visit Regensburg – home of R. Judah HaHasid the founder of Hasidut Ashkenaz, an early form of Jewish mysticism. Ashkenazi Jewish life first started to thrive in Mainz. Bamberg hosted one of the oldest Jewish communities in Germany, while Rabbi Meir of Rothenburg had an enormous impact on the Ashkenazi Jewish legal tradition. Nuremberg, the political home of the Nazis and the location of the War Crime Tribunals following the Second World War confronts us with the realities of modern Jewish history in Germany.
All this with the luxury and convenience of the Amadeus Silver II, where we will benefit from comfortable accommodation, delicious meals and a full educational programme.
Itinerary (subject to change)
Day 1 (Thursday 12 September): Embark from Cologne
Day 2: (Friday 13 September) We come to port in Rüdesheim am Rhein and set off for a day visit to Mainz, the birthplace of Ashkenazi Jewry.
Day 3: (Saturday 14 September) - Shabbat programme onboard with option of walking tours in Wertheim and Miltenberg.
Day 4: (Sunday 15 September) - Wurzburg. Day trip to Rothenberg ob der Tauber, a beautiful market town and home of R. Meir of Rothenberg.
Day 5: (Monday 16 September) Bamberg: UNESCO World Heritage City. Dominated by the Imperial cathedral and with a particularly rich Jewish history.
Day 6: (Tuesday 17 September) Nuremburg. Tour Includes the Document Centre dedicated to the history of Nazism and the Palace of Justice where the War Crime Tribunals took place.
Day 7: (Wednesday 18 September ) Walking tour of Regensburg - once a thriving Jewish spiritual centre and the centre of Hassidut Ashkenaz, a form of Jewish mysticism.
Day 8: (Thursday 19 September) - Disembark in Passau, on the German/Austrian Border.
The Boat:
For details of the boat - see here:
Flights:
You will need to book your own flights to Cologne and home from Passau. The nearest airports to Passau are Nuremberg, Vienna and Munich. Further details will be provided.
Cost:
The cost of the trip per person in a double/twin room is from £1850.00 + flights. Cabin upgrades available – please enquire for details. Single supplement: from £200 depending of class of accommodation you choose. Prices are subject to change in case of a big fluctuation in the exchange rate of the £ / €.)
There are a range of cabins available. The supplement for upgrading your cabin is as follows:
Haydn Deck C4 (Extra cost £0) Single Supplement £200.00
Haydn Deck C1 (Extra cost per person £225) Single Supplement £250.00
Strauss Deck B4 (Extra cost per person £525) Single Supplement £580.00
Strauss Deck B1 (Extra cost per person £680) Single Supplement £630.00
Mozart Deck A1 (Extra cost per person £900) Single Supplement £1395.00
Mozart Deck Suite (Extra cost per person £1280) Single Supplement £2710.00
The price includes accommodation on the ship at the selected category, full board, land excursions, coaches, local guides, entrance fees to all sites, and the educational programme.
CLICK HERE for details of our cancellation policy for this trip.
Dates:
12 - 19 September 2019
You night also be interested in…
If you can’t join this trip, this year I am also offering a shorter ‘Jewish Bavaria’ land-based option for those who are seeking a shorter alternative. CLICK HERE for details.
Registration:
To reserve your place, you will need to pay a £100 deposit. The trip is subject to a minimum number of participants and to Standard Terms and Conditions.
A Jewish Historical Cruise along the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers from Cologne to Passau.
Central Europe was the birthplace of Ashkenazi Jewry. Here, along the main trading rivers Jewish communities were established and Jewish life flourished. Many aspects of the Jewish life we take for granted today were first established here as the result of the influence of surrounding communities. This 8 -day (7- night) cruise takes us through the heart of Germany and many prominent medieval Jewish centres. We will visit Regensburg – home of R. Judah HaHasid the founder of Hasidut Ashkenaz, an early form of Jewish mysticism. Ashkenazi Jewish life first started to thrive in Mainz. Bamberg hosted one of the oldest Jewish communities in Germany, while Rabbi Meir of Rothenburg had an enormous impact on the Ashkenazi Jewish legal tradition. Nuremberg, the political home of the Nazis and the location of the War Crime Tribunals following the Second World War confronts us with the realities of modern Jewish history in Germany.
All this with the luxury and convenience of the Amadeus Silver II, where we will benefit from comfortable accommodation, delicious meals and a full educational programme.
Itinerary (subject to change)
Day 1 (Thursday 12 September): Embark from Cologne
Day 2: (Friday 13 September) We come to port in Rüdesheim am Rhein and set off for a day visit to Mainz, the birthplace of Ashkenazi Jewry.
Day 3: (Saturday 14 September) - Shabbat programme onboard with option of walking tours in Wertheim and Miltenberg.
Day 4: (Sunday 15 September) - Wurzburg. Day trip to Rothenberg ob der Tauber, a beautiful market town and home of R. Meir of Rothenberg.
Day 5: (Monday 16 September) Bamberg: UNESCO World Heritage City. Dominated by the Imperial cathedral and with a particularly rich Jewish history.
Day 6: (Tuesday 17 September) Nuremburg. Tour Includes the Document Centre dedicated to the history of Nazism and the Palace of Justice where the War Crime Tribunals took place.
Day 7: (Wednesday 18 September ) Walking tour of Regensburg - once a thriving Jewish spiritual centre and the centre of Hassidut Ashkenaz, a form of Jewish mysticism.
Day 8: (Thursday 19 September) - Disembark in Passau, on the German/Austrian Border.
The Boat:
For details of the boat - see here:
Flights:
You will need to book your own flights to Cologne and home from Passau. The nearest airports to Passau are Nuremberg, Vienna and Munich. Further details will be provided.
Cost:
The cost of the trip per person in a double/twin room is from £1850.00 + flights. Cabin upgrades available – please enquire for details. Single supplement: from £200 depending of class of accommodation you choose. Prices are subject to change in case of a big fluctuation in the exchange rate of the £ / €.)
There are a range of cabins available. The supplement for upgrading your cabin is as follows:
Haydn Deck C4 (Extra cost £0) Single Supplement £200.00
Haydn Deck C1 (Extra cost per person £225) Single Supplement £250.00
Strauss Deck B4 (Extra cost per person £525) Single Supplement £580.00
Strauss Deck B1 (Extra cost per person £680) Single Supplement £630.00
Mozart Deck A1 (Extra cost per person £900) Single Supplement £1395.00
Mozart Deck Suite (Extra cost per person £1280) Single Supplement £2710.00
The price includes accommodation on the ship at the selected category, full board, land excursions, coaches, local guides, entrance fees to all sites, and the educational programme.
CLICK HERE for details of our cancellation policy for this trip.
Dates:
12 - 19 September 2019
You night also be interested in…
If you can’t join this trip, this year I am also offering a shorter ‘Jewish Bavaria’ land-based option for those who are seeking a shorter alternative. CLICK HERE for details.
Registration:
To reserve your place, you will need to pay a £100 deposit. The trip is subject to a minimum number of participants and to Standard Terms and Conditions.
