Top Germany Day Cruises

Instead of spending hours on a packed coach, make the most of your time in Bonn with a relaxing Rhine River sightseeing cruise to Linz. Sit back on deck or unwind in the covered seating area as you glide along the river, passing iconic sights that would be difficult to fit into a single day—including Bad Honnef, Bad Godesberg, and the Peace Museum bridge.

See more of Berlin in less time—and enjoy a relaxed way to explore, which doesn’t involve battling through crowds—on this sightseeing cruise along the Spree River. Choose a departure time that works best for your schedule, board your vessel, and set off. Look out for highlights from the Berlin Cathedral to the Reichstag and more, benefiting from recorded audio commentary along the way.

A boat trip through Berlin's city centre at Christmas time offers a magical way to experience the festive charm of the city from the water. As you drive along the Spree, you will enjoy breathtaking views of Berlin's landmarks, including the Reichstag, Berlin Cathedral and the historic Museum Island. The city's Christmas markets along the riverbanks add a festive touch with sparkling lights, the scent of mulled wine and the warmth of the holiday spirit. The tranquil atmosphere, combined with the wintry landscape, makes this boat trip a cozy and unforgettable way to explore Berlin's winter wonderland. Guests can enjoy the festive warmth of a centrally heated boat while sipping traditional mulled wine and enjoying slices of Christ's tunnel.

Take a day out of your Munich vacation to visit Chiemsee, and take tours of the elegant Herrenchiemsee New Palace, the lake island of Fraueninsel, and the Benedictine Kloster Frauenchiemsee. The day trip includes a private local guide and round-trip transport just for your personal group, meaning you can cut out the crowds and discover Chiemsee more intimately.

Discover beautiful and historic Nuremberg on this full-day rail tour from Munich. Relax on the comfortable train ride to Nuremberg, enjoy free time for lunch, and take a guided tour of the former Nazi Rally Grounds. Soak up German history, sample local delicacies, and snap photos of the medieval and gothic accents that decorate this modern city.

Check out the grand Herrenchiemsee Castle on a private day trip from Munich. After traveling to the banks of Lake Chiemsee, you'll cruise across the water to Herrenchiemsee Island where the sprawling castle estate is set. Switch to a horse-drawn carriage to travel in style to the gates, then take a guided tour of the premises and a lunch break before heading back to your Munich hotel.

Get acquainted with Munich the easy way on a fun, flexible hop-on hop-off city bus tour. Choose a 24-hour Express Tour to check out Munich’s main highlights or a 24-hour or 48-hour Grand Tour ticket to widen your sightseeing net. Either way, settle aboard an open-top double-decker bus, listen to the enlightening onboard commentary, and enjoy panoramic views of sites such as the Marienplatz, Hofbrauhaus, Viktualienmarkt and more. Hop off at the stops that interest you, explore on foot and then re-board the bus at any stop you wish.

Delight in southern Germany’s Alpine scenery on this private full-day tour from Munich. Travel into Schonau am Konigssee near the Austrian border, and ride a boat on Lake Königssee to admire the views. Choose an optional walk to a waterfall, savor a restaurant lunch, and visit Berchtesgaden’s salt mine, descending a slide into the depths, cruising an underground lake, and discovering the centuries-old mining methods. Private transport and Munich hotel and airport pickup and drop-off included.

Discover Salzburg, Austria's Lake District, and iconic "The Sound of Music" locations with ease thanks to this day trip from Munich. Have a chance to explore Salzburg’s landmarks independently, including film locations. In high season, opt for a St. Gilgen boat trip (additional charge); in winter, experience a festive event at the lake. Then, complete your journey with a Lake Mondsee visit before returning to Munich

Visit the famous Zugspitze, Germany’s highest peak, on this guided, full-day trip with road transfers from Munich. Take a cable car to the summit of Zugspitze, Germany's highest mountain at 2,962 meters (9,718 feet) above sea level, for breathtaking views of Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Italy, then ride the cogwheel train back down.

Experience the true beauty of Bavaria by going on a day trip to Lake Konigssee, St. Bartholomew Island, and Berchtesgaden Salt Mine. Save time figuring out local public transport schedules and enjoy having an itinerary planned out for you. Travel with ease in air-conditioned vehicle, and cross the lake on an electric boat. Along the way, hear interesting facts and stories from your guide, as you explore the best parts of the local landscape, such as Berchtesgaden Alpine National Park.

Visit the charming “Flower Island” of Mainau on a private full-day tour that also includes sightseeing in Meersburg. You’ll see one of the oldest inhabited fortresses in Germany, as well as charming villages along Lake Constance. A boat cruise across the lake will take you to Mainau, an island whose semitropical climate has allowed an impressive botanical garden to flourish there since the 19th century. Entrance fees are not included.