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The Main River of southern Germany connects the Danube River to the east with the Rhine River to the northwest. As the Rhine?s largest tributary and the primary artery between two of Europe?s longest rivers, cruises that include the Main River are usually a bit longer - between 7 days and three weeks, crossing central Europe.

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Main River cruises in Germany visit ports like Bamberg and Wertheim where medieval life comes to life, Volkach and Würzburg that are known for their wines, and Frankfurt and Nuremberg where history and thriving modern culture stand side by side.

As the Rhine’s largest tributary and the primary artery between two of Europe’s longest rivers, cruises that include the Main River are usually a bit longer - between 7 days and three weeks, transversing central Europe.