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Cruises to Speyer, Germany

Speyer is a Roman-founded city on the west bank of the Rhine, one of the oldest in Germany, famous for its Imperial Cathedral, the largest Romanesque church still standing and the burial place of eight emperors and kings. It holds two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the cathedral, and the medieval Jewish heritage it shares with Worms and Mainz. A city of about 49,000 people in Rhineland-Palatinate, it was an imperial city where the Holy Roman Empire held its diets, and it was at the Diet of Speyer in 1529 that the Lutheran princes issued the protest that gave Protestants their name.

What is there to do in Speyer on a river cruise? The cathedral, the Jewish courtyard and Maximilianstrasse, the broad main street that runs from the cathedral to the old city gate, are the highlights, and the regional history museum stands across the square from the cathedral. The Technik Museum, with a walk-in Boeing 747 and a Soviet space shuttle test vehicle, is the town's other big draw. How far is Speyer from Heidelberg? About 13 miles (21 km), and some itineraries use Speyer as the stop for an excursion to Heidelberg instead of a day in town.

Cruises to Speyer are mainly Rhine river cruises, and most of them are with Viking River, along with Celebrity River Cruises, Uniworld, Avalon and CroisiEurope. A few ocean itineraries also include a stop here.

If your stop is in Speyer itself, see the cathedral and its crypt first, then walk Maximilianstrasse to the Altportel, and keep the Historical Museum in mind for a rainy afternoon.

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Becoming more and more popular, a river cruise is an immerse and destination-focused vacation experience, on a small and luxurious vessel.

River cruises sail through the inland waterways of some of the world's most interesting vacation destinations (i.e. Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and North America), and provide their guests with a greater opportunity to spend time visiting more unique ports of call than a traditional cruise typically would.

Because the destination is the star of a river cruise, (typically guided) shore excursions are included at no additional charge by many River cruise lines. There are usually many interesting lectures given during the cruise, by experts on the history and culture of the region being visited.

Among the famous rivers that one may take a river cruise on are the Rhine, Mississippi, Seine, Danube, Mekong, Nile, Yangtze, Amazon and Douro.

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These cruise lines enhance what mainstream cruise lines typically offer, by providing their guests with higher quality service and cuisine, along with more spacious public spaces and accommodations.

Depending on the cruise line, the ships in this class range in size from small to very large.

These cruise lines appeal to a more discerning traveler, and are typically more expensive than mainstream cruise lines, but more affordable than the luxury lines.

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These cruise lines offer a truly unique vacation experience, with a wide range of possible amenities and itineraries. Some are expedition cruise lines, others have sailing yachts or are coastal ships.

On these types of cruise lines, there's usually a focus on a specific destination or theme. Itineraries are usually very destination intensive, aided by the fact that they're able to reach many ports of call that larger ships can't.

Expedition cruise lines are a great fit for adventure-seeking travelers, featuring exciting destinations like the Galapagos Islands, Antarctica, and the Norwegian coast. During the cruise, there will usually be plenty of interesting lectures given by experts on the destination being visited. Often, shore excursions are included in the cost of the cruise. In fact, some of these cruise lines have all-inclusive pricing. There's a definite focus on the ship's surrounding scenery, as well as opportunities to view wildlife in their natural habitat. Small, but comfortable, ships are commonplace here, with anywhere from basic to very luxurious public spaces, cuisine, and accommodations (depending on the cruise line and ship).

Sailing Yachts, sail-assisted motor ships, offer a really unique vacation experience. Accommodations and cuisine on these intimate vessels can be anywhere from good to fantastic, depending on the cruise line. Destinations offered by these cruise lines may include the Caribbean, Europe, Panama Canal, Tahiti, and Costa Rica.

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These cruise lines fit (quality and, usually, price-wise) somewhere in between Premium and Luxury cruise lines.

A country club casual atmosphere can be expected on these lines, as can be elegant accommodations and gourmet cuisine. These cruise lines are a great option for adults looking for a upscale, yet laid back, vacation.

Unique itineraries are often available on these cruise lines, as their small-to-mid-sized ships can visit ports of call that large ones can't get to.

The pricing on Azamara Club Cruises includes select beverages and pre-paid gratuities, while the pricing of Viking Ocean Cruises includes shore excursions and select beverages.

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  • Ships: 18 (36 - 166 Guests)
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  • Ships: 20 (100 - 3,260 Guests)
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  • Ships: 49 (16 - 197 Guests)
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  • Ships: 36 (40 - 2,106 Guests)
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  • Ships: 24 (30 - 159 Guests)
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  • Ships: 17 (930 - 998 Guests)
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  • Ships: 97 (52 - 386 Guests)
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Things to do in Speyer, Germany

Speyer packs a thousand years of imperial and Jewish history into a compact old town between the cathedral and the city gate.

♦ Speyer Cathedral

Begun in 1030 under Emperor Conrad II and consecrated in 1061, the Imperial Cathedral is the largest Romanesque church still standing and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1981. Beneath it lies a vast columned crypt, the largest Romanesque hall crypt in Europe. Eight emperors and kings of the Holy Roman Empire are buried here, which makes it the place to start any visit.

♦ The Jewish Courtyard

Speyer is one of the three ShUM cities, with Worms and Mainz, whose medieval Jewish sites were listed together by UNESCO in 2021; the name comes from the first Hebrew letters of the three cities. In the Judenhof, visitors can see the remains of the medieval synagogue and an intact medieval mikveh, or ritual bath.

♦ Maximilianstrasse and the Altportel

The broad main street of the old town runs from the cathedral to the Altportel, the old city gate begun around 1230, which rises about 180 feet (55 m) above the street. Lined with shops and cafes, it is an easy, level walk through the center and the natural route between the town's two great landmarks.

♦ Historical Museum of the Palatinate

Across the square from the cathedral, this regional museum, in a building completed in 1910, holds the Golden Hat of Schifferstadt, a prehistoric gold hat. The cathedral treasury here includes the imperial crown of Conrad II from 1039, and the wine museum shows the Speyer wine bottle, dated to the 4th century and described as the oldest wine ever found.

♦ Technik Museum Speyer

This large museum of transportation and technology, opened in 1991, lets visitors walk inside some of its biggest exhibits. Highlights include a Lufthansa Boeing 747, the German Navy submarine U9 and the Soviet space shuttle Buran test vehicle, a strong choice for families and anyone who has already seen plenty of churches.

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