Krems an der Donau is a town in Lower Austria with a population of around 25,000. History extending back more than a thousand years is evident everywhere - in the streets and squares, in the old monasteries and churches, in the townhouses and fortifications. So what did we see; Linz Gate. The Linzer Tor is one of the former town gates of Stein. It faces towards the city of Linz - that's how it got its name. It was also called the Bridge Gate as it was situated ...

Melk, Austria is a quaint little town with a lot of charm renowned for the abbey. Melk is easily explored on foot - it's worth taking in the 16th century Town Hall; Haus am Stein, Melk's oldest building; and the striking towers and domes of the Stiftskirche (Abbey Chapel) in addition to the abbey. Melk Abbey This Benedictine Abbey was founded in 1089, and Melk has been a cultural and spiritual center of Austria ever since. Monks have continually lived and worke...

Regensburg, a Bavarian city on the Danube River in southeast Germany, is known for its well-preserved medieval core so a walking tour was the perfect way to see the sights. So what did we see today; The 13th-century Cathedral of St. Peter (Regensburger Dom), with its two 105-meter-high spires and magnificent west front dating from 1395-1440, is the finest Gothic church in Bavaria. Its spacious interior is of great beauty, its most notable features being its sup...

Deciding not to focus on Nazi history we found that Nuremberg has a lot to offer with its traditional half-timbered houses and Gothic churches. A walking tour saw us taking in the sights. Founded in 1050, Nuremberg is situated in the Bavarian region of Franconia, in southern Germany. With a population of around 510,000, it is Bavaria's second-largest city after Munich. Nuremberg, a city in northern Bavaria, is distinguished by medieval architecture such as the ...

After leaving the ship at Zeil am Main we headed into Bamberg for a walking tour. Endowed with one of Europe's largest intact old town centres, Bamberg has the magic of the past hanging in the air, and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1993. Bamberg is an ancient centre (founded in 902) of imperial and Episcopal power which just like Rome was built on seven hills. More than 2400 listed buildings, winding lanes and an abundance of mediaeval churches ma...