Frankfurt, Germany

Historic Mainz

Magnificent Cathedral and an Invention that Changed the World Set out on a guided tour of Mainz, a city that boasts more than 2,000 years of history. Board your motor coach and drive to Frankfurt. Here, walk with your guide through the streets of the old town, stopping to explore Mainz Cathedral, which is more than 1,000 years old. See its six magnificent towers and step inside, if services allow, to admire hundreds of years of religious works and the tombs of once powerful prince-archbishops. Stroll past medieval houses and storefronts to the Gutenberg Museum, dedicated to the inventor of movable type and book printing. Founded in 1900—500 years after the birth of Johannes Gutenberg—the museum features an exhibit that covers the history of the printed word. Browse its many books and printing technologies, including a replica of Gutenberg’s workshop. After free time in Mainz, transfer to your ship in Frankfurt. * Moderate - Walking portions may be long and somewhat challenging with occasional step-ups, stairs and inclines. Total time walking or standing normally ranges from 1.5 to 3 hours.