Regensburg, Germany

Historic Nuremberg

A City of Extremes, from Toy Making to Nazi Rallies Tour one of Germany’s most renowned and intriguing cities on this full-day excursion. Tour one of Germany’s most renowned and intriguing cities on this full-day excursion. Travel through the German countryside to Nuremberg’s Old Town, where you can delve into this medieval city’s complex past. Still surrounded by 14th-century walls, with many gates and watchtowers fully intact, it grew into a toy-making capital of Europe. Here, craftsmen shaped metal into inspiring sculptures, carved wood and used other materials to create decorative crafts. After you see the grounds on which Nazi rallies were staged and pass the Palace of Justice, admire the Imperial Palace, one of Europe’s most formidable fortresses. Then, stroll down the castle hill past half-timbered houses and browse the stalls at the Market Square. One of Europe’s most celebrated, it is famous for both its gingerbread and its Gothic Schöner Brunnen, or Beautiful Fountain. After lunch, you will have time to explore on your own before returning to your ship. * Moderate - Walking portions may be long and somewhat challenging with occasional step-ups, stairs and inclines. Total