June 29, 2023 ~ Morning
We had both a morning and an afternoon walking tour today in two different cities, so I have decided to break this up into two separate posts.
Our day began in Volkach, the heart of the Franconian wine country. It is a region that has been making wine for countless generations. Although they produce a small amount of red wine, they are more known for their white varieties.
Here’s how Uniworld described todays shore excursion options:
VILLAGE DAY: HEART OF FRANCONIAN WINE COUNTRY
This picture-perfect region is cradled in the curve of the Main’s breathtaking horseshoe bend, wrapping itself around sprawling vineyards, rare wildflowers, countless fruit trees, verdant landscapes and quaint villages. There is a plethora of wonderful ways to explore here, and you’ll have the option to choose your favorite.
Perhaps you’d like to get acquainted with the village of Volkach, meeting local vintners and sampling their house wines along the way. Or maybe you’d rather take in panoramic views of the wine country before participating in a chocolate-paired wine tasting at the “Art of Chocolate” factory.
And if active exploration sounds more enticing, you can choose to bike past the many vineyards of Volkach on your trip to “Wine Island”, stopping for some refreshments before ending your tour with a nostalgic ferry ride. Alternatively, embark on a canoe ride through the Mainschleife nature reserve to experience the landscapes of wine country from a new angle.
~ Uniworld Cruise
We chose the tour option that included walking through the village of Volkach and meeting two local vintners.
They also have a Michelin starred restaurant
Next stop was a visit to St Bartholomäus Church dating back to 1413.
The village itself was smaller than others we had visited earlier on this trip, but the architecture did not disappoint. Shuttered windows, geranium flower boxes, lace curtains, artistic metal signs, half-timbered homes, and colorful fountains along with decorative statues and carvings on the buildings added to the charm.
Our second vintners operation was smaller but our host was very welcoming.
COMING NEXT: The second half of this day was spent in Rothenburg.
GRATITUDE MOMENT: Today I am grateful for choices – chocolate factory, touring the area, walking through the village, tasting wine, paddling a canoe, taking a ferry ride or a bike ride. It was hard to go wrong no matter what we chose.
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A Note From Abroad 
Your photography is wonderful and it looks like the weather is perfect
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We have definitely had great weather. A very short rain shower today mid afternoon when we were on board our ship. Otherwise we have been so fortunate.
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Thank you my friends for this marvelous share. Your
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Hi Melinda, lovely to hear from you.
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What a delightful village and everything to eat and drink looks delicious! You have a good variety of choices for exploring.
janet
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I really appreciated that we had so many things to choose from. Something for everyone.
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Joanne, the angles of your shots are so fetching.. You gave us a superb visual tour here.
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Thank you dear friend!
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I feel like I have been traveling with you. Your descriptions of the buildings and quaint villages
and the food add a charm to all your stops. Looking forward to future excursions.
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Hi LaVerne! Thank you so much for following our journey and for your sweet comment. We have made some wonderful memories traveling with Brenda and Steve. Hugs…
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This is my kind of place. What a great stop on your cruise. Thanks for the great photos. That ice cream looks delicious!
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Hello Darlene! I had never had apricot ice cream before. Add a layer of dark chocolate and it was delicious 😋
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Peggy and I really enjoyed our Uniworld Cruises on the Rhine last summer and up the Nile this spring. Sounds and looks like yours is going great as well! Great photos.
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Curt, I’m hoping that we will get on a Uniworld cruise on the Nile next Spring. I would love to go to the new Egyptian Museum, but they have been a bit elusive regarding the opening date. Any highlights from that cruise that stick out?
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Thank you for sharing.
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