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Festive Season in the Heart of Germany 6 Days - Departs Prague
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This festive Christmastime river cruise begins in Nuremberg, the unofficial capital of the Holy Roman Empire. Guided sightseeing shows you its historical treasures, as well as Old Town, illuminated with holiday lights and decorations. There's plenty of time to visit the Chris... Read More

Duration: 6 Days
Arrive In: Prague
Depart From: Frankfurt
Quality: Superior First Class
Pace: Leisurely
Breakfast: 7
Lunch: 4
Dinner: 5
Type: River Cruise
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  • Day 1 NUREMBERG, GERMANY (EMBARKATION) Welcome in Nuremberg, where your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding.

    Flights into Nuremberg must arrive by 3:30 pm.

    Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm.

    Indulge in traditional holiday fare and hot libations to warm your heart and soul.

    OVERNIGHT DOCKING CRUISE TO NUREMBERG

    (D)

    NUREMBERG-FESTIVE.jpg
  • Day 2 NUREMBERG Legends and History Lessons

    CLASSIC Choose a Guided Tour of Nuremberg's medieval architecture, gilded fountain, Gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castle, OR:

    CLASSIC Join a Guided Tour of the historic Rally Grounds--used by the Third Reich.

    Spend free time browsing the spruce stalls of the Christmas Markets of Nuremberg. Sample favorite Bavarian fare--bratwurst, gingerbread, mulled blueberry wine, and countless other Christkindlmarkt culinary delights.

    Later, enjoy live entertainment onboard.

    EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BAMBERG

    (B,L,D)

    NUREMBERG-SAUSAGE.jpg
  • Day 3 BAMBERG Christmas Customs and Cradle Scenes

    CLASSIC Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of --medieval home of Germany's Roman Empire dynasties. Stroll through dozens of 's nativity scenes--from miniature to life-size.

    Take free time to enjoy the quaint Christmas markets, and warm up with traditional German dumplings, sausage, and a glass of hearty Bavarian ale.

    DISCOVERY Enjoy an onboard Christmas Traditions Lecture while sailing.

    AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO WÜRZBURG

    (B,L,D)

    -FESTIVE.jpg
  • Day 4 WÜRZBURG Old Saint Nick and Nutcrackers Sweet

    CLASSIC Take a Guided Sightseeing Tour of the "Pearl of the Romantic Road" with its Old Main Bridge, towering fortress, and baroque Bishop's Residence.

    You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to the beautiful Bavarian town of Rothenburg. Visit the Käthe Wohlfahrt German Christmas museum--the world's most extensive collection of traditional German Christmas decorations.

    Spend free time enjoying the festive, warm glow of Wurzburg's Christmas markets.

    Later, enjoy live entertainment onboard.

    EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO MILTENBERG

    (B,L,D)

    WURZBURG-FESTIVE.jpg
  • Day 5 MILTENBERG Hidden Gifts and Holiday Delights

    CLASSIC Take a Guided Walking Tour of Miltenberg, a showcase of medieval half-timber homes and home to Germany's oldest inn a picturesque Bavarian village.

    DISCOVERY Join a German Cookie Baking Demonstration on board your ship while sailing.

    AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO FRANKFURT

    (B,L,D)

    MILTENBERG-FESTIVE.jpg
  • Day 6 FRANKFURT (DISEMBARKATION) Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.

    Flights should not leave Frankfurt airport before 10 am.

    (B)

    FRANKFURT-FESTIVE-CHRISTMAS-MARKET.jpg
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Day 1 Nuremberg (Embarkation): Onboard welcome reception
Day 2 Nuremberg: Choice of Nuremberg guided tour or Nuremberg Rally Grounds tour; Christmas market
Day 3 Bamberg: Guided tour, see the Old Town Hall; onboard Christmas Traditions lecture
Day 4 Würzburg: Guided tour, visit the Bishop's Residence; Christmas market
Day 5 Miltenberg: Guided tour
Day 6 Frankfurt (Disembarkation): Your cruise ends this morning
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Name: Festive Season in the Heart of Germany

Brand: Avalon

Quality: Superior First Class

Tour Type: River Cruise

Start City: Prague

End City: Frankfurt

Notes: In the event of technical or water level issues, it may be necessary to operate the itinerary by motorcoach or alter the program, including hotel overnight when necessary. Guided Tours, Optional Excursions, activities, sailing and docking schedules may be contingent on weather conditions or other issues outside of our control and could therefore be subject to change at any time.Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.Christmas markets generally operate from late November until the third week of December.

Key Differences: AW_Always_Included_Europe_2022

Price Details: Port charges: USD$150Gratuities to Local Guides & Excursion Drivers are included.Avalon offers the opportunity for solo travelers to sail with no single supplement (subject to availability).Please call for single accommodation price. Triples not available.

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Sun, Dec 10, 23 Fri, Dec 15, 23 $3,076 Get Quote w/Air
Mon, Dec 11, 23 Sat, Dec 16, 23 $3,076 Get Quote w/Air
Sat, Dec 14, 24 Thu, Dec 19, 24 $3,141 Get Quote w/Air
Mon, Dec 08, 25 Sat, Dec 13, 25 $3,188 Get Quote w/Air
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  • Day 1 NUREMBERG, GERMANY (EMBARKATION) Welcome in Nuremberg, where your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding.

    Flights into Nuremberg must arrive by 3:30 pm.

    Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm.

    Indulge in traditional holiday fare and hot libations to warm your heart and soul.

    OVERNIGHT DOCKING CRUISE TO NUREMBERG

    (D)

    NUREMBERG-FESTIVE.jpg
  • Day 2 NUREMBERG Legends and History Lessons

    CLASSIC Choose a Guided Tour of Nuremberg's medieval architecture, gilded fountain, Gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castle, OR:

    CLASSIC Join a Guided Tour of the historic Rally Grounds--used by the Third Reich.

    Spend free time browsing the spruce stalls of the Christmas Markets of Nuremberg. Sample favorite Bavarian fare--bratwurst, gingerbread, mulled blueberry wine, and countless other Christkindlmarkt culinary delights.

    Later, enjoy live entertainment onboard.

    EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BAMBERG

    (B,L,D)

    NUREMBERG-SAUSAGE.jpg
  • Day 3 BAMBERG Christmas Customs and Cradle Scenes

    CLASSIC Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of --medieval home of Germany's Roman Empire dynasties. Stroll through dozens of 's nativity scenes--from miniature to life-size.

    Take free time to enjoy the quaint Christmas markets, and warm up with traditional German dumplings, sausage, and a glass of hearty Bavarian ale.

    DISCOVERY Enjoy an onboard Christmas Traditions Lecture while sailing.

    AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO WÜRZBURG

    (B,L,D)

    -FESTIVE.jpg
  • Day 4 WÜRZBURG Old Saint Nick and Nutcrackers Sweet

    CLASSIC Take a Guided Sightseeing Tour of the "Pearl of the Romantic Road" with its Old Main Bridge, towering fortress, and baroque Bishop's Residence.

    You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to the beautiful Bavarian town of Rothenburg. Visit the Käthe Wohlfahrt German Christmas museum--the world's most extensive collection of traditional German Christmas decorations.

    Spend free time enjoying the festive, warm glow of Wurzburg's Christmas markets.

    Later, enjoy live entertainment onboard.

    EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO MILTENBERG

    (B,L,D)

    WURZBURG-FESTIVE.jpg
  • Day 5 MILTENBERG Hidden Gifts and Holiday Delights

    CLASSIC Take a Guided Walking Tour of Miltenberg, a showcase of medieval half-timber homes and home to Germany's oldest inn a picturesque Bavarian village.

    DISCOVERY Join a German Cookie Baking Demonstration on board your ship while sailing.

    AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO FRANKFURT

    (B,L,D)

    MILTENBERG-FESTIVE.jpg
  • Day 6 FRANKFURT (DISEMBARKATION) Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.

    Flights should not leave Frankfurt airport before 10 am.

    (B)

    FRANKFURT-FESTIVE-CHRISTMAS-MARKET.jpg
  • Day 1 Nuremberg (Embarkation): Onboard welcome reception
    Day 2 Nuremberg: Choice of Nuremberg guided tour or Nuremberg Rally Grounds tour; Christmas market
    Day 3 Bamberg: Guided tour, see the Old Town Hall; onboard Christmas Traditions lecture
    Day 4 Würzburg: Guided tour, visit the Bishop's Residence; Christmas market
    Day 5 Miltenberg: Guided tour
    Day 6 Frankfurt (Disembarkation): Your cruise ends this morning

Name: Festive Season in the Heart of Germany

Brand: Avalon

Quality: Superior First Class

Tour Type: River Cruise

Start City: Prague

End City: Frankfurt

Notes: In the event of technical or water level issues, it may be necessary to operate the itinerary by motorcoach or alter the program, including hotel overnight when necessary. Guided Tours, Optional Excursions, activities, sailing and docking schedules may be contingent on weather conditions or other issues outside of our control and could therefore be subject to change at any time.Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.Christmas markets generally operate from late November until the third week of December.

Key Differences: AW_Always_Included_Europe_2022

Price Details: Port charges: USD$150Gratuities to Local Guides & Excursion Drivers are included.Avalon offers the opportunity for solo travelers to sail with no single supplement (subject to availability).Please call for single accommodation price. Triples not available.

Questions? Give us a call 1-866-650-6654 Get call in code
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  • Day 1 : NUREMBERG, GERMANY (EMBARKATION) Welcome in Nuremberg, where your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding.

    Flights into Nuremberg must arrive by 3:30 pm.

    Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm.

    Indulge in traditional holiday fare and hot libations to warm your heart and soul.

    OVERNIGHT DOCKING CRUISE TO NUREMBERG

    (D)

    NUREMBERG-FESTIVE.jpg
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