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- Day 1 BASEL, SWITZERLAND (EMBARKATION) Welcome to Switzerland! Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding. Flights into Zürich or Basel must arrive by 3 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm. Stroll through the city centre, enjoy the festive illumination and savor Christmas delicacies like waffles, gingerbread, sweets and Swiss raclette.EVENING CRUISE TO BREISACH (D)
- Day 2 BREISACH, GERMANY. EXCURSION TO BLACK FOREST History, Artistry, and the Beautiful Black ForestCLASSIC Join a Guided Tour through storybook Colmar, along the charming canals of the "Little Venice" of France and past countless historic buildings and monuments, OR:CLASSIC Join a Guided Tour to the magical Black Forest to experience local traditions and the vibrant Christmas mood.In the afternoon, you may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to explore Freiburg's medieval city center.Alternatively, spend your afternoon leisurely browsing Breisach's lovely Christmas market to sample pretzels, mulled wine, and Black Forest cake.This evening, enjoy live entertainment on board including the best Christmas carols.Later, enjoy live entertainment on board.OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO STRASBOURG (B,L,D)
- Day 3 STRASBOURG, FRANCE Joyeux Noël in Strasbourg CLASSIC Come along for City Sightseeing, including the city's gothic, stained-glass cathedral with its celebrated ancient murals and astronomical clock, as well as the magical La Petite France District.You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion in a wine country village in beautiful Alsace. Spend free time this afternoon strolling through the glowing winter markets of Strasbourg.EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO SPEYER(B,L,D)
- Day 4 SPEYER, GERMANY. HEIDELBERG EXCURSION Winter Wonders and a Wine Barrel Fit for a King DISCOVERY Take a Guided Tour that includes the magnificent Heidelberg Castle at Christmastime to see the ruins of the magnificent renaissance treasure towering above the city, and its famed Great Vat--the world's largest wine barrel After the tour, visit the local German Christmas Markets in Heidelberg.Alternatively, enjoy a relaxing morning and explore the sights and sounds, tantalizing treats, and seasonal handiwork of Speyer Christmas markets. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO FRANKFURT(B,L,D)
- Day 5 FRANKFURT. EXCURSION TO RUDESHEIM Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine CountryCLASSIC Tour the incredible Mechanical Music Museum for a one-of-a-kind instrumental experience in Rüdesheim, enjoy a special treat.Don't miss the tantalizing treats, and seasonal handiwork of sparkling winter wonderlands in the city.EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO MAIN RIVER VILLAGE(B,L,D)
- Day 6 MAIN RIVER VILLAGE Hidden Gifts and Holiday Delights in Beautiful BavariaDISCOVERY Join a German Cookie-Baking Demonstration on board your ship while sailing.CLASSIC Take a Guided Tour of a picturesque village along the Main River.DISCOVERY Get into the holiday spirit as cheerful carolers come aboard to fill the air with beloved Christmas songs.Later, enjoy live entertainment on board.AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO WÜRZBURG(B,L,D)
- Day 7 WÜRZBURG Old Saint Nicholas, and Nutcrackers SweetCLASSIC 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.EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BAMBERG(B,L,D)
- Day 8 BAMBERG Christmas Customs and Cradle ScenesDISCOVERY Enjoy an onboard Christmas Traditions Lecture while sailing. 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 Join an onboard workshop to learn how to create beautifully decorated candles.Later, enjoy live entertainment on board.EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO NUREMBERG(B,L,D)
- Day 9 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 Christkindlesmarkt culinary delights. DISCOVERY Join a gingerbread Cooking Demonstration on board your ship.OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN (B,L,D)
- Day 10 NUREMBERG (DISEMBARKATION)-PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC Bid your crew farewell and head for the Golden City of PragueStroll through the exquisite streets of the city and spend a free evening in one of Prague's cafés for dinner and Czech Beer. (B)
- Day 11 PRAGUE Gothic Cathedrals, Grand Castles, and Czech Christmas Spirits CLASSIC Take a Guided City Walk to visit Hrad?any Castle Grounds; see St. Vitus Cathedral, and Old Town's Astronomical Clock.Spend the afternoon on your own to browse the exquisite Christmas Markets of . Stroll through the brightly colored wooden stalls for ornaments and handmade toys and handicrafts. (B)
- Day 12 PRAGUE Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.(B)
Name: Christmastime from Basel to Nuremberg with 2 Nights in Prague
Brand: Avalon
Quality: Superior First Class
Tour Type: River Cruise
Start City: Basel
End City: Prague
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.
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