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- Day 1 PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC Welcome to Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic. This fascinating city straddles the Vltava River with domes, cupolas, spires, and pinnacles highlighting its skyline. Enjoy free time to explore Prague and its surrounding countryside. Sample delicious plum dumplings and traditional Pilsner lager.
- Day 2 PRAGUE Gothic Cathedrals, Grand Castles, and Czech Christmas SpiritsCLASSIC Take a Guided City Walk to visit Hrad?any Castle Grounds; see St. Vitus Cathedral, and Old Town's Astronomical Clock.Spend free time this afternoon browsing the exquisite Christmas Markets of . Stroll through the brightly colored wooden stalls for ornaments and handmade toys and handicrafts. (B)
- Day 3 PRAGUE-NUREMBERG, GERMANY (EMBARKATION) Enjoy a free morning before your transfer to Nuremberg, where your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding.OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN NUREMBERG (B,D)
- Day 4 NUREMBERG Legends and History Lessons CLASSIC Choose a Guided Tour of '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 . Sample favorite Bavarian fare--bratwurst, gingerbread, mulled blueberry wine, and countless other Christkindlesmarkt culinary delights. DISCOVERY Get into the holiday spirit as cheerful carolers come aboard your ship to fill the air with beloved Christmas songs.Later, enjoy live entertainment on board.EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BAMBERG (B,L,D)
- Day 5 BAMBERG Christmas Customs and Cradle ScenesCLASSIC Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Bamberg--medieval home of Germany's Roman Empire dynasties. Stroll through dozens of Bamberg'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)
- Day 6 WÜRZBURG Old Saint Nicholas, 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 on board.EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO MAIN RIVER VILLAGE(B,L,D)
- Day 7 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. DISCOVERY Join a German Cookie-Baking Demonstration on board your ship while sailing.AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO FRANKFURT(B,L,D)
- Day 8 FRANKFURT. EXCURSION TO RUDESHEIM Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine Country CLASSIC Tour the incredible Mechanical Music Museum for a one-of-a-kind instrumental experience in Rüdesheim, enjoy a local special treat. Don't miss the tantalizing treats, and seasonal handiwork of sparkling winter wonderlands in the city.EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO SPEYER (B,L,D)
- Day 9 SPEYER. EXCURSION TO HEIDELBERG Winter Wonders and a Wine Barrel Fit for a King CLASSIC Take a Guided Tour that includes the magnificent Heidelberg Castle and the Great Vat--the world's largest wine barrel. After the tour, visit the local German Christmas markets in Heidelberg.Alternatively, enjoy a relaxing sailing morning and explore the sights and sounds, tantalizing treats, and seasonal handiwork of Speyer Christmas markets. DISCOVERY Enjoy an onboard Christmas Traditions Lecture. This evening, enjoy live entertainment on board.EVENING/OVERNIGHT TO KEHL (B,L,D)
- Day 10 KEHL. EXCURSION TO STRASBOURG, FRANCE A Gothic Cathedral, Heaven's Time, and Joyeux Noël 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 to beautiful Alsace, for an afternoon in a French wine-country village. Savor the warmth and glow of Christmas tradition by spending your free time this afternoon wandering the French winter markets of Strasbourg. Take in the lights, music, and the pleasures of the season.This evening, enjoy live entertainment on board. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BREISACH(B,L,D)
- Day 11 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.You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to explore Freiburg's medieval city center, sheltered by the Black Forest amid vineyards and gardens of the Upper Rhine Valley, and enjoy the warmth and glow of the Christmas season.EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BASEL (B,L,D)
- Day 12 BASEL, SWITZERLAND (DISEMBARKATION) Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.Flights should not leave Zürich airport before 10 am or Basel airport before 8 am.(B)
Name: Christmastime from Nuremberg to Basel with 2 Nights in Prague
Brand: Avalon
Quality: Superior First Class
Tour Type: River Cruise
Start City: Prague
End City: Basel
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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