Festive Season In The Heart Of Germany

Step aboard your Avalon Suite Ship® festively decorated and beautifully dressed in Christmas colors of the season. Embark on this festive Christmastime river cruise in Frankfurt, Germany, and join us behind medieval walls and towered gates to enjoy a guided walking tour in a picturesque village along the Main River. Celebrate the season in charming Würzburg, known as the “Pearl of the Romantic Road,” and surrounded by sloping vineyard-covered hills. Visit the ornate Bishop’s Residence-home to the largest ceiling fresco ever painted, then stroll through the Christmas markets while you sip Glühwein (hot mulled wine). Continue your Christmastime river cruise to Bamberg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where the many nativity scenes exhibited throughout the town are sure to delight. Take a guided tour in Nuremberg, with free time to visit the Christmas market-one of the most famous in the world. Wander through Old Town illuminated with holiday lights and decorations, and be sure to sample some traditional lebkuchen (spicy gingerbread), a Nuremberg specialty. While on board, you’ll also hear all about German Christmas traditions. Historical treasures of Germany are perfectly paired with the sights, sounds, and sumptuous treats of the joyous holiday season on this unforgettable European Christmas river cruise.
Included Features:
Day 1 Frankfurt (embarkation): Onboard welcome receptionDay 2 Main river village: Onboard cookie demonstration; guided tourDay 3 Würzburg: Guided tour, visit the Bishop’s Residence; Christmas marketDay 4 Bamberg: Onboard Christmas Traditions lecture; guided tour, see the Old Town Hall; Christmas marketDay 5 Nuremberg: Choice of guided tour or Nuremberg Rally Grounds tour; Christmas marketDay 6 Nuremberg (Disembarkation): Your cruise ends this morning
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Day 1 |
Frankfurt, Germany (Embarkation) |
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Day 2 |
Main River Village |
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Day 3 |
Würzburg |
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Day 4 |
Bamberg |
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Day 5 |
Nuremberg |
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Day 6 |
Nuremberg (Disembarkation) |
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