2024: Christmastime from Nuremberg to Basel with 2 Nights in Prague (WNMQ) - Illumination
12 Day River Cruise Prague to Basel
Celebrate this magical time of year with a Christmastime river cruise vacation starting in the Czech Republic, on through the beautiful views of the heart of Germany, and ending in Switzerland. Prague, the beautiful Czech capital, is set on the banks of the Vltava River and a Local Guide will be proud to show you the famous sights. The Christmas market offers rows of brightly decorated wooden huts selling ornaments and Czech handicrafts. Explore to your heart's content and try a traditional hot sausage from one of the stalls. Board your ship in Nuremberg, Germany, host to one of the oldest Christmas markets. Get into the holiday spirit as you stroll through the illuminated Old Town. 200 stalls sell traditional German Christmas wares and seasonal delicacies. In delightful Bamberg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, you'll find nativity scenes built by local citizens throughout the town. Learn about holiday traditions as you cruise to Wurzburg, and here walk through the halls of the ornate Bishop's Residenz-home to the largest ceiling fresco ever painted. Then stroll through the Christmas markets while you sip Gluhwein (hot mulled wine). Learn how to bake a traditional cookie before arriving at one of the charming small towns with half-timbered houses that are dotted along the Main River. In the charming wine town of Rudesheim, visit the unique Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum. Continue your cruise to Speyer and visit Heidelberg Castle, which towers magnificently over the city, before cruising to Strasbourg, France. This time of year, the historic charm of the city is mixed with the festive aromas, sights, and sounds-creating a truly magical atmosphere! Visit the gothic cathedral with its ancient murals and fascinating astronomical clock. Continue your Christmastime river cruise to Breisach, Germany-gateway to the famous Black Forest, an area of unrivaled natural beauty, before ending in Basel Switzerland.
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- Cruise Line
- Avalon Waterways
- Duration
- 12 Days
- Cruise Ship
- Illumination
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| Day | Port | Arrive | Depart |
| Day 1 | Prague | ||
| Day 2 | Prague | ||
| Day 3 | Nuremberg | ||
| Day 4 | Nuremberg | ||
| Day 5 | Bamberg | ||
| Day 6 | Wurzburg | ||
| Day 7 | Main River Village | ||
| Day 8 | Frankfurt | ||
| Day 9 | Heidelberg | ||
| Day 10 | Strasbourg | ||
| Day 11 | Breisach | ||
| Day 12 | Basel |
- Dates/Pricing
- Disclaimer
- US$ Price Details
Gateway city for departures is Zurich.Port charges:$270Gratuities 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.Travel Terms & Conditions
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Booking your Vacation with Air
Our volume buying power saves you money. We may be able to provide you with flight arrangements from your gateway city. Avalon Waterways offers 2 air options: Flex Air and Instant Purchase Air. Early Airfare Price Guarantee locks in a price that is guaranteed not to increase. Air pricing and schedules are available approximately 330 days prior to last travel date in the itinerary. At that time the best air price will be utilized and a new invoice with the air cost and confirmed schedule will be sent. The identity of the carrier, which may include the carrier?s codeshare partner, will be assigned and disclosed at this time. If the guaranteed price is the lowest, the schedule with the lowest fare per contracted classes of service will be booked. Any voluntary change to the confirmed flights negates the guaranteed price and is subject to air pricing at the time of the change.
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