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11 Night Christmastime from Basel to Nuremberg with 2 Nights in Prague Cruise and Land Tour from Basel (Saxon)
Ship: Avalon Panorama
Cruise Line: Avalon Waterways
Sailed: Saturday, Nov 29, 2025 from Basel (Saxon), Switzerland
Ended: Wednesday, Dec 10, 2025
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Saturday, Nov 29, 2025
departure of the Avalon Panorama. If Avalon Waterways modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing
, the modified schedule would not be reflected here.
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Welcome to Switzerland! Your Suite Ship is Ready for Boarding. Flights into Zurich or Basel must arrive by 3 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm. Stroll through the city center, enjoy the festive illumination, and savor Christmas delicacies like waffles, gingerbread, sweets, and Swiss raclette. (Dinner)
Day 2 - Sunday - Nov 30, 2025
Breisach, Germany
History, Artistry, and the Beautiful Black Forest. In the afternoon, you may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to visit the charming village of Colmar, with its half-timbered medieval and early Renaissance buildings, and enjoy the warmth and glow of the Christmas season. Alternatively, spend your afternoon leisurely browsing Breisach's lovely Christmas market to sample pretzels, mulled wine, and Black Forest cake. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 3 - Monday - Dec 1, 2025
Strasbourg, France
Joyeux Noel in Strasbourg. 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. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 4 - Tuesday - Dec 2, 2025
Speyer, Germany
Bus Travel
Heidelberg, Germany
Bus Travel
Speyer, Germany
Winter Wonders and a Wine Barrel Fit for a King. Alternatively, enjoy a relaxing sailing morning and explore the sights and sounds, tantalizing treats, and seasonal handiwork of Speyer Christmas markets. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 5 - Wednesday - Dec 3, 2025
Frankfurt, Germany
Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine Country. Don't miss the tantalizing treats, and seasonal handiwork of sparkling winter wonderlands in the city. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 6 - Thursday - Dec 4, 2025
Cruising the Main River, Germany
Hidden Gifts and Holiday Delights in Beautiful Bavaria. Later in the day, enjoy live entertainment onboard. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 7 - Friday - Dec 5, 2025
Wurzburg, Germany
Nicholas and Nutcrackers Sweet. You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to the beautiful Bavarian town of Rothenburg. Visit the Kathe 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. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 8 - Saturday - Dec 6, 2025
Bamberg, Germany
Christmas Customs and Cradle Scenes. Take free time to enjoy the quaint Christmas markets, and warm up with traditional German dumplings, sausage, and a glass of hearty Bavarian ale. Later, enjoy live entertainment onboard. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 9 - Sunday - Dec 7, 2025
Nuremberg, Germany
Legends and History Lessons. 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. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 10 - Monday - Dec 8, 2025
Nuremberg, Germany
Cruise Ends
Bus Travel
Prague, Czech Republic
Bid your crew farewell and head for the Golden City of Prague. Stroll through the exquisite streets of the city and spend a free evening in one of Prague's cafes for dinner and Czech Beer. (Breakfast)
Day 11 - Tuesday - Dec 9, 2025
Prague, Czech Republic
Gothic Cathedrals, Grand Castles, and Czech Christmas Spirits. Spend the afternoon on your own to browse the exquisite Christmas markets of Prague. Stroll through the brightly colored wooden stalls for ornaments and handmade toys and handicrafts. (Breakfast)
Day 12 - Wednesday - Dec 10, 2025
Prague, Czech Republic
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)
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