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11 Night Christmastime from Nuremberg to Basel with 2 Nights in Prague Cruise and Land Tour from Prague
Ship: Avalon Illumination
Cruise Line: Avalon Waterways
Sailed: Thursday, Dec 12, 2024 from Prague, Czech Republic
Ended: Monday, Dec 23, 2024
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Thursday, Dec 12, 2024
departure of the Avalon Illumination. 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 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 the Prague and its surrounding countryside. Sample delicious plum dumplings and traditional Pilsner lager beside the Vltava River.
Day 2 - Friday - Dec 13, 2024
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 3 - Saturday - Dec 14, 2024
Prague, Czech Republic
Bus Travel
Cruise Begins
Nuremberg, Germany
Enjoy a free morning before your transfer to Nuremberg, where your Suite Ship is Ready for Boarding. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 4 - Sunday - Dec 15, 2024
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. Later, enjoy live entertainment onboard. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 5 - Monday - Dec 16, 2024
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. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 6 - Tuesday - Dec 17, 2024
Wurzburg, Germany
Old Saint 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. Later, enjoy live entertainment onboard. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 7 - Wednesday - Dec 18, 2024
River Village Stop
Hidden Gifts and Holiday Delights. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 8 - Thursday - Dec 19, 2024
Frankfurt, Germany
Bus Travel
Rudesheim, Germany
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Frankfurt, Germany
Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine Country. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 9 - Friday - Dec 20, 2024
Worms, Germany
Bus Travel
Heidelberg, Germany
Bus Travel
Speyer, Germany
Winter Wonders and a Wine Barrel Fit for a King. 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. This evening, enjoy live entertainment onboard. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 10 - Saturday - Dec 21, 2024
Strasbourg, France
A Gothic Cathedral, Heaven's Time, and Joyeux Noel. 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 11 - Sunday - Dec 22, 2024
Breisach, Germany
Bus Travel
Black Forest, Germany
Bus Travel
Breisach, Germany
History, Artistry, and the Beautiful Black Forest. 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. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 12 - Monday - Dec 23, 2024
Basel (Saxon), Switzerland
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. Flights should not leave Zurich airport before 10 am or Basel airport before 8 am. (Breakfast)
