Summary Celebrate this magical time of year with a delightful Christmastime river cruise through the beautiful views of the heart of Germany, on the Main Danube Canal, and the Main and Rhine Rivers. Board your ship in Nuremberg, Germany, host to one of the oldest Christmas markets in the country. Get into the holiday spirit as you stroll through the brightly illuminated and decorated 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 through-out the town. Learn about holiday traditions as you cruise to Würzburg, and here walk through the halls of 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). 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 Rüdesheim, visit the unique Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum. Continue your cruise to Speyer and visit Heidelberg Castle, which towers magnificently over the city, and watch the skaters on the ice rink below. At this time of year, the historic charm of Strasbourg, France, is mixed with 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, and the home of Black Forest ham, cherry cake, and cuckoo clocks. There is no better setting at this time of year, when smoke curls from the chimneys of the traditional Black Forest houses. Your delightful holiday cruise ends in Basel, Switzerland. Short Itinerary / Route
- Day 1.
- Nuremberg, Germany (Embarkation)
- Day 2.
- Nuremberg
- Day 3.
- Bamberg
- Day 4.
- Würzburg
- Day 5.
- Main River Village
- Day 6.
- Frankfurt. Excursion To Rudesheim
- Day 7.
- Heidelberg Excursion. Speyer
- Day 8.
- Strasbourg, France
- Day 9.
- Breisach, Germany. Excursion To Black Forest
- Day 10.
- Basel, Switzerland (Disembarkation)
Countries (3): France, Germany, Switzerland Ports of call (12): Bamberg, Basel, Breisach, Colmar, Frankfurt am Main, Heidelberg, Nuremberg, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Rüdesheim, Strasbourg, Würzburg, Zurich |
 This is an Organised River Cruise: you will eat and sleep on-board of the ship. The cruise operator set the itinerary, the destinations, duration and departure dates as well as the price per cabin type/deck. Excursions and activities can be included or optional. You can join, enjoy and meet other people.
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