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11 Night Christmastime from Basel to Nuremberg with 2 Nights in Prague and Land Tour

From Basel (Saxon) to Prague

Avalon Imagery II

Avalon Waterways
4 Stars
  • Cruise #: 13949378
  • Departs: Mon, Dec 1, 2025
  • Returns: Fri, Dec 12, 2025
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    Itinerary Summary

    Day by Day Details

    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Monday - Dec 1, 2025
    Day
    1
    Basel (Saxon), Switzerland
    • Basel (Saxon), Switzerland
    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) ...
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    Tuesday - Dec 2, 2025
    Day
    2
    Breisach, Germany
    • 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) ...
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    Wednesday - Dec 3, 2025
    Day
    3
    Strasbourg, France
    • 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) ...
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    Thursday - Dec 4, 2025
    Day
    4
    Speyer, Germany
    • 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)
    Friday - Dec 5, 2025
    Day
    5
    Frankfurt, Germany
    • 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)
    Saturday - Dec 6, 2025
    Day
    6
    Cruising the Main River, Germany
    • Cruising the Main River, Germany
    Hidden Gifts and Holiday Delights in Beautiful Bavaria. Later in the day, enjoy live entertainment onboard. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Sunday - Dec 7, 2025
    Day
    7
    Wurzburg, Germany
    • 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) ...
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    Monday - Dec 8, 2025
    Day
    8
    Bamberg, Germany
    • 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)
    Tuesday - Dec 9, 2025
    Day
    9
    Nuremberg, Germany
    • 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)
    Wednesday - Dec 10, 2025
    Day
    10
    Nuremberg, Germany
    • Nuremberg, Germany
    • Cruise Ends

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Day 10 - Wednesday - Dec 10, 2025
    Day
    10
    • 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)

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Thursday - Dec 11, 2025
    Day
    11
    Prague, Czech Republic
    • 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)

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Friday - Dec 12, 2025
    Day
    12
    Prague, Czech Republic
    • Prague, Czech Republic
    Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)


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