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9 Night Christmastime from Basel to Nuremberg

From Basel (Saxon) to Nuremberg

Avalon Imagery II

Avalon Waterways
4 Stars
  • Cruise #: 13916958
  • Departs: Thu, Dec 10, 2026
  • Returns: Sat, Dec 19, 2026
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    Itinerary Summary

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    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Thursday - Dec 10, 2026
    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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    Friday - Dec 11, 2026
    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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    Saturday - Dec 12, 2026
    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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    Sunday - Dec 13, 2026
    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)
    Monday - Dec 14, 2026
    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)
    Tuesday - Dec 15, 2026
    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)
    Wednesday - Dec 16, 2026
    Day
    7
    Wurzburg, Germany
    • 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. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ...
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    Thursday - Dec 17, 2026
    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)
    Friday - Dec 18, 2026
    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)
    Saturday - Dec 19, 2026
    Day
    10
    Nuremberg, Germany
    • Nuremberg, Germany
    Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)


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