Itinerary
- Day 1
Prague
Optional Activities
- Explore Prague and surrounding countryside
- Sample plum dumplings and traditional Pilsner lager beside the Vltava River
Landmarks Vltava River 
- Day 2
Prague
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided City Walk visiting Hradčany Castle Grounds
- Visit St. Vitus Cathedral
- See Old Town Astronomical Clock
Optional Activities
- Browse Christmas Markets of Prague and shop for ornaments and handmade crafts
Landmarks Hradčany Castle St. Vitus Cathedral Old Town Astronomical Clock - Day 3
Prague to Nuremberg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Free morning to explore Prague
- Day 4
Nuremberg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Tour of Nuremberg's medieval architecture, gilded fountain, Gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castle (choose one option)
Optional Activities
- Guided Tour of historic Nuremberg Rally Grounds
- Browse Christmas Markets of Nuremberg and sample Bavarian fare (bratwurst, gingerbread, mulled blueberry wine)
Landmarks Kaiserburg Castle Nuremberg Rally Grounds 
- Day 5
Bamberg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Bamberg
- Stroll through Bamberg's nativity scenes
- Onboard Christmas Traditions Lecture while sailing
Landmarks Bamberg 
- Day 6
Würzburg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Würzburg including Old Main Bridge, towering fortress, and baroque Bishop's Residence
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Rothenburg
- Visit Käthe Wohlfahrt German Christmas Museum in Rothenburg
- Browse Würzburg Christmas Markets
Landmarks Old Main Bridge Prince-Bishop's Residence - Day 7
Miltenberg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Walking Tour of Miltenberg
- German Cookie-Baking Demonstration on board
Landmarks Miltenberg 
- Day 8
Rüdesheim
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Tour Mechanical Music Museum in Rüdesheim
Optional Activities
- Explore Christmas markets and seasonal handiwork in Rüdesheim
Landmarks Mechanical Music Museum 
- Day 9
Heidelberg or Speyer
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Tour of Heidelberg Castle at Christmastime including Great Vat wine barrel
Optional Activities
- Visit local German Christmas Markets in Heidelberg
- Explore Speyer Christmas Markets
Landmarks Heidelberg Castle Great Vat 
- Day 10
Strasbourg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- City Sightseeing including gothic cathedral with stained glass and murals and astronomical clock
- Visit La Petite France District
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Alsace wine-country village
- Browse Strasbourg Christmas Markets
Landmarks Strasbourg Cathedral La Petite France - Day 11
Breisach
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to local winery with wine tasting and German winemaking education
Optional Activities
- Guided Tour to Black Forest to experience local traditions and Christmas mood
- Guided Optional Excursion to Colmar village
Landmarks Black Forest Colmar 
- Day 12
Basel
- Meals
- Breakfast
