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Christmastime in the Heart of Germany with 2 Nights in Prague 2026 (from Prague to Frankfurt-am-Main)

8 days
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From Prague to Frankfurt-am-Main
4.6
234 traveler reviews
  • Urban street scene with cafes and people walking.
  • Scenic view of a historic city with a bridge and a river.
  • Waterfront view of traditional buildings along a river.
  • Historic church with twin spires.
  • Modern colorful building with star decorations.
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  • City skyline at night with illuminated buildings and river reflections.
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Avalon Waterways
River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Group Tour
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Prague

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Prague and surrounding countryside
    • Sample plum dumplings and traditional Pilsner lager
    Landmarks
    Vltava River
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  2. Day 2

    Prague

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Walk visiting Hradčany Castle Grounds, St. Vitus Cathedral, and Old Town's Astronomical Clock

    Optional Activities

    • Browse Christmas Markets of Prague
    Landmarks
    Hradčany Castle
    St. Vitus Cathedral
    Old Town Astronomical Clock
    Christmas Markets of Prague
  3. Day 3

    Prague to Nuremberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Sample traditional holiday fare and hot libations
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  4. Day 4

    Nuremberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Nuremberg's medieval architecture, gilded fountain, Gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castle OR Guided Tour of the historic Nuremberg Rally Grounds

    Optional Activities

    • Browse Christmas Markets of Nuremberg
    • Sample Bavarian fare including bratwurst, gingerbread, mulled blueberry wine
    Landmarks
    Kaiserburg Castle
    Nuremberg Rally Grounds
    Christmas Markets of Nuremberg
  5. Day 5

    Bamberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Bamberg with nativity scenes
    • Onboard Christmas Traditions Lecture while sailing

    Optional Activities

    • Enjoy Christmas markets
    • Sample traditional German dumplings, sausage, and Bavarian ale
    Landmarks
    Bamberg
  6. Day 6

    Würzburg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Würzburg including Old Main Bridge, fortress, and baroque Bishop's Residence

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Rothenburg with visit to Käthe Wohlfahrt German Christmas museum
    • Enjoy Würzburg's Christmas markets
    Landmarks
    Old Main Bridge
    Würzburg Fortress
    Bishop's Residence
    Rothenburg
    Käthe Wohlfahrt German Christmas museum
  7. Day 7

    Miltenberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walking Tour of Miltenberg
    • German Cookie Baking Demonstration on board
    Landmarks
    Miltenberg
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  8. Day 8

    Frankfurt

    Meals
    Breakfast

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Avalon Waterways Ship

  • Avalon Illumination
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    Part of Avalon's cutting-edge fleet of Suite Ships®, the Avalon Illumination came onto the river cruising scene with a bang. This… Read more
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    2014
    Guests
    84 - 166
    Crew
    47
    Length
    135 m / 443 ft
    Suites
    67
    Staterooms
    16
    Gross Tonnage
    2775 gt
    Beam
    12 m / 39 ft
    Cruising Speed
    12 kn / 22 kph / 14 mph
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    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Czech Republic. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Czech Republic.Germany. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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