Christmastime in the Heart of Germany 2026 (from Frankfurt-am-Main to Nuremberg)

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From Frankfurt-am-Main to Nuremberg

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Gold Operator: Avalon Waterways
River Cruise: Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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

Day 1
Frankfurt
Frankfurt
Meals
Dinner
Landmarks
Frankfurt
Day 2
Main River Village
Main River Village
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- German Cookie Baking Demonstration on board
- Guided Tour of a picturesque village along the Main River
Optional Activities
- Live entertainment onboard
Landmarks
Main River
Day 3
Würzburg
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
- Free time to explore Würzburg's Christmas markets
Landmarks
Old Main Bridge
Würzburg Fortress
Bishop's Residence
Rothenburg
Käthe Wohlfahrt German Christmas Museum
Day 4
Bamberg
Bamberg
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Christmas Traditions Lecture onboard
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Bamberg including nativity scenes
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Christmas markets and sample traditional German food
- Live entertainment onboard
Landmarks
Bamberg
Day 5
Nuremberg
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 historic Nuremberg Rally Grounds (choose one)
Optional Activities
- Free time to browse Christmas Markets of Nuremberg and sample Bavarian fare
Landmarks
Kaiserburg Castle
Gothic Cathedral of Nuremberg
Nuremberg Rally Grounds
Day 6
Nuremberg
Nuremberg
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Frankfurt

Landmarks
Main River

Landmarks
Old Main Bridge
Würzburg Fortress
Bishop's Residence
Rothenburg
Käthe Wohlfahrt German Christmas Museum

Landmarks
Bamberg

Landmarks
Kaiserburg Castle
Gothic Cathedral of Nuremberg
Nuremberg Rally Grounds

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Avalon Waterways

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Rating: 4.6 (234 reviews)
Response time: within 1 day
Response rate: 77%
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Avalon Waterways Ship

Avalon Imagery II
One of 2016's two new additions to the youngest fleet on Europe's waterways, the Imagery II continues all of Avalon's outstan… Read more
Built
2016
Guests
65 - 130
Crew
37
Length
110 m / 361 ft
Suites
52
Staterooms
12
Gross Tonnage
2022 gt
Beam
12 m / 39 ft
Cruising Speed
12 kn / 22 kph / 14 mph
Staterooms / Suites Deck Plans Dining

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4.6

Charles5.0•September 2025
We would like to thank our Statesman Attendee that took care of all our needs in our room 107. He was friendly and...
We would like to thank our Statesman Attendee that took care of all our needs in our room 107. He was friendly and did an amazing job, Marisio our waiter served us with the highest respect and friendliness. Over all Avalon have very good staff and always a smile- nothing too much trouble. The ship was so clean, food was spectacular. We had a surprise group of singers Gwen and Charles who brought great entertainment. The other entertainer was amazing. Loved the top deck BBQ. We met lots of new friends aboard. Thank you Avalon for a trip well executed.Show more
Julie5.0•August 2025
Unforgettable, stress-free trip.
Klaus5.0•July 2024
Led by Nour
ship was excellent, food and drinks were great, adventures perfectly organized,all crew members were extremely...
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Tour ID: 241232

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- Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Germany. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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Christmastime in the Heart of Germany 2026 (from Frankfurt-am-Main to Nuremberg)

Itinerary

Frankfurt

Main River Village

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Würzburg

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Bamberg

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Nuremberg

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Nuremberg

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