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Christmastime in the Heart of Germany 2028 (from Nuremberg to Frankfurt-am-Main)

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From Nuremberg to Frankfurt-am-Main
2.0 (2 reviews)
  • Vibrant night scene of a festive Christmas market in a city square.
  • Statue in front of historic buildings under a blue evening sky.
  • Bridge over a river surrounded by a scenic, wooded hillside.
  • Scenic town view with a river, bridge, and historic church.
  • Panoramic cityscape with a historic palace and red-roofed buildings.
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  • Aerial view of a historic town along a river with a prominent church.
  • Charming half-timbered houses and a stone tower amidst greenery.
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Avalon Waterways
River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
Ages 8+

Places You’ll See

  • Nuremberg
    Nuremberg
  • Wurzburg
    Wurzburg
  • Rothenburg ob der Tauber
    Rothenburg ob der Tauber
  • Miltenberg
    Miltenberg
  • Frankfurt-am-Main
    Frankfurt-am-Main
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Highlights

  • Board your Suite Ship in Nuremberg
  • Explore Nuremberg's medieval sites
  • Tour Bamberg's nativity scenes
  • Discover Wurzburg's Christmas markets
  • Bake German cookies on your cruise

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 NUREMBERG, GERMANY (EMBARKATION)
  2. Day 2 NUREMBERG
  3. Day 3 BAMBERG
  4. Day 4 WÜRZBURG
  5. Day 5 MILTENBERG
  6. Day 6 FRANKFURT (DISEMBARKATION)

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Avalon Waterways Ship

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    Avalon View
    The Avalon View is the newest addition to the 2020 Avalon Suite Ship fleet. With the youngest fleet of ships on Europe's waterways, Avalon W… Read more
    Capacity
    Built
    2019
    Guests
    166
    Crew
    47
    Length
    443 ft / 135 m
    Width
    12m / 39 ft
    Suites
    67
    Staterooms
    16
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    2775 gt
    Electricity
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    Cruising Speed
    12 kn / 22 kph / 14 mph
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