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Christmastime from Nuremberg to Basel with 2 Nights in Prague 2026

12 days
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From Prague to Basel
4.6 (236 reviews)
  • Festive Christmas market with lit decorations.
  • Countryside landscape with hills and river.
  • Riverside buildings with a historic castle on a hill.
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Avalon Waterways
River Cruise
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Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Prague

    Prague

    Optional Activities

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

    Prague

    Prague
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Walk to Hradčany Castle Grounds
    • Visit St. Vitus Cathedral
    • Visit Old Town's Astronomical Clock

    Optional Activities

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

    Prague to Nuremberg

    Prague to Nuremberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Transfer to Nuremberg
  5. Day 4

    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 the historic Nuremberg Rally Grounds

    Optional Activities

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

    Bamberg

    Bamberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Bamberg
    • Stroll through Bamberg's nativity scenes
    • Christmas Traditions Lecture on board

    Optional Activities

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

    Würzburg

    Würzburg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Würzburg
    • Visit Old Main Bridge
    • Visit towering fortress
    • Visit baroque Bishop's Residence

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Rothenburg
    • Visit Käthe Wohlfahrt German Christmas museum
    • Browse Christmas markets in Würzburg
    Landmarks
    Würzburg Old Main Bridge
    Würzburg Prince-Bishop's Residence
  8. Day 7

    Miltenberg

    Miltenberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Frankfurt - Rüdesheim

    Frankfurt - Rüdesheim
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Tour of Mechanical Music Museum in Rüdesheim
    • Local special treat in Rüdesheim

    Optional Activities

    • Browse Christmas markets and seasonal handiwork in Rüdesheim
    Landmarks
    Mechanical Music Museum
  10. Day 9

    Speyer - Heidelberg

    Speyer - Heidelberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour including Heidelberg Castle
    • Visit to the Great Vat - world's largest wine barrel

    Optional Activities

    • Visit German Christmas markets in Heidelberg
    • Explore Speyer Christmas markets
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
  11. Day 10

    Strasbourg

    Strasbourg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • City Sightseeing tour
    • Visit gothic cathedral with stained-glass windows
    • Visit cathedral's ancient murals
    • Visit cathedral's astronomical clock
    • Visit La Petite France District

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Alsace wine-country village
    • Browse French winter markets of Strasbourg
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    La Petite France District
  12. Day 11

    Breisach - Black Forest

    Breisach - Black Forest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour to explore Freiburg's medieval city center OR Guided Tour to the Black Forest

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Colmar
    Landmarks
    Freiburg
    Black Forest
    Colmar
  13. Day 12

    Basel

    Basel
    Meals
    Breakfast

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Response rate
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Avalon Waterways Ship

  • Avalon Illumination
    Avalon Illumination
    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
    Built
    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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