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Christmastime from Nuremberg to Basel with 2 Nights in Prague 2026

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From Prague to Basel
4.6
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  • Festive Christmas market with lit decorations.
  • Countryside landscape with hills and river.
  • Riverside buildings with a historic castle on a hill.
  • Vineyard with city view under a cloudy sky.
  • Evening Christmas market with decorated stalls.
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  • Crowded Christmas market in a historic city square.
  • Snow-covered cityscape during sunset.
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Avalon Waterways
River Cruise
Scenic waterways and 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

  1. Day 1

    Prague

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Prague and its 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 to Hradčany Castle Grounds, St. Vitus Cathedral, and Old Town's Astronomical Clock
    • Browse Prague's Christmas Markets
    Landmarks
    Hradčany Castle
    St. Vitus Cathedral
    Old Town Astronomical Clock
  3. Day 3

    Prague to Nuremberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
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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
    • Browse Nuremberg's Christmas Markets
    • Live entertainment on board
    Landmarks
    Kaiserburg Castle
    Nuremberg Rally Grounds
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  5. Day 5

    Bamberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Bamberg and nativity scenes
    • Browse Bamberg's Christmas markets
    • Onboard Christmas Traditions Lecture while sailing
    Landmarks
    Bamberg
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Würzburg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Würzburg including Old Main Bridge, fortress, and Bishop's Residence
    • Browse Würzburg's Christmas markets
    • Live entertainment on board

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Rothenburg and Käthe Wohlfahrt German Christmas museum
    Landmarks
    Old Main Bridge
    Bishop's Residence
    Rothenburg ob der Tauber
    Käthe Wohlfahrt German Christmas Museum
  7. Day 7

    Miltenberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walking Tour of Miltenberg's medieval half-timber homes and Germany's oldest inn
    • German Cookie-Baking Demonstration on board while sailing
    Landmarks
    Miltenberg
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  8. Day 8

    Frankfurt - Rüdesheim

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Tour of the Mechanical Music Museum in Rüdesheim
    • Browse Christmas markets in Rüdesheim
    Landmarks
    Mechanical Music Museum
  9. Day 9

    Speyer - Heidelberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour including Heidelberg Castle and the Great Vat OR Speyer Christmas markets exploration
    • Live entertainment on board

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Heidelberg Christmas markets after guided tour
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Great Vat
  10. Day 10

    Strasbourg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • City Sightseeing including Gothic cathedral, astronomical clock, and La Petite France District
    • Browse Strasbourg's Christmas markets

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to a French wine-country village in Alsace
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    La Petite France District
  11. Day 11

    Breisach - Black Forest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

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

    Basel

    Meals
    Breakfast
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  • 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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