Itinerary
- Day 1
Prague
Optional Activities
- Explore Prague and surrounding countryside
- Sample plum dumplings
- Sample traditional Pilsner lager
Landmarks Vltava River - Day 2
Prague
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided City Walk visiting Hradčany Castle Grounds
- Visit St. Vitus Cathedral
- Visit Old Town's Astronomical Clock
Optional Activities
- Browse Christmas Markets of Prague
- Shop for ornaments and handmade toys and handicrafts
Landmarks Hradčany Castle St. Vitus Cathedral Old Town Square Astronomical Clock - Day 3
Prague to Nuremberg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Free morning exploration in Prague
- 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 Nuremberg Rally Grounds
- Live entertainment on board
Optional Activities
- Browse Christmas Markets of Nuremberg
- Sample Bavarian bratwurst, gingerbread, mulled blueberry wine, and Christkindlesmarkt culinary delights
Landmarks Kaiserburg Castle Nuremberg Rally Grounds - Day 5
Bamberg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Bamberg
- View nativity scenes
- Christmas Traditions Lecture on board
Optional Activities
- Enjoy Christmas markets
- Sample traditional German dumplings, sausage, and Bavarian ale
Landmarks Bamberg - Day 6
Würzburg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Würzburg including Old Main Bridge, fortress, and Bishop's Residence
- Live entertainment on board
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Rothenburg
- Visit Käthe Wohlfahrt German Christmas museum
- Browse Würzburg Christmas markets
Landmarks Würzburg Bishop's Residence Würzburg Main Bridge Rothenburg - Day 7
Miltenberg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Walking Tour of Miltenberg
- German Cookie-Baking Demonstration on board
Landmarks Miltenberg - Day 8
Frankfurt - Rüdesheim excursion
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Tour Mechanical Music Museum in Rüdesheim
Optional Activities
- Enjoy local special treat in Rüdesheim
- Browse tantalizing treats and seasonal handiwork of winter wonderlands
Landmarks Mechanical Music Museum - Day 9
Speyer - Heidelberg excursion
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Tour including Heidelberg Castle and Great Vat
- Live entertainment on board
Optional Activities
- Visit German Christmas markets in Heidelberg
- Explore Speyer Christmas markets
- Relax on ship during sailing
Landmarks Heidelberg Castle Great Vat (Heidelberg) - Day 10
Strasbourg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- City Sightseeing including gothic cathedral with stained-glass windows and 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 - Day 11
Breisach - Black Forest or Freiburg excursion
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Tour of Freiburg's medieval city center and Black Forest area OR Guided Tour of Black Forest with local traditions and Christmas mood
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Colmar
- Explore Colmar's half-timbered medieval and early renaissance buildings
Landmarks Freiburg Black Forest Colmar - Day 12
Basel
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Basel
