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Christmastime from Frankfurt to Vienna 2027

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From Frankfurt-am-Main to Vienna
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  • Festive Christmas market in a city square illuminated by colorful lights.
  • Scenic cityscape featuring a historic cathedral with a colorful tiled roof.
  • Historic city skyline with numerous church spires under a clear blue sky.
  • Aerial view of a historic city with a large monastery and surrounding rooftops.
  • Charming village along a peaceful river with lush greenery under a blue sky.
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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

  1. Day 1

    Frankfurt

    Meals
    Dinner
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  2. Day 2

    Main River Village

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • German Cookie Baking Demonstration on board
    • Guided Tour of picturesque village along the Main River
    • Christmas caroling performance on board
    • Live entertainment on board
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  3. Day 3

    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
    Landmarks
    Old Main Bridge
    Würzburg Fortress
    Bishop's Residence
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Bamberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Onboard Christmas Traditions Lecture
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Bamberg with nativity scenes
    • Onboard candle decorating workshop
    • Live entertainment on board
    Landmarks
    Bamberg Old Town
  5. Day 5

    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)
    • Gingerbread Cooking Demonstration on board
    Landmarks
    Kaiserburg Castle
    St. Lawrence Church
  6. Day 6

    Nuremberg to Munich to Nuremberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Tour of Munich including Nymphenburg Palace and Old and New Town Halls of Marienplatz
    Landmarks
    Nymphenburg Palace
    Marienplatz
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  7. Day 7

    Nuremberg

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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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  8. Day 8

    Regensburg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Walk of Regensburg including Altes Rathaus and Porta Pretoria
    • Onboard Christmas Traditions Lecture
    Landmarks
    Altes Rathaus
    Porta Pretoria
  9. Day 9

    Passau

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Walk of Passau
    • Evening cruise to Linz
    • Live entertainment on board

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg, Austria with The Sound of Music setting and Silent Night story
    Landmarks
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
  10. Day 10

    Melk to Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Melk Benedictine Abbey with frescoed ceilings
    • Austrian Cookie Tasting while sailing through Wachau Valley

    Optional Activities

    • Optional Excursion to Royal Waltz Concert
    Landmarks
    Melk Benedictine Abbey
    Wachau Valley
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  11. Day 11

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walk through Vienna's Old Town and Christmas markets with local winter specialties OR Guided City Tour of Vienna's Habsburg landmarks including Imperial Palace, Vienna Opera House, and St. Stephen's Cathedral (choose one)

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Tour of Schönbrunn Palace
    Landmarks
    Vienna Opera House
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Hofburg Palace
    Schönbrunn Palace
  12. Day 12

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast

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Avalon Waterways Ship

  • Avalon Expression
    Avalon Expression
    Part of Avalon's cutting-edge fleet of Suite Ships®, the Avalon Expression came onto the European river cruising scene with a ban… Read more
    Built
    2013
    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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