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Christmastime from Basel to Nuremberg with 2 Nights in Prague 2027

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From Basel to Prague
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  • Aerial of Prague’s Old Town Square Christmas market buzzing with crowds beneath the illuminated Týn Church.
  • Festive Christmas market at dusk with illuminated stalls, a giant star light and historic buildings in the background.
  • Crowd gathers around a towering illuminated Christmas tree as a visitor in a wool hat admires the scene.
  • Busy Strasbourg street decked with angel lights leading toward the cathedral during Christmas season.
  • Panorama of Frankfurt’s Römerberg Christmas market glowing with lights, carousel and festive stalls.
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  • Close-up of decorated Christmas tree and gingerbread heart against historic half-timbered buildings at night.
  • Night view of Nuremberg Christkindlesmarkt with illuminated stalls below the Church of Our Lady.
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Basel

    Basel
    Meals
    Dinner (Four-course dinner with choice of appetizers, soups, salads, entrées and desserts or cheese; complimentary wine, beer, or soft drinks included)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Basel city centre
    • Experience festive Christmas illumination
    • Sample Christmas delicacies (waffles, gingerbread, sweets, Swiss raclette)
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  2. Day 2

    Breisach

    Breisach
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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour through Colmar and 'Little Venice' canals (choice of activity)
    • Guided Tour to Black Forest for local traditions and Christmas atmosphere (choice of activity)
    • Live entertainment on board with Christmas carols

    Optional Activities

    • Guided excursion to Freiburg's medieval city center
    • Browse Breisach's Christmas market
    Landmarks
    Colmar
    Black Forest
    Freiburg
    Breisach Christmas Market
  3. Day 3

    Strasbourg

    Strasbourg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • City Sightseeing including gothic cathedral with stained-glass windows and astronomical clock
    • City Sightseeing of La Petite France District

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to wine country village in Alsace
    • Browse Strasbourg winter markets
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    La Petite France
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  4. Day 4

    Speyer - Heidelberg

    Speyer - Heidelberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Heidelberg Castle at Christmastime including the Great Vat (world's largest wine barrel)
    • Visit local German Christmas Markets in Heidelberg

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Speyer Christmas markets with seasonal treats and handcrafts
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
  5. Day 5

    Frankfurt - Rudesheim

    Frankfurt - Rudesheim
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Tour of Mechanical Music Museum in Rüdesheim
    • Special treat included

    Optional Activities

    • Browse winter wonderlands in Rüdesheim city for tantalizing treats and seasonal handiwork
    Landmarks
    Mechanical Music Museum
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  6. Day 6

    Main River Village

    Main River Village
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • German Cookie-Baking Demonstration on board ship
    • Guided Tour of picturesque village along Main River
    • Christmas carolers performance on board
    • Live entertainment on board
  7. Day 7

    Würzburg

    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
    • Visit Käthe Wohlfahrt German Christmas museum
    • Browse Würzburg Christmas markets
    Landmarks
    Old Main Bridge
    Würzburg Fortress
    Bishop's Residence
    Rothenburg
    Käthe Wohlfahrt German Christmas Museum
  8. Day 8

    Bamberg

    Bamberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Onboard Christmas Traditions Lecture
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Bamberg
    • Tour of Bamberg nativity scenes from miniature to life-size
    • Onboard candle decoration workshop
    • Live entertainment on board

    Optional Activities

    • Browse Christmas markets
    • Sample traditional German dumplings, sausage, and Bavarian ale
    Landmarks
    Bamberg
  9. Day 9

    Nuremberg

    Nuremberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Nuremberg medieval architecture, gilded fountain, Gothic cathedral and Kaiserburg Castle
    • Guided Tour of historic Nuremberg Rally Grounds
    • Gingerbread Cooking Demonstration on board ship

    Optional Activities

    • Browse Christmas Markets of Nuremberg
    • Sample bratwurst, gingerbread, mulled blueberry wine and other Bavarian fare
    Landmarks
    Nuremberg Gothic Cathedral
    Kaiserburg Castle
    Nuremberg Rally Grounds
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  10. Day 10

    Nuremberg to Prague

    Nuremberg to Prague
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Stroll through exquisite streets of Prague

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner and Czech beer at Prague cafés
    Landmarks
    Prague
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  11. Day 11

    Prague

    Prague
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Browse Prague Christmas Markets for ornaments, handmade toys and handicrafts
    Landmarks
    Hradčany Castle
    St. Vitus Cathedral
    Old Town Astronomical Clock
  12. Day 12

    Prague

    Prague
    Meals
    Breakfast

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    135 m / 443 ft
    Suites
    66
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    17
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    2775 gt
    Beam
    12 m / 39 ft
    Cruising Speed
    12 kn / 22 kph / 14 mph
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