Christmastime in Alsace & Germany (Southbound) 2027

5 days

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From Frankfurt-am-Main to Basel

4.6

234 traveler reviews

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+ $144 Taxes

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Operator: 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

Day 1
Frankfurt
Meals
Dinner
Day 2
Speyer - Heidelberg
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Tour including Heidelberg Castle and the Great Vat (world's largest wine barrel)
- Onboard Christmas Traditions Lecture
- Live entertainment on board
Optional Activities
- Visit German Christmas markets in Heidelberg (following guided tour)
- Explore Speyer Christmas markets during relaxing sailing morning
Landmarks
Heidelberg Castle
Great Vat (Heidelberg)
Day 3
Kehl - Strasbourg
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- City Sightseeing including Gothic cathedral with stained-glass windows and astronomical clock
- Visit to La Petite France District
- Live entertainment on board
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Alsace wine-country village
- Explore French winter markets of Strasbourg during free time
Landmarks
Strasbourg Cathedral
La Petite France District
Day 4
Breisach - Black Forest
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Tour to explore Freiburg's medieval city center, Black Forest, vineyards and gardens of Upper Rhine Valley OR Guided Tour to magical Black Forest experiencing local traditions and Christmas mood
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to charming village of Colmar
- Explore Breisach's Christmas Markets during free time
Landmarks
Freiburg Medieval City Center
Colmar
Day 5
Basel
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Heidelberg Castle
Great Vat (Heidelberg)

Landmarks
Strasbourg Cathedral
La Petite France District

Landmarks
Freiburg Medieval City Center
Colmar

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Operated by

Avalon Waterways

4.6

(234 reviews)

Number of tours

571

Age Range

8 to 99 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

86%

Introduced in 2003, Avalon Waterways sets the standard in river and...

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Avalon Waterways Ship

Avalon Vista
Experience European river views unlike any other ship can offer. The Avalon Vista's two full decks of suites feature Wall-to-Wall Pan… Read more
Built
2012
Guests
84 - 166
Crew
47
Length
135 m / 443 ft
Suites
66
Staterooms
17
Gross Tonnage
2775 gt
Beam
12 m / 39 ft
Cruising Speed
12 kn / 22 kph / 14 mph
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Reviews from other tours by Avalon Waterways

Tour Operator
4.6

Charles
September 8th, 2025
5.0
We would like to thank our Statesman Attendee that took care of all our needs in our room 107. He was friendly and...
We would like to thank our Statesman Attendee that took care of all our needs in our room 107. He was friendly and did an amazing job, Marisio our waiter served us with the highest respect and friendliness. Over all Avalon have very good staff and always a smile- nothing too much trouble. The ship was so clean, food was spectacular. We had a surprise group of singers Gwen and Charles who brought great entertainment. The other entertainer was amazing. Loved the top deck BBQ. We met lots of new friends aboard. Thank you Avalon for a trip well executed.Show more
Julie
August 7th, 2025
5.0
Unforgettable, stress-free trip.
Klaus
July 28th, 2024
5.0
ship was excellent, food and drinks were great, adventures perfectly organized,all crew members were extremely...
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Tour ID: 338320

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- For any tour departing before July 20th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 20th, 2026, a minimum payment of $250 is required to confirm your booking with Avalon Waterways. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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Christmastime in Alsace & Germany (Southbound) 2027

Itinerary

Frankfurt

Speyer - Heidelberg

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Kehl - Strasbourg

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Breisach - Black Forest

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Basel

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