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Christmastime from Nuremberg to Basel with 2 Nights in Prague 2027

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From Prague to Basel
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  • Prague’s Old Town Square featuring the Astronomical Clock and twin spires of Tyn Church under blue skies.
  • High aerial view over Prague’s red-roofed Old Town with Tyn Church dominating the skyline.
  • Couple embraces while gazing across the Vltava River toward Prague’s historic skyline and Charles Bridge.
  • Cruise boat glides beneath the iconic Charles Bridge on Prague’s tranquil Vltava River.
  • Bustling Old Town Square in Prague with cyclists and pedestrians beside Jan Hus statue and Tyn Church.
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River Cruise
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Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Prague

    Prague

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Prague and surrounding countryside
    • Sample plum dumplings
    • Try traditional Pilsner lager
    Landmarks
    Vltava River
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  2. Day 2

    Prague

    Prague
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Browse Christmas Markets of Prague
    Landmarks
    Hradčany Castle
    St. Vitus Cathedral
    Old Town Astronomical Clock
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  3. Day 3

    Prague to Nuremberg

    Prague to Nuremberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Free time in Prague before transfer
  4. Day 4

    Nuremberg

    Nuremberg
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    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
    • Christmas carolers aboard ship
    • Live entertainment on board

    Optional Activities

    • Browse Christmas Markets of Nuremberg
    • Sample Bavarian bratwurst, gingerbread, mulled blueberry wine
    Landmarks
    Kaiserburg Castle
    Nuremberg Rally Grounds
  5. Day 5

    Bamberg

    Bamberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Bamberg
    • Stroll through Bamberg's nativity scenes
    • Christmas Traditions Lecture on board

    Optional Activities

    • Browse Christmas markets
    • Sample traditional German dumplings and sausage
    Landmarks
    Bamberg
  6. Day 6

    Würzburg

    Würzburg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Würzburg with 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's Christmas markets
    Landmarks
    Old Main Bridge
    Käthe Wohlfahrt German Christmas Museum
  7. Day 7

    Miltenberg

    Miltenberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walking Tour of Miltenberg
    • German Cookie-Baking Demonstration on board
    Landmarks
    Miltenberg
  8. Day 8

    Frankfurt to Rüdesheim

    Frankfurt to Rüdesheim
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Tour Mechanical Music Museum in Rüdesheim

    Optional Activities

    • Sample local special treats
    • Browse winter wonderland displays and seasonal handiwork
    Landmarks
    Mechanical Music Museum
  9. Day 9

    Speyer to Heidelberg

    Speyer to Heidelberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour including Heidelberg Castle and Great Vat OR relaxing sailing morning with option to explore Speyer
    • Christmas Traditions Lecture on board
    • Live entertainment on board

    Optional Activities

    • Visit local German Christmas markets in Heidelberg
    • Browse Speyer Christmas markets
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Great Vat
  10. Day 10

    Kehl to Strasbourg

    Kehl to Strasbourg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • City Sightseeing including gothic cathedral with stained-glass windows and astronomical clock
    • Visit La Petite France District
    • Live entertainment on board

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Alsace wine-country village
    • Browse French winter markets of Strasbourg
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    La Petite France
  11. Day 11

    Breisach to Black Forest

    Breisach to Black Forest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour through Colmar with canals and historic buildings OR Guided Tour to Black Forest with local traditions and Christmas mood

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Freiburg's medieval city center and Black Forest region
    Landmarks
    Colmar
    Black Forest
    Freiburg
  12. Day 12

    Basel

    Basel
    Meals
    Breakfast

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    Capacity
    Built
    2019
    Guests
    166
    Crew
    47
    Length
    443 ft / 135 m
    Width
    12m / 39 ft
    Suites
    67
    Staterooms
    16
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    2775 gt
    Electricity
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    12 kn / 22 kph / 14 mph
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    Although we did not actually do the river cruise because of high water levels, we were taken on excursions by coach.

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