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Christmastime on the Romantic Rhine with 2 Nights in Lucerne (Northbound) 2027

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From Lucerne to Frankfurt-am-Main
4.6
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  • Frankfurt’s Römer square Christmas market with large decorated tree and illuminated gingerbread heart.
  • Basel’s historic riverside buildings and cathedral reflected in the tranquil Rhine under blue sky.
  • Crowds gather around a huge illuminated Christmas tree in Strasbourg’s festive square at dusk.
  • Glittering angel lights and timbered facades line Strasbourg’s packed Christmas street scene.
  • Panoramic twilight view of Cologne Cathedral overlooking the lit Christmas market and Rhine River.
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  • Evening Christmas market bustling beneath Cologne Cathedral with red stalls and sparkling lights.
  • Vibrant aerial of Frankfurt Christmas market at Römerberg with carousels and city skyline illuminated.
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Avalon Waterways
River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
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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

    Lucerne

    Optional Activities

    • Explore squares and churches
    • Shopping in city center
    Landmarks
    Lucerne Old Town
    Reuss River
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  2. Day 2

    Lucerne

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walking Tour including Lion Monument, Old Town, Chapel Bridge, Water Tower, and Jesuit Church
    Landmarks
    Lion Monument
    Chapel Bridge
    Water Tower
    Jesuit Church
  3. Day 3

    Lucerne to Basel

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Highlight Excursion to Mount Pilatus for views over central Switzerland (or Swiss Transport Museum in case of bad weather)
    Landmarks
    Mount Pilatus
    Swiss Transport Museum
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  4. Day 4

    Breisach

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour through Colmar and Little Venice
    • Guided Tour to Black Forest

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Freiburg's medieval city center
    • Visit Breisach's Christmas Markets
    Landmarks
    Colmar
    Little Venice (Petite Venise)
    Black Forest
    Freiburg
    Breisach
  5. Day 5

    Kehl to Strasbourg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Browse Strasbourg French winter markets
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    La Petite France
    Strasbourg Christmas Markets
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  6. Day 6

    Ludwigshafen

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour including Heidelberg Castle and the Great Vat with Christmas markets visit, OR Guided Tour of Speyer including imperial Cathedral and Christmas markets
    • Christmas carols with live entertainment onboard
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Great Vat
    Heidelberg Christmas Markets
    Speyer Cathedral
    Speyer Christmas Markets
  7. Day 7

    Rüdesheim - Rhine Gorge

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Mechanical Music Museum with authentic Rüdesheimer coffee tasting
    • Sail through Rhine Gorge (UNESCO World Heritage site) viewing ancient castles and Rock of the Lorelei
    • Christmas concert in baroque venue at Engers Castle

    Optional Activities

    • Browse winter markets in Rüdesheim
    Landmarks
    Mechanical Music Museum
    Rhine Gorge
    Rock of the Lorelei
    Engers Castle
  8. Day 8

    Cologne

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour and Tasting at Chocolate Museum with history and production process of chocolate, OR Guided City Walk of Cologne with gothic cathedral
    • Onboard workshop on European Christmas decorations

    Optional Activities

    • Browse Cologne's Christmas markets
    • Christmas concert in baroque venue at Engers Castle
    Landmarks
    Cologne Chocolate Museum
    Cologne Cathedral
    Cologne Christmas Markets
    Engers Castle
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  9. Day 9

    Mainz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Walk including visit to Gutenberg Museum for printing history
    • Onboard workshop on European Christmas decorations

    Optional Activities

    • Browse Mainz's Christmas Markets
    Landmarks
    Gutenberg Museum
    Mainz Christmas Markets
  10. Day 10

    Frankfurt

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Avalon Waterways Ship

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    Avalon View
    The Avalon View is the newest addition to the 2020 Avalon Suite Ship fleet. With the youngest fleet of ships on Europe's waterways, Avalon W… Read more
    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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    Engines
    Draft
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