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Magic of Advent on the Rhine and Main (Strasbourg - Nuremberg)

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From Strasbourg to Nuremberg
4.5 (214 reviews)
  • Winter panorama of snow-dusted Würzburg rooftops and church spires under crisp morning light
  • Historic covered bridges and towers reflected in Strasbourg’s canal quarter.
  • Aerial view of Speyer with its twin-towered cathedral dominating the low-rise townscape.
  • Frankfurt’s modern skyline under scattered clouds seen from the river embankment.
  • Calm river scene with arched stone bridge and wooded hillside bathed in late-day light.
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German
Group Size 20 - 150
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Strasbourg

    Strasbourg
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome Dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome Cocktail Reception
    • Welcome Dinner
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg
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  3. Day 2

    Speyer - Mannheim

    Speyer - Mannheim

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour in Speyer
    • Speyer Christmas Market

    Optional Activities

    • Heidelberg Castle visit
    • Heidelberg Christmas Market
    Landmarks
    Speyer Christmas Market
    Heidelberg Castle
    Heidelberg Christmas Market
  4. Day 3

    Mainz - Frankfurt

    Mainz - Frankfurt

    Included Activities

    • Guided visit to Gutenberg Museum in Mainz
    • Frankfurt Christmas Market

    Optional Activities

    • Mainz Walking Tour
    Landmarks
    Gutenberg Museum
    Frankfurt Christmas Market
    Römerberg
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  5. Day 4

    Miltenberg - Wertheim

    Miltenberg - Wertheim

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour in Wertheim
    • Guided walking tour in Miltenberg
    • Festive mulled wine and music gathering
    Landmarks
    Angel Fountain
    Kilian Chapel
    Miltenberg Market Square
    Miltenburg Castle
  6. Day 5

    Würzburg

    Würzburg

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Würzburg Old Town
    • Würzburg Christmas Market

    Optional Activities

    • Rothenburg ob der Tauber medieval town excursion
    Landmarks
    Würzburg Market Square
    Falkenhaus
    Old Main Bridge
    St. Mary's Chapel
    Würzburg Christmas Market
    Rothenburg ob der Tauber
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  7. Day 6

    Bamberg

    Bamberg
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    Dinner (Festive Gala Dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Festive Gala Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Bamberg Advent and Christmas Traditions excursion
    Landmarks
    Bamberg
  8. Day 7

    Nuremberg

    Nuremberg
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Nuremberg

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    Amadeus Nova
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    2024
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    approx. 46
    Length
    135m
    Width
    11,4m
    Suites
    12
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    Registry
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    1770 gt
    Electricity
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    25 km/h
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    1.45
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