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11 Night Christmastime from Basel to Nuremberg with 2 Nights in Prague Cruise and Land Tour

From Basel (Saxon), (Switzerland) to Prague, (Czech Republic)

Avalon Expression
Avalon Waterways
3.5 Stars
Cruise #: 14171984
Sail Date: Thursday, Nov 25, 2027
Return Date: Monday, Dec 6, 2027
Room Types & Rates:
Riverview
$7,046
Suite
$9,746
*Prices are per person based on double occupancy
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11 Night Christmastime from Basel to Nuremberg with 2 Nights in Prague Cruise and Land Tour

Cruise Segment of Itinerary

Thursday - Nov 25, 2027
Day
1
  • Basel (Saxon), Switzerland
Welcome to Switzerland! Your Suite Ship is Ready for Boarding. Flights into Zurich or Basel must arrive by 3 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm. Stroll through the city center, enjoy the festive illumination, and savor Christmas delicacies like waffles, gingerbread, sweets, and Swiss raclette. (Dinner) ...
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Friday - Nov 26, 2027
Day
2
Breisach, Germany
  • Breisach, Germany
  • Bus Travel
  • Black Forest, Germany
  • Bus Travel
  • Breisach, Germany
History, Artistry, and the Beautiful Black Forest. In the afternoon, you may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to visit the charming village of Colmar, with its half-timbered medieval and early Renaissance buildings. Alternatively, spend your afternoon leisurely browsing Breisach's lovely Christmas market to sample pretzels, mulled wine, and Black Forest cake. This evening, enjoy live entertainment onboard including the best Christmas carols. Later, enjoy live entertainment onboard. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ...
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Saturday - Nov 27, 2027
Day
3
Strasbourg, France
  • Strasbourg, France
Joyeux Noel in Strasbourg. You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion in a wine country village in beautiful Alsace. Spend free time this afternoon strolling through the glowing winter markets of Strasbourg. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Sunday - Nov 28, 2027
Day
4
Speyer, Germany
  • Speyer, Germany
  • Bus Travel
  • Heidelberg, Germany
  • Bus Travel
  • Speyer, Germany
Winter Wonders and a Wine Barrel Fit for a King. Alternatively, enjoy a relaxing morning and explore the sights and sounds, tantalizing treats, and seasonal handiwork of Speyer Christmas markets. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Monday - Nov 29, 2027
Day
5
Frankfurt, Germany
  • Frankfurt, Germany
  • Bus Travel
  • Rudesheim, Germany
  • Bus Travel
  • Frankfurt, Germany
Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine Country. Don't miss the tantalizing treats, and seasonal handiwork of sparkling winter wonderlands in the city. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Tuesday - Nov 30, 2027
Day
6
Cruising the Main River, Germany
  • Cruising the Main River, Germany
Hidden Gifts and Holiday Delights in Beautiful Bavaria. Later in the day, enjoy live entertainment onboard. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Wednesday - Dec 1, 2027
Day
7
Wurzburg, Germany
  • Wurzburg, Germany
Old Saint Nicholas, and Nutcrackers Sweet. You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to the beautiful Bavarian town of Rothenburg. Visit the Kathe Wohlfahrt German Christmas museum-the world's most extensive collection of traditional German Christmas decorations. Spend free time enjoying the festive, warm glow of Wurzburg's Christmas markets. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ...
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Thursday - Dec 2, 2027
Day
8
Bamberg, Germany
  • Bamberg, Germany
Christmas Customs and Cradle Scenes. Take free time to enjoy the quaint Christmas markets, and warm up with traditional German dumplings, sausage, and a glass of hearty Bavarian ale. Later, enjoy live entertainment onboard. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Friday - Dec 3, 2027
Day
9
Nuremberg, Germany
  • Nuremberg, Germany
Legends and History Lessons. Spend free time browsing the spruce stalls of the Christmas markets of Nuremberg. Sample favorite Bavarian fare-bratwurst, gingerbread, mulled blueberry wine, and countless other Christkindlesmarkt culinary delights. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Saturday - Dec 4, 2027
Day
10
  • Nuremberg, Germany
  • Cruise Ends

Land Segment of Itinerary

Day 10 - Saturday - Dec 4, 2027
Day
10
  • Bus Travel
  • Prague, Czech Republic
Bid your crew farewell and head for the Golden City of Prague. Stroll through the exquisite streets of the city and spend a free evening in one of Prague's cafes for dinner and Czech Beer. (Breakfast)

Land Segment of Itinerary

Sunday - Dec 5, 2027
Day
11
  • Prague, Czech Republic
Gothic Cathedrals, Grand Castles, and Czech Christmas Spirits. Spend the afternoon on your own to browse the exquisite Christmas markets of Prague. Stroll through the brightly colored wooden stalls for ornaments and handmade toys and handicrafts. (Breakfast)

Land Segment of Itinerary

Monday - Dec 6, 2027
Day
12
  • Prague, Czech Republic
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)
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