AVALON 2024: Festive Season in the Heart of Germany with 2 Nights in Prague (WFNE)

8 Day River Cruise Frankfurt to Prague

In Frankfurt, board your Avalon Suite Ship, festively decorated and beautifully dressed up in Christmas color, and embark on this Christmastime river cruise through the heart of Germany. Your European river cruise takes you behind medieval walls and towered gates to enjoy a guided walking tour in a picturesque village along the Main River. Celebrate the season in charming Wurzburg, known as the 'Pearl of the Romantic Road,' and surrounded by sloping vineyards-covered hills. Visit the ornate Bishop's Residence-home to the largest ceiling fresco ever painted, then stroll through the Christmas markets while you sip Gluhwein (hot mulled wine). Continue your Christmastime river cruise to Bamberg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where the many nativity scenes exhibited throughout the town are sure to delight. Take a guided tour of Nuremberg with free time to visit the Christmas market-one of the most famous in the world. Wander through Old Town illuminated with holiday lights and decorations, and be sure to sample some traditional lebkuchen (spicy gingerbread), a Nuremberg specialty. While on board, you'll also hear all about German Christmas traditions. Disembark your ship and travel to Prague, Czech Republic-a 1,200-year-old city preserved in time. Stand in front of the medieval Astronomical Clock, and browse the Christmas markets where rows of brightly decorated wooden huts sell Christmas tree ornaments, wooden toys, and Czech handicrafts. And you can't miss the beautifully decorated tree in Old Town! Historical treasures of Germany and magnificent Prague are perfectly paired with the sights, sounds, and scrumptious tastes of the joyous holiday season on this unforgettable European river cruise.

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Tour Operator
Globus
Duration
8 Days
Escorted
Escorted - Yes
DayDestinationDescription
Day 1FrankfurtWelcome to Germany. Your Suite Ship is Ready for Boarding.

Flights into Frankfurt must arrive by 3 pm.

Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm.

EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO MAIN RIVER VILLAGE

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Day 2Main River VillageHidden Gifts and Holiday Delights

CLASSIC Take a Guided Tour of a picturesque village along the Main River.

Later, enjoy live entertainment on board.

AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO WURZBURG

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Day 3WurzburgOld Saint Nick and Nutcrackers Sweet

CLASSIC Take a Guided Sightseeing Tour of the 'Pearl of the Romantic Road' with its Old Main Bridge, towering fortress, and baroque Bishop's Residence.

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.

EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BAMBERG

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Day 4BambergChristmas Customs and Cradle Scenes

DISCOVERY Enjoy an onboard Christmas Traditions Lecture while sailing.

CLASSIC Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Bamberg-medieval home of Germany's Roman Empire dynasties. Stroll through dozens of Bamberg's nativity scenes-from miniature to life-size.

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.

EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO NUREMBERG

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Day 5NurembergLegends and History Lessons

CLASSIC Choose a Guided Tour of Nuremberg's medieval architecture, gilded fountain, Gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castle, OR:

CLASSIC Join a Guided Tour of the historic Nuremberg Rally Grounds-used by the Third Reich.

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 Christkindlmarkt culinary delights.

OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN NUREMBERG

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Day 6PragueBid 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.
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Day 7PragueGothic Cathedrals, Grand Castles and Great Cuisine

CLASSIC Take a Guided City Walk to visit Hradcany Castle Grounds; see St. Vitus Cathedral and Old Town's Astronomical Clock.

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.

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Day 8PragueYour vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

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Dates/Pricing

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DatePrice / DescriptionQuote
12/06/2024$3,188.00* (USD) / Land Only Price Tranquility IIQuote
Disclaimer
US$ Price Details

Port charges:
$150

Gratuities to Local Guides & Excursion Drivers are included.

Avalon offers the opportunity for solo travelers to sail with no single supplement (subject to availability).

Please call for single accommodation price. Triples not available.
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