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Christmastime in the Heart of Germany Template

Nov 27 - Dec 5, 2027

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Outlander Travel LLC

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Overview

Step aboard your Avalon Suite Ship® festively decorated and beautifully dressed in Christmas colors of the season. Embark on this festive Christmastime river cruise in Frankfurt, Germany, and join us 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 Würzburg, known as the “Pearl of the Romantic Road,” and surrounded by sloping vineyard-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 Glühwein (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 in 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. Historical treasures of Germany are perfectly paired with the sights, sounds, and sumptuous treats of the joyous holiday season on this unforgettable European Christmas river cruise.

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Travel Protection

All Reservations MUST either: Purchased Travel Protection Policy Signed Waiver declining Travel Protection Once you have made your deposit, your travel advisor will send you a quote for travel protection. You will have up to 11 days to decline or ...

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Day 1 · Sat, Nov 27 · Leave the US

Depart the US (flight options will be offered at 331 days from departure)

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Day 2 · Sun, Nov 28 · Frankfurt, Germany

Optional Add-On

Optional Frankfurt Pre-Cruise Hotel

Nov 28 - 29, 2027

1 room option · $294

Pricing is per night for 2 people

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Day 3 · Mon, Nov 29 · Frankfurt, Germany

About Your Cruise Line - Avalon Waterways

Embark on an Avalon river cruise with your choice of over 70 cruises on 10 rivers through 22 countries. Explore Europe, Asia, South America, and Egypt in the relaxed luxury only Avalon Waterways can deliver. Discover the European continent on its legendary rivers from the North Sea to the Black Sea or from the French countryside to the waterways of Holland. Enjoy first-class service and award-winning excursions through the vineyards of 

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About Your Ship - Avalon Expression

Part of Avalon's award-winning fleet of Suite Ships, the Avalon Expression features two full decks of Panorama Suites with wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows that transform the living space into river cruising's only Open-Air Balcony.

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Cabin Categories

Nov 29 - Dec 4, 2027

5 room options · Starting at $6,558

Pricing 2 people

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Frankfurt

Nov 29

FRANKFURT, GERMANY (EMBARKATION) Welcome 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 4 · Tue, Nov 30 · Miltenberg, Germany

Miltenberg

Nov 30

MAIN RIVER VILLAGE Hidden Gifts and Holiday Delights DISCOVERY Join a German Cookie Baking Demonstration on board your ship while sailing. CLASSIC Take a Guided Tour of a picturesque village along the Main River. DISCOVERY Get into the holiday spi...

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Day 5 · Wed, Dec 1 · Würzburg, Germany

Würzburg

Dec 1

WÜRZBURG Old 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 Excursio...

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Optional Add-On

Rothenburg, Jewel of the Middle Ages

The Jewel of the Middle Ages awaits your discovery on this half-day guided excursion to fairytale Rothenburg ob der Tauber on Germany's famed Romantic Road. Duration: 4 h 15 m

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Day 6 · Thu, Dec 2 · Bamberg, Germany

Bamberg

Dec 2

BAMBERG Christmas 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 Bamber...

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Day 7 · Fri, Dec 3 · Nuremberg, Germany

Nuremberg

Dec 3

NUREMBERG Legends 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 T...

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Day 8 · Sat, Dec 4 · Leave Nuremberg, Germany for the US

Nuremberg

Dec 4

NUREMBERG (DISEMBARKATION) Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning. Nuremberg is a medieval city located in northern Bavaria in Germany. It is Bavaria's second largest city and is noted for its iconic red roofed buildings and medieval archite...

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Optional Add-On

Optional Post Night in Prague

Dec 4 - 5, 2027

Pricing is per night for 2 people

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Day 9 · Sun, Dec 5 · Fly Back to the US (Depending on how many post nights you choose)

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