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Christmastime in the Heart of Germany

Nov 27 - Dec 5, 2027

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

Itinerary

  1. Trip Details

    1. Travel Protection

  2. Sat, Nov 27: Leave the US

  3. Sun, Nov 28: Frankfurt, Germany

  4. Mon, Nov 29: Frankfurt, Germany

  5. Tue, Nov 30: Miltenberg, Germany

  6. Wed, Dec 1: Würzburg, Germany

  7. Thu, Dec 2: Bamberg, Germany

  8. Fri, Dec 3: Nuremberg, Germany

  9. Sat, Dec 4: Leave Nuremberg, Germany for the US

  10. Sun, Dec 5: Fly Back to the US (Depending on how many post nights you choose)

Full Itinerary

  • WHAT'S INCLUDED: EVERYTHING YOU WANT. NOTHING YOU DONT.

    • Free to Dream

    Every room is exterior facing and comes with a view, plus Comfort CollectionSM beds, Egyptian cotton linens, marble bathrooms, and L’Occitane® products. Most guests enjoy a Panorama Suite with a wall-to-wall Open-Air Balcony® and beds that face the passing landscapes. Would you like your coffee with one complimentary castle or two?

    • Free Spirited Sip

    Wine, beer, and soft drinks are always included at lunch and dinner. Plus, enjoy complimentary Happy Hour every night (except the first) with wine, beer, and specialty cocktails – even zero-proof options designed by award-winning mixologist Martin Hudák. And when you want something cozy or indulgent, the Club Lounge is open 24/7 with complimentary specialty teas and coffees.

    • Free Style Dining 

    No fixed seating. No forced schedules. With FlexDining® you choose when, where, and how you eat. Elegant four-course dinners in glass-walled dining rooms. Breezy Sky Deck barbecues or al fresco lunches and dinners. Petite plates in the Panorama Bistro. Breakfast in bed with river views. Afternoon teatime with pastries. Sweet treats and savory bites—always available in the Club Lounge. All included.

    • Free to Explore

    Avalon Choice® Excursions offers you an average of 22 included excursions to experience the world – from castle hikes and chocolate workshops, city tours to kayaking trips. Plus bikes and e-bikes are free to use when you want to wander on your own.

    • Free to Move

    Wellness is also included with Avalon. From yoga to stretching classes led by Adventure Hosts, to enhanced fitness centers with new equipment, to bikes and e-bikes ready for every port – Avalon makes it easy to keep your body and spirit in motion.

    • Free Connection

    Stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi via Starlink, free infotainment systems in every stateroom with 50+ free movies, and the AvalonGO app to keep you informed and on course before and during your cruise.

    • Free to Play (and Stay Up Late)

    Daylight isn’t the end of the adventure. With Avalon After DarkSM, your evenings sparkle with live music, trivia, dance parties, and themed events. Add in al fresco dinners on the Sky Deck, late-night cocktails, and overnight stays in legendary cities – or free movies in the comfort of your Panorama Suites and you’ll find the nights shine as brightly as the days.

  • OPTIONAL ADD-ONS

    • Pre and Post night hotels
    • Round-trip International Air
    • Complimentary Airport Transfers when adding the Hotel and Air package to your trip

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