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GRP - Festive Season in the Heart of Germany

Dec 14 - 19, 2026

Your Advisor

Annette Hertzenberg

Masterpiece Travel, L.L.C

masterpiecetravel@yahoo.com

6124788185

Full Itinerary Daily Overview Pricing

Overview

The price listed does not include your airfare, taxes or fees.

Winter River Cruise Packing List for European Christmas Markets

Essential Documents & Money Passport & ID: Ensure your passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your return date. Travel Insurance: Include coverage for health, belongings, and trip interruptions. Credit Cards & Local Currency: Whil...

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Cruise Details and Inclusions

Festive Season River Cruise: Heart of Germany Frankfurt: Kick off your journey in this vibrant city, where the Christmas Market lights up Römerberg Square with charming wooden stalls, handcrafted gifts, and warm mulled wine. Würzburg: Explore the stu...

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Fitness and Wellness

Fitness & Wellness Active shore excursions, both included and optional Fitness Center Avalon Adventure CenterYour place for active gear* and activities through your Avalon Adventure HostSM, including:*Personal-use bikes and watercraft not avail...

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Free To Be. Free To See.

Excursions Included. The greatest days begin with a wide-open world of possibilities and a blank canvas to color as we please. Avalon serves up an exciting menu of included Avalon Choice excursions that put you in pursuit of history, mystery, culture...

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Dining - Farm-To-Fork-Fare

Dining Chef-prepared onboard meals with regional cuisine and familiar favorites Seasonal cuisine featuring the freshest local ingredients Avalon Fresh® healthy cuisine options at every meal Spacious, open-seating Panorama Dining Room Daily breakfas...

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Good to Know

In the event of technical or water level issues, it may be necessary to operate the itinerary by motorcoach or alter the program, including hotel overnight when necessary. Guided Tours, Optional Excursions, activities, sailing and docking schedules m...

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Airport or hotel to cruise port transfers not included

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Day 1 · Mon, Dec 14 · Frankfurt am Main, 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 Panorama

The Avalon Panorama led the way as the first of its kind in the industry to feature two full decks of Panorama Suites complete with wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows.

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Frankfurt: A Winter Wonderland

Dec 14

Cruise Details for the day: 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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Panorama Suite Category B - Per Person Rate - Double Occupancy

Dec 14 - 19, 2026 · Check in: 12:00AM UTC

200 sq. ft. Sapphire, Royal Deck (Category A, B, P) Explore More Details, Room Layout & Features

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Panorama Suite Category P - Per Person Rate - Double Occupancy

Dec 14 - 19, 2026 · Check in: 12:00AM UTC

200 sq. ft. Sapphire, Royal Deck (Category A, B, P) Explore More Details, Room Layout & Features

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Panorama Suite Category A - Per Person Rate - Double Occupancy

Dec 14 - 19, 2026 · Check in: 12:00AM UTC

200 sq. ft. Sapphire, Royal Deck (Category A, B, P) Explore More Details, Room Layout & Features

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Avalon Suites and Deluxe Staterooms

Avalon Suites & Deluxe Staterooms Open–Air Balconies® and Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Windows in all Panorama SuitesSM Comfort Collection BedsSM with choice of mattress firmness Egyptian super-combed cotton linens Bathrobes & slippers Premium L'...

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Day 2 · Tue, Dec 15 · Mainz, Germany

Exploring Main River Village, Germany

Dec 15

Cruise Details: MAIN RIVER VILLAGE Hidden Gifts and Holiday Delights CLASSIC Take a Guided Tour of a picturesque village along the Main River. Later, enjoy live entertainment onboard. AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO WÜRZBURG City Guide: Destination O...

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Day 3 · Wed, Dec 16 · Würzburg, Germany

Würzburg - City of Bishops

Dec 16

Cruise Details 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 Excur...

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Day 4 · Thu, Dec 17 · Bamberg, Germany

Bamberg: A Winter Wonderland

Dec 17

Cruise Details: BAMBERG Christmas Customs and Cradle Scenes DISCOVERY Enjoy an onboard Christmas Traditions Lecture while sailing. ...

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Day 5 · Fri, Dec 18 · Nuremberg, Germany

Nuremberg: A Winter Wonderland

Dec 18

Cruise Details: NUREMBERG Legends and History Lessons CLASSIC Choose a Guided Tour of Nuremberg’s medieval architecture, gilded...

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Day 6 · Sat, Dec 19 · Nuremburg - End of Cruise

Nuremberg

Dec 19

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 architect...

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