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Christmastime From Basel To Nuremberg

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Experience the holiday season like never before with a European Christmas cruise through Germany and France. From the beauty of the Black Forest to the glistening lights of Strasbourg’s Christmas markets, you’ll discover traditions and tastes that warm the heart. With views like no other, the shining stalls with crafts, cuisine, and curios come alive with music and merriment. Visit glowing German Christkindlesmarkts as you cruise on the Rhine and Main Rivers through Heidelberg, a traditional Main river village, Wurzburg, Bamberg, and Nuremberg. Enjoy magical experiences on a festive cruise highlighting holiday traditions of France and Germany amid the beauty of the winter season. Christmas traditions, culinary tastes, and charming sights and sounds uplift the holiday spirit on this European holiday cruise to remember.

Traveller Notes
Christmas markets generally operate from late November until the third week of December.
Please note: Itinerary is based on 2025, and is subject to change. Full details will be confirmed in 2025.
Leisurely On the go

10
Days
3
Countries
Countries
Meals
9breakfasts;
7lunches;
9dinners;
Transport
State-of-the-art, luxurious river cruise vessels with modern services and amenities
Accommodation
Deluxe outside accommodations with Avalon’s exclusive Comfort Collection Beds
Tour Code
WMN
Price
*Price per person, based on Twin occupancy for 10 December 2026 departure
CAT D
Experience the holiday season like never before with a European Christmas cruise through Germany and France. From the beauty of the Black Forest to the glistening lights of Strasbourg’s Christmas markets, you’ll discover traditions and tastes that warm the heart. With views like no other, the shining stalls with crafts, cuisine, and curios come alive with music and merriment. Visit glowing German Christkindlesmarkts as you cruise on the Rhine and Main Rivers through Heidelberg, a traditional Main river village, Wurzburg, Bamberg, and Nuremberg. Enjoy magical experiences on a festive cruise highlighting holiday traditions of France and Germany amid the beauty of the winter season. Christmas traditions, culinary tastes, and charming sights and sounds uplift the holiday spirit on this European holiday cruise to remember.

Traveller Notes
Christmas markets generally operate from late November until the third week of December.
Please note: Itinerary is based on 2025, and is subject to change. Full details will be confirmed in 2025.
Leisurely On the go

10
Days
3
Countries
Countries
Meals
9breakfasts;
7lunches;
9dinners;
Transport
State-of-the-art, luxurious river cruise vessels with modern services and amenities
Accommodation
Deluxe outside accommodations with Avalon’s exclusive Comfort Collection Beds
Tour Code
WMN
Price
*Price per person, based on Twin occupancy for 10 December 2026 departure
CAT D

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