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Video: Christmas River Cruises
Festive Season in the Heart of Germany
Total Price: $2,785 CAD per person
Save $650 CAD per person
- Lead in Cabin Category E
- DOUBLE OCCUPANCY
- Includes $185 Port Charges
WHY BOOK THIS CRUISE:
This festive Christmastime river cruise begins in Nuremberg, the unofficial capital of the Holy Roman Empire. Guided sightseeing shows you its historical treasures, as well as Old Town, illuminated with holiday lights and decorations.
Photo: Christmas Market
CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS:
- Onboard welcome reception
- Choice of Nuremberg guided tour or
- Nuremberg Rally Grounds tour; Christmas market
- Guided tours
- See the Old Town Hall
- On-board Christmas Traditions lecture
- Visit the Bishop's Residence
- Christmas market
- Cookie-baking demonstration on board
Photo: Ignatz Bubis bridge
WHATS INCLUDED:
- Throughout the Ship:
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Panoramic windows
- Elegant, contemporary design & decor
- Friendly, English-speaking crew & Cruise Director
- Sky Deck with whirlpool, shade awnings, game area and premium lounges
- Covered Observation Lounge
- Club Lounge with 24-hour self-serve beverage station with complimentary:
- Cappuccinos
- Lattes
- Tea
- Hot chocolate
- Premium coffees
- As well as treats throughout the day
Photo: Itinerary map - Nuremberg to Frankfurt
Itinerary:
DEPART DATE: December 12, 2022 - NUREMBERG, GERMANY
RETURN DATE: December 17, 2022 - FRANKFURT, GERMANY
DAY 1 - NUREMBERG, GERMANY (EMBARKATION)
- Dinner
- Welcome in Nuremberg
- Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding
- Flights into Nuremberg must arrive by 3:30 pm
- Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm
- Indulge in traditional holiday fare
- Hot libations to warm your heart and soul
- EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO NUREMBERG
Photo: Attractions at the market
DAY 2 - NUREMBERG
- Legends and History Lessons
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
CLASSIC
- Choose a Guided Tour:
- Nuremberg’s medieval architecture
- Gilded fountain
- Gothic cathedral
- And Kaiserburg Castle, OR:
Photo: Nuremberg Canal
CLASSIC
- Join a Guided Tour of the historic Nuremberg Rally Grounds
- 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.
- Later, enjoy live entertainment on board.
- EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BAMBERG
Photo: The historic centre of Nuremberg
DAY 3 - BAMBERG
- Christmas Customs and Cradle Scenes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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
DISCOVERY
- Enjoy an onboard Christmas Traditions Lecture while sailing
- EVENING CRUISE TO WÜRZBURG
Photo: Wurzburg Baroque Church
DAY 4 - WÜRZBURG
- Old Saint Nick and Nutcrackers Sweet
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
CLASSIC
- Take a Guided Sightseeing Tour of the “Pearl of the Romantic Road” with
- See 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 Käthe 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
- Enjoy live entertainment on board
- EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO MAIN RIVER VILLAGE
Photo: Wurzberg residence
DAY 5 - MAIN RIVER VILLAGE
- Hidden Gifts and Holiday Delights
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner
CLASSIC
- Take a Guided Tour of a picturesque village along the Main
River
DISCOVERY
- Join a Cookie-Baking Demonstration on board your ship while sailing
- AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO FRANKFURT
Photo: Beautiful view of Frankfurt
DAY 6 - FRANKFURT (DISEMBARKATION)
- Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning
Note: In the event of technical or water level issues:
- It may be necessary to operate the itinerary by motor-coach or alter the program
- Including hotel overnight when necessary
- Guided Tours
- Optional Excursions
- Activities
- Sailing and docking schedules may be contingent on weather conditions
- Or other issues outside of our control and could therefore be subject to change at any time
- Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s)
- Responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveller
PRE-CRUISE: Optional Pre stay - 2-Nights in
Prague - Westbound
POST CRUISE: Optional Post stay - 2 Nights in Prague - Eastbound (Inquire at time of booking)