Christmastime In Alsace & Germany (Southbound) on Avalon Visionary
This Christmastime river cruise is a unique and unforgettable way to celebrate the season! Board your Avalon Suite Ship® in Frankfurt, Germany, then sail up the Rhine River to Basel, Switzerland, passing beautiful views and quaint villages festively lit and decorated. This one-of-a-kind Christmas river cruise through France and Germany takes you on an excursion to Heidelberg, Germany, to visit the fascinating ruins of Heidelberg Castle, towering magnificently over the city. At this time of year, an ice rink can be found at the foot of the castle and the Christmas market is spread over five town squares. Delight in the holiday cheer with Glühwein (hot mulled wine), bratwursts, and other regional delicacies. You’ll also find an array of crafts, Christmas decorations, and gifts. Strasbourg, located on the border of France and Germany, perfectly blends the cultures of both countries. Strasbourg is home to one of the oldest and finest Christmas markets in Europe-dating back to the 16th century. Take in the aromas of mulled wine, spice cakes, and biscuits. Bask in the holiday atmosphere as you visit the Strasbourg Cathedral, a gothic masterpiece made of red sandstone, and containing ancient murals and fascinating astronomical clock. Your Christmas river cruise along the Rhine River takes you to Breisach, considered the gateway to Germany’s Black Forest-an area of unrivaled natural beauty, best known for Black Forest ham, cherry cake, and the cuckoo clock. There is no better setting than this time of year when smoke curls from the chimneys of the traditional Black Forest houses. Your delightful holiday cruise ends in Basel, Switzerland. Don’t miss this experience to savor the holiday season in traditional and beautiful Christmas traditions of European winter markets and festivities!
Included Features:
Day 1 Frankfurt (Embarkation): Onboard welcome receptionDay 2 Speyer. Excursion to Heidelberg: Guided visit of Heidelberg Castle, see the Great Vat; free time for Christmas marketDay 3 Strasbourg: Guided tour, visit La Petite France district and the gothic cathedral; Christmas marketDay 4 Breisach: Choice of visit to Badischer Winzerkeller or excursion the Black Forest; Christmas marketDay 5 Basel (Disembarkation): Your cruise ends this morning
Included Features:
Day 1 Frankfurt (Embarkation): Onboard welcome receptionDay 2 Speyer. Excursion to Heidelberg: Guided visit of Heidelberg Castle, see the Great Vat; free time for Christmas marketDay 3 Strasbourg: Guided tour, visit La Petite France district and the gothic cathedral; Christmas marketDay 4 Breisach: Choice of visit to Badischer Winzerkeller or excursion the Black Forest; Christmas marketDay 5 Basel (Disembarkation): Your cruise ends this morning
About Avalon Visionary
About Avalon Waterways
Innovative, transformative, original. Avalon Waterways has redefined cruising by going against the current and away from the ordinary. Delivering unparalleled experiences and boundless exploration, Avalon puts you in the captain’s seat to navigate your journey, fuel your passions and steer clear of the unexpected as you cruise down the world’s most memorable and mesmerizing waterways. One step aboard our modern, luxurious Suite Ships with the grandest views in cruising and you’ll see how the tid
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Dec 15, 2023 through
Dec 19, 2023
Dec 11, 2023
7:00 PM
4 Nights
from
$2,314.00
(USD)
Per Person
Please Call, Includes Intra-vacation air transfers. Arrival and destination airfare not included.
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Itinerary
| Day | Destination | ||
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| 1 | Frankfurt, Germany (Embarkation) | ||
| 2 | Speyer. Excursion To Heidelberg | ||
| 3 | Strasbourg, France | ||
| 4 | Breisach, Germany. Excursion To Black Forest | ||
| 5 | Basel, Switzerland (Disembarkation) |
