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NZ $4,478 per person

Christmastime in Alsace & Germany (Southbound) 2026

5 days

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From Frankfurt-am-Main to Basel

4.6

233 traveler reviews

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Gold Operator: Avalon Waterways
River Cruise: Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
Ages 8+

Places You’ll See

Frankfurt-am-Main
Speyer
Breisach

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Highlights

Board a scenic cruise to Speyer
Tour Heidelberg Castle and its giant wine barrel
Explore Strasbourg's gothic cathedral and markets
Taste fine wines in Breisach's local winery
Experience the Black Forest's festive traditions

Itinerary

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Introduction

Day 1 FRANKFURT, GERMANY (EMBARKATION)
Day 2 SPEYER. EXCURSION TO HEIDELBERG
Day 3 STRASBOURG, FRANCE
Day 4 BREISACH, GERMANY. EXCURSION TO BLACK FOREST
Day 5 BASEL, SWITZERLAND (DISEMBARKATION)

What's Included

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Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport
Free eSIM
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What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

Operated by

Avalon Waterways

4.6

(233 reviews)

Number of tours

550

Age Range

8 to 99 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

88%

Introduced in 2003, Avalon Waterways sets the standard in river and...

Sustainability Initiatives

Reduce Carbon Emissions

Animal Welfare

Supporting Destinations

Sustainability Programs

Your Peace of Mind Options

Cancellation Policy

A transparent overview of applicable fees.

Travel Insurance

Be covered for any unforseen circumstances.

Avalon Waterways Ship

Avalon Imagery II
One of 2016's two new additions to the youngest fleet on Europe's waterways, the Imagery II continues all of Avalon's outstan… Read more
Built
2016
Guests
65 - 130
Crew
37
Length
110 m / 361 ft
Suites
52
Staterooms
12
Gross Tonnage
2022 gt
Beam
12 m / 39 ft
Cruising Speed
12 kn / 22 kph / 14 mph
Staterooms / Suites Deck Plans Dining

Customer Reviews

Tour Operator
Avalon Waterways
4.6

Julie
· August 7th, 2025
Unforgettable, stress-free trip.
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Klaus
· July 28th, 2024
ship was excellent, food and drinks were great, adventures perfectly organized,all crew members were extremely friendly and helpful. One person was outstanding and needs to be mentioned: our cruise director GAYLE. She was just outstanding and the best we ever experienced.
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Laurence
· June 18th, 2024
Although we did not actually do the river cruise because of high water levels, we were taken on excursions by coach.
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Dates & Availability

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Upcoming departures

From Sunday
6 Dec, 2026
To Thursday
10 Dec, 2026
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Avalon Imagery II
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From Friday
18 Dec, 2026
To Tuesday
22 Dec, 2026
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Avalon Illumination
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Taxes
$223

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From

NZ $4,478 per person

+ $223 Taxes

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Select Date

1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 220736

Currencies
€
Euro
France and Germany
Fr.
Swiss Franc
Switzerland
Plugs & Adapters
As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for type J.
Type J
Switzerland
Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Germany and Switzerland. Ideally 6 months before travel.
Visa
- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
Payment information
- For any tour departing before November 18th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after November 18th, 2025, a minimum payment of $750 is required to confirm your booking with Avalon Waterways. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
- The following cards are accepted for "Avalon Waterways" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
Cancellation Policy
- TourRadar can request Avalon Waterways to hold spaces for you for up to 48 hours without any credit card details.
- TourRadar is an authorized Agent of Avalon Waterways. Please familiarize yourself with the Avalon Waterways payment, cancellation and refund conditions.
Accessibility
Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.
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