Itinerary
- Day 1
Frankfurt to Main River Village
Your river cruise starts in Frankfurt after you arrive by 3 pm. Head to the ship and get settled into your suite by 5 pm, then meet the crew. Dinner happens on board as the ship sets out on the Main River for an evening cruise.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Day 2
Main River to Würzburg
Start the day with a German cookie baking demonstration right on the ship while you sail the Main River. In the afternoon, take a guided tour of a village along the route. Later in the evening, catch live entertainment on board and continue cruising toward Würzburg.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- German Cookie Baking Demonstration on board
- Guided Tour of picturesque village along the Main River
- Live entertainment on board
- Day 3
Würzburg
This morning brings a guided tour of Würzburg, checking out the Old Main Bridge, the fortress, and the baroque Bishop's Residence. You have the option to head to Rothenburg and explore the Käthe Wohlfahrt German Christmas Museum. Spend free time at Würzburg's Christmas markets before the ship moves on to Bamberg.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Würzburg
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Rothenburg
- Visit to Käthe Wohlfahrt German Christmas Museum
Landmarks Old Main Bridge (Alte Mainbrücke) Würzburg Fortress (Marienberg Fortress) Bishop's Residence (Balthasar Neumann Palace) Rothenburg Käthe Wohlfahrt German Christmas Museum - Day 4
Bamberg
Start with an onboard lecture about Christmas traditions as the ship sails. Then explore medieval Bamberg on a guided tour, walking through dozens of nativity scenes from tiny to life-size. Browse the Christmas markets and try traditional German food. Stick around for live entertainment in the evening before heading to Nuremberg.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Onboard Christmas Traditions Lecture
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Bamberg
- Stroll through Bamberg's nativity scenes
- Live entertainment on board
Landmarks Bamberg - Day 5
Nuremberg
Pick between two guided tours: one through Nuremberg's medieval areas, the gilded fountain, Gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castle, or a tour of the historic Rally Grounds. Spend your free time at the Christkindlesmarkt trying bratwurst, gingerbread, and mulled wine. The ship stays docked overnight in Nuremberg.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of Guided Tour: Nuremberg medieval architecture, gilded fountain, Gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castle OR Guided Tour of historic Nuremberg Rally Grounds
Landmarks Kaiserburg Castle Nuremberg Gothic Cathedral (Sebalduskirche) Nuremberg Rally Grounds Christkindlesmarkt (Nuremberg Christmas Market) - Day 6
Nuremberg to Prague
Say goodbye to the crew and travel to Prague. Wander through the historic streets and then spend your evening exploring cafés for dinner and trying Czech beer on your own schedule.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Prague - Day 7
Prague
Take a guided walk through Prague starting at Hradčany Castle Grounds to see St. Vitus Cathedral and the Astronomical Clock in Old Town. Spend the afternoon walking through Prague's Christmas Markets, looking at handmade ornaments, toys, and handicrafts in the colorful wooden stalls.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided City Walk visiting Hradčany Castle Grounds, St. Vitus Cathedral, and Old Town Astronomical Clock
Landmarks Hradčany Castle St. Vitus Cathedral Old Town Astronomical Clock Prague Christmas Markets - Day 8
Prague
Have breakfast and then depart Prague to head home. You're leaving with memories of Germany's festive villages, medieval cities, and Prague's historic architecture.
- Meals
- Breakfast
