Itinerary
- Day 1
Prague
You'll arrive in Prague and have the day to explore at your own pace. The city stretches across the Vltava River with churches and old buildings throughout the skyline. Wander around the old streets and nearby areas if you want, and try some traditional plum dumplings along with a cold Pilsner beer by the water.
Optional Activities
- Explore Prague and surrounding countryside
- Sample plum dumplings and traditional Pilsner lager beside the Vltava River
Landmarks/POIs Vltava River - Day 2
Prague
After breakfast, you'll join a guided walk through the city to see Gothic buildings and historical spots like Hradcany Castle Grounds and St. Vitus Cathedral. The famous Old Town Astronomical Clock is on the route too. Later in the afternoon, you'll have free time to browse the Christmas Markets and check out the wooden stalls selling ornaments, handmade toys, and local crafts.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided City Walk visiting Hradčany Castle Grounds
- Visit St. Vitus Cathedral
- See Old Town Astronomical Clock
Optional Activities
- Browse Christmas Markets of Prague and shop for ornaments and handmade crafts
Landmarks/POIs Hradčany Castle St. Vitus Cathedral Old Town Astronomical Clock - Day 3
Prague to Nuremberg
You'll have a free morning in Prague before heading to Nuremberg. Once there, you'll board your Suite Ship for an overnight stay. Both breakfast and dinner are covered for you today.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Free morning to explore Prague
- Day 4
Nuremberg
Pick between two guided tours: one exploring Nuremberg's medieval center with the gilded fountain, Gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castle, or a tour of the historic Nuremberg Rally Grounds. After that, you'll have free time at the Christmas Markets to try Bavarian bratwurst, gingerbread, and mulled blueberry wine. The ship has live entertainment in the evening before heading to Bamberg overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Tour of Nuremberg's medieval architecture, gilded fountain, Gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castle (choose one option)
Optional Activities
- Guided Tour of historic Nuremberg Rally Grounds
- Browse Christmas Markets of Nuremberg and sample Bavarian fare (bratwurst, gingerbread, mulled blueberry wine)
Landmarks/POIs Kaiserburg Castle Nuremberg Rally Grounds - Day 5
Bamberg
A guided tour takes you through Bamberg, a medieval city with a long history involving German royalty. You'll see nativity scenes scattered throughout the city, ranging from tiny displays to life-size ones. While the ship sails toward Würzburg, there's a Christmas Traditions Lecture onboard. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner all come with this day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Bamberg
- Stroll through Bamberg's nativity scenes
- Onboard Christmas Traditions Lecture while sailing
Landmarks/POIs Bamberg - Day 6
Würzburg
Your guided tour covers Würzburg, known as the Pearl of the Romantic Road, showing you the Old Main Bridge, a towering fortress, and the baroque Bishop's Residence. There's an optional trip to Rothenburg, a nearby Bavarian town with the Käthe Wohlfahrt German Christmas Museum featuring the largest collection of traditional German Christmas decorations. Later, spend free time at Würzburg's Christmas Markets. Evening entertainment happens onboard before sailing to Miltenberg.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Würzburg including Old Main Bridge, towering fortress, and baroque Bishop's Residence
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Rothenburg
- Visit Käthe Wohlfahrt German Christmas Museum in Rothenburg
- Browse Würzburg Christmas Markets
Landmarks/POIs Old Main Bridge Prince-Bishop's Residence - Day 7
Miltenberg
A guided walk takes you through Miltenberg to see medieval half-timber homes and Germany's oldest inn. As the ship sails to Frankfurt, you'll attend a German Cookie-Baking Demonstration onboard. After that comes live entertainment while cruising to Frankfurt overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Walking Tour of Miltenberg
- German Cookie-Baking Demonstration on board
Landmarks/POIs Miltenberg - Day 8
Rüdesheim
You'll tour the Mechanical Music Museum in Rüdesheim for an unusual look at old musical instruments plus local treats. The city also has seasonal handmade items and winter displays worth seeing. Following your visit, the ship heads to Speyer overnight with breakfast and dinner provided.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Tour Mechanical Music Museum in Rüdesheim
Optional Activities
- Explore Christmas markets and seasonal handiwork in Rüdesheim
Landmarks/POIs Mechanical Music Museum - Day 9
Heidelberg or Speyer
Choose between two things: a guided tour to Heidelberg Castle showing Renaissance ruins and the Great Vat (the world's largest wine barrel) with time at the Christmas Markets, or a relaxing morning sailing with free time to explore Speyer's Christmas Markets on your own. Live entertainment happens onboard in the evening before sailing to Strasbourg overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Tour of Heidelberg Castle at Christmastime including Great Vat wine barrel
Optional Activities
- Visit local German Christmas Markets in Heidelberg
- Explore Speyer Christmas Markets
Landmarks/POIs Heidelberg Castle Great Vat - Day 10
Strasbourg
The city sightseeing covers Strasbourg's Gothic cathedral with stained glass and old murals, plus the famous astronomical clock and La Petite France District. There's an optional guided excursion to a French wine village in Alsace for the afternoon if you want. Spend your free time in Strasbourg's French Christmas Markets experiencing lights, music, and seasonal activities. The ship goes to Breisach overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- City Sightseeing including gothic cathedral with stained glass and murals and astronomical clock
- Visit La Petite France District
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Alsace wine-country village
- Browse Strasbourg Christmas Markets
Landmarks/POIs Strasbourg Cathedral La Petite France - Day 11
Breisach
Pick between visiting a local winery in Breisach to learn about German winemaking and taste wines, or joining a guided tour to the Black Forest to see local customs and Christmas traditions. You can also optionally visit the village of Colmar with its medieval and Renaissance half-timbered buildings and Christmas events. The ship heads to Basel overnight with breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to local winery with wine tasting and German winemaking education
Optional Activities
- Guided Tour to Black Forest to experience local traditions and Christmas mood
- Guided Optional Excursion to Colmar village
Landmarks/POIs Black Forest Colmar - Day 12
Basel
Your trip ends with breakfast this morning. You'll disembark and arrange your departure. Keep in mind that flights from Zurich shouldn't leave before 10 am and flights from Basel shouldn't leave before 8 am.
- Meals
- Breakfast
