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NZ $4,225 per person

Christmastime in Alsace & Germany (Northbound) 2025

5 days

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From Basel to Frankfurt-am-Main

4.8

2 traveler reviews

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It exceeded our expectations.
MO
Michael, traveled in January
5.0
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+ $203 Taxes

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Plan your adventure:

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

Breisach
Black Forest
Speyer
Heidelberg
Frankfurt-am-Main

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Highlights

Board your Suite Ship in Switzerland
Tour Freiburg or the magical Black Forest
Explore Strasbourg's glowing winter markets
Visit Heidelberg Castle and local markets
Conclude with a festive breakfast in Frankfurt

Itinerary

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Introduction

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

What's Included

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Accommodation
Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport
Free eSIM
TourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.

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 Panorama
A unique Suite Ship®, the Avalon Panorama features unmatched cabin views as the first of its kind in the industry with two full decks… Read more
Built
2011
Guests
84 - 166
Crew
47
Length
135 m / 443 ft
Suites
66
Staterooms
17
Gross Tonnage
2775 gt
Beam
12 m / 39 ft
Cruising Speed
12 kn / 22 kph / 14 mph
Staterooms / Suites Deck Plans Dining

Customer Reviews

Overall Rating
Excellent
4.8
Itinerary
Good
4.0
Guide
Excellent
4.5
Transport
Excellent
4.5
Accommodation
Excellent
5.0
Food
Excellent
4.5
Tour Operator
Avalon Waterways
4.6

MO
Michael
· January 6th, 2020
After a bad start (to do with booking) it...
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Trip date: December 2019
DK
Dawn
· July 26th, 2016
The cruise felt like a fairy-tale as we visited...
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Trip date: December 2014

Dates & Availability

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Upcoming departures

From Saturday
29 Nov, 2025
To Wednesday
3 Dec, 2025
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Avalon Panorama
From:
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Taxes
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From Monday
1 Dec, 2025
To Friday
5 Dec, 2025
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Avalon Imagery II
From:
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Multiple Room Types
Taxes
$203
From Wednesday
17 Dec, 2025
To Sunday
21 Dec, 2025
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This departure date is available and will 100% depart
Guaranteed departure
Avalon Panorama
From:
NZ $4,225 per person
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Taxes
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From

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+ $203 Taxes

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Price based on Private Double Room

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 254127

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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