Itinerary
- Day 1
Zürich or Basel to Breisach
You'll arrive in Zürich or Basel by 3 pm and board your suite ship by 5 pm. After settling in, head into the city center where you can walk through festive illumination and sample Christmas treats like waffles, gingerbread, and Swiss raclette before the evening cruise begins.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Stroll through city centre and enjoy festive illumination
- Sample Christmas delicacies including waffles, gingerbread, sweets, and Swiss raclette
- Day 2
Breisach
You have options this morning: take a guided tour through Freiburg's medieval city center in the Black Forest, or explore local Christmas traditions right in the Black Forest itself. Later in the afternoon, check out charming Colmar or browse Breisach's Christmas market for pretzels, mulled wine, and Black Forest cake. By evening, catch live entertainment on board.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Tour of Freiburg's medieval city center (option 1)
- Guided Tour to the Black Forest (option 2)
- Live entertainment on board
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Colmar village
- Browse Breisach's Christmas market
Landmarks/POIs Freiburg Medieval City Center Black Forest Colmar - Day 3
Strasbourg
Start with city sightseeing in Strasbourg, visiting the gothic cathedral with its ancient murals and astronomical clock, then walk through the lovely La Petite France District. If interested, join a guided tour to a wine country village in Alsace. Spend your afternoon strolling through Strasbourg's glowing winter markets.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- City Sightseeing including gothic cathedral with stained-glass and astronomical clock
- Explore La Petite France District
- Free time browsing Strasbourg's winter markets
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to wine country village in Alsace
Landmarks/POIs Strasbourg Cathedral La Petite France - Day 4
Speyer to Frankfurt
Choose between a guided tour of Heidelberg Castle at Christmastime (where you'll see the world's largest wine barrel) and German Christmas markets, or spend a relaxing morning exploring Speyer's Christmas markets with seasonal treats and handmade items on display.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Tour of Heidelberg Castle including the Great Vat (option 1)
- Visit local German Christmas Markets in Heidelberg (option 1)
- Explore Speyer Christmas markets (option 2)
Landmarks/POIs Heidelberg Castle - Day 5
Frankfurt to Main River Village
Visit the Mechanical Music Museum in Rüdesheim for a unique experience with instruments and a special treat included. After that, browse the city's winter markets where you'll find seasonal treats and local handiwork throughout the sparkling stalls.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Tour the Mechanical Music Museum in Rüdesheim
- Special treat included with museum tour
- Browse winter markets in Rüdesheim
Landmarks/POIs Mechanical Music Museum - Day 6
Main River Village to Würzburg
Participate in a German cookie-baking demonstration on board while the ship sails along. Later, take a guided tour through a picturesque village along the Main River. By evening, there's live entertainment on board for you to enjoy.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- German Cookie-Baking Demonstration on board
- Guided Tour of picturesque village along Main River
- Live entertainment on board
- Day 7
Würzburg
Take a guided sightseeing tour of Würzburg, known as the Pearl of the Romantic Road, where you'll see the Old Main Bridge, fortress, and baroque Bishop's Residence. You can optionally visit Rothenburg and the Käthe Wohlfahrt German Christmas Museum. Spend free time wandering Würzburg's festive Christmas markets.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Würzburg including Old Main Bridge, fortress, and Bishop's Residence
- Free time at Würzburg's Christmas markets
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Rothenburg
- Visit Käthe Wohlfahrt German Christmas Museum
Landmarks/POIs Würzburg Old Main Bridge Würzburg Fortress Würzburg Bishop's Residence Rothenburg Käthe Wohlfahrt German Christmas Museum - Day 8
Bamberg
Start with an onboard Christmas Traditions Lecture while sailing, then take a guided tour of Bamberg, the medieval home of Germany's Roman Empire dynasties. You'll walk through dozens of nativity scenes ranging from miniature to life-size displays. Free time lets you browse Christmas markets and try traditional German dumplings, sausage, and Bavarian ale. Live entertainment happens on board this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Christmas Traditions Lecture on board
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Bamberg
- Explore Bamberg's nativity scenes
- Free time at Christmas markets
- Live entertainment on board
Landmarks/POIs Bamberg - Day 9
Nuremberg
You have a choice: take a guided tour of Nuremberg's medieval architecture, gilded fountain, Gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castle, or explore the historic Nuremberg Rally Grounds from the Third Reich. Afterward, browse the Christmas markets and sample Bavarian fare like bratwurst, gingerbread, and mulled blueberry wine.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Tour of Nuremberg's medieval architecture, fountain, cathedral, and castle (option 1)
- Guided Tour of historic Nuremberg Rally Grounds (option 2)
- Free time browsing Christmas Markets of Nuremberg
Landmarks/POIs Kaiserburg Castle Nuremberg Gothic Cathedral Nuremberg Rally Grounds - Day 10
Nuremberg to Prague
Say goodbye to your crew and head toward Prague. Once there, walk through the city's exquisite streets and spend a free evening at one of Prague's cafés for dinner and Czech beer.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Stroll through exquisite streets of Prague
Optional Activities
- Dinner and Czech beer in Prague's cafés
Landmarks/POIs Prague - Day 11
Prague
Take a guided city walk visiting Hradčany Castle Grounds, St. Vitus Cathedral, and Old Town's Astronomical Clock. In the afternoon, browse Prague's Christmas markets with brightly colored wooden stalls selling ornaments, handmade toys, and local handicrafts.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided City Walk visiting Hradčany Castle Grounds
- Visit St. Vitus Cathedral
- See Old Town's Astronomical Clock
- Browse Christmas Markets of Prague
Landmarks/POIs Hradčany Castle St. Vitus Cathedral Old Town Square Astronomical Clock - Day 12
Prague
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
- Meals
- Breakfast
