AVALON WATERWAYS
12 Days | Christmas Time from
Basel to Prague
Eastbound (WMN)

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BASEL TO PRAGUE

Day 1 | Basel, Switzerland. Embark. Welcome to Switzerland! Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding. Flights into Zürich must arrive by 3 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm. Stroll through the city centre, enjoy the festive illumination and savor Christmas delicacies like waffles, gingerbread, sweets and Swiss raclette. (D)

Day 2 | Breisach, Germany. History, Artistry, and the Beautiful Black Forest. You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to visit the charming village of Colmar, with its half-timbered medieval and early renaissance buildings. Alternatively, spend your afternoon leisurely browsing Breisach’s lovely Christmas market to sample bretzels, mulled wine, and Black Forest cake. (B,L,D)

Discovery — Join a full-day Guided Tour to the magical Black Forest to experience local traditions and the vibrant Christmas mood.

Day 3 | Strasbourg, France. A Gothic Cathedral, Heaven’s Time, and Joyeux Noël. You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to beautiful Alsace, for an afternoon in a French wine-country village. Savor the warmth and glow of Christmas tradition by spending your free time this afternoon wandering the French winter markets of Strasbourg. Take in the lights, music, and the pleasures of the season. (B,L,D)

Classic — Come along for City Sightseeing, including the city’s gothic, stained-glass cathedral with its celebrated ancient murals and astronomical clock, as well as the magical La Petite France District.

Day 4 | Speyer, Germany. Heidelberg. Winter Wonders and a Wine Barrel Fit for a King. This afternoon, visit the local German Christmas Markets in Heidelberg, or Speyer. Explore at your own pace to soak up the sights and sounds, tantalizing treats, and seasonal handiwork of these sparkling winter wonderlands. (B,L,D)

Classic — Take a half-day Guided Tour that includes the magnificent Heidelberg Castle and the Great Vat—the world’s largest wine barrel.

Day 5 | Wiesbaden. Rudesheim. Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine Country. (B,D)

Discovery — Tour the incredible Mechanical Music Museum for a one-of-a-kind instrumental experience in Rüdesheim.

Day 6 | Main River Village. Hidden Gifts and Holiday Delights in Beautiful Bavaria. (B,L,D)

Classic — Take a Guided Tour of a picturesque village along the Main River.
Discovery — Join a Cookie-Baking Demonstration on board your ship while sailing.

Day 7 | Wurzburg. Ornaments, Old Saint Nicholas, and Nutcrackers Sweet. You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to the beautiful Bavarian town of Rothenburg. Visit the Käthe Wohlfahrt German Christmas museum—the world’s most extensive collection of traditional German Christmas decorations. Spend free time enjoying the festive, warm glow of Wurzburg’s Christmas markets. (B,L,D)

Classic — Take a Guided Sightseeing Tour of the “Pearl of the Romantic Road” with its Old Main Bridge, towering fortress, and baroque Bishop’s Residence.

Day 8 | Bamberg. Cherished Christmas Customs and Cradle Scenes. Take free time to enjoy the quaint Christmas markets, and warm up with traditional German dumplings, sausage, and a glass of hearty Bavarian ale. (B,L,D)

Discovery — Enjoy an onboard Christmas Traditions Lecture while sailing.
Classic — Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Bamberg—medieval home of Germany’s Roman Empire dynasties. Stroll through dozens of Bamberg’s nativity scenes—from miniature to life-size.

Day 9 | Nuremberg. Living Heritage and History Lessons. Spend free time browsing the spruce stalls of the Christmas Markets of Nuremberg. Sample favorite Bavarian fare—bratwurst, gingerbread, mulled blueberry wine, and countless other Christkindlmarkt culinary delights. (B,L,D)

Classic — Choose a Guided Tour of Nuremberg’s medieval architecture, gilded fountain, Gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castle, — OR — Join a Guided Tour of the historic Nuremberg Rally Grounds—used by the Third Reich.

Day 10 | Nuremberg. Disembark. Prague, Czech Republic. Bid your crew farewell and head for the Golden City of Prague. You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to reveal the secrets of Prague as your expert local guide takes you to Charles Bridge and Malá Strana—two of Prague’s most romantic and picturesque spots. (B)

Day 11 | Prague. Gothic Cathedrals, Grand Castles, and Czech Christmas Spirits. Spend the afternoon on your own to browse the exquisite Christmas Markets of Prague. Stroll through the brightly colored wooden stalls for ornaments and handmade toys and handicrafts. In the evening, you might like to attend an Optional Folklore Dinner Show, sampling traditional Czech cuisine in an authentic Prague setting. (B)

Classic — Take a Guided City Walk to visit Hradčany Castle Grounds; see St. Vitus Cathedral, and Old Town’s Astronomical Clock.

Day 12 | Prague. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

NOTE: Itinerary is subject to change without notice. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to the itinerary schedule you receive with your final documents.

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