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Avalon Waterways - Avalon Tranquility II - Festive Season In The Heart of Germany - Frankfurt To Nuremberg: 6 Days from R 48 360 pps from 06 - 11 Dec 24

When can I go?

06 December 2024 to 11 December 2024

 

Description

Step aboard your Avalon Suite Ship festively decorated and beautifully dressed in Christmas colours of the season. Embark on this festive Christmastime river cruise in Frankfurt, Germany, and join us behind medieval walls and towered gates to enjoy a guided walking tour in a picturesque village along the Main River.

 

What’s included in the deal?

• 6 Days on board the Avalon Tranquility II in a Deluxe Stateroom Category D cabin
• All meals onboard and selected drinks
• Port charges and gratuities
• All taxes, levies & surcharges (estimate)

 

Bonus

• Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the ship
• Friendly, English-speaking crew & Cruise Director
• Club Lounge with 24-hour self-serve beverage station with complimentary cappuccinos, lattes, tea, hot chocolate and premium coffees, as well as treats throughout the day

 

PACKAGE EXCLUDES

All Items of a personal nature. Meals not mentioned. Medical and Travel insurance. Visas and passports

 

Terms & Conditions

• Packages are subject to availability at the time of the reservation.
• Passport & visa cost (if applicable), travel insurance & items of a personal nature are not included.
• Prices are subject to change without prior notice due to airfare increases and currency fluctuations.
• Re-booking and cancellation fees apply.
• All prices are per person sharing unless otherwise specified.
• Standard terms and conditions apply.

Why we love it

 

Celebrate the season in charming Würzburg, known as the “Pearl of the Romantic Road,” and surrounded by sloping vineyard-covered hills. Visit the ornate Bishop’s Residence—home to the largest ceiling fresco ever painted, then stroll through the Christmas markets while you sip Glühwein (hot mulled wine). Continue your Christmastime river cruise to Bamberg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where the many nativity scenes exhibited throughout the town are sure to delight. Take a guided tour in Nuremberg, with free time to visit the Christmas market—one of the most famous in the world. Wander through Old Town illuminated with holiday lights and decorations, and be sure to sample some traditional lebkuchen (spicy ginger bread), a Nuremberg specialty. While on board, you’ll also learn how to bake a traditional cookie recipe and hear all about German Christmas traditions. Historical treasures of Germany are perfectly paired with the sights, sounds, and sumptuous treats of the joyous holiday season on this unforgettable European Christmas river cruise.

 

ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS:

Day 1
FRANKFURT, GERMANY (EMBARKATION)
Welcome to Germany. Your Suite Ship is Ready for Boarding Flights into Frankfurt must arrive by 3 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO MAIN RIVER VILLAGE (D)
Day 2
MAIN RIVER VILLAGE
Hidden Gifts and Holiday Delights CLASSIC – Take a Guided Tour of a picturesque village along the Main River. Later, enjoy live entertainment onboard. AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO WURZBURG (B,L,D)
Day 3
WURZBURG
Old Saint Nick and Nutcrackers Sweet 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. You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to the beautiful Bavarian town of Rothenburg. Visit the Kathe 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. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BAMBERG (B,L,D)
Day 4
BAMBERG
Christmas Customs and Cradle Scenes 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. Take free time to enjoy the quaint Christmas markets, and warm up with traditional German dumplings, sausage, and a glass of hearty Bavarian ale. Later, enjoy live entertainment onboard. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO NUREMBERG (B,L,D)
Day 4
BAMBERG
Christmas Customs and Cradle Scenes 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. Take free time to enjoy the quaint Christmas markets, and warm up with traditional German dumplings, sausage, and a glass of hearty Bavarian ale. Later, enjoy live entertainment onboard. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO NUREMBERG (B,L,D)
Day 4
BAMBERG
Christmas Customs and Cradle Scenes 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. Take free time to enjoy the quaint Christmas markets, and warm up with traditional German dumplings, sausage, and a glass of hearty Bavarian ale. Later, enjoy live entertainment onboard. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO NUREMBERG (B,L,D)

Germany

 

Travel to Germany to visit modern cities, picture-postcard towns and villages, pagan-inspired festivals and romantic castles. It’s a fascinating land to explore any time of year and offers endless things to do. In the summer, visitors head into the mountains for hiking and climbing experiences. In the winter, the Bavarian Alps set the scene for exciting adventures.

Germany’s capital, Berlin, is a thriving modern metropolis and an exciting destination to visit, with a legendary nightlife and numerous historical attractions including the remains of the Berlin Wall, Checkpoint Charlie and the Brandenburg Gate. Munich, capital of Bavaria, is full of museums, galleries and beautiful churches to explore. In the summer, visitors head into the mountains for hiking and climbing adventures. Frankfurt, the country’s financial hub, is home to one of Europe’s largest stock exchanges as well as a rich selection of museums and nightlife as good as Berlin’s.

Why visit Germany 

  • German beer is known for being some of the best in the world.
  • Berlin’s museums are legendary.
  • It’s rich in historical attractions including castles, medieval architecture – and the Berlin Wall.
  • It boasts diverse landscapes, from the Bavarian Alps and the Black Forest to the Baltic Sea and the River Rhine.
  • Many of its age-old traditions are still alive today – like Oktoberfest!
  • The Christmas markets in Germany are magical.

Germans are known for their Gemütlichkeit (warmth and friendliness), and the country is an extension of this. There is plenty to celebrate year-round, a fabulous nightlife, welcoming hotels and resorts, and so much fun to be had while sightseeing, swimming or hiking. Germany is ideal for a family holiday, for friends wanting to have fun together, couples on a romantic getaway, or those who prefer to travel alone.

Address

AMR Office Park - Regus Bedfordview
3 Concorde Road
Bedfordview
2008
Johannesburg
South Africa

Contact Info

Contact No: +27 11 615 0071
Email: info@dreamsunlimited.co.za

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