Christmastime From Frankfurt To Budapest
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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)FRANKFURT-FESTIVE-LIGHTS.jpg
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 WÜRZBURG(B,L,D)MAIN-RIVER-VILLAGE-FESTIVE-COOKIES.jpg
Day 3 - WÜRZBURG 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)WURZBURG-FESTIVE.jpg
Day 4 - BAMBERG Christmas Customs and Cradle ScenesDISCOVERY 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)BAMBERG-FESTIVE.jpg
Day 5 - NUREMBERG Legends and History Lessons CLASSIC Choose a Guided Tour of Nuremberg's medieval architecture, gilded fountain, Gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castle, OR:CLASSIC Join a Guided Tour of the historic Nuremberg Rally Grounds"used by the Third Reich.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. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN NUREMBERG (B,L,D)NUREMBERG-SAUSAGE.jpg
Day 6 - NUREMBERG (DISEMBARKATION). EXCURSION TO MUNICH. NUREMBERG (EMBARKATION) This morning say goodbye to your Avalon Suite Ship and get ready to embark your second Avalon vessel which will take you to Basel.CLASSIC Enjoy a Guided City Tour which will show you the highlights of fascinating Munich. See Nymphenburg Palace"a former residence of Bavarian monarchs, along with the Old and New Town Halls of Marienplatz.OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN NUREMBERG(B,D)MUNICH-FESTIVE-CHRISTMAS-MARKET.jpg
Day 7 - NUREMBERG Legends and History LessonsCLASSIC Choose a Guided Tour of Nuremberg"with its medieval architecture, gilded fountain, Gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castle, OR:CLASSIC Take a Guided Tour of the historic Nuremberg Rally Grounds"used by the Third Reich.Spend free time on your own to browse the spruce stalls of the Christmas Markets of Nuremberg. Sample favorite Bavarian fare"from dozens of bratwurst varieties, gingerbread, mulled blueberry wine, and countless other culinary delights of the Christkindlmarkt. Later, enjoy live entertainment on board. AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO REGENSBURG (B,L,D)NUREMBERG-SAUSAGE.jpg
Day 8 - REGENSBURG Christmas Magic in BavariaCLASSIC Join a Guided City Walk and see Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) and Porta Pretoria"built in 179 AD as the entrance to Castra Regina fortress.Take time to browse Regensburg's sparkling Christmas markets. Enjoy hot-mulled wine, candied almonds, gingerbread, or bratwurst.DISCOVERY Enjoy a Christmas Traditions Lecture on board.EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO PASSAU(B,L,D)REGENSBURG-FESTIVE-CHRISTMAS-MARKET.jpg
Day 9 - PASSAU Where the Danube, Inn, and Ilz Rivers MeetCLASSIC Join a Guided City Walk to learn more about this beautiful "City of Three Rivers".Spend free time in Passau's charming Christkindlmarkt near magnificent St. Stephen's Cathedral. Alternatively, join a full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg"the city of Mozart and learn how Austrians celebrate Christmas. Sail to Linz this afternoon, or join your ship after your selected full-day excursion.Later, enjoy live entertainment on board. OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO MELK(B,L,D)PASSAU-FESTIVE-CHRISTMAS-MARKET.jpg
Day 10 - MELK - WACHAU VALLEY Frescoes Above and Vineyards BelowCLASSIC Take a Guided Tour of Melk's magnificent Benedictine Abbey to marvel at its frescoed ceilings, statues, incredible library, and ornate pipe organ.DISCOVERY Enjoy a Christmas Traditions Lecture on board.VIENNAViennese Waltzes on the Beautiful Blue Danube This evening, you may choose to attend an Optional Excursion to a Royal Waltz Concert for an unforgettable evening of music in an elegant hall.OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN VIENNA (B,L,D)MELK-ABBEY-STAIRCASE.jpg
Day 11 - VIENNA Royal Collections and Culinary Confections CLASSIC Explore the Habsburg empire this morning on a Guided City Tour of Vienna's gilded landmarks. See the Imperial Palace complex"the winter residence of the Imperial Family, the iconic Vienna Opera House and stunning St. Stephen's Cathedral.Spend free time on your own to enjoy the Christkindlesmarkt or relax by the fire's glow in a Viennese cafe this evening. Join a Guided Optional Excursion to Schonbrunn Palace" summer home of the Habsburg Empire. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BUDAPEST(B,L,D)VIENNA-FESTIVE-CHRISTMAS-MARKET.jpg
Day 12 - BUDAPEST, HUNGARY War Heroes and Hot WaterCLASSIC Enjoy a Guided City Sightseeing, including the iconic Heroes' Square.Consider a scenic hike above the Danube, or enjoy Budapest's cafes, pubs or nightlife and don't miss the unique Christmas market that Budapest hosts every year during the Festive season. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN BUDAPEST(B,L,D)BUDAPEST-FESTIVE-CHRISTMAS-MARKET.jpg
Day 13 - BUDAPEST (DISEMBARKATION) Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning. (B)BUDAPEST-COFFEE-PASTRY.jpg
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2025-12-03 | $6,698.00 | See in Cart |
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Port charges:
$360
Avalon offers the opportunity for solo travelers to sail with no single supplement (subject to availability).
Please call for single accommodation price. Triples not available.
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- Notes
- In the event of technical or water level issues, it may be necessary to operate the itinerary by motorcoach or alter the program, including hotel overnight when necessary.
- Guided Tours, Optional Excursions, activities, sailing and docking schedules may be contingent on weather conditions or other issues outside of our control and could therefore be subject to change at any time.
- Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.
- Christmas markets generally operate from late November until the third week of December.
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- City Highlights
Day 1 Frankfurt (embarkation): Onboard welcome reception
Day 2 Main river village: Guided tour
Day 3 Wurzburg: Guided tour, visit the Bishop's Residence; Christmas market
Day 4 Bamberg: Onboard Christmas Traditions lecture; guided tour, see the Old Town Hall; Christmas market
Day 5 Nuremberg: Choice of guided tour or Nuremberg Rally Grounds tour; Christmas market
Day 6 Nuremberg (Disembarkation). Excursion to Munich. Nuremberg (Embarkation): Full-day guided tour in Munich
Day 7 Nuremberg: Choice of guided sightseeing in Nuremberg, or Nuremberg Rally Grounds tour; Christmas market
Day 8 Regensburg: Guided walk, see Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) and Porta Pretoria; Christmas Market; onboard Christmas traditions lecture
Day 9 Passau - Linz: Guided walk in Passau; Christmas market
Day 10 Melk - Wachau Valley - Vienna: Guided tour of the Benedictine Abbey in Melk; scenic cruising through the Wachau Valley; Austrian cookies tasting; free time in Vienna
Day 11 Vienna: City sightseeing; Christmas Market
Day 12 Budapest: Guided sightseeing, see Heroes' Square; Christmas Market
Day 13 Budapest (Disembarkation): Your cruise ends this morning
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BAMBERG|BUDAPEST|EUROPE|FRANKFURT|GERMANY|HUNGARY|LINZ|MAIN RIVER VILLAGE|MELK|MUNICH|NEW|NUREMBERG|PASSAU|REGENSBURG|RIVER CRUISE|VIENNA|WACHAU VALLEY|WÜRZBURG
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Christmastime from Frankfurt to Budapest