Christmastime Prague to Basel

Christmastime Prague to Basel 2013 / 2014

12 days from Prague to Basel

Experience the holiday season on this festive river cruise vacation from Prague to Basel. Enjoy guided sightseeing in Prague, where you’ll visit the famous Hradcany Castle grounds; Nuremberg; Bamberg; Würzburg; the charming Bavarian village of Miltenberg; and Strasbourg, France, where you can explore one of the oldest Christmas markets in Europe. Other highlights: a beer tasting in Bamberg, a visit to Würzburg’s Bishop’s Residenz, a traditional baking demonstration, an excursion to Germany’s Black Forest, and an excursion to Heidelberg, where you can marvel at the red sandstone castle and bask in the holiday atmosphere. You’ll have the opportunity to explore the many Christmas markets, where you can sample some tasty holiday treats, smell the aromas of the Christmas markets, shop for local Christmas ornaments, and delight in the holiday cheer. This year, celebrate the holiday season in style on this memorable and joyous cruise.

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Highlights & Sightseeing

Prague:
Guided sightseeing, see the Astronomical Clock and visit Hradcany Castle grounds

Nuremberg:
Welcome reception; guided sightseeing

Bamberg:
Guided sightseeing, see the Old Town Hall; beer tasting

Würzburg:
Guided sightseeing, visit the Bishop’s Residenz

Miltenberg:
Guided walk; baking demonstration

Frankfurt:
Excursion to Rüdesheim, visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum

Heidelberg:
Take pictures of the castle

Strasbourg:
Guided sightseeing, visit La Petite France district and the gothic cathedral

Breisach:
Excursion to the Black Forest

Meals

B: full buffet breakfast L: lunch D: dinner
Complimentary sparkling wine with breakfast, soft drinks with lunch, and wine, beer, or soft drinks with dinner are included on board your vessel.

Hotels

PRAGUE Hilton (SF)

NOTES:

  • Christmas markets operate from late November until the third week of December, depending on location (Prague markets are open from early December until the first days of January).
  • In the event of water level problems on stretches of any river, it may be necessary to operate part of the itinerary by motorcoach.
  • Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.
  • Included visits and special features are subject to change. If a change becomes necessary, a substitute will be offered.

  • Panoramic windows throughout every ship.

  • Elegant, contemporary design throughout.

  • Nightly choice of appetizers, entrées, desserts or cheese.

  • Premium L'Occitane bath amenities.

  • English Speaking Crew

  • Light lunch alternative.

  • Headsets for shore excursions.

It's about you. You are the reason we've used our 80-plus years of travel expertise to design the very best river cruise experience. Inspired by you, we've taken everything special about river cruising and made it even better. Here are some of the features and amenities you'll experience on board our Avalon ships.

  • Panoramic windows throughout every ship.
  • Elegant, contemporary design throughout.
  • Included shore excursions with Local Guide.
  • Headsets for shore excursions.
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi access.
  • Personalized room options & excursions.
  • Space to relax & unwind
  • Premium coffees, cappuccinos and lattes.
  • Coffee self-serve beverage station.
  • A lounge serving premium spirits.
  • Maintain your routine in the fitness center.
  • The Comfort Collection BedsSM.
  • Premium L'Occitane bath amenities.
  • Daily early- and late-riser breakfast.
  • Full buffet breakfast with sparkling wine.
  • Complimentary juices with breakfast.
  • Made-to-order egg station at breakfast.
  • Complimentary soft drinks with lunch.
  • Al fresco lunches on the Sky Bistro.
  • Chef-inspired regional recipes.
  • Four-course dinners with open seating.
  • Nightly choice of appetizers, entrées, desserts or cheese.
  • Complimentary regional wines at dinner.
  • Free soft drinks or beer with dinner.
  • Night Fare served at 10:30 p.m.
  • Remarkable service throughout the cruise.
  • English-speaking crew.
  • Non-smoking interior.
  • Large bathrooms - showers w/ glass doors.
  • Flatscreen satellite TV with movie channels.
  • Spacious 3-door closets for ample storage.
  • And, much more.

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