Christmastime Zürich to Prague

Christmastime Zürich to Prague 2013

12 days from Zürich to Prague

Ring in the holidays on this exciting cruise along the Rhine, Main, and Danube Rivers. You’ll have opportunities to explore the traditional Christmas markets, shop for colorful Christmas decorations, sample the tasty treats, sip some warm drinks, listen to the holiday music and cheer, and smell the aromas of freshly baked specialties. Start your vacation in Zürich and travel to Basel to board your ship. Head north to Breisach for an included excursion into Germany’s legendary Black Forest; to Strasbourg, France, for guided sightseeing and time to explore one of the oldest Christmas markets in Europe; and to Heidelberg, where you can marvel at the imposing red sandstone castle and bask in the holiday atmosphere. Enjoy an excursion to the pretty wine village of Rüdesheim with its outstanding Christmas market and life-sized nativity scene. Also visit Miltenberg for a traditional baking demonstration, Wertheim to see the half-timbered houses and shop for blown-glass ornaments, and Würzburg to visit the magnificent Bishop’s Residenz. Other highlights include medieval Bamberg to sample delicious German beers, and Nuremberg. Your vacation ends with two overnights, guided sightseeing, and time to explore the Christmas market in the “Golden City” of Prague.

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Highlights & Sightseeing

Basel:
Welcome reception

Breisach:
Excursion to the Black Forest

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

Heidelberg:
Take pictures of the castle

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

Miltenberg:
Guided walk; baking demonstration

Würzburg:
Guided sightseeing, visit the Bishop’s Residenz

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

Nuremberg:
Guided sightseeing

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

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, or any problems of a technical nature, it may be necessary to operate part of the itinerary by motorcoach or to alter the program.
  • 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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