Name: 9-Night Christmastime From Basel To Nuremberg aboard Avalon Expression
Brand: Avalon Waterways
Availability: InStock

9 NightsDuration

Avalon WaterwaysCruise Line Avalon ExpressionCruise Ship ZurichEmbarkation Port Western EuropeRegion

$6,297Starting Fare

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Departure Date	Return Date	Inside	Oceanview	Balcony	Suite	Perks & Action
Nov 25, 2027 Sailing #1675003	Dec 04, 2027	Call for Exclusive Rate	$6,297	Call for Exclusive Rate	$8,997	Book Now →Quote
Nov 27, 2027 Sailing #1675002	Dec 06, 2027	Call for Exclusive Rate	$6,422	Call for Exclusive Rate	$9,122	Book Now →Quote

PORT-BY-PORT TIMELINE

Day-by-Day Cruise Itinerary

Christmastime From Basel To Nuremberg Route Map

Day 1

Basel, Switzerland (Embarkation) (ZRH)

BASEL, SWITZERLAND (EMBARKATION) Welcome to Switzerland! Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding. Flights into Zürich must arrive by 3 pm. Flights into Basel must arrive by 4 pm.Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm. Stroll through the city centre, enjoy the festive illumination and savor Christmas de

Day 2

Breisach, Germany Excursion To Black Forest (BREISACH, GERMANY. EXCURSION TO BLACK FOREST)

BREISACH, GERMANY. EXCURSION TO BLACK FOREST History, Artistry, and the Beautiful Black ForestCLASSIC Join A Guided Tour through storybook Colmar, along the charming canals of the “Little Venice” of France and past countless historic buildings and monuments, OR:CLASSIC Join a Guided Tour to the magi

Day 3

Strasbourg, France (STRASBOURG, FRANCE)

STRASBOURG, FRANCE Joyeux Noël in Strasbourg 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.You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion in

Day 4

Speyer, Germany Heidelberg Excursion (SPEYER, GERMANY. HEIDELBERG EXCURSION)

SPEYER, GERMANY. HEIDELBERG EXCURSION Winter Wonders and a Wine Barrel Fit for a King DISCOVERY Take a Guided Tour that includes the magnificent Heidelberg Castle at Christmastime to see the ruins of the magnificent renaissance treasure towering above the city, and its famed Great Vat—the world’s la

Day 5

Frankfurt Excursion To Rudesheim (FRANKFURT. EXCURSION TO RUDESHEIM)

FRANKFURT. EXCURSION TO RUDESHEIM Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine CountryCLASSIC Tour the incredible Mechanical Music Museum for a one-of-a-kind instrumental experience in Rüdesheim, enjoy a special treat.Don’t miss the tantalizing treats, and seasonal handiwork of sparkling winter wonderlands in t

Day 6

Main River Village (MAIN RIVER VILLAGE)

MAIN RIVER VILLAGE Hidden Gifts and Holiday Delights in Beautiful BavariaDISCOVERY Join a German Cookie-Baking Demonstration on board your ship while sailing.CLASSIC Take a Guided Tour of a picturesque village along the Main River.DISCOVERY Get into the holiday spirit as cheerful carolers come aboar

Day 7

Wurzburg (WURZBURG)

WÜRZBURG Old Saint Nicholas, 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. V

Day 8

Bamberg (BAMBERG)

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

Day 9

Nuremberg (NUREMBERG)

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

Day 10

Nuremberg (Disembarkation) (NUE)

NUREMBERG (DISEMBARKATION) Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.(B)

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One Complimentary Pre- or Post-Cruise Night OR $300 per Couple Savings (2027 Sailings) - Not combinable with some promotions. ACTION REQUIRED, click for terms.

ACTION REQUIRED for Amenity Confirmation please contact your advisor or our agency to ensure amenity combinability. Failure to do so may result in forfeiture of the amenity(ies) listed. • One Complimentary Pre or Post-Cruise Night OR $300 per Couple Savings* *Savings, applied to a purchased Land Extension, is provided only if the Pre or Post-Cruise Night is unavailable. Combinability: • Amenities are combinable with select supplier promotions and

9-Night Christmastime From Basel To Nuremberg Cruise