Visit picturesque villages and historically important cities for a special holiday experience
Cruise the majestic Rhine and meandering Main rivers at this magical time of year, and discover the origins of centuries-old traditions. Relish the charm of Bamberg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its Nativity Walk, and seek treasures at Rothenburg's medieval-themed Christmas Market.
Admire Nuremberg's Christmas Angel presiding over Christmas Market activities in her white and golden dress, and delight in the unusual collection of musical instruments at Siegfried's Mechanical Music Museum in Rudesheim. Stroll through the bustling stalls of Frankfurt's grand marketplace, and while in Cologne enjoy several Christmas Markets, including the memorable market front and center outside the majestic cathedral.
Delight in a unique and joyous holiday celebration in the countries where many of our Christmas traditions began.
Who will enjoy this cruise: All will enjoy discovering the origins of many of our beloved Christmas traditions, from decorated trees to candy canes. Shoppers will find unique handcrafted gifts to awe and delight.
Day 1: Depart home gateway city to Cologne
Day 2: Cologne
Arrive at Cologne Airport where you�ll be transferred to the ship.
Day 3: Cologne
Stroll to Cologne�s cathedral through the narrow streets of Old Town.You�ll have the rest of the day to visit Cologne�s impressive sixChristmas markets at your leisure.
Featured Excursion: Walking tour, Cologne Cathedral visit and Christmas Markets
Day 4: R�desheim, Cruising the romantic Rhine
Visit Siegfried�s Museum, with its unique collection of mechanicalmusical instruments, housed in R�desheim�s 16th-century Br�mserhofMansion. During the afternoon, you�ll sail along the romantic Rhinewith its vine-covered slopes and its 40 castles strung like pearls onthe river�s edge.
Featured Excursion: Mini Train and Siegfried�s Mechanical Music Museum
Day 5: Frankfurt
Your panoramic tour takes you through the financial hub calledMainhattan and past Old Town, Goethe University, and the BotanicalGardens. Stroll through the historic area around R�mer Square, whereyou�ll find the grand Frankfurt Christmas Market.
Featured Excursion: Frankfurt city tour and Christmas Market
Day 6: Wertheim
Charming Wertheim sits at the confluence of the Main and Tauber rivers.We�ll dock right in the heart of town and explore Wertheim on foot.This postcard-perfect town has a Pointed Tower, a former jail built in1170, Old Town, Market Square, a 15th-century gothic church, andwonderful shops adorned for the holidays.
Featured Excursion: Wertheim walking tour
Day 7: W�rzburg (Rothenburg)
Travel along parts of the Romantic Road to Rothenburg, celebrated forits well-preserved medieval buildings and its unspoiled setting.Discover this medieval gem on your guided walking tour. Browse one ofGermany�s oldest and most celebrated Christmas Markets set amidbuildings that date back to the Middle Ages.
Featured Excursion: Full-day Rothenburg
Day 8: W�rzburg
Visit Germany�s most pristine example of baroque architecture�thestunning 18th-century W�rzburg Residenz, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Amble through W�rzburg�s Christmas Market and then cruise thewonderfully peaceful Main River to Wertheim during the afternoon.
Featured Excursion: W�rzburg Residenz and Christmas Market
Day 9: Bamberg
The UNESCO World Heritage city of Bamberg continues its centuries-oldtradition with Nativity Scenes stationed throughout the city. YourBamberg Nativity Walk takes you past many of these beautiful displays.Next, visit the Christmas Market, with its local crafts, smokedsausages, gingerbread, and Rauchbier�Bamberg�s famous smoky beer.
Featured Excursion: Bamberg Nativity Walk and Christmas Market
Day 10: Nuremberg
Our panoramic city tour passes the mighty walls with 80 towers thatenclose the historic city center. We�ll stop at the medieval KaiserburgCastle, and then walk through the lively old quarter. Enjoy the festiveatmosphere of Nuremberg�s Christkindlesmarkt with its over 200 woodenstalls filled with distinctive gifts and seasonal treats, such asNuremberg�s world-famous gingerbread.
Featured Excursion: Nuremberg city tour and Christmas Market.
Day 11: Depart Nuremberg
Disembark the ship and transfer to Nuremberg airport for your flight back home
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9-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the luxurious River DuchessAll meals onboardComplimentary fine wine during dinner, bottled water in your stateroom, and 24-hour specialty coffees and teas8 shore excursions, fully hosted by English-speaking guidesState-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio headset system on all shore excursionsCaptain�s Welcome and Farewell DinnersExciting onboard entertainment and insightful lecturesAn experienced Cruise Manager and attentive, all English-speaking staffAll transfers on arrival and departure days
Port Charges:
Port Charges: $126 (Nuremberg to Cologne), $126 (Cologne to Nuremberg)
Single Cabin Disclaimer:
A limited number of singles may be available in certain categories on certain vessels for an additional supplement. Please inquire.
Pricing Categories for Itinerary is as follows:
| Cat2 | Category 4 | | Cat3 | Category 3 | | Cat4 | Category 2 |
To upgrade to a higher category, add per person the following prices to Cat1:
| Category 1 | $825 | | Suite | $1,250 |
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Questions? call 1-800-342-0019
