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Day by Day Summary and Map
Land Segment of Itinerary
Friday - Dec 11, 2026
Day 1
Prague, Czech Republic
Welcome to Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic. This fascinating city straddles the Vltava River with domes, cupolas, spires, and pinnacles highlighting its skyline. Enjoy free time to explore the Prague and its surrounding countryside. Sample delicious plum dumplings and traditional Pilsner lager beside the Vltava River. ... Read More
Land Segment of Itinerary
Saturday - Dec 12, 2026
Day 2
Prague, Czech Republic
Gothic Cathedrals, Grand Castles, and Czech Christmas Spirits. Spend the afternoon on your own to browse the exquisite Christmas markets of Prague. Stroll through the brightly colored wooden stalls for ornaments and handmade toys and handicrafts. (Breakfast)
Land Segment of Itinerary
Sunday - Dec 13, 2026
Day 3
Prague, Czech Republic
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Cruise Segment of Itinerary
Day 3 - Sunday - Dec 13, 2026
Day 3
Cruise Begins
Nuremberg, Germany
Enjoy a free morning before your transfer to Nuremberg, where your Suite Ship is Ready for Boarding. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Monday - Dec 14, 2026
Day 4
Nuremberg, Germany
Legends and History Lessons. 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. Later, enjoy live entertainment onboard. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ... Read More
Tuesday - Dec 15, 2026
Day 5
Bamberg, Germany
Christmas Customs and Cradle Scenes. Take free time to enjoy the quaint Christmas markets, and warm up with traditional German dumplings, sausage, and a glass of hearty Bavarian ale. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Wednesday - Dec 16, 2026
Day 6
Wurzburg, Germany
Old Saint Nicholas, and Nutcrackers Sweet. 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. Later, enjoy live entertainment onboard. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ... Read More
Thursday - Dec 17, 2026
Day 7
River Village Stop
Hidden Gifts and Holiday Delights. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Friday - Dec 18, 2026
Day 8
Frankfurt, Germany
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Rudesheim, Germany
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Frankfurt, Germany
Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine Country. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Saturday - Dec 19, 2026
Day 9
Worms, Germany
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Heidelberg, Germany
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Speyer, Germany
Winter Wonders and a Wine Barrel Fit for a King. After the tour, visit the local German Christmas markets in Heidelberg. Alternatively, enjoy a relaxing sailing morning and explore the sights and sounds, tantalizing treats, and seasonal handiwork of Speyer Christmas markets. This evening, enjoy live entertainment onboard. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ... Read More
Sunday - Dec 20, 2026
Day 10
Strasbourg, France
A Gothic Cathedral, Heaven's Time, and Joyeux Noel. You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to beautiful Alsace for an afternoon in a French wine-country village. Savor the warmth and glow of Christmas tradition by spending your free time this afternoon wandering the French winter markets of Strasbourg. Take in the lights, music, and the pleasures of the season. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ... Read More
Monday - Dec 21, 2026
Day 11
Breisach, Germany
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Black Forest, Germany
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Breisach, Germany
History, Artistry, and the Beautiful Black Forest. You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to visit the charming village of Colmar, with its half-timbered medieval and early Renaissance buildings, and enjoy the warmth and glow of the Christmas season. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Tuesday - Dec 22, 2026
Day 12
Basel (Saxon), Switzerland
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. Flights should not leave Zurich airport before 10 am or Basel airport before 8 am. (Breakfast)
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