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Christmastime from Basel to Nuremberg 2026

From Basel to Nuremberg
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Tour Itinerary

Experience the holiday season like never before with a Christmastime cruise through Germany and France. From the beauty of the Black Forest to the glistening lights of Strasbourg’s Christmas markets, you’ll discover traditions and tastes that warm the heart. With views like no other, the shining stalls with crafts, cuisine, and curios come alive with music and merriment. Visit glowing German Christkindlesmarkt stalls as you cruise on the Rhine and Main Rivers through Heidelberg, a Main river village, Wurzburg, Bamberg, and Nuremberg.

  1. Day 1
    BASEL, SWITZERLAND (EMBARKATION)
    Welcome to Switzerland! Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding.

    Flights into Zürich or Basel must arrive by 3 pm.

    Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm.

    Stroll through the city centre, enjoy the festive illumination and savor Christmas delicacies like waffles, gingerbread, sweets and Swiss raclette.

    EVENING CRUISE TO BREISACH

    (D)


    Meals:   Dinner
  2. Day 2
    BREISACH, GERMANY. EXCURSION TO BLACK FOREST
    History, Artistry, and the Beautiful Black Forest

    CLASSIC Join A Guided Tour to explore Freiburg’s medieval city center, sheltered by the Black Forest amid vineyards and gardens of the Upper Rhine Valley, OR:

    CLASSIC Join a Guided Tour to the magical Black Forest to experience local traditions and the vibrant Christmas mood.

    In the afternoon, 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.

    Alternatively, spend your afternoon leisurely browsing Breisach’s lovely Christmas market to sample pretzels, mulled wine, and Black Forest cake.

    Later, enjoy live entertainment on board.

    OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO STRASBOURG

    (B,L,D)


    Meals:   Breakfast   Lunch   Dinner
  3. Day 3
    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 a wine country village in beautiful Alsace.

    Spend free time this afternoon strolling through the glowing winter markets of Strasbourg.

    EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO SPEYER

    (B,L,D)


    Meals:   Breakfast   Lunch   Dinner
  4. Day 4
    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 largest wine barrel After the tour, visit the local German Christmas Markets in Heidelberg.

    Alternatively, enjoy a relaxing morning and explore the sights and sounds, tantalizing treats, and seasonal handiwork of Speyer Christmas markets.

    EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO FRANKFURT

    (B,L,D)


    Meals:   Breakfast   Lunch   Dinner
  5. Day 5
    FRANKFURT. EXCURSION TO RUDESHEIM
    Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine Country

    CLASSIC 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 the city.

    EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO MAIN RIVER VILLAGE

    (B,D)


    Meals:   Breakfast   Dinner
  6. Day 6
    MAIN RIVER VILLAGE
    Hidden Gifts and Holiday Delights in Beautiful Bavaria

    DISCOVERY 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.

    Later, enjoy live entertainment on board

    AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO WÜRZBURG

    (B,L,D)


    Meals:   Breakfast   Lunch   Dinner
  7. Day 7
    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. Visit the Käthe 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.

    EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BAMBERG

    (B,L,D)


    Meals:   Breakfast   Lunch   Dinner
  8. Day 8
    BAMBERG
    Christmas Customs and Cradle Scenes

    DISCOVERY 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 free time to enjoy the quaint Christmas markets, and warm up with traditional German dumplings, sausage, and a glass of hearty Bavarian ale.

    Later, enjoy live entertainment on board.

    EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO NUREMBERG

    (B,L,D)


    Meals:   Breakfast   Lunch   Dinner
  9. Day 9
    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 of the Christmas Markets of Nuremberg. Sample favorite Bavarian fare—bratwurst, gingerbread, mulled blueberry wine, and countless other Christkindlesmarkt culinary delights.

    OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN NUREMBERG

    (B,L,D)


    Meals:   Breakfast   Lunch   Dinner
  10. Day 10
    NUREMBERG (DISEMBARKATION)
    Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.

    (B)


    Meals:   Breakfast

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Inclusions

  • In the event of technical or water level issues, it may be necessary to operate the itinerary by motorcoach or alter the program, including hotel overnight when necessary.
  • Guided Tours, Optional Excursions, activities, sailing and docking schedules may be contingent on weather conditions or other issues outside of our control and could therefore be subject to change at any time.
  • Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.
  • Christmas markets generally operate from late November until the third week of December.

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Accommodations

Gateway city for arrivals is Zürich.

Port charges:
$297 are included.

Avalon offers the opportunity for solo travelers to sail with no single supplement (subject to availability).

Please call for single accommodation price. Triples not available.

Zurich: Radisson Blu Airport
This modern, stylish hotel 330-room property conveniently offers direct access to the airport terminal, the perfect location for arrivals & departures. Dining options include an Italian restaurant specializing in fresh Italian dishes crafted with a modern twist and a Grill restaurant offering seafood and steaks dishes prepared in an open kitchen. The atrium bar has a 16m-high glass wine tower with over 4,000 bottles of wine and champagne and the outdoor terrace is the place for cocktails and light bites. Other amenities include two fitness centers (one on site and one at the airport), a hammam, as well as a sauna set in a plane's cockpit. Free internet access is available throughout the entire hotel.
Address:
Zuerich Flughafen
Zurich , Switzerland
Nuremberg: Le Meridien Grand Hotel
With the lustrous flair of a classic grand hotel, enhanced with state-of-the-art technology and convenient features, this 190 room historic legend has been hosting international luminaries for almost 125 years. Located in the heart of the ancient city centre, museums, shops, the city's famous market and the Imperial Castle are all just a short stroll away. All air-conditioned guest rooms feature flat screen TVs, in-room safes, Free Wi-Fi Internet access, USB mobile charging ports and elegant Art Nouveau-style marble bathrooms which skillfully highlight the fusion of classic and modern style. There is a Brasserie style restaurant serving authentic German cuisine as well as an Art Deco-style Atelier bar/lounge offering 1920s charm and a large selection of drinks and cocktails.
Address:
Bahnhofstrasse 1-3
Nuremberg , Germany

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Globus Tours Customer Trip Reviews

Overall Rating
4.2
Accommodations
3.9
Itinerary
4.3
Professional Staff
4.5
Repeat with Operator
4.2
Value for Money
4
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JV Joseph on Apr 17, 2025  
Accommodations
5
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5
Professional Staff
5
Repeat with Operator
5
Value for Money
5

Globus is a fantastic company to travel with. It was my first experience and I loved every day of it!!

SB Stanley on Apr 08, 2025  
Accommodations
5
Itinerary
3
Professional Staff
5
Repeat with Operator
5
Value for Money
3

This was our sixth Globus tour. Three with Avalon. We have always had a great time and cannot wait for our next one in October.

GC Gloria on Mar 01, 2025  
Accommodations
5
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5
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5
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5
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5

Globus service is exceptional.

MT Melodia on Feb 23, 2025  
Accommodations
5
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5
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5
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5
Value for Money
5

I have traveled numerous times with Globus and I am very satisfied with their service and tour packages. I also have recommended Globus Tours to family and friends, and they tell me how grateful they are for the recommendation. Globus make travelling an unforgettable experience. The hotels are beautiful and modern. The activities are exciting, and the places visited are fantastic which makes a trip memorable.

RM Richard on Feb 15, 2025  
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5
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5

This Globus Independent tour of Vietnam, Cambodia and Bangkok exceeded our expectations. We thoroughly enjoyed the included itinerary, and the optional excursions were exceptional. The tour guides who cared for us in each city were top of their profession. We learned so much and they were fun, caring and extremely helpful.

NW Nancy on Feb 15, 2025  
Accommodations
3
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5
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5
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5
Value for Money
5

Some rooms lacked A/C and hotel gym.

RK Robert on Feb 10, 2025  
Accommodations
5
Itinerary
5
Professional Staff
5
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5
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5

We had a great time on this trip!

BF Benjamin on Jan 23, 2025  
Accommodations
3
Itinerary
3
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3
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3
Value for Money
3

Iguassu Host/Guide didn't speak English very well. Said he had learned English two months ago. He was prompt and courteous but didn't totally understand everything we were asking and discussed. All the South American destinations we had difficulties with communications when dealing with the locals (not guide or host). There appears to be less people that speak English than in Europe.

DD Deborah on Jan 17, 2025  
Accommodations
5
Itinerary
5
Professional Staff
5
Repeat with Operator
5
Value for Money
5

Affordable Tours was easy to work with and helped me make my trip what I wanted it to be. Globus Tours provided well managed trip to Portugal -our guide Beatriz was very informative and gave us an inspirational time exploring almost all of Portugal -the experiences were unforgettable, and I loved learning about and experiencing Portugal!

LG Linda on Dec 11, 2024  
Accommodations
3
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3
Professional Staff
3
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3
Value for Money
3

This was my first trip with Affordable tours.  Iwas very impressed. I personally didn't appreciate that I had to fight with multiple suitcase and having to walk long distances. Future trips i will definitely pack light because of all of the walking and transferring from plane, bus and trains.

LT Linda on Nov 30, 2024  
Accommodations
5
Itinerary
5
Professional Staff
5
Repeat with Operator
5
Value for Money
5

You cannot beat Globus Escape tours for the price. They've become more and more popular as this is the 2nd or 3rd time they've opened a parallel tour to go with the one we've chosen. This tour was fast paced and would give a first time visitor a taste of the area. Globus tour directors are excellent and all of the hotels were located conveniently.

CM Christine on Nov 17, 2024  
Accommodations
5
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5
Professional Staff
5
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5
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5

Super trip. Great tour director and super coach driver! We had a significant weather issue outside of their control and they did an outstanding job to deal with situation! Sites, hotels etc great!!

LT Lynn on Nov 16, 2024  
Accommodations
3
Itinerary
5
Professional Staff
5
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5
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5

Some of the hotels were outdated but accessible to the city center. So you are trading one option for another.

AM Ana on Nov 10, 2024  
Accommodations
5
Itinerary
3
Professional Staff
5
Repeat with Operator
5
Value for Money
5

We had good tour director Mauricio. My only comment was that we booked it as a smaller group however we were integrated with a bigger group in total we were 24 in the group good thing the people in the tour were really nice people.

GK Gerard on Nov 10, 2024  
Accommodations
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5
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Everything and everyone was great. Tracy and Francesco are the best tour guides I have ever met.

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