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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 5pm. 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)
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.
OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO STRASBOURG (B/L/D)
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.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO SPEYER (B/L/D)
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.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO FRANKFURT (B/L/D)
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.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO MAIN RIVER VILLAGE (B/D)
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.
AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO WÜRZBURG (B/L/D)
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.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BAMBERG (B/L/D)
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.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO NUREMBERG (B/L/D)
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.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN NUREMBERG (B/L/D)
Bid your crew farewell and head for the Golden City of Prague.
Stroll through the exquisite streets of the city and spend a free evening in one of Prague's cafés for dinner and Czech Beer. (B)Gothic Cathedrals, Grand Castles, and Czech Christmas Spirits
- Classic: Take a Guided City Walk to visit Hradčany Castle Grounds; see St. Vitus Cathedral, and Old Town's Astronomical Clock.
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
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.
EVENING CRUISE TO BREISACH (D)
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.
OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO STRASBOURG (B/L/D)
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.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO SPEYER (B/L/D)
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.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO FRANKFURT (B/L/D)
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.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO MAIN RIVER VILLAGE (B/D)
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.
- Discovery: Get into the holiday spirit as cheerful carolers come aboard to fill the air with beloved Christmas songs.
AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO WÜRZBURG (B/L/D)
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.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BAMBERG (B/L/D)
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.
- Discovery: Join an onboard workshop to learn how to create beautifully decorated candles.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO NUREMBERG (B/L/D)
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.
- Discovery: Join a gingerbread Cooking Demonstration on board your ship.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN NUREMBERG (B/L/D)
Bid your crew farewell and head for the Golden City of Prague.
Stroll through the exquisite streets of the city and spend a free evening in one of Prague's cafés for dinner and Czech Beer. (B)Gothic Cathedrals, Grand Castles, and Czech Christmas Spirits
- Classic: Take a Guided City Walk to visit Hradčany Castle Grounds; see St. Vitus Cathedral, and Old Town's Astronomical Clock.
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
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