Christmas In The Heart Of Germany from Frankfurt to Prague 2012

8 days from Frankfurt to Prague or 9 days incl. travel (WFN)

Cruise Overview

Experience the holiday season on this festive river cruise vacation from Frankfurt to Prague. Enjoy guided city sightseeing in Miltenberg, Würzburg, Bamberg, Nuremberg, and Prague. Explore the marvelous Christmas markets in each city, including Germany's most famous Christmas market in Nuremberg. At the markets, your senses are sure to be delighted - with the taste of hot mulled wine, the brilliant colors of the Christmas ornaments, the sounds of holiday cheer, and the smells of local specialties. Attend a traditional baking demonstration in the pretty Bavarian village of Miltenberg, visit Würzburg's magnificent Bishop's Residenz, and take an included excursion to medieval Rothenburg on the famed Romantic Road. See Bamberg's Old Town Hall and sample some of Germany's famous beers. In the "Golden City" of Prague, see the city's best-known treasures. This is a magnificent way to start your holiday season

Highlights & Sightseeing

CRUISE:
Deluxe 5-night cruise from Frankfurt to Nuremberg in an outside stateroom with hotel-style beds

FRANKFURT:
Welcome reception

MILTENBERG:
Guided sightseeing; baking demonstration

WÜRZBURG:
Guided sightseeing, visit the Bishop's Residenz; excursion to Rothenburg

BAMBERG:
Guided sightseeing, see the Old Town Hall; beer tasting

NUREMBERG:
Guided sightseeing

PRAGUE:
Guided sightseeing, see the Astronomical Clock and visit Hradcany Castle grounds

Meals

Full buffet breakfast (B) in Prague; superb dining with all meals on board daily featuring full breakfast (B), lunch (L), and dinner (D), including a welcome reception, Captain's reception and farewell dinner; quality wines from Europe's most famous wine regions with every dinner; one sitting with open seating arrangements

Combine with another Festive Season Cruise
Cruise from Zurich to Prague Christmastime Zurich to Prague (WZF + WFN), or cruise from Frankfurt to Vienna Christmastime in Germany & Austria (WFN + WNV excluding Prague), or cruise from Zurich to Vienna Grand Christmastime Cruise (WZF + WFN + WNV excluding Prague). Combined cruises will have other minor itinerary modifications.

Notes:

In the event of water level problems or any problems of a technical nature, it may be necessary to operate the itinerary by motorcoach or to alter the program.
Christmas markets operate from late November until the third week of December, depending on the location (Prague markets are open from early December until the first days of January).
Included visits and special features are subject to change. If a change becomes necessary, a substitute will be offered