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Christmastime in Alsace & Germany (Southbound) 2023

5 days
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From Frankfurt-am-Main to Basel
4.6
230 traveler reviews
Christmastime in Alsace & Germany (Southbound) 2023 - Avalon Waterways

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Tour Operator:
Avalon Waterways
Ship capacity:
160
Age range:
8 to 99
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
220736

Places You’ll See

  • Frankfurt-am-Main
    Frankfurt-am-Main
  • Speyer
    Speyer
  • Breisach
    Breisach
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Highlights

  • Board a scenic cruise to Speyer
  • Tour Heidelberg Castle and its giant wine barrel
  • Explore Strasbourg's gothic cathedral and markets
  • Taste fine wines in Breisach's local winery
  • Experience the Black Forest's festive traditions

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 FRANKFURT, GERMANY (EMBARKATION)
  2. Day 2 SPEYER. EXCURSION TO HEIDELBERG
  3. Day 3 STRASBOURG, FRANCE
  4. Day 4 BREISACH, GERMANY. EXCURSION TO BLACK FOREST
  5. Day 5 BASEL, SWITZERLAND (DISEMBARKATION)
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Avalon Waterways

4.6
(230 reviews)
This operator has high review ratings and responds promptly to enquiries

Number of tours

747

Age Range

8 to 99 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

92%

Introduced in 2003, Avalon Waterways sets the standard in river and small-ship cruising with a young fleet, the most included shore excursions, the widest range of choices and extraordinary itineraries. Our Suite Ships® feature one-of-a-kind Panorama SuitesSM, with the widest opening windows in...

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Avalon Waterways Ship

  • Avalon Visionary
    Avalon Visionary
    Take in the view like never before on the Avalon Visionary. You'll enjoy the intimate setting achieved with two full decks of suites… Read more
    Built
    2012
    Guests
    65 - 130
    Crew
    37
    Length
    110 m / 361 ft
    Suites
    52
    Staterooms
    12
    Gross Tonnage
    2022 gt
    Beam
    12 m / 39 ft
    Staterooms / SuitesDeck PlansDining

Customer Reviews

  • Klaus
    · July 28th, 2024
    ship was excellent, food and drinks were great, adventures perfectly organized,all crew members were extremely...
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  • Laurence
    · June 18th, 2024
    Although we did not actually do the river cruise because of high water levels, we were taken on excursions by coach.
  • Lindsay
    · April 30th, 2024
    Great service, good guides, excellent food

Dates & Availability

5 days
Christmastime in Alsace & Germany (Southbound) 2023
From Frankfurt-am-Main to Basel

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Good to Know

  • Currencies
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    Euro
    France and Germany
    Fr.
    Swiss Franc
    Switzerland
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveller from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F, J.

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    France and Germany
    Type E
    France and Germany
    Type F
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    Type J
    Switzerland
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    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Germany and Switzerland. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before February 24th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after February 24th, 2025, a minimum payment of $250 is required to confirm your booking with Avalon Waterways. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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