Classic Christmas Markets (2024) (Frankfurt to Nuremberg, 2024)
Description
Summary
Description
Embark on an unforgettable multi-day tour through Germany's most enchanting Christmas markets and historical towns. From the bustling cityscape of Frankfurt to the medieval charm of Rothenburg, each day offers unique experiences filled with festive cheer, cultural insights, and local delicacies. Enjoy guided tours, market strolls, and optional excursions, all while staying in luxurious accommodations like the Hilton (or similar). This holiday season, immerse yourself in the magic of Germany's winter wonderland.
Included
All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients
7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 7 dinners
Captain’s Welcome and Farewell Receptions
Welcome and Farewell Gala Dinners
Unlimited beverages onboard, including fine wine, beer, spirits, specialty coffee and tea, soft drinks and mineral water
The regal River Queen or the elegant River Princess
7-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the regal
River Queen
or the elegant
River Princess
Lavishly appointed riverview staterooms and suites have handcrafted Savoir® Beds of England, high thread count 100% Egyptian cotton sheets and European duvets, and a menu of pillow options
Free Internet and Wi-Fi access
River Queen: Suite ,Deluxe Stateroom, River Princess: Suite
Services of an experienced Uniworld Cruise Manager
1 country: Germany
2 UNESCO World Heritage sites
Services of an experienced Uniworld Cruise Manager
Group Transfers are included on arrival and departure days (please see terms and conditions for transfer guidelines)
Gratuities for onboard personnel (ship staff, crew, Cruise/Tour Manager) are included during the cruise/tour
Captivating onboard local entertainment
Excursions included:
- “Taste of Christmas” Frankfurt Walking Tour
- Wiesbaden Twinkling Star Christmas Market
- Wertheim Walking Tour with Mulled Wine and Christmas Stollen Demonstration
- Würzburg Residence Visit
- Village Day: Franconian Christmas
- Würzburg Christmas Market Night Stroll
- Full-Day Rothenburg with Walking Tour and Christmas Market
- Bamberg Walking Tour with Christmas Market
- Nuremberg City Tour with Christmas Market
- Nights Out: Christmas Market Illuminations
Map
Attractions
Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz Botanical Garden
Bad Mergentheim Wild Park
Nuremberg lock
Würzburg Residence
Alte Oper
Würzburger Cathedral
German Christmas Museum
Bamberg CathedralDaily Itinerary
Day 1 – Day 1: Arrival in Frankfurt
- Frankfurt
- Frankfurt (Oder) - Arrival day
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Upon landing at Frankfurt International Airport, you'll be warmly welcomed by a Uniworld representative if your package includes a group or private transfer. You'll then be escorted to your luxurious ship, where your enchanting journey begins.
Day 2 – Day 2: Exploring Frankfurt and Wiesbaden
- Frankfurt
- Wiesbaden
- Frankfurt (Oder)
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- Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz Botanical Garden
- Alte Oper
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Discover Frankfurt, often dubbed 'Mainhattan' for its impressive skyline. Wander through the charming Altstadt on a 'Taste of Christmas' walking tour, indulging in festive treats. Alternatively, venture to Wiesbaden for the enchanting Twinkling Star Christmas Market.
Day 3 – Day 3: The Quaint Village of Wertheim
Day 3: The Quaint Village of Wertheim
- Bad Mergentheim Wild Park
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Step back in time in Wertheim, a picturesque village at the confluence of the Tauber and Main rivers. Enjoy a guided walking tour, learning about its medieval history and local life. Savor mulled wine and witness a Christmas Stollen demonstration.
Day 4 – Day 4: Würzburg's Festive Splendor
Day 4: Würzburg's Festive Splendor
- Würzburg Residence
- Würzburger Cathedral
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Marvel at the baroque grandeur of the Würzburg Residence, renowned for its colossal ceiling fresco. Later, explore the town's Christmas Market, set against the backdrop of the old City Hall. In the afternoon, experience Franconian hospitality in a local village.
Day 5 – Day 5: Storybook Rothenburg
- Rothenburg ob der Tauber
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- Rothenburger Tor
- German Christmas Museum
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Immerse yourself in the fairy-tale charm of Rothenburg, with its medieval walls, cobbled streets, and Gothic churches. Join a local expert for a walking tour, then lose yourself in the festive atmosphere of one of Germany's oldest Christmas markets.
Day 6 – Day 6: The Medieval Marvel of Bamberg
- Bamberg
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- Bamberg Cathedral
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Explore Bamberg, a city miraculously preserved through WWII. Join a local expert for a walking tour, then enjoy free time to visit four Christmas Markets and follow the captivating nativity trail. Optional: Bamberg Beer Experience (€69 EUR).
Day 7 – Day 7: Nuremberg's Holiday Extravaganza
- Nuremberg
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- Nuremberg lock
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Experience the grandeur of Nuremberg's Christmas Market, the largest in Germany. Enjoy a panoramic tour, stroll through the castle gardens, and explore the festive Market Square. Optional: Nuremberg WWII Historical Tour (€79 EUR).
Day 8 – Day 8: Departure from Nuremberg
- Nuremberg - Departure day
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Bid farewell to your enchanting journey as you disembark the ship. If your package includes a group or private transfer, you'll be taken to Nuremberg International Airport for your flight home.
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