Cruise Overview
Celebrate the festive season in Central Europe with a magnificent 4-night cruise from Basel to Frankfurt! Stops include Breisach for an included excursion into Germany’s legendary Black Forest; Strasbourg, France, for guided sightseeing and time to explore one of the oldest Christmas markets in Europe; and Heidelberg, where you can marvel at the red stone castle and bask in the holiday atmosphere at the city’s enormous Christmas market.
CRUISE: Deluxe 4-night cruise from Basel to Frankfurt in an outside stateroom with hotel-style beds.BASEL: Welcome receptionBREISACH: Excursion to the Black ForestSTRASBOURG: Guided sightseeing, visit La Petite France district and the gothic cathedralHEIDELBERG: Take pictures of the castleMeals - (B) Breakfast (L) Lunch (D) Dinner Buffet breakfast (B); 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; one sitting with open seating arrangements; complimentary regional wine, beer, or soft drinks with all onboard dinners; complimentary coffee and tea available throughout the day Combine with another Festive Season CruiseCombine with Christmas in the Heart of Germany or with Christmastime on the Danube (excluding Prague). Combined cruises will have other minor itinerary modificationsNotes: - Christmas markets operate from late November until the third week of December, depending on the location.
- In the event of water level problems on stretches of any river, it may be necessary to operate part of the itinerary by motorcoach.
- Included visits and special features are subject to change. If a change becomes necessary, a substitute will be offered.
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Please note that some amenities, features and enhancements are only available on 2011 river and small-ship cruise departures.