10 days tour

Christmastime From Basel To Nuremberg 2024

Christmastime From Basel To Nuremberg 2024

This tour includes:

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The health and safety of our guests remains our top priority and while we highly recommend that travellers are vaccinated against COVID-19, after 1 March, 2023 , we will no longer require it. Destinations and other transportation operators โ€“ like airlines โ€“ have their own rules and regulations. It will be up to the responsibility of our guests to understand and comply with those policies to move freely across the globe. The Globus family of brands previous policy โ€“ requiring all guests be vaccinated against COVID-19 โ€“ remains in effect until 1 March, 2023 . Anyone travelling before that date on a Globus, Cosmos or Avalon Waterways holiday must be fully vaccinated. --------------------------------------------------------------------- The following requirements are in place traveling Internationally throughout 2021 and domestically beginning Sept. 1, 2021: - Full vaccination against COVID-19 in the form of written documentation (paper or electronic copy), in English. Vaccination documentation must include information that identifies the person and vaccination date(s). Proof of full vaccination must show that official vaccination dose(s) were administered at least 14-days prior to the start of your first service purchased from the Globus family of brands. Globus accepts vaccines authorized or recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). Travelers may encounter additional requirements if their vaccine is not recognized by the travel destination. - For children who do not qualify for vaccination, one of the two forms of documentation are required to travel: 1) Verifiable negative COVID-19 test result in the form of written documentation (paper or electronic copy), in English. Testing must be performed by an entity recognized by your government of residence, using a viral test (NAAT/PCR or antigen). The test result documentation must include information that identifies the person, a specimen collection date and the type of test. A negative test result must show the test was done within 72 hours before the start of your first service purchased from the Globus family of brands. 2) If you recovered from COVID-19 in the last three months, and have met the criteria to end isolation, you may travel instead with documentation of recovery, which includes a positive test result and a letter from your health care provider that states you have been cleared to end isolation (return to work, travel, etc.) The test result documentation and letter must include information that identifies the person, a specimen collection date and the type of test. A positive test result must show test was done within 3 months of the start of your first service purchased from the Globus family of brands. WELCOME ABOARD New embarkation procedures to offer guests a safe start to their journey, including: - Social distancing throughout embarkation - Mandatory health screening, including touch-free temperature-check, for all guests and crew - Luggage disinfection prior to onboarding (with crew wearing gloves and masks) FRESH AIR, INSIDE AND OUT In addition to our Open-Air staterooms, the air in our ships is not circulated between staterooms; only within an individual stateroom and mixed with fresh, outside air BLENDING CULTURAL PROXIMITY WITH SOCIAL DISTANCE New social distancing guidelines for guests throughout their Avalon cruise, include: - Reducing ship capacity as required for more space on board per guest - Introducing more dining venues for more dining space per person - Crew wearing masks for the duration of the cruise during any guest interaction - Providing masks for guests to wear during any event where social proximity could become an issue, including disembarkation for excursions and safety drills - Adjusting ratio of guides and coaches for excursions NEW TECHNOLOGY TO ENSURE CLEANLINESS - Electrostatic disinfecting systems - UV disinfecting systems TOUCHING HEARTS, NOT HANDS Reducing risk with hands-free service, including: - More hand-sanitizing stations throughout the ship - Required use of hand-sanitizing stations when leaving the ship, returning to the ship and entering dining venues as well as entering each public/common space - Self-serve stations, including bu ets, drinks, specialty co ees and snacks have been replaced with crew service - All buffets (breakfast and lunch) replaced by a full range of aฬ€ la carte menu choices - Hourly (or more frequent) disinfection of all public areas COMMITMENT TO THE CLEANEST SHIPS Enhanced cleaning procedures throughout each ship, including these additional steps that go above-and-beyond Avalonโ€™s already strict procedures: - Deep disinfection of each stateroom between cruises, including: - Use of disinfectants and cleaning materials that meet the highest standards - Soft goods in each stateroom (mattress, sofa, window coverings, chairs, etc.) disinfected between cruises - Disinfection of all dining areas between meals - Disinfection of all shared items like umbrellas, bicycles and other Adventure Center items - Disinfection of all goods prior to loading on the ship - Ongoing crew training in protective equipment use and hygiene FOCUS ON CREW HEALTH Ensuring a healthy crew, including: - Medical certifcate required prior to start of contract - Daily temperature checks - Social distancing in crew living quarters - Regular health screenings Avalon will continue to review and update Assurance initiatives as we make our return to the worldโ€™s waterways including adhering toโ€”and building uponโ€” the standards set forth by travel and health agencies across the globe, including the European Centre for Disease Prevention (ECDC), Center for Disease Control (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO), Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) and United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA).

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Itinerary of your trip Christmastime From Basel To Nuremberg 2024

  • Day 1 Day 1: Basel, Switzerland (Embarkation)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Basel, Switzerland (Embarkation)

      Welcome to Switzerland! Your Suite Shipยฎ is Ready for Boarding.

      Flights into Zรผrich or Basel must arrive by 3 pm.

      Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm.

      Stroll through the city centre, enjoy the festive illumination and savor Christmas delicacies like waffles, gingerbread, sweets and Swiss raclette.

      Overnight:
      EVENING CRUISE TO BREISACH

      Meals:
      Dinner
  • Day 2 Day 2: Breisach, Germany. Excursion To Black Forest
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Breisach, Germany. Excursion To Black Forest

      History, Artistry, and the Beautiful Black Forest

      Activity discovery:
      Visit to Badischer Winzerkeller, the largest German wine producer in Europe. Discover Germanyโ€™s southernmost wine country in Baden-ideally situated between the hills of the Black Forest and the Rhine River. Learn about the vintnersโ€™ process in the vineyards here, and enjoy a wine tasting, OR:

      DISCOVERY Join a Guided Tour to the magical Black Forest to experience local traditions and the vibrant Christmas mood.

      You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to visit the charming village of Colmar, with its half-timbered medieval and early renaissance buildings, and enjoy the warmth and glow of the Christmas season.

      Alternatively, spend your afternoon leisurely browsing Breisachโ€™s lovely Christmas market to sample pretzels, mulled wine, and Black Forest cake.

      Overnight:
      OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO STRASBOURG

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 3 Day 3: Strasbourg, France
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Strasbourg, France

      Joyeux Noรซl in Strasbourg

      Activity classic:
      Come along for City Sightseeing, including the cityโ€™s gothic, stained-glass cathedral with its celebrated ancient murals and astronomical clock, as well as the magical La Petite France District.

      You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to beautiful Alsace, for an afternoon in a French wine-country village.

      Savor the warmth and glow of Christmas tradition by spending your free time this afternoon wandering the French winter markets of Strasbourg. Take in the lights, music, and the pleasures of the season.

      Overnight:
      EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO SPEYER

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 4 Day 4: Speyer, Germany. Heidelberg Excursion
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Speyer, Germany. Heidelberg Excursion

      Winter Wonders and a Wine Barrel Fit for a King

      Activity discovery:
      Take a Guided Tour that includes the magnificent Heidelberg Castle and the Great Vatโ€”the worldโ€™s largest wine barrel After the tour, visit the local German Christmas Markets in Heidelberg.

      Alternatively, enjoy a relaxing sailing morning and explore the sights and sounds, tantalizing treats, and seasonal handiwork of Speyer Christmas markets.

      Overnight:
      EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO FRANKFURT

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 5 Day 5: Frankfurt. Excursion To Rudesheim
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Frankfurt. Excursion To Rudesheim

      Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine Country

      Activity discovery:
      Tour the incredible Mechanical Music Museum for a one-of-a-kind instrumental experience in Rรผdesheim, enjoy a special treat.

      Donโ€™t miss the tantalizing treats, and seasonal handiwork of sparkling winter wonderlands in the city.

      Overnight:
      EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO MAIN RIVER VILLAGE

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Dinner
  • Day 6 Day 6: Main River Village
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Main River Village

      Hidden Gifts and Holiday Delights in Beautiful Bavaria

      Activity classic:
      Take a Guided Tour of a picturesque village along the Main River.

      DISCOVERY Join a Cookie-Baking Demonstration on board your ship while sailing.


      Overnight:
      AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO WรœRZBURG

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 7 Day 7: Wรผrzburg
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Wรผrzburg

      Old Saint Nicholas, and Nutcrackers Sweet

      Activity classic:
      Take a Guided Sightseeing Tour of the โ€œPearl of the Romantic Roadโ€ with its Old Main Bridge, towering fortress, and baroque Bishopโ€™s Residence.

      You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to the beautiful Bavarian town of Rothenburg. Visit the Kรคthe Wohlfahrt German Christmas museumโ€”the worldโ€™s most extensive collection of traditional German Christmas decorations.

      Spend free time enjoying the festive, warm glow of Wurzburgโ€™s Christmas markets.

      Overnight:
      EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BAMBERG

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 8 Day 8: Bamberg
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Bamberg

      Christmas Customs and Cradle Scenes

      Activity discovery:
      Enjoy an onboard Christmas Traditions Lecture while sailing.

      Activity classic:
      Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Bambergโ€”medieval home of Germanyโ€™s Roman Empire dynasties. Stroll through dozens of Bambergโ€™s nativity scenesโ€”from miniature to life-size.

      Take free time to enjoy the quaint Christmas markets, and warm up with traditional German dumplings, sausage, and a glass of hearty Bavarian ale.

      Later, enjoy live entertainment on board.

      Overnight:
      EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO NUREMBERG

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 9 Day 9: Nuremberg
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Nuremberg

      Legends and History Lessons

      Activity classic:
      Choose a Guided Tour of Nurembergโ€™s medieval architecture, gilded fountain, Gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castle, OR:

      CLASSIC Join a Guided Tour of the historic Nuremberg Rally Groundsโ€”used by the Third Reich.

      Spend free time browsing the spruce stalls of the Christmas Markets of Nuremberg. Sample favorite Bavarian fareโ€”bratwurst, gingerbread, mulled blueberry wine, and countless other Christkindlmarkt culinary delights.

      Overnight:
      OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN NUREMBERG

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 10 Day 10: Nuremberg (Disembarkation)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Nuremberg (Disembarkation)

      Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.

      Meals:
      Breakfast
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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 8 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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