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A snow-covered German Christmas market glowing at dusk

Checked 2026 sailing

Avalon Waterways · Main River

Christmastime in the Heart of Germany

Frankfurt → Nuremberg · 6 days

River
Main
Length
6 days
Ship
Avalon Tranquility II
Checked from fare
from $4,217

Availability checked Oct 11, 2026. Our October 11 check found a bookable Panorama Suite on the December 6 departure; the Deluxe and Royal categories were sold out. The December 14 departure was sold out in all three displayed categories. Fares and cabin space can change until a deposit is made, so we will verify the exact room and total before you book.

Why this sailing

A clear fit—not just another itinerary

A short Main River sailing that stays entirely in Germany and ends at Nuremberg's Christkindlesmarkt. The remaining checked space is narrow—one Panorama Suite category on the December 6 departure—so this is a specific option, not a broad schedule.

  • Würzburg's market and baroque Bishop's Residence
  • Bamberg's UNESCO-listed old town and nativity displays
  • A festive Main River village
  • Nuremberg's Christkindlesmarkt finale

Checked 2026 departures

Dates and current starting point

Dec 6–11, 2026

Panorama Suite checked at $4,217 per guest after a $375 saving

Starting fares are per guest and may reflect a specific cabin, departure, gateway, or promotion. We compare the available categories before recommending one.

Route at a glance

Frankfurt → Nuremberg, stop by stop

A quick read of the places that shape this journey. Your final daily schedule will come from the cruise line.

  1. 1

    Frankfurt

    Embarkation point and gateway to the Main River's smaller towns.

  2. 2

    Main River village

    A guided walk behind medieval walls and through a smaller half-timbered town.

  3. 3

    Würzburg

    The Bishop's Residence, vineyard scenery, and a traditional market in the old center.

  4. 4

    Bamberg

    A UNESCO-listed city known for its old town, smoked beer, and neighborhood nativity scenes.

  5. 5

    Nuremberg

    A final guided visit and time at one of Germany's best-known Christmas markets.

Included by the line

What the cruise fare covers

  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner on board
  • Wine and beer with lunch and dinner; soft drinks throughout the day
  • Included Avalon Choice sightseeing
  • Complimentary Starlink Wi-Fi on European Suite Ships
  • Bikes, e-bikes, and onboard wellness activities

Airfare, gratuities, insurance, and optional excursions are not assumed included unless your final written quote says so.

Ship and cabin choice

The vessel matters as much as the route

The checked departure sails on Avalon Tranquility II. The bookable category was a Panorama Suite with Avalon's wall-to-wall Open-Air Balcony window and a bed facing the river; the lower-deck Deluxe and larger Royal categories were sold out when checked.

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