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£4,275 donated
Low Deposits
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Enjoy a Christmastime adventure along the Rhine River with Avalon Waterways – stopping at ports selected to boost the Christmas spirit.
Guests are provided with a festive selection of included excursions; ranging from city tours, wine tastings and ventures through each city’s glistening Christmas Markets.
Acting as your home for four nights, is the first class Avalon Tranquility II – one of Avalon’s perfected floating hotels, assigned to provide guests with a comfortable space to return after their adventures.
Cruise Line: Avalon Waterways 
Ship: Avalon Tranquility II 
Duration: 5 Nights
Departure: Nov - Dec 
Adventure across the Rhine’s waters this Christmas on a getaway designed to cultivate the festive spirit. Venture through sparkling Christmas Markets, sample wines and tour cultural hotspots over the course of 5 days.
Arrive to Switzerland and board your ship in Basel.
Spend some time strolling through the city centre to soak in the Festive Atmosphere.
Today, pay a visit to Badischer Winzerkeller to learn about the vintners’ process in the vineyards and enjoy a wine tasting. Alternatively, join a guided tour of the magical Black Forest, an optional excursion to the village of Colmar or simply spend the afternoon browsing the lovely Christmas Markets.
*Paid excursion: ‘Storybook Colmar, France’s Little Venice’
Join a sightseeing tour of the city – visit the gothic cathedral and La Petite France District. Alternatively, join an optional excursion to Alsace’s wine country. End your day strolling through Strasbourg’s glistening Christmas Markets.
*Paid excursion: ‘Into the Alsace Countryside with Wine Tasting’
Take a guided tour including the Heidelberg Castle and the Great Vat. Afterwards, visit the local German Christmas Markets.
This morning, enjoy a heart breakfast before you disembark and begin journeying home.
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The Avalon Tranquility II features panoramic windows, a whirlpool, fitness facilities, chef-prepared onboard meals and much more.
This Christmastime in Alsace & Germany (Northbound) itinerary features Classic Excursions (sightseeing tours and guided walks), Discovery Excursions (concerts and lectures) as well as ample free time for guests to explore independently.
For this Christmastime in Alsace & Germany (Northbound) itinerary there is not a reverse option available.
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