11 Night European Inland Waterways Cruise on the Avalon Tranquility II

Itinerary for December 09, 2026 Departure

Day Date Location Port of Call Guide
1Wednesday, 12/09/2026Depart from Welcome to Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic. This fascinating city straddles the Vltava River with domes, cupolas, spires, and pinnacles highPrague, Czech Republic
2Thursday, 12/10/2026Gothic Cathedrals, Grand Castles, and Czech Christmas Spirits CLASSIC Take a Guided City Walk to visit Hradcany Castle Grounds; see St. Vitus CathedraPrague, Czech Republic
3Friday, 12/11/2026Enjoy a free morning before your transfer to Nuremberg, where your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN NUREMBERG 
4Saturday, 12/12/2026Legends and History Lessons CLASSIC Choose a Guided Tour of Nuremberg’s medieval architecture, gilded fountain, Gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castl 
5Sunday, 12/13/2026Christmas Customs and Cradle Scenes CLASSIC Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Bamberg—medieval home of Germany’s Roman Empire dynasties. Stroll througBamberg, Germany
6Monday, 12/14/2026Old Saint Nicholas, and Nutcrackers Sweet CLASSIC Take a Guided Sightseeing Tour of the “Pearl of the Romantic Road” with its Old Main Bridge, towerinWurzburg, Germany
7Tuesday, 12/15/2026Hidden Gifts and Holiday Delights CLASSIC Take a Guided Walking Tour of Miltenberg, a showcase of medieval half-timber homes and home to Germany’s oldMiltenberg, Germany
8Wednesday, 12/16/2026Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine Country CLASSIC Tour the incredible Mechanical Music Museum for a one-of-a-kind instrumental experience in Rüdesheim, 
9Thursday, 12/17/2026Winter Wonders and a Wine Barrel Fit for a King CLASSIC Take a Guided Tour that includes the magnificent Heidelberg Castle and the Great Vat—the world 
10Friday, 12/18/2026A Gothic Cathedral, Heaven’s Time, and Joyeux Noël CLASSIC Come along for City Sightseeing, including the city’s gothic, stained-glass cathedral with Strasbourg, France
11Saturday, 12/19/2026History, Artistry, and the Beautiful Black Forest CLASSIC Join A Guided Tour to explore Freiburg’s medieval city center, sheltered by the Black Forest 
12Sunday, 12/20/2026Arrive at Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.Flights should not leave Zürich airport before 10 am or Basel airport before 8 am. (B)Basel, Switzerland
Departing from Prague, Czech Republic
Departure Date 12/09/2026
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Departing 12/09/2026
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