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4 Night Frankfurt, Germany (Embarkation) Cruise on Avalon Vista | Avalon Waterways

Itinerary

Day 1 — Frankfurt, Germany (Embarkation)
Port guide
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FRANKFURT, GERMANY (EMBARKATION) Welcome to Germany. Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding.Flights into Frankfurt must arrive by 3 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO SPEYER (D)
Day 2 — Speyer Excursion To Heidelberg
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SPEYER. EXCURSION TO HEIDELBERG Winter Wonders and a Wine Barrel Fit for a King DISCOVERY Take a Guided Tour that includes the magnificent Heidelberg Castle and the Great Vat—the world’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. DISCOVERY Enjoy an onboard Christmas Traditions Lecture. This evening, enjoy live entertainment on board EVENING/OVERNIGHT TO KEHL(B,L,D)
Day 3 — Kehl Excursion To Strasbourg, France
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KEHL. EXCURSION TO STRASBOURG, FRANCE A Gothic Cathedral, Heaven’s Time, and Joyeux NoëlCLASSIC Come along for City Sightseeing, including the city’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.This evening, enjoy live entertainment on board.EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BREISACH(B,L,D)
Day 4 — Breisach, Germany Excursion To Black Forest
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BREISACH, GERMANY. EXCURSION TO BLACK FOREST German Winemaking and the Beautiful Black ForestCLASSIC Join a Guided Tour through storybook Colmar, along the charming canals of the “Little Venice” of France and past countless historic buildings and monuments, OR:CLASSIC Join a Guided Tour to the magical Black Forest to experience local traditions and the vibrant Christmas mood.In the afternoon you may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to explore Freiburg’s medieval city center, or spend your free time to enjoy Breisach’s Christmas MarketsEVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BASEL (B,L,D)
Day 5 — Basel, Switzerland (Disembarkation)
Port guide
Day details
BASEL, SWITZERLAND (DISEMBARKATION) Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.Flights shouldn't leave Zürich airport before 10 am or Basel airport before 8 am. (B)

Why book this sailing

Short getaway
4-night sailings are ideal for a long weekend without using all your vacation days.
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$4,437 pp
$1,109 / night
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$3,237 pp
$809 / night
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Ship experience

About this ship

Experience European river views unlike any other ship can offer. The Avalon Vista's two full decks of suites feature two full decks of Panorama Suites with wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows that transform the living space into river cruising's only Open-Air Balcony. Enjoy seamless views from your Comfort Collection bed that faces the window. With 200 square feet, Panorama Suites are more than 30% larger than the industry standard, affording you the space to entertain in your private sitting area or just relax and enjoy the passing vistas.

Ports of call

Frankfurt, Germany (Embarkation)
Day 1
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Frankfurt, Germany (Embarkation)
Speyer Excursion To Heidelberg
Day 2
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Speyer Excursion To Heidelberg
Kehl Excursion To Strasbourg, France
Day 3
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Kehl Excursion To Strasbourg, France
Breisach, Germany Excursion To Black Forest
Day 4
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Breisach, Germany Excursion To Black Forest
Basel, Switzerland (Disembarkation)
Day 5
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Basel, Switzerland (Disembarkation)

What's included & extra

Included

Main dining rooms — Traditional complimentary dining
Pools & fitness — Ship amenities vary by vessel

Extra cost

Internet Corner — Internet Corner.
Specialty dining — Reservations and cover charges may apply
Spa & salon — Treatments at additional cost

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Summaries only — read full policies on our policy pages.

Ship specifications

Bars / Lounges: 7
Dining / Restaurants: 2
Fitness Center: Yes
Kids Friendly: No
Number of Crew: 47
Number of Staterooms: 83
Number of Suites: 67
Pool: Yes
Registry: Switzerland
Ship Length: 443
Year Built: 2012

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Price history

Date	From (pp)	Per night
May 19	$3,237	$809
May 18	$3,093	$773
May 16	$3,237	$809
May 16	$3,093	$773
May 12	$3,237	$809
May 11	N/A	N/A

4 Night Frankfurt, Germany (Embarkation) Cruise on Avalon Vista

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Itinerary

Why book this sailing

Short getaway

Suite & club options

Tax-inclusive pricing shown

Cabins & suites

Suite

Outside

Book this cruise

Ship experience

About this ship

Ports of call

Frankfurt, Germany (Embarkation)

Speyer Excursion To Heidelberg

Kehl Excursion To Strasbourg, France

Breisach, Germany Excursion To Black Forest

Basel, Switzerland (Disembarkation)

What's included & extra

Included

Extra cost

Policies & FAQ

Cancellation policy

Gratuities policy

Pregnancy policy

MinorAccompany policy

Smoking policy

Ship specifications

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