Enjoy The Magic Of Christmas On A River Cruise
In Germany you'll find charming cobbled streets
, sparkling Christmas trees and an array of Christmas markets. In fact, Germany's home to some of the world's most renowned Christmas markets, including the markets in Nuremberg, Bamberg, Rothenburg, Wurzburg, Wertheim and Frankfurt.
The Christmas markets offer the perfect opportunity to shop for those one-of-a-kind treasures too. And, during your time at the Christmas markets, be sure to sample the home-made gingerbread - and a steaming glass (or two) of mulled wine.
Uniworld River Cruises are just one of the river cruise lines to offer Christmas adventures to Germany. Here's one of their itineraries, going from Nuremberg to Frankfurt.
Uniworld River Cruises' Christmas Itinerary...
First stop Nuremberg. You'll spend two days at this port of call. While you're here visit Kaiserburg Castle and go on a walking tour along the picturesque cobblestone streets. Finish the day shopping for unique gifts at the Christkindlesmarkt. It's the largest and oldest Christmas Market in Germany.
On the third day, you'll visit Bamberg - a city built on seven hills. A guided tour is on offer here - which includes visits to Nativity scenes throughout the city. And, of course, there will be time to unearth treasures in Nuremberg'sChristmas Market too.
On the fourth day you'll find yourself in Wrzburg (Rothenburg). While you're in 'Germany's best-preserved wall city', explore the area by going on a Rothenburg walking tour. You'll also be able to browse the sparkling stalls at one of Germany's most celebrated Christmas Markets, Reiterlesmarkt. Another festive hotspot here is Kathe Wohlfahrt's original Christmas shop.
On Day 5 be sure to visit Wrzburg Residenz. A UNESCO World Heritage Sites, it's one of the most awe-inspiring Baroque palaces in Europe. Then it's Christmas market time! Here you'll find a 200-year-old Christmas Market - it's the perfect place to find that one-of-a-kind Christmas gift you won't find anywhere else.
Day 6 go for a wander through the picturesque town of Wertheim. Popular attractions here include the historic Wertheim Market square - where you'll find shops selling artisan glassworks and Franconian wines in round bottles.
Spend the last full day of your journey in Frankfurt. It is here you can visit the New Opera House, Hauptwache Plaza, Zeil shopping district and the Palmengarten (botanical garden). And make sure you finish all that Christmas shopping before you go! In Rmer Square you'll find 200 stalls selling arts, crafts, seasonal food and drinks.
Other highlights...
With this Uniworld River Cruises ' itinerary, other highlights include return scheduled flights, all meals, complimentary wines, beer and soft drinks during dinner, six shore excursions, on-board local entertainment and an enriching lecture on the Christmas Traditions in Germany.
If you want to experience the magic of Christmas - while shopping for those gifts not to found anywhere else - then a Christmas cruise is definitely for you. An enriching voyage, you'll get to learn all about those enchanting Christmas traditions too.
by: MJCampbell
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