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Tour Length: 8 Days
Countries Visited: Germany
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Embrace the holiday spirit in Germany, the land where many Christmas traditions began

Germany, the origin of many beloved holiday traditions, is a truly special place to experience the magic of Christmas. Explore some of the country and world’s most celebrated Christmas markets in Nuremberg, Bamberg, Rothenburg, Würzburg, Wertheim, and Frankfurt. Be treated to a winter wonderland of stocking stuffers and sweet treats.

Sail in true holiday style along the peaceful Main River, stopping to marvel at Medieval villages and majestic stone castles. The merrymaking continues as you stroll through cobblestone streets dusted in snow. Mouthwatering aromas surround the festive stalls at the Christmas markets; shops and bakeries are laden with gingerbread, biscuits, and speciality cakes. Cozy up to a steaming mug of glühwein (hot spiced wine) or indulge in some of the region’s famous Franconian sausage.

Everywhere you turn, you will find cities decked in holiday finery with glittering Christmas trees, bells pealing from cathedral towers, and children dressed as angels singing Christmas carols. With sights straight out of a classic Christmas tale, this is sure to be one of the most memorable holiday trips you will ever take.

Who will enjoy this cruise: Those wanting to experience the quintessential magic of the holidays while shopping for one-of-a-kind treasures and discovering the legends behind some of our most popular holiday traditions.

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Classic Christmas Markets River Cruise Package Includes:
  • 7-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the regal River Queen
  • All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients
  • 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 7 dinners
  • Captain’s Welcome Gala and Farewell Dinners
  • Complimentary fine wines, choice of beer, and soft drinks during lunch and dinner onboard; replenished bottled water daily in your stateroom; and 24-hour specialty coffee and tea bar
  • 7 excursions, fully hosted by English-speaking local guides
  • An experienced Cruise Manager and an attentive, all English-speaking staff
  • State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio headset system on all shore excursions
  • Captivating onboard local entertainment
  • Signature Lecture: “Christmas Traditions in Germany”
  • All transfers on arrival and departure days
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    Classic Christmas Markets River Cruise Package Includes:
  • 7-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the regal River Queen
  • All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients
  • 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 7 dinners
  • Captain’s Welcome Gala and Farewell Dinners
  • Complimentary fine wines, choice of beer, and soft drinks during lunch and dinner onboard; replenished bottled water daily in your stateroom; and 24-hour specialty coffee and tea bar
  • 7 excursions, fully hosted by English-speaking local guides
  • An experienced Cruise Manager and an attentive, all English-speaking staff
  • State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio headset system on all shore excursions
  • Captivating onboard local entertainment
  • Signature Lecture: “Christmas Traditions in Germany”
  • All transfers on arrival and departure days
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    Day 1 - Frankfurt

    Arrive at the Frankfurt airport where you will be transferred to the ship. (D)

    Day 2 - Frankfurt

    Featured Excursion: Frankfurt city tour and Christmas Market

    While in Frankfurt, you'll enjoy a panoramic drive amid the high-rises of “Mainhattan.” Cross the Main River for a photo opportunity in Frankfurt before returning to view the New Opera House, Hauptwache Plaza, and Zeil shopping district. Continue past the Stock Exchange, Goethe Place, Goethe University, and the Palmengarten (botanical garden). The walking portion of your tour begins at Paulskirche (St. Paul’s Church), where you can explore the neighboring Old World buildings and finish your Christmas shopping in Römer Square before returning to the ship. On Römerberg Square, Paulsplatz, and Mainkai Quay, 200 stalls offer arts, crafts, and seasonal food and drink. (BB, L, Captain’s Farewell Dinner)

    Day 3 - Wertheim

    Featured Excursion: Wertheim walking tour and meet the children of Wertheim

    Join your local guide for a walk through the picturesque town of Wertheim, where you can look across the Main River to Bavaria before continuing to the Spitzer Turm (Pointed Tower). Built in the 13th-century and once a former prison for drunkards and feuding women, the Tower’s structure now leans to one side after withstanding over 800 years of flooding. Stop in the historic Wertheim Market Square, lined with half-timbered buildings and shops selling artisan glassworks and Franconian wines in round bottles. Back onboard the ship, enjoy festive carols by some of Wertheim’s children, and later listen to a piano recital. (BB, L, D)

    Day 4 - Würzburg

    Featured Excursion: Würzburg Residenz, Christmas Market and home-hosted coffee and cookies

    Visit the opulent Würzburg Residenz, one of the most extraordinary Baroque palaces in Europe and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The 300-room palace took nearly 60 years to complete and contains the world’s largest
    ceiling fresco, created by Venetian painter Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, as well as what is often described as the most beautiful staircase in the world. Your visit here will give you a true sense of the history of this region through the European Renaissance. Afterward, visit the town’s 200-year-old Christmas Market for one-of-a-kind presents and souvenirs. In the afternoon, enjoy
    home-hosted coffee and cookies providing you with an intimate encounter with the local culture. (BB, L, D)

    Day 5 - Kitzingen (Rothenburg), Schweinfurt

    Featured Excursion: Rothenburg walking tour and Christmas Market

    The ship will dock in Kitzingen, where a motorcoach will take you to Rothenburg. Travel along parts of the “Romantic Road” on your way to Germany’s best preserved walled city, Rothenburg, with its timberframe houses topped with picturesque red tile roofs. Your exploration of this fairytale gem gives you a glimpse at the way life was lived during the Middle Ages, as it is home to some of the best-preserved Medieval buildings in Europe. You will conclude your visit at one of Germany’s oldest and most celebrated Christmas Markets, Reiterlesmarkt. You will also want to visit Kathe Wohlfahrt’s original Christmas shop. Rothenburg also features a delightful museum that displays vintage toys from as early as the 17th-century. (BB, D)

    Day 6 - Bamberg

    Featured Excursion: Bamberg Nativity walk and Christmas Market

    One of the few cities not destroyed during the WWII bombings of Germany, Bamberg is a city built on seven hills. Wander through the half-timbered fishing village of Klein-Venedig, known as “Little Venice,” and past the curious narrow alleyways that line Old Town. Continue to the scenic Bamberg Cathedral and New Residence. The guided tour also includes visits to Nativity scenes throughout the city and time to explore the treasures waiting in the local Christmas Market. While enjoying the market, be sure to sample what Bamberg is world famous for rauchbier (smoked beer). (BB, L, D)

    Day 7 - Nuremberg

    Featured Excursion: Nuremberg city tour and Christmas Market

    During the Middle Ages, Nuremberg was the preferred residence of German emperors, as you will discover on your guided excursion. Visit Kaiserburg Castle, which rises high above the city and has housed every emperor of the Holy Roman Empire. Your walking tour continues along cobblestone streets to one of the most famous examples of 14th-century German ironwork, the Schöner Brunnen (Beautiful Fountain) in Hauptmarkt (Market Square). Finish the day shopping for one-of-a-kind gifts at the festive Christkindlesmarkt, the largest and oldest Christmas Market in Germany. In this fine Medieval setting, you can enjoy authentic Nuremberg gingerbread and bratwurst. (BB, L, Captain’s Welcome Gala)

    Day 8 - Depart Nuremberg

    Disembark the ship in Nuremberg and transfer to the Nuremberg airport for your flight home, or extend your stay in the beautiful city of Prague.  (CB/BB)

     

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    River Queen

    2010 Condé Nast Travel Readers' Poll Best Small Ship.

    Entered service 1999; Refurbished 2006; 66 staterooms; 132-passenger capacity; European officers and crew; 9- and 12-night cruises in Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, France and Switzerland along the Rhine and Moselle Rivers.

    The River Queen is the most unique river cruise ship in Europe. Her exterior resembles the great steamships of the 1930’s, while her plush interior provides a classical elegance reminiscent of the famous Art Deco style.

    Facilities onboard River Queen:

    • Lavishly appointed riverview staterooms have hotel-style beds draped in fine linens, a vanity, generous built-in closets, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat for air conditioning and heat, direct-dial telephone, flat-screen TV with satellite, bottled water, and bathroom with L'Occitane body products, magnifying mirror, and plush bathrobes
    • The suites have additional amenities and services including: slippers; coffe machine; bottle of wine upon arrival; fruit and cookie plate; morning coffee, and shoe shine
      Additional for 2010:  Free laundry services and daily newspaper
    • Beautiful panoramic main lounge with a fireplace (the only working fireplace on any river cruise ship) and  full-service bar, cozy Captain's lounge and library, elegant restaurant, sun deck, fitness room, massage treatments, sauna, gift boutique, guest and ironing facilities, and elevator
    • Complimentary 24-hour specialty coffee and tea bar, and use of bicycles and Nordic walking sticks
    • 24-hour reception service
    • Wireless Internet access in public areas

     

    River Queen

    Staterooms (Click thumbnails to see full size image

    Catrgory 1- 5 Stateroom
    Catrgory 1- 5 Stateroom

    Catrgory 1- 5 Stateroom

    Catrgory 1- 5 Stateroom: approximately 151 sq ft

    • Lavishly Lavishly appointed riverview staterooms and suites: have hotel-style beds draped in fine linens. The staterooms and suites on the RHine Deck have rench balconies. Other amenites include: a vanity, generous built-in closets, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat for air conditioning and heat, direct-dial telephone, flat-screen TV with satellite, bottled water, and bathroom with L'Occitane body products, magnifying mirror, and plush bathrobes

     


    Suite
    Suite

    Suite

    Suite: approximately 215 sq ft

    • Lavishly Lavishly appointed riverview staterooms and suites: have hotel-style beds draped in fine linens. The staterooms and suites on the RHine Deck have rench balconies. Other amenites include: a vanity, generous built-in closets, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat for air conditioning and heat, direct-dial telephone, flat-screen TV with satellite, bottled water, and bathroom with L'Occitane body products, magnifying mirror, and plush bathrobes
    • The suites have extra amenities and service including: slippers; coffee machine; bottle of wine upon arrival; fruit and cookie plate; TV with DVD player; a refrigerator; and morning coffee, shoe shine, and free laundry services
    • Beautiful panoramic main lounge with full-service dar, cozy Captain's lounge and library, elegant restaurant, sun deck with chess and shuffleboard, sky lounge, fittness room, sauna, massage treatments, gift boutique, guest laundry and ironing facilities, and elevator
    • Complimentary 24-hour specialty coffee and tea bar, and use of bicycles and Nordic walking sticks
    • 24-hour reception service
    • Wireless Internet access in public areas

    Ship Facts:

    • Inagurated: 1999
    • Refurbished: 2006
    • Length: 361 ft (110 m)
    • Width: 37.5 ft (11.40 m)
    • Decks: 3 + sun deck
    • Staterooms: 66
    • Passenger Capacity: 132
    • Voltage: 220v
    • Onboard Currency: Euro

    Ship Amenities:

    Cabin Size: Approximately 151 sq. ft.
    Suites: 4
    Suite Size: Approximately 215 sq. ft.
    Window Size: Moselle Deck = 6 ft. (1.86 m.) x 1.4 ft. (0.43 m.);
    Main Deck = 6 ft. (1.86 m.) x 2.6 ft. (0.78 m.)
    Danube Deck = 6.4 ft. (1.94 m.) x 3 ft. (0.93 m.)
    Rhine Deck = 3 ft. (0.90 m.) x 5.8 ft. (1.78 m.)
    Voltage: 220 volts
    Elevator: Yes
    Restaurant: Open seating
    Library: Yes
    Laundry Service: Available
    Launderette: Yes
    Ironing Facilities: Yes
    Gymnasium: Yes
    Sauna: Dry Sauna

     

    The price of your cruise includes:

    • Intimate, boutique hotel-style cruise ships with an average capacity of 134 guests
    • Luxurious riverview staterooms appointed with hotel-style beds draped in 100% Egyptian cotton linens, cashmere/wool blankets, and European-style comforters. Plus, bathrooms stocked with plush robes, thick towels from Christie’s of Manchester, and L’Occitane body products.
    • A world-class, award-winning all English-speaking attentive staff with a ratio of one staff member to every three guests Guest service satisfaction rates of over 98%
    • Unlike most of our competition all meals are prepared fresh daily using only the finest ingredients from the local ports of call
    • Complimentary fine wine, beer, and soft drinks during dinner, bottled water in staterooms, and 24-hour specialty coffees and teas on board Uniworld’s company-owned ships in Europe
    • Evening al fresco dining on the sun deck
    • Captivating shore excursions fully hosted by English-speaking local guides who use state-of-the-art Quietvox portable headset systems to enhance guests’ sightseeing experience
    • Complimentary use of bicycles on company-owned ships
    • Exciting onboard local entertainment and insightful lectures
    • Epicurean Adventurer Program on nine itineraries in which guests enjoy a host of culinary delights including private wine tastings, special wine and food pairing dinner, cooking demonstrations, and unique onshore excursions
    • All transfers on arrival and departure days*
    • All riverview staterooms and suites are serviced twice-a-day
    A wonderful dining experience calls for a few special ingredients:
    • Inviting ambiance of an elegant restaurant with a beautiful scenic backdrop
    • A professionally-trained culinary staff who stands ready to fulfill your requests including providing recommendations from our wine list planned by our award winning European sommelier
    • Gourmet cuisine prepared fresh daily with the finest ingredients, often brought onboard from local markets
    • International chefs from London’s five-star Meridian Piccadilly and Relais & Châteaux Hotels
    • Al fresco evening dining on the beautiful open-air sun deck
    • Open seating for all dining occasions
    Menus change daily and reflect the best of the region and season:
    • Breakfast
      Full buffet breakfast, including made-to-order omelets, pancakes, Belgian waffles, French toast, bacon and sausages to lighter fare – cereals, an assortment of homemade breads, pastries, fresh fruits and juices, fine teas and French Press coffee from organic pure Arabica coffee beans.
    • Lunch
      Fresh salads, seasonal vegetables, artisan cheeses, homemade soups and bread, hearty sandwiches and delectable sweets
    • Dinner
      Gourmet entrees from homemade ravioli to filet mignon accompanied by complimentary fine wine, beer, soft drinks, and divine desserts*

    *Complimentary wine, beer, and soft drinks are offered on Europe cruises only. Dining choices may vary on cruises in Egypt and China.

    Gracious and accommodating, your all English-speaking staff has been well-trained in the art of hospitality. This means getting to know you, understanding your individual preferences, sharing their insights into the destinations you visit and offering you those extra special luxuries that make your experience more personalized.

    When you join Uniworld on a river cruise, expect to be well cared for, from port to port. With around the clock 24-hour reception service, whatever you need, day or night, we are here to assist. Here, "well trained" is not just a phrase, but our philosophy. It’s the spirit in which we go above and beyond to ensure your journey provides memories that will last a lifetime.
     

    Port Charges: 126.0000

    Base category: Category 5

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    • Castles along the Rhine (2012)
    • Springtime along the Rhine (2012)
    • Legendary Rhine & Moselle (2012)
    • Enchanting Danube (2012)
    • Danube Discovery (2012)
    • Rhine Discovery (2012)
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    • Paris & European River Romance (2012)
    • Paris & the Heart of Europe (2012)
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    • Paris & Normandy (2012)
    • Burgundy & Provence (2012)
    • Portugal, Spain & the Douro River Valley (2012)
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