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Avalon Vista

11-Night Christmastime From Frankfurt To Vienna Cruise from Frankfurt

On Avalon Vista

Frankfurt, Germany (Embarkation), Main River Village, and Wurzburg

Sails Sat, Dec 4, 202711 nightsCruiseOnly

One-wayFrankfurt, Germany (Embarkation)Vienna (Disembarkation) · 12 ports

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$7,790pp

$708 / night avg · taxes & fees included

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$7,394

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$7,790

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Your 11-night itinerary

12 ports on this sailing.

Itinerary map — Frankfurt, Germany (Embarkation) → Main River Village → Wurzburg → Bamberg → Nuremberg → Nuremberg (Disembarkation) Excursion To Munich (Embarkation) → Nuremberg → Regensburg → Passau → Melk, Austria

Day 11
Frankfurt, Germany (Embarkation)Embark
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Day 22
Main River Village
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Day 33
Wurzburg
WÜRZBURG Old Saint Nick and Nutcrackers SweetCLASSIC Take a Guided Sightseeing Tour of the “Pearl of the Romantic Road” with its Old Main Bridge, towering fortress, and baroque Bishop’s Residence.You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to the beautiful Bavarian town of Rothenburg. Visit the Käthe Wohlfahrt German Christmas museum—the world’s most extensive collection of traditional German Christmas decorations. Spend free time enjoying the festive, warm glow of Wurzburg’s Christmas markets. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BAMBERG(B,L,D)
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Day 44
Bamberg
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Day 55
Nuremberg
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Day 66
Nuremberg (Disembarkation) Excursion To Munich (Embarkation)
NUREMBERG (DISEMBARKATION). EXCURSION TO MUNICH (EMBARKATION) This morning disembark the vessel which has brought you to Nuremberg and drive to MunichCLASSIC Enjoy a Guided City Tour which will show you the highlights of fascinating Munich. See Nymphenburg Palace—a former residence of Bavarian monarchs, along with the Old and New Town Halls of Marienplatz.Return to Nuremberg in the late afternoon and embark on the ship which will take you to Vienna.OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN NUREMBERG(B,L,D)
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Day 77
Nuremberg
Return visit (first on day 5)
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Day 88
Regensburg
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Day 99
Passau
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Day 1010
Melk, Austria
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Day 1111
Vienna
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Day 1212
Vienna (Disembarkation)Disembark
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Cabins & suites

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$11,090$1,008 / night
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Ocean View
$7,790$708 / night

Ship experience

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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

Where you stop and how long you stay

Frankfurt, Germany (Embarkation)
Day 1
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Frankfurt, Germany (Embarkation)
Main River Village
Day 2
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Main River Village
Wurzburg
Day 3
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Wurzburg
Bamberg
Day 4
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Bamberg
Nuremberg
Days 5, 7
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Nuremberg
Nuremberg (Disembarkation) Excursion To Munich (Embarkation)
Day 6
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Nuremberg (Disembarkation) Excursion To Munich (Embarkation)
Regensburg
Day 8
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Regensburg
Passau
Day 9
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Passau
Melk, Austria
Day 10
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Melk, Austria
Vienna
Day 11
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Vienna
Vienna (Disembarkation)
Day 12
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Vienna (Disembarkation)

What's included & extra

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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

Policies & FAQ

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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
Registry: Switzerland
Ship Length: 443
Year Built: 2012

Prices shown are per person, based on double occupancy, and include taxes and port fees where available. Gratuities and optional extras are not included. All fares are subject to availability and may change. Final pricing will be confirmed at time of booking.