Christmastime in Alsace & Germany (southbound)

  • 19th December 2025
  • 4 Nights
  • Avalon Illumination
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Your itinerary

  • Frankfurt, Germany
  • Speyer, Germany
  • Strasbourg, France
  • Breisach, Germany
  • Basel, Switzerland
Day 1

19th Dec '25

Frankfurt, Germany
Frankfurt, a central German city on the river Main, is a major financial hub thats home to the European Central Bank. Its the birthplace of famed writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, whose former home is now the Goethe House Museum. Like much of the city, it was damaged during World War II and later rebuilt. More
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Day 2

20th Dec '25

Speyer, Germany
Speyer is a city in Rhineland-Palatinate in Germany with approximately 50,000 inhabitants. Located on the left bank of the river Rhine, Speyer lies 25 km south of Ludwigshafen and Mannheim, and 21 km south-west of Heidelberg. Founded by the Romans, it is one of Germanys oldest cities More
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Day 3

21st Dec '25

Strasbourg, France
Strasbourg is the capital city of the Grand Est region, formerly Alsace, in northeastern France. Its also the formal seat of the European Parliament and sits near the German border, with culture and architecture blending German and French influences. Its Gothic Cathédrale Notre-Dame features daily shows from its astronomical clock and sweeping views of the Rhine River from partway up its 142m spire. More
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Day 4

22nd Dec '25

Breisach, Germany
Breisach is a town with approximately 16,500 inhabitants, situated along the Rhine in the Rhine Valley, in the district Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, about halfway between Freiburg and Colmar — 20 kilometres away from each — and about 60 kilometres north of Basel near the Kaiserstuhl. More
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Day 5

23rd Dec '25

Basel, Switzerland
Basel is a city on the Rhine River in northwest Switzerland, close to the country’s borders with France and Germany. Its medieval old town centers around Marktplatz, dominated by the 16th-century, red-sandstone Town Hall. Its 12th-century Gothic cathedral has city views, and contains the tomb of the 16th-century Dutch scholar, Erasmus. The city’s university houses some of Erasmus’ works. More
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Your ship - The Avalon Illumination

Shining bright in Avalon’s award-winning fleet of Suite Ships, the Avalon Illumination features two full decks of Panorama Suites with wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows that transform your living space into river cruising’s only Open-Air Balcony. With 200 square feet, Panorama Suites are more than 30% larger than the industry standard, affording you the incomparable opportunity to wake each morning to splendid passing scenery from your window-facing bed. Stretch out on your Comfort Collection bed and cruise with the world at your feet. Onboard amenities include an alternative light dining option in the Panorama Bistro, a Fitness Center, complimentary Starlink Wi-Fi access, and a spacious Sky Deck with premium lounge chairs, whirlpool, and light al fresco lunches at the Sky Bistro on the Sky Deck. The Avalon Illumination truly shines on Europe’s rivers.

24-hour Room Service
Bistro

Description

Shining bright in Avalon’s award-winning fleet of Suite Ships, the Avalon Illumination features two full decks of Panorama Suites with wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows that transform your living space into river cruising’s only Open-Air Balcony. With 200 square feet, Panorama Suites are more than 30% larger than the industry standard, affording you the incomparable opportunity to wake each morning to splendid passing scenery from your window-facing bed. Stretch out on your Comfort Collection bed and cruise with the world at your feet. Onboard amenities include an alternative light dining option in the Panorama Bistro, a Fitness Center, complimentary Starlink Wi-Fi access, and a spacious Sky Deck with premium lounge chairs, whirlpool, and light al fresco lunches at the Sky Bistro on the Sky Deck. The Avalon Illumination truly shines on Europe’s rivers.

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24-hour Room Service
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Staterooms

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Comfort Collection Beds European-style duvets Soft & firm pillows Extra blankets Choice of ... bed configuration Easy under-bed luggage storage Flatscreen satellite TV with English-speaking channels & over 100 free movie options Direct-dial telephone Well-stocked minibar Complimentary water In-room safe Marble countertops in bathroom Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Window with Open-Air Balcony 6-person sitting area Writing desk and chair Sofa Complimentary Wi-Fi One King-Sized Bed or Two Twins

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Stateroom Features: Comfort Collection Beds Luxurious mattress toppers Egyptian super-combed c ... otton linens European-style duvets Soft & firm pillows Extra blankets Choice of bed configuration Nightly turn-down service Bedside tables with reading lamps Premium Hairdryer L’Occitane bath products Spacious 3-door closets with shelves for ample storage Easy under-bed luggage storage Flatscreen satellite TV with English-speaking channels & over 100 free movie options Alarm clock Make-up mirror Direct-dial telephone Bathrobes & slippers Well-stocked minibar Complimentary filtered water In-room safe Individual climate control Elegant, contemporary design Large mirror in bathroom Marble countertops in bathroom Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Window with Open-Air Balcony 6-person sitting area Full shower with glass door Writing desk and chair Lighted makeup mirror Sofa Coffee table Complimentary Wi-Fi One Queen-Sized Bed or Two Twins USB Ports

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