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Christmas on the Main

8 days | Nuremberg - Bamberg - Würzburg - Frankfurt

The Christmas cruise on the Main takes you back in time over the holidays. The baroque Weltenburg Monastery is beautifully situated directly on the Danube Gorge. The medieval towns of Kelheim, Nuremberg and Bamberg bring the past to life on entertaining city tours. The late baroque Würzburg Residence is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is often compared to the Palace of Versailles. If you wish, you can delve deep into the Middle Ages again in the winding alleyways of Rothenburg ob der Tauber before Frankfurt brings you back to the present with its modern skyscrapers and lively metropolitan flair.

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BELVEDERE

Why this trip?

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Nürnberg Weißgerbergasse in Deutschland bei einer Main Flussreise mit nicko cruises

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Bamberg Brückenrathaus in Deutschland bei einer Main Flussreise mit nicko cruises

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Frankfurt Skyline in Deutschland bei einer Main Flussreise mit nicko cruises

Enjoy the festive atmosphere on board
Experience medieval towns such as Kelheim, Nuremberg and Bamberg
Discover the late baroque Würzburg Residenz, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and experience the lively metropolitan flair of Frankfurt
Taste delicious Nuremberg gingerbread - if you like, directly on site at the Christkindlesmarkt

Early booking discount

The discount is already included in the displayed starting price.

€100 discount per person on bookings before 30.09.2024

€75 discount per person on bookings before 30.11.2024

€50 discount per person on bookings before 31.01.2025

Itinerary

Nürnberg in Deutschland bei einer Main Flussreise mit nicko cruises

Nuremberg

Casting off: 17:00

Embarkation 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Kelheim

Mooring: 08:00 Casting off: 19:00

Excursion to the Danube breakthrough, visit to the Benedictine monastery Weltenburg.

Kelheim city tour

Excursion to the Danube breakthrough, visit to the Benedictine monastery Weltenburg.

Visit with us the impressive Benedictine monastery Weltenburg. After a guided tour of the monastery church, continue to the Liberation Hall This imposing memorial was commissioned by King Ludwig I.. From here you also have a particularly beautiful view of Kelheim and the Danube break.

Kelheim city tour

Get to know the lively ducal town of Kelheim better on a leisurely tour and learn interesting details about its eventful history. The crowning glory is a visit to the atmospheric Christmas market.

Nuremberg

Mooring: 09:30 Casting off: 20:00

Nuremberg city tour / walking tour

Total duration: About 1.5 hours walk, partly over cobblestones.

Transfer zum Christkindlmarkt Nürnberg

Nuremberg city tour / walking tour

In Nuremberg, one encounters evidence of its over 950-year history at every turn. The Franconian metropolis was once an imperial palace, a powerful imperial city and an international economic center. A tour of the old town brings history back to life. Stroll through the winding alleys, marvel at the medieval architecture and learn interesting details about the city's past and present.

Total duration: About 1.5 hours walk, partly over cobblestones.

Transfer zum Christkindlmarkt Nürnberg

Take the opportunity to visit the famous Christkindlmarkt in Nuremberg. Your transfer bus will take you directly to the site, where you can then explore the Christmas market on your own. After an extensive visit, you will then return to the ship.

Bamberg

Mooring: 07:30 Casting off: 13:00

Bamberg theme tour

Total duration: About 1.5 hours walk, partly over cobblestones.

Bamberg theme tour

On a guided tour you will experience the multifaceted Bamberg up close. The cathedral, churches and monasteries, bridges, the narrow streets and squares with baroque facades and half-timbered houses come together to form a unique historic old town ensemble, to which Bamberg owes the title of UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the historic city center, numerous impressive sights are strung together, including the cathedral, the Alte Hofhaltung, Neue Residenz, Altes Rathaus and the row of houses known as "Little Venice". The historic fabric of Bamberg's old town with its more than 2,400 listed houses is still largely intact and therefore also makes Bamberg a historic work of art.

Total duration: About 1.5 hours walk, partly over cobblestones.

Würzburg in Deutschland bei einer Main Flussreise mit nicko cruises

Würzburg
Karlstadt

Mooring: 09:00 Casting off: 14:00

Mooring: 19:00 Casting off: 20:00

Würzburg

Mooring: 09:00 Casting off: 14:00
Karlstadt

Mooring: 19:00 Casting off: 20:00

City tour Würzburg with Residence

Total duration: About 2.5 hours walk, partly over cobblestones, stairs and with a slight incline.

Excursion Rothenburg ob der Tauber

City tour Würzburg with Residence

Würzburg has many faces, whether it is an old bishop's town, a baroque city with southern charm or a lively university city. On a guided tour of the old town, you will see, among other things, the Gothic Lady Chapel with its sandstone figures by Tilman Riemenschneider, the Falcon House with its magnificent rococo facade, as well as the historic town hall and the Romanesque St. Kilian's Cathedral. A highlight of your stay in Würzburg is a visit to the former residence of the Würzburg prince-bishops, built in the first half of the 18th century. The building combines different architectural styles, including German Baroque, French Classicism and the Viennese Imperial style. However, the residence is also an architectural delight from the inside. Three generations of artists were involved in its decoration. A worthy conclusion to your city tour is the view of the Käppele Fortress and the surrounding vineyards from the Old Main Bridge.

Total duration: About 2.5 hours walk, partly over cobblestones, stairs and with a slight incline.

Excursion Rothenburg ob der Tauber

Explore one of the best preserved medieval towns in Germany with us today on a trip to Rothenburg ob der Tauber. The beautiful town is enthroned on a hill above the Tauber River and awaits your visit with picturesque old alleys, numerous monuments, beautiful half-timbered houses and the mighty Renaissance town hall. Learn everything you need to know about the town's history, the legends and stories surrounding Rothenburg ob der Tauber and let yourself be enchanted by the flair of this special town.

Frankfurt am Main

Mooring: 20:00

Möglichkeit des individuellen Besuchs der Christmette in Frankfurt.

Frankfurt am Main

Frankfurt city tour/walk

Total duration: In total about 40 minutes walk, but it is also possible to wait in the bus.

Frankfurt city tour/walk

Frankfurt, a city of contrasts: On the one hand, a business metropolis with an impressive skyscraper skyline; on the other, a city of Goethe and an idyllic location on the Main River. Located in the heart of Europe, the metropolis combines tradition and modernity, bustle and tranquility, but also trade and culture. The historic city center with its impressive half-timbered houses was rebuilt in 1986 according to the original plans. Frankfurt is not only the birthplace of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, but it is also home to the Imperial Cathedral and the Paulskirche, the cradle of German democracy. The city tour gives you a good overview of the most important sights and also includes a walk around the Römerberg. The Römer, the city's landmark and historic city hall, is still the seat of the Lord Mayor to this day and is particularly impressive for its striking facade.

Total duration: In total about 40 minutes walk, but it is also possible to wait in the bus.

Frankfurt am Main

Disembarkation until 09:00 a.m.

Services

The services provided during your trip

Cruise in an outside cabin in the booked category
nicko cruises full board
nicko cruise director and local tour guide
Comfortable Sennheiser audio system on all excursions operated by nicko cruises
Entertainment programme on board
Use of SPA with sauna, relaxation area and whirlpool
Travel documents
Luggage service between landing stage and cabin for embarkation and disembarkation
All port and passenger fees

Additional services

Arrival and departure
Excursion package with 4 excursions: €179 p. P.
nicko cruises river cruise beverage package: €203 p. P.
Insurance
Complete insurance
Travel cancellation insurance
Travel health insurance

Your ship: BELVEDERE

Our BELVEDERE offers the best conditions for a comfortable river cruise. Experience the beauty of the riverside landscapes along the Danube in an elegant atmosphere on board the ship – in the best of company on the spacious sun deck or in the privacy of your stylishly furnished cabin. This exceptional ship also has 22 m² junior suites. You can enjoy relaxing moments in the spa with its sauna and whirlpool, as well as culinary delights in the comfortable restaurant.