Christmas Markets on the Rhine and Main

Welcome to Nuremberg. Here, you'll be met at the airport by a member of our team and transferred to the comfortable surrounds of your Emerald Cruises Star-Ship, where your friendly captain and crew will be waiting to greet you. This evening, enjoy dinner with your fellow guests.

Please book your flight to arrive into Nuremberg prior to 03:00 PM. (D)

Admire hundreds of ornamental façades as you explore the town with your local guide, passing the New Residence, a building that truly captures the opulence that was enjoyed by the prince bishops. Relax in the Rose Garden before witnessing the opulence of medieval Altenburg Castle overlooking the town.

Included Excursion Guided tour of Bamberg (B/L/D)

Today, you will have the opportunity to visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Würzburg Residence, perhaps stopping to admire the Viennese Baroque architecture and secular features from Italy. Your local guide will teach you about how the architects behind the Würzburg Residence drew inspiration from a spectrum of different popular styles. After the tour, enjoy a guided walking tour of Würzburg, including the Gothic Marienkapelle and Town Hall.

DiscoverMORE Excursion to Rothenburg (extra expense) (B/L/D)

Enjoy a guided tour of the village, as your local guide leads you down an intricate network of cobblestone streets, each adorned with colourful houses. Centuries ago, this area benefited from trade that was brought by river traffic, and this past affluence can still be seen today.

Included Excursion Guided tour of Miltenberg (B/L/D)

After lunch, sail through the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Rhine Gorge, perhaps standing on the Sun Deck and watching for the castles and fortresses that pepper the surrounding hilltops.

Included Excursion Visit to Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum (B/L/D)

One of the oldest cities in the country, the Romans founded Cologne in 50AD and you'll find a number of ancient ruins, monuments and medieval structures as reminders.

This evening, your crew will be delighted to welcome you to your farewell dinner.

Included Excursion Guided walking tour of Cologne’s Old Town (B/L/D)

Included Excursion Canal cruise (B/L/D)

This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons such as high and low water. As such, the cruise may operate altered from that stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions for further information. (B)