--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: 74db7bd8-5780-4dbe-878f-a9e764f59586 slug: 2187201 voyage_code: WNF cruise_line: Avalon Waterways ship: Avalon Illumination departure_date: return_date: nights: 5 embarkation_port: Nuremberg disembarkation_port: Frankfurt, Germany starting_price_usd: 2789.0 bookable: false last_updated: 2026-05-05T03:03:35Z --- # Christmastime in the Heart of Germany > Avalon Waterways · Avalon Illumination · Dec 13 – 18   (5 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Avalon Waterways | | **Ship** | Avalon Illumination | | **Duration** | 5 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Nuremberg | | **Disembarkation Port** | Frankfurt, Germany | | **Starting Price** | 2,789 USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | WNF | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Nuremberg **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Nuremberg is the largest city of the German federal state of Bavaria after its capital Munich, and its 518,370 inhabitants make it the 14th-largest city in Germany. ### Day 2: Nuremberg **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Nuremberg is the largest city of the German federal state of Bavaria after its capital Munich, and its 518,370 inhabitants make it the 14th-largest city in Germany. ### Day 3: Bamberg **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Bamberg is a town in northern Bavaria, Germany, laid out over 7 hills where the Regnitz and Main rivers meet. Its old town preserves structures from the 11th to 19th centuries including the muraled Altes Rathaus (town hall), which occupies an island in the Regnitz reached by arched bridges. The Romanesque Bamberg Cathedral, begun in the 11th century, features 4 towers and numerous stone carvings. ### Day 4: Wurzburg **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Würzburg is a city in Germany's Bavaria region. It's known for lavish baroque and rococo architecture, particularly the 18th-century Residenz palace, with ornate rooms, a huge fresco by Venetian artist Tiepolo and an elaborate staircase. Home to numerous wine bars, cellars and wineries, Würzburg is the center of the Franconian wine country, with its distinctive bocksbeutel (bottles with flattened round shapes). ### Day 5: Miltenberg **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Miltenberg is a town in the Regierungsbezirk of Lower Franconia in Bavaria, Germany. It is the seat of the like-named district and has a population of over 9,000. ### Day 6: Frankfurt, Germany **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Frankfurt, a central German city on the river Main, is a major financial hub that's home to the European Central Bank. It's 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. ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Ocean View | $2,789 | | Suite | $4,146 | ## Cabin Options ### Outside Cabins **Deluxe Stateroom** (Code: D) Stateroom Features: Comfort Collection Beds Luxurious mattress toppers Egyptian super-combed cotton 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 Spac... **Deluxe Stateroom** (Code: E) Stateroom Features: Comfort Collection Beds Luxurious mattress toppers Egyptian super-combed cotton 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 Spac... ### Suite Cabins **Panorama Suite** (Code: B) Stateroom Features: Comfort Collection Beds Luxurious mattress toppers Egyptian super-combed cotton 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 Spac... **Panorama Suite** (Code: P) Stateroom Features: Comfort Collection Beds Luxurious mattress toppers Egyptian super-combed cotton 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 Spac... **Panorama Suite** (Code: A) Stateroom Features: Comfort Collection Beds Luxurious mattress toppers Egyptian super-combed cotton 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 Spac... **Royal Suite** (Code: S) 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... ## Ship Information ### 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. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 166 | | Crew | 47 | | Gross Tonnage | 2,775.0 | | Length | 443.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 83 | ## Ports of Call ### Nuremberg *Coordinates: 49.4505, 11.0805* Nuremberg is the largest city of the German federal state of Bavaria after its capital Munich, and its 518,370 inhabitants make it the 14th-largest city in Germany. ### Bamberg *Coordinates: 49.8942, 10.8855* Bamberg is a town in northern Bavaria, Germany, laid out over 7 hills where the Regnitz and Main rivers meet. Its old town preserves structures from the 11th to 19th centuries including the muraled Altes Rathaus (town hall), which occupies an island in the Regnitz reached by arched bridges. The Romanesque Bamberg Cathedral, begun in the 11th century, features 4 towers and numerous stone carvings. ### Wurzburg *Coordinates: 49.7943, 9.92749* Würzburg is a city in Germany's Bavaria region. It's known for lavish baroque and rococo architecture, particularly the 18th-century Residenz palace, with ornate rooms, a huge fresco by Venetian artist Tiepolo and an elaborate staircase. Home to numerous wine bars, cellars and wineries, Würzburg is the center of the Franconian wine country, with its distinctive bocksbeutel (bottles with flattene... ### Miltenberg *Coordinates: 49.7032, 9.25709* Miltenberg is a town in the Regierungsbezirk of Lower Franconia in Bavaria, Germany. It is the seat of the like-named district and has a population of over 9,000. ### Frankfurt, Germany *Coordinates: 50.1115, 8.68051* Frankfurt, a central German city on the river Main, is a major financial hub that's home to the European Central Bank. It's 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. ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2187201 - **Compare Prices:** CruisePirate compares prices across multiple booking channels - **Price Alerts:** Set up alerts for price drops on this sailing - **Support:** Contact our AI-powered cruise assistant for personalized recommendations ### Why Book with CruisePirate? - Real-time price comparison across booking channels - AI-powered cruise recommendations - Transparent pricing with no hidden fees - Expert cruise search and filtering --- ## Technical Metadata - **Canonical URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2187201 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2187201.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/2187201/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/avalon-waterways/avalon-illumination/other/80032.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-05-05 03:03:35 UTC