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7-night Classic Christmas Markets Cruise

Frankfurt/Nuremberg
7-night Classic Christmas Markets Cruise
December 15, 2026
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises: S.S. Emilie
Frankfurt/Nuremberg
Vacation Offer ID 1584466
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Exclusive Offer
  • 300 EURO per Couple Shipboard Credit
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Cruise Inclusions

Accommodations

  • 7-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the regalS.S. Elisabethor the elegantS.S. Emilie
  • Lavishly appointed riverview staterooms and suites have handcrafted Savoir® Beds of England, high thread count 100% Egyptian cotton sheets and European duvets, and a menu of pillow options
  • Free Wi-Fi

Experiences

  • 1 country: Germany
  • 2 UNESCO World Heritage sites
  • Services of an experienced Uniworld Cruise Manager
  • Gratuities for onboard personnel (ship staff, crew, Cruise/Tour Manager) are included during the cruise/tour
  • Cultural enrichment, including captivating onboard local entertainment

Excursions

  • 6 days of excursions, all fully hosted by English-speaking local experts
  • Guided “Taste of Christmas” and “Village Day” programs
  • State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio-headset system on all shore excursions
  • Use of Nordic walking sticks

Dining

  • All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients
  • 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 7 dinners
  • Captain’s Welcome and Farewell Receptions
  • Welcome and Farewell Gala Dinners
  • Unlimited beverages onboard, including fine wine, beer, spirits, specialty coffee and tea, soft drinks, and mineral water

Available Add-Ons

  • Pre or post cruise hotel stay
  • Optional roundtrip airfare

Airfare Terms:
Payment in full for optional airfare booked in conjunction with a Uniworld Cruise or Cruise-Tour is required at time of booking. Upon receipt of full air payment, your airfare, taxes and fuel surcharges are final. You may cancel your air within 24 hours of booking and receive a full refund of the cost of the airfare.

7-night Classic Christmas Markets Cruise
  • Destination Guide
  • Suggested Shore Excursions
Destination Arrival Departure
Frankfurt

Frankfurt 12/15/2026

Arrive at Frankfurt International Airport. If your cruise package includes a group arrival transfer or if you have purchased a private arrival transfer, you will be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the ship.
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Frankfurt

Frankfurt 12/16/2026

Frankfurt is known as the “Mainhattan” of Europe, a financial powerhouse with soaring skyscrapers, but that’s done nothing to diminish the cultural heart of the city. Frankfurt’s old town, the Altstadt, is as charming as it gets, and has hosted some of the best Christmas markets on the continent for centuries. Opt to stay in town today for a “Taste of Christmas” walking tour featuring all sorts of sugary and savory treats, or alternatively, head out of town on an excursion to the Christmas market in Wiesbaden.
12/16/2026 12/16/2026
Wertheim

Wertheim 12/17/2026

Located at the confluence of the Tauber and Main rivers, Wertheim is a lovely village dating back over a thousand years. It epitomizes the friendly, slow-paced small-town atmosphere of many German villages; here, residents greet each other by name as they do their daily shopping for fresh bread and sausage in tiny shops. On your guided walking tour of the village, you’ll hear a lot about daily life in Wertheim, as well as facts about the town and its history. Its many well-preserved medieval buildings—complete with low doors and tiny windows—attest to the inconveniences of life in the Middle Ages.
12/17/2026 12/17/2026
Kitzingen

Kitzingen 12/18/2026

This morning, you’ll head off to see the Würzburg Residence, a baroque-style palace famous for its gigantic ceiling fresco. Later, visit the town’s renowned Christmas Market, held in front of the old City Hall, for some one-of-a-kind gifts for friends back home. Beautifully decorated wooden booths are illuminated by the soft glow of Christmas lighting, and the air is filled with the scent of roasted chestnuts and the sound of Christmas carols. One of the best ways to embrace a different culture is through encounters with local residents, which you’ll experience this afternoon in a typical Franconian village. Make new friends over hot drinks and homemade seasonal treats.
12/18/2026 12/18/2026
Kitzingen

Kitzingen 12/19/2026

Rothenburg looks like something straight out of the pages of a storybook, with its medieval walls, cobbled streets, Gothic churches, and Hansel-and-Gretel houses. Join a local expert for an insightful walking tour, and then wander amongst the stalls at one of Germany’s oldest Christmas markets
12/19/2026 12/19/2026
Bamberg

Bamberg 12/20/2026

The fact that Bamberg still exists today is something of a miracle—it survived WWII bombing virtually unscathed. It’s a superb example of a medieval German city, one compact enough to explore on foot with a local expert. You’ll also have free time to visit not just one but four Christmas Markets and a captivating amount of nativity scenes located along nativity trail.
12/20/2026 12/20/2026
Nuremberg

Nuremberg 12/21/2026

For a holiday extravaganza, look no further than Nuremberg, which boasts the largest and grandest Christmas Market in all of Germany— and that’s really saying something. The “Gingerbread Capital of the World” pulls out all the stops during the holidays, as you’ll see for yourself on a panoramic tour guaranteed to put you in a festive mood. Stroll through the castle gardens and enjoy breathtaking views of the city, then walk through a maze of cobblestone lanes down to the central Market Square. There, spread out before the Church of Our Lady, is the largest Christmas Market in Germany.

Optional Private Excursions

Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!

Nuremberg: From history to Bratwurst and ginger bread (6 hours)
Highlights:
 
Meet your experienced and fully licensed driver-guide to discuss your interests for the day before getting started
 
Nuremberg was one of the richest and most important 'free cities' of the Holy German Empire, whose golden age, the German Renaissance, produced such illustrious artists as the painter Albrecht Duerer, the sculptor Veit Stoß and the mastersinger Hans Sachs
 
Explore the old town market place and sample traditional ginger bread at the legendary local bakeries before heading to the beautiful Fountain and Church of our Lady as well as Sebaldus Church.  
 
Stroll the alleys uphill to the Imperial Castle, affording excellent views over historic city center and passing Albrecht Duerer house along the way
 
Depending on interest visit sites such as the Nazi documentation centre at the former rallye grounds or the famous room 600 where the Nazi trials were held after WWII
 
End of tour at Altstadt brewery to enjoy a beer and original Nuremberg sausages before heading back to the ship
 
Tour Duration: 6 hours
Tour can operate: All day
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Physical Activity Level: Light

Inclusions:
  • Transportation by luxury car
  • Touring with one of our excellent driver-guides
  • All taxes
Not Included:
  • Meals
  • Optional admissions and museum licensing fees
  • Tipping at your discretion
12/21/2026 12/21/2026
Nuremberg

Nuremberg 12/22/2026

Disembark the ship. If your cruise package includes a group departure transfer or if you have purchased a private departure transfer, you will be transferred to the Nuremberg International Airport for your flight home.

Optional Private Excursions

Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!

Nuremberg: From history to Bratwurst and ginger bread (6 hours)
Highlights:
 
Meet your experienced and fully licensed driver-guide to discuss your interests for the day before getting started
 
Nuremberg was one of the richest and most important 'free cities' of the Holy German Empire, whose golden age, the German Renaissance, produced such illustrious artists as the painter Albrecht Duerer, the sculptor Veit Stoß and the mastersinger Hans Sachs
 
Explore the old town market place and sample traditional ginger bread at the legendary local bakeries before heading to the beautiful Fountain and Church of our Lady as well as Sebaldus Church.  
 
Stroll the alleys uphill to the Imperial Castle, affording excellent views over historic city center and passing Albrecht Duerer house along the way
 
Depending on interest visit sites such as the Nazi documentation centre at the former rallye grounds or the famous room 600 where the Nazi trials were held after WWII
 
End of tour at Altstadt brewery to enjoy a beer and original Nuremberg sausages before heading back to the ship
 
Tour Duration: 6 hours
Tour can operate: All day
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Physical Activity Level: Light

Inclusions:
  • Transportation by luxury car
  • Touring with one of our excellent driver-guides
  • All taxes
Not Included:
  • Meals
  • Optional admissions and museum licensing fees
  • Tipping at your discretion
12/22/2026 12/22/2026
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises: S.S. Emilie
Sailing the Danube River, the next member of the Super ShipTM fleet will be inspired by master Viennese painter Gustav Klimt. In his honor, naming the vessel after his beloved muse, Emilie Flöge. When she debuts in 2026, the S.S. Emilie will bring elements of Klimt’s signature style to the guests, with dramatic hues, Art Nouveau elements, and stunning pops of gold. Guests who book a Grand Suite and the adjoining Deluxe French Balcony next door can see their stateroom transformed into an incredibly spacious 2-bedroom suite.
Ship Highlights
  • S.S. Emilie will be inspired by master Viennese painter Gustav Klimt
  • The ship will bring elements of Klimt's signature style to the guests with dramatic hues and Art Nouveau elements
  • The ship features Serenity River Spa, Fitness Center, and Brocade Bar
Ship Statistics
Maiden Voyage
2026
Beam
11.5 meter
Ship Length
442.9 ft (115 m)
Passenger Capacity
154
Number of Crews
57
Number of Decks
3
Dining / Restaurants
Yes
Bars / Lounges
Yes
Spa
Yes
Fitness Center
Yes
Elevators
Yes
Laundry
Yes

Suite

Suite (SUITE) $7,739
Suite
  • Category: SUITE
  • Adele Deck
Size: 286 sq. ft. / 26.5 sq. m.
- Handcrafted Savoir® Beds of England, built-in closets, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat and a flat-screen TV with infotainment center
- Marble bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, towel warmers, backlit magnifying mirror, heated mirrors, comfortable bathrobes and slippers
- Additional amenities and services include in-suite butler service, packing and unpacking assistance, in-room breakfast, daily fruit and cookie plate and an elegant evening snack, Nespresso coffee machine and fine teas, fully stocked mini-bar, a bottle of wine upon request, shoeshine, and free laundry service
Grand Suite (GS) Call for pricing
Grand Suite
  • Category: GS
  • Adele Deck
Size: 412 sq. ft. / 38.25 sq. m.
- Grand suites include handcrafted Savoir® Beds of England, built-in closets, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat and a flat-screen TV with infotainment center
- Marble bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, towel warmer, comfortable bathrobes and slippers, a rain shower and tub, backlit magnifying mirror, heated mirror, and a secluded toilet area
- Additional amenities and service include: in-suite butler service; packing and unpacking assistance; in-room breakfast; daily fruit and cookie plate, and an elegant evening snack; Nespresso coffee machine and fine teas; fully stocked mini bar; bottle of wine upon arrival; shoe shine; and free laundry service

Balcony

French Balcony Stateroom (FB) Call for pricing
French Balcony Stateroom
  • Category: FB
  • Athene Deck
Size: 194 - 227 sq. ft. / 18 - 21 sq. m.
- Handcrafted Savoir® Beds of England, built-in closet, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat, flat-screen TV with infotainment center
- Marble bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, towel warmer, heated mirror, backlit magnifying mirror, comfortable bathrobes and slippers
Deluxe French Balcony Stateroom (DFB) Call for pricing
Deluxe French Balcony Stateroom
  • Category: DFB
  • Adele Deck
Size: 194 sq. ft. / 18 sq. m.
- Handcrafted Savoir® Beds of England, built-in closet, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat, flat-screen TV with infotainment center
- Marble bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, towel warmer, heated mirror, backlit magnifying mirror, comfortable bathrobes and slippers

Oceanview

Classic Stateroom (CLS) Call for pricing
Classic Stateroom
  • Category: CLS
  • Danae Deck
Size: 175 sq. ft. / 16.25 sq. m.
- Handcrafted Savoir® Beds of England, built-in closet, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat, flat-screen TV with infotainment center
- Marble bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, towel warmer, heated mirror, backlit magnifying mirror, comfortable bathrobes and slippers

All fares are per guest in US Dollars based on double occupancy unless otherwise noted. Fares are cruise or cruise/land only and include port charges and government fees/taxes. Fares listed may represent promotions or discounts which would require full payment at time of booking to qualify for the listed discounted fares. Fares are capacity controlled and are subject to change at any time without notice. Availability of all stateroom categories cannot be guaranteed. Single Supplement applies for single accommodation. Itineraries, hotels, and vessels may change, and substitute visits to other sites may occur during your trip due to water level fluctuations and other uncontrollable factors. The order of sightseeing and docking ports are subject to change according to port authority assignments.

TRUE ALL-INCLUSIVE BOUTIQUE RIVER CRUISING™: All gratuities for all onboard and onshore services; unlimited fine wine, beer, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages; shore excursions with local experts as your guide; free Internet and Wi-Fi; and all arrival and departure day transfers.

All fares are quoted in US Dollars.

Adele Deck

Stateroom Key

  • Suite (SUITE)
  • Grand Suite (GS)
  • Deluxe French Balcony Stateroom (DFB)
  • French Balcony Stateroom (FB)
  • Classic Stateroom (CLS)
Athene Deck

Stateroom Key

  • Suite (SUITE)
  • Grand Suite (GS)
  • Deluxe French Balcony Stateroom (DFB)
  • French Balcony Stateroom (FB)
  • Classic Stateroom (CLS)
Danae Deck

Stateroom Key

  • Suite (SUITE)
  • Grand Suite (GS)
  • Deluxe French Balcony Stateroom (DFB)
  • French Balcony Stateroom (FB)
  • Classic Stateroom (CLS)