Itinerary

Day 1 Dec 13, 2026 Nuremberg Nuremberg is an independent city in Bavaria, which is not far from Fürth. You can still see the medieval architecture that runs through the entire city. The old city walls and the imperial castle tell of days long gone. Nuremberg is famous for its Christmas market. The Christ Child heralds the advent and Christmas market time. The classic Christmas stollen is world famous and a real treat. Numerous museums such as the Albrecht Dürer House or the Toy Museum are popular sights in the city. Nuremberg Nuremberg port guide Search cruises visiting Nuremberg

Nuremberg photo — Day 1 Dec 13, 2026 Nuremberg Nuremberg is an independent city in Bavaria, which is not far from Fürth. You can still see the medieval architecture that runs through the entire city. The old city walls and the imperial castle tell of days long gone. Nuremberg is famous for its Christmas market. The Christ Child heralds the advent and Christmas market time. The classic Christmas stollen is world famous and a real treat. Numerous museums such as the Albrecht Dürer House or the Toy Museum are popular sights in the city. Nuremberg Nuremberg port guide Search cruises visiting Nuremberg

Day 3 Dec 15, 2026 Bamberg 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. ― Bamberg Bamberg port guide Search cruises visiting Bamberg

Bamberg photo — Day 3 Dec 15, 2026 Bamberg 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. ― Bamberg Bamberg port guide Search cruises visiting Bamberg

Day 4 Dec 16, 2026 Wurzburg The Bavarian city of Würzburg with its impressive buildings in Baroque and Rococo styles is definitely worth a visit. Below the Marienberg Fortress, which is well worth seeing, there are walking paths through the beautiful vineyards that stretch right down to the Main. This is where the good Franconian wine comes from in Bocksbeuteln. The Würzburg Residence is a special attraction, as is the monumental Käppele pilgrimage church. The cathedral and the striking old bridge over the Main are also special points of contact. The Haus zum Falken on the market square is built in Rococo and Gothic styles. Wurzburg Wurzburg port guide Search cruises visiting Wurzburg

Wurzburg photo — Day 4 Dec 16, 2026 Wurzburg The Bavarian city of Würzburg with its impressive buildings in Baroque and Rococo styles is definitely worth a visit. Below the Marienberg Fortress, which is well worth seeing, there are walking paths through the beautiful vineyards that stretch right down to the Main. This is where the good Franconian wine comes from in Bocksbeuteln. The Würzburg Residence is a special attraction, as is the monumental Käppele pilgrimage church. The cathedral and the striking old bridge over the Main are also special points of contact. The Haus zum Falken on the market square is built in Rococo and Gothic styles. Wurzburg Wurzburg port guide Search cruises visiting Wurzburg

Pricing

Lowest fare we've tracked over the observed 148-day span: $2,789 · range $2,789–$4,253

Current prices

Per person · 2 guests · incl. taxes & fees

Inside

Not available

Oceanview

Not available

Balcony

Not available

Suite

from $4,146

$829 / night

Fare rows

Panorama Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $4,146

$829 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Panorama Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $4,217

$843 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Panorama Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $4,253

$850 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Prices verified Aug 27, 2026

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Price history

Cheaper than 42%

90 days

We've tracked this sailing's fares every day for the past 149 days. Here's what each cabin type has cost — today's fare is cheaper than 42% of days we've recorded.

Price history by cabin type
Cabin	Current	Lowest	Highest
Oceanview	$2,789	$2,789 · Jun 10	$2,789 · Jun 10
Suite	$4,146	$4,146 · Jul 21	$4,253 · Apr 1

Lowest and highest fares we've recorded for each cabin type · verified 6 hours ago.

○ = last seen (sold out or delisted). · Verified 6 hours ago.

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Cabin grades

Oceanview

Lowest Oceanview $2,789 D Deluxe Stateroom E Deluxe Stateroom

Suite

Lowest Suite $4,146 A Panorama Suite $4,217 B Panorama Suite $4,146 P Panorama Suite $4,253

Lines step when the price changed; a gap means sold out or no public fare that day. Plot up to 6 at once.

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Cabin grades and pricing
Name	Supplier code	Type
Deluxe Stateroom	D	Oceanview
Deluxe Stateroom	E	Oceanview
Panorama Suite	A	Suite
Panorama Suite	B	Suite
Panorama Suite	P	Suite
Royal Suite	S	Suite

Ship

Your ship Avalon Illumination 5★ **2,775** GT **166** guests Built **2014** 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. Avalon Illumination Avalon Illumination ship guide Search cruises on Avalon Illumination

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