Skip to main content

5-night Europe cruise: Nuremberg to Frankfurt on Avalon Illumination

The Christmastime in the Heart of Germany is a 5-night Europe cruise aboard Avalon Illumination, operated by Avalon Waterways. Departing Nuremberg on December 6, 2028 and arriving in Frankfurt on December 11, 2028, the voyage visits 5 ports including Bamberg, Wurzburg, Miltenberg. Fares start from $3,679 per person.

Length
5 nights
Departs
Dec 6, 2028
Returns
Dec 11, 2028
Ports of call
5

Voyage code WNF

Nuremberg

5 nights · Europe

from $3,679 pp

via CruiseDirect

Book with CruiseDirect

Book direct with Avalon Waterways we may earn a commission

Why this route stands out

A closer look at the journey

Nuremberg

One of the places included in this itinerary.

Bamberg

One of the places included in this itinerary.

Wurzburg

One of the places included in this itinerary.

Price tracking

Today’s fare, in context

Price history

All
Fare details

Fare details

Per person
Current fares
Oceanview
$3,679
Suite
$5,179
Tracked range
Sep 17 – Oct 15
Price history by cabin type
CabinLast recordedLowestHighest
Oceanview $3,679 · Oct 15 $3,679 on Sep 17 $3,679 on Sep 17
Suite $5,179 · Oct 15 $5,179 on Sep 17 $5,179 on Sep 17
Cabin grades
6 total
Deluxe StateroomOceanview · D
Deluxe StateroomOceanview · E
Panorama SuiteSuite · A
Panorama SuiteSuite · B
Panorama SuiteSuite · P
Royal SuiteSuite · S

○ = last seen (sold out or delisted).

Lowest fares with no residency, age, or service requirement — verify eligibility at booking. How our pricing works

Current prices

Per person · 2 guests

Tax and fee inclusion varies by fare source. Confirm the total, including any additional charges, before booking.

Inside

No recorded fare

Oceanview

from $3,679

$735 / night

Fare rows

Deluxe Stateroom

Cabin grade

Recorded as available

from $3,679

$735 / night

per person

Observed 15 Oct 2026, 21:59 UTC

Rate details

Rate name not supplied

Rate code: D

Rate conditions not supplied. Confirm the rate and its terms before booking.

Deluxe Stateroom

Cabin grade

Recorded as available

from $3,679

$735 / night

per person

Observed 15 Oct 2026, 21:59 UTC

Rate details

Rate name not supplied

Rate code: E

Rate conditions not supplied. Confirm the rate and its terms before booking.

Balcony

No recorded fare

Suite

from $5,179

$1,035 / night

Fare rows

Panorama Suite

Cabin grade

Recorded as available

from $5,179

$1,035 / night

per person

Observed 15 Oct 2026, 21:59 UTC

Rate details

Rate name not supplied

Rate code: B

Rate conditions not supplied. Confirm the rate and its terms before booking.

Panorama Suite

Cabin grade

Recorded as available

from $5,250

$1,050 / night

per person

Observed 15 Oct 2026, 21:59 UTC

Rate details

Rate name not supplied

Rate code: A

Rate conditions not supplied. Confirm the rate and its terms before booking.

Panorama Suite

Cabin grade

Recorded as available

from $5,393

$1,078 / night

per person

Observed 15 Oct 2026, 21:59 UTC

Rate details

Rate name not supplied

Rate code: P

Rate conditions not supplied. Confirm the rate and its terms before booking.

Royal Suite

Cabin grade

Recorded as available

from $6,464

$1,292 / night

per person

Observed 15 Oct 2026, 21:59 UTC

Rate details

Rate name not supplied

Rate code: S

Rate conditions not supplied. Confirm the rate and its terms before booking.

This sailing

Catch the next fare drop

We’ll email you if this sailing drops below today’s $3,679 fare.

Advanced options Cabins & price targets

Choose a cabin, then select any price drop, a percentage, or a target price.

at or below $
at or below $

The journey

5 nights, in order

Nuremberg

Day 1 Dec 6, 2028

Nuremberg

Explore Nuremberg

Day by day

The full itinerary

6 scheduled calls
Avalon Illumination

Your ship

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.

5★ 2,775 GT 166 Passengers Built 2014
Avalon Illumination ship guide Search cruises on Avalon Illumination

Deck plans

Avalon Illumination deck plan — Sky Deck

Scroll to explore · Double-tap to zoom

from $3,679 pp

via CruiseDirect

Book with CruiseDirect

Book direct with Avalon Waterways we may earn a commission