Published itinerary
Magical Christmas Markets of Germany
Nuremberg ↔ Frankfurt · 7 nights / 8 days · Late Nov – Dec · debuts 2027
The sailing
Magical Christmas Markets of Germany
A seven-night Germany itinerary along the Main and Rhine, with published departures from 2027. It connects Nuremberg and Frankfurt via Franconian towns, Rüdesheim, and Mainz. Choose an Advent departure for market visits; Christmas and New Year departures are separate seasonal experiences.
Route reference checked 2026-10-12. Ships, excursions, and direction can vary by departure.
Best for travelers who want german market towns and a stretch of the rhine in one trip.
Trip highlights
- Bamberg and Würzburg
- Wertheim's old town
- Rüdesheim and the Rhine Gorge
- Mainz and Frankfurt
What's included
- Selected guided excursions
- Wine, beer & soft drinks with lunch/dinner
- Sip & Sail cocktail hour
- Chef's Table dining
- Wi-Fi
Quick facts
- Route
- Nuremberg ↔ Frankfurt
- Length
- 7 nights · 8 days
- Departures
- Late Nov – Dec · debuts 2027 — ask us for current dates & availability
- Cruise line
- AmaWaterways
- Ship
- AmaCerto / AmaPrima, depending on departure
- River
- Main / Rhine
The ports of call
Market cities along the route
These guides cover selected ports, excursion cities, and endpoints—not a guaranteed market visit in every city. Check opening dates, transfers, excursion choices, and time ashore for your departure.
Germany
Nuremberg
The Christkindlesmarkt is one of Europe's best-known Christmas markets, centered on Nuremberg's Hauptmarkt and documented since the 1600s.
Typical season: Late Nov – Dec 24
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Bamberg
Bamberg's Christmas market sits before the UNESCO old town's four-spired cathedral, in a medieval town famous for its smoked beer (Rauchbier).
Typical season: Late Nov – Dec 23
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Würzburg
Würzburg's Christmas market sits before the baroque Residenz (UNESCO) and the Marienberg fortress, in Franconian wine country.
Typical season: Late Nov – Dec 23
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Rüdesheim
Rüdesheim's Christmas Market of Nations lines the Drosselgasse with stalls from 25+ countries, in a Rhine-gorge wine town famous for Riesling.
Typical season: Late Nov – Dec 23
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Mainz
Mainz, Gutenberg's home, hosts a romantic Christmas market around its 1,000-year-old cathedral and the Gutenberg Museum.
Typical season: Late Nov – Dec 23
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Frankfurt
Frankfurt's Römerberg Christmas market sits in the reconstructed medieval old town, framed by Germany's most famous skyline.
Typical season: Late Nov – Dec 22
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