Classic Christmas Markets
7 nights
S.S. Elisabeth
2 Dec '26Cruise overview
Discover villages with fairytale houses and a friendly, festive atmosphere. Share traditional holiday goodies with the people who made them. Watch as modern children abandon their usual electronics and discover the enchantment of hand-carved wooden toys, as scents of cinnamon and roasting nuts fill the air.
Sail through Christmas country, trying Frankfurt’s famous apple cider and Nuremberg’s gingerbread. Throughout, cozy up to steaming mugs of glühwein (warm spiced wine) and do as the locals do by collecting different mugs from each stall and town you visit. Embrace the holiday spirit in Germany, the land where many Christmas traditions began, and find the magic of the season in the smiles that you meet along the way.
Please note that most Christmas Markets in Europe end their season on the 23rd of December and will not be available after that date.
Itinerary
Nuremberg
Arrive at Nuremberg 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.
Nuremberg is a medieval city located in northern Bavaria in Germany. It is Bavaria’s second largest city and is noted for its iconic red roofed buildings and medieval architecture. The imperial Castle overlooks Nuremberg and was one of the most important fortifications of the Roman Empire. For more significant cultural history, the Germanisches Nationalmuseum, one of the largest cultural history museums in the German speaking world, offers visitors exhibitions from Prehistoric all the way to present day. Walking tours around the city offer an enjoyable and active way to learn of Nuremberg’s history and culture. Through Old Town, discover fountains, wells, churches, and art treasures, as well as learning of the colourful past and cosmopolitan present of the city and its people. Nuremberg is also home to one of the oldest Christmas markets in Germany, the Nuremberg Christkindlesmarkt, where visitors can purchase traditional handmade decorations and enjoy the famous gingerbread, mulled wine, and grilled sausage from over one hundred and eighty wooden stalls.
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Nuremberg
Bamberg
Würzburg
Würzburg
Wertheim
Frankfurt
Frankfurt
Royal Suite
Luxurious riverview suite (506 sq ft – 47 sq m) with a spacious living room
King-sized bed (convertible to 2 singles), fine custom linens, walk-in closets, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat, and flat-screen TV with infotainment center
Large bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, comfortable bathrobes and slippers, double sink vanity, and rain shower
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; espresso machine and fine teas; fully stocked mini bar; bottle of wine upon arrival; shoe shine; and free laundry service
Note that amenities may differ from those of a Uniworld company-owned ship
Amenities
- King or Twin Configuration
- Shower
- Toiletries Provided
- Room Service Available
- Free Mini Bar
- Butler Service
- TV
- Coffee Machine
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Telephone
- Desk
- Lounge Area
- Vanity Area
- Suite Benefits
- Media/Entertainment Station
- Air Conditioning
Ship features
S.S. Elisabeth combines sleek design and cultural depth with Uniworld’s renowned hospitality and all-inclusive style.
- All-suite Super Ship for 110 guests
- Restaurant, lounge, and bar
- Heated pool and open-air Sun Deck
- Serenity River Spa and fitness studio
- All-inclusive dining and premium beverages
- Curated excursions and onboard enrichment
- Complimentary WiFi and bicycles
- Fine art and modern European design
- All gratuities and transfers included
- Spacious interiors with natural light
