Join Rhonda & Paul on a 2026 Christmas Markets cruise aboard the 110-passenger SS Elisabeth by Uniworld Boutique River Cruises. The prices are outstanding for an all-inclusive, low passenger sailing during prime-time holiday season!
Ready to book? Instructions are at the bottom of the page!
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises
Cruising with Uniworld offers a unique and luxurious experience, combining the elegance of boutique hotel-style accommodations with the convenience of river travel. Each ship is uniquely designed to reflect the culture of the destinations visited, providing an immersive and personalized journey. With all-inclusive amenities, exceptional cuisine, and attentive service, Uniworld ensures a seamless and enriching vacation. Expertly curated excursions allow travelers to explore both iconic sites and hidden gems, making every moment onboard and ashore unforgettable.
Christmas Markets 7-Day Itinerary
| Dec 2 - 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. |
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Dec 3 - Nuremberg |
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. You could not ask for a more perfect place to begin an exploration of Christmas traditions than Nuremberg. 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. A special Captain’s Welcome Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you this evening. Featured Included Excursions: Nuremberg City Tour w/ Christmas Markets and Nights Out: Christmas Market Illumination Masterpiece Collection Excursion: Nuremberg WWII Historical Tour ($) |
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Dec 4 - Bamberg |
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. Featured Included Excursions: Bamberg Walking Tour w/ Christmas Market |
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Dec 5 - Kitzingen (Rothenburg), Wurzburg |
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. Featured Included Excursions: Full Day Rothenberg Walking Tour w/ Christmas Markets and Wurzburg Christmas Markets Night Stroll |
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Dec 6 - Wurzburg |
This morning, you’ll head off to see the Würzburg Residenz, a baroque-style palace famous for its immense ceiling fresco. Featured Included Excursions: Wurzburg Residence Visit and Village Day: Franconian Christmas |
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Dec 7 - Wertheim |
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. Featured Included Excursion: Wertheim Walking Tour w/ Mulled Wine & Xmas Stollen Demonstration |
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Dec 8 - Frankfurt |
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. A special Captain’s Farewell Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you this evening. Featured Included Excursion: "Taste of Christmas" Frankfurt Walking Tour and Wiesbaden Twinkling Star Christmas Market. |
| Dec 9 - Frankfurt | 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 Frankfurt International Airport for your flight home. |
Uniworld's SS Elisabeth
Cabin Choices
The following options/prices are the all-inclusive totals for 2 people (yes, drinks and gratuities)! As of April there is an additional promo that I can add for additional savings. This promo ends on May 31, 2025, so please sign up before then!
French & Deluxe French Balcony
The French Balcony and the Deluxe French Balconies are the exact same type and size stateroom (see details below pics). The only difference is where they are located, which is on the back of the ship on both levels. Please notice the size of the bathroom in the floor plan and compare it to the size and picture of the other options below.
SOLD OUT - The French Balcony on Cologne Deck (lower) is $9,398 total for 2 people.
The Deluxe French Balcony on Basel Deck (upper) is $10,798 total for 2 people.
- Luxurious riverview stateroom (188 sq ft - 17.5 sq m)
- King-sized bed (convertible to 2 singles), fine custom linens, built-in closets, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat, espresso machine, and flat-screen TV with infotainment center
- Bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, rain shower, comfortable bathrobes, and slippers
Signature French Balcony & Suite
The Signature French Balcony and Suite staterooms and bathrooms are substantially larger at 253 square feet and have the bed facing out towards the window. The Signature French Balcony has the same amenities as the regular and deluxe French Balcony staterooms. Only the size and layout are different. ALL Signature French Balconies are on the lower Cologne Deck.
The Suite is the same size and layout as the Signature French Balcony. ALL Suites are on the upper Basel Deck, and they have different amenities than all of the French Balconies. The Suites come with these additional amenities: 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 request, shoeshine, and free laundry service.
The Signature French Balcony is $12,398 total for 2 people.
The butler Suite is $13,998 total for 2 people.
The Royal Suite
The Royal Suite is one of the most beautiful on the river! It is 506 square feet and has the same butler amenities as the Suite. The two Royal Suites on the ship feature a separate living room, enormous split bathroom with a window, minibar, and walk-in closet.
SOLD OUT - The Royal Suite is $32,398 total for 2 people.
Next Steps:
1. Please to the registration page.
2. Select the cabin you would like.
3 Fill out the credit card authorization for 10% of the amount that you see. If you book prior to May 31, you will be charged a lesser amount.
4. I will forward a temporary booking to your for your approval and then make the deposit upon your approval.
****All prices and availability are subject to change at any time.
