7 nights on the Rhine · Nuremberg to Frankfurt or Frankfurt to Nuremberg · from A$4,566 pp
Magical Christmas Markets of Germany is a 7-night AmaWaterways river cruise on the Rhine, in both directions (Nuremberg to Frankfurt, or Frankfurt to Nuremberg), on AmaCerto or AmaPrima. There are 17 departures between November 2027 and December 2028, from A$4,566 per person twin share in a Window stateroom, cruise only, with port charges and gratuities included.
Germany's most beloved Christmas market tradition anchors this seasonal Rhine sailing. From Cologne's cathedral-framed market and the medieval charm of Rüdesheim to the festive streets of Strasbourg, the route reads as a celebration of the season in its truest European form.
| Length | 7 nights |
|---|---|
| River | Rhine |
| Starts and ends | Nuremberg to Frankfurt; Frankfurt to Nuremberg |
| Countries | Germany |
| Ships | AmaCerto, AmaPrima |
| Departures | 17, 24 Nov 2027 to 27 Dec 2028 |
| From | A$4,566 pp, Window |
Itinerary and fares from AmaWaterways, checked 2 November at 7:29am.
| Day | Where | The day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nuremberg, Germany | Welcome to Nuremberg |
| 2 | Bamberg, Germany | Franconian Rome and festive delights |
| 3 | Würzburg, Germany | Baroque beauty |
| 4 | Wertheim, Germany | History and holiday warmth |
| 5 | Rüdesheim, Germany | The Rhine’s most iconic views |
| 6 | Mainz, Germany | Gutenberg’s legacy and old-world Mainz |
| 7 | Frankfurt, Germany | Frankfurt festivities |
| 8 | Frankfurt, Germany | Bid farewell to the festive Rhine and prepare for your journey home. |
As published by AmaWaterways, in one direction; the reverse sailings visit the same places the other way round. Excursions and timings can change with river levels and local conditions.
Every departure we list, with the lowest fare in each stateroom type, per person for two sharing, in Australian dollars, cruise only, with port charges and gratuities included, as listed by AmaWaterways on 2 November at 7:29am. Press Quote on a date and a specialist confirms what is open and the price for two before you pay.
| Departs | Ship | Window | Balcony | Suite | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Nov 2027Nuremberg to Frankfurt | AmaCerto | A$6,447 | A$8,748 | A$12,489 | |
| 1 Dec 2027Frankfurt to Nuremberg | AmaCerto | A$6,941 | A$9,242 | A$12,983 | |
| 8 Dec 2027Nuremberg to Frankfurt | AmaCerto | A$7,085 | A$9,386 | A$13,127 | |
| 15 Dec 2027Frankfurt to Nuremberg | AmaCerto | A$5,941 | A$8,242 | A$11,983 | |
| 22 Dec 2027Nuremberg to Frankfurt | AmaCerto | A$4,997 | A$7,298 | A$11,039 | |
| 29 Dec 2027Nuremberg to Frankfurt | AmaCerto | A$4,566 | A$6,867 | A$10,608 |
| Departs | Ship | Window | Balcony | Suite | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Nov 2028Nuremberg to Frankfurt | AmaCerto | A$6,263 | A$8,564 | A$12,305 | |
| 22 Nov 2028Frankfurt to Nuremberg | AmaCerto | A$5,607 | A$7,908 | A$11,649 | |
| 22 Nov 2028Nuremberg to Frankfurt | AmaPrima | A$5,607 | A$7,908 | A$11,649 | |
| 29 Nov 2028Frankfurt to Nuremberg | AmaPrima | A$6,551 | A$8,852 | A$12,593 | |
| 6 Dec 2028Nuremberg to Frankfurt | AmaPrima | A$6,801 | A$9,102 | A$12,843 | |
| 13 Dec 2028Nuremberg to Frankfurt | AmaCerto | A$6,263 | A$8,564 | A$12,305 | |
| 13 Dec 2028Frankfurt to Nuremberg | AmaPrima | A$6,263 | A$8,564 | A$12,305 | |
| 20 Dec 2028Frankfurt to Nuremberg | AmaCerto | A$5,688 | A$7,988 | A$11,729 | |
| 20 Dec 2028Nuremberg to Frankfurt | AmaPrima | A$4,888 | A$7,188 | A$10,929 | |
| 27 Dec 2028Nuremberg to Frankfurt | AmaCerto | A$4,888 | A$7,188 | A$10,929 | |
| 27 Dec 2028Nuremberg to Frankfurt | AmaPrima | A$4,888 | A$7,188 | A$10,929 |
The lowest fare in each stateroom type across the departures above, per person twin share. Each type has several categories by deck and size; we quote the one you prefer.
AmaWaterways covers the dining, the guided excursions and the bikes. Drinks come with lunch and dinner and at the nightly cocktail hour, rather than all day.
From A$4,566 per person, twin share (A$9,132 for two), in a Window stateroom. By stateroom type: Window from A$4,566, Balcony from A$6,867, Suite from A$10,608. Fares are in Australian dollars, cruise only, with port charges and gratuities included, as listed by AmaWaterways on 2 November at 7:29am. They differ by date, so the table of departures above has each one.
17 times between 24 Nov 2027 and 27 Dec 2028: 6 departures in 2027, 11 departures in 2028.
It sails both ways: Nuremberg to Frankfurt, and Frankfurt to Nuremberg. The places are the same each way, in the reverse order. Each departure in the table shows its direction.
AmaCerto and AmaPrima, depending on the date. Every AmaWaterways ship is small, most carrying fewer than 200 guests, with twin-balcony staterooms above the Window category.
All meals on board, with wine, beer and soft drinks at lunch and dinner, guided excursions in most places you stop, Wi-Fi, port charges and gratuities, and bicycles to borrow. Flights, travel insurance, visas and premium drinks are extra.
Choose a date in the table and press Quote, or send the form with any date. A AmaWaterways specialist replies with the staterooms open on your date and the price for two in Australian dollars, before you pay anything. Or call us on 1300 214 840.
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