Winter Wonderland & Christmas Markets Main River All-Lesbian Cruise Tour 2021
November 29 – December 07, 2021
Avalon Waterways Avalon Imagery II
Sleigh bells ringing, beautiful lights glistening on pristine snow, mulled wine for your drinking and holiday music and singing...these are a few of the favorite things you will experience on this beautiful winter wonderland lesbian river cruise. For the second time, we are providing an experience to take you to the delights of the winter season in Europe with the Christmas Markets in Germany and Prague. Experience the festive food and drinks, lights, markets, and decorated trees of the holiday season. Bring your jackets and mittens, and enjoy the festivities with the women of Olivia.
In Mainz, board your ship decorated and dressed up in Christmas colors, and embark on this festive Christmastime river cruise through the heart of Germany—ending with two nights in marvelous Prague, Czech Republic.
Historical treasures of Germany and magnificent Prague are perfectly paired with the sights, sounds, and tastes of the joyous holiday season on this unforgettable European river cruise.
On the banks of the Main River, behind medieval walls and towered gates, is the picturesque Bavarian village of Miltenberg. Take a step back in time during your guided walk of this cultural gem with half-timbered houses and narrow streets. Celebrate the season in charming Würzburg, known as the “Pearl of the Romantic Road,” and surrounded by sloping hills covered with vineyards. Visit the ornate Bishop’s Residenz—home to the largest ceiling fresco ever painted, then stroll through the Christmas markets while you sip Glühwein (hot mulled wine).
Continue your Christmastime river cruise to Bamberg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where the many nativity scenes exhibited throughout the town are sure to delight. Then Nuremberg, where, after your guided tour, you are free to visit the Christmas market, one of the most famous in the world. Be sure to savor some traditional lebkuchen (spicy gingerbread), a Nuremberg specialty. While on board, you’ll also learn how to bake a traditional cookie and hear all about German Christmas traditions.
Disembark your ship and travel to Prague, Czech Republic—a 1,200-year-old city preserved in time. Stand in front of the medieval Astronomical Clock, walk across Charles Bridge, and browse the Christmas markets where rows of brightly decorated wooden huts sell Christmas tree ornaments, wooden toys, and Czech handicrafts. And you can’t miss the beautifully decorated tree in Old Town!
Your Ship - Avalon Imagery II
The Avalon Imagery II delivers an intimate setting, along with two full decks of suites featuring Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Windows that transform the living space into a unique Open-Air Balcony. With 200 square feet, Panorama Suites are more than 30% larger than the industry standard, giving you the rare opportunity to wake each morning to the enchanting scenery and fresh breezes
Onboard amenities include complimentary computer use in public areas and Wi-Fi access, a Fitness Center, and a spacious Sky Deck with premium lounge chairs, shade system, whirlpool, and the delightful Sky Bistro. Built 2016.
Some of the features and amenities you'll enjoy onboard:
• Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Windows
• Sky Deck with premium lounge chairs and shade awnings
• Fitness Center
• Non-smoking interior and staterooms
• Elevator
• Elegant, contemporary design
• Outside viewing deck
• Headsets for guided shore excursions in Europe
• English-speaking friendly crew, staff & professional Cruise Director
• Sightseeing with Certified Local Guides
• Onboard lectures, activities & nightly entertainment
• Room service for Continental breakfast & beverages (service fee applies)
• Sky Deck whirlpool
• Complimentary computer use in public areas
• Hair salon
• Complimentary Wi-Fi access
• Bicycles available onboard for complimentary check-out
• Sky Deck game area
• Alternate light lunch and dinner in the Panorama Bistro
• Avalon Choice cruising experience
• Choice of Leisurely, Traditional or Independent sightseeing pace options
• Nordic walking sticks available onboard for complimentary check-out
• Local Favorites onboard experiences to bring the customs, cultures and tastes of your destinations to life, including local entertainers, artisans & experts
• Self-serve beverage station with complimentary tea, hot chocolate & premium coffees, including decaf options
• Well-stocked library
• Fresh fruit available throughout the day
• Full-size closet mirror
Dining:
• Avalon Fresh healthy cuisine options at every meal
• Self-serve beverage station with complimentary tea, hot chocolate & premium coffees, including decaf options
• Captain's reception with sparkling wine & canapés
• Welcome dinner
• Five-course farewell dinner
• Spacious, open-seating dining room
• Daily early-riser breakfast
• Daily late-riser breakfast
• Full buffet breakfast with sparkling wine and made-to-order egg station
• Lunch buffet with carving and pasta stations
• Sky Bistro lunch option on the Sky Deck
• Cocktails with a view on the Sky Deck
• Healthy Corner options including low calorie, low fat, high fiber, low cholesterol, and high energy choices
• Vegetarian options at every meal, as well as vegan and allergy-free selections
• Afternoon Tea featuring tea, coffee, and sweet treats
• Happy Hour every evening including featured drink specials
• Seasonal cuisine featuring the freshest local ingredients
• Delectable regional & Western cuisine with all onboard meals
• Four-course dinners with choice of appetizers, soups, salads, entrées and desserts or cheese
• Complimentary wine, beer, or soft drinks with lunch and dinner
• Room service for Continental breakfast & beverages (service fee applies)
• Upscale bar serving premium spirits
• Night Fare served at 10:30 pm
• Healthy meal options
• Delectable petite portions of regional specialties, with wines, in the Panorama Bistro
• Tastings - sample the destination's famous delicacies
• Alternate light lunch and dinner in the Panorama Bistro
• Coffee or tea after dinner
Deluxe Staterooms & Suites Amenities:
• Comfort Collection Beds
• Egyptian super-combed cotton linens
• Soft & firm pillows
• Choice of bed configuration
• Bedside tables with reading lamps
• L'Occitane bath products
• Easy under-bed luggage storage
• Alarm clock
• Direct-dial telephone
• Well-stocked minibar
• In-room safe
• Elegant, contemporary design
• Marble countertops in bathroom
• Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Window with Open-Air Balcony
• Full shower with glass door
• Vanity and lighted makeup mirror
• Coffee table
• Luxurious mattress toppers
• European-style duvets
• Extra blankets
• Nightly turn-down service
• Hairdryer
• Spacious 3-door closets with shelves for ample storage
• Flatscreen satellite TV with movie channel
• Make-up mirror
• Bathrobes & slippers
• Complimentary bottled water
• Individual climate control
• Large mirror in bathroom
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
• 6-person sitting area
• Writing desk and chair
• Sofa
Winter Wonderland & Christmas Markets Main River Lesbian Cruise/Tour 2021 Itinerary
Date
Port
Meals
29 Nov
Frankfurt, Germany
30 Nov
Frankfurt / Mainz
B, D
01 Dec
Main River Village, Germany
B, L, D
02 Dec
Würzburg, Germany
B, L, D
03 Dec
Bamberg, Germany
B, L, D
04 Dec
Nuremberg, Germany
B, L, D
05 Dec
Nuremberg, Germany / Prague, Czech Republic
B
06 Dec
Prague, Czech Republic
B
07 Dec
Prague, Czech Republic
B
Frankfurt, Germany Monday, November 29, 2021
Welcome to Frankfurt, Germany! Settle into your hotel room, and enjoy a free day to rest, or take in the various Christmas Markets.
Frankfurt / Mainz (Embarkation) Tuesday, November 30, 2021
This afternoon, transfer from Frankfurt to Mainz to board your ship (transfer included). Meet your ship and Olivia crew at a welcome reception before dinner, as you set sail along the Main River.
Main River Village, Germany Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Enjoy the hidden gems and the Bavarian beauty of a Main River Village. Later, continue your cruise on the Main River to Würzburg and enjoy a cookie-baking demonstration on board.
Würzburg, Germany Thursday, December 2, 2021
Known as the “Pearl of the Romantic Road,” Würzburg is surrounded by sloping hills covered with vineyards. The city makes an immediate impression with imposing Marienberg Fortress perched above town and the 15th-century Alte Mainbrücke (Old Main Bridge). On your guided sightseeing tour, visit the magnificent baroque Bishop’s Residenz, home to the largest ceiling fresco ever painted. This afternoon you are free to explore the beautifully decorated streets on your own, visit the Christmas markets, or perhaps join an optional excursion to medieval Rothenburg, where you will have the opportunity to visit the Christmas Museum. Here, try a Schneeball (snowball), a local specialty not at all suitable for a diet!
Bamberg, Germany Friday, December 3, 2021
Learn everything about Christmas traditions during an onboard lecture this morning. In the afternoon, focus on medieval Bamberg, former residence of one of Germany’s most powerful imperial dynasties and today a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your guided walking tour takes in its historic center, including the great 13thcentury Romanesque cathedral and the fascinating Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall)—built on an island in the middle of the Regnitz River when the bishop refused to give the townspeople land for a town hall! This time of year, the town is decked out for Christmas. Enjoy the Christmas market, where, in addition to candles and decorations, you’ll find regional delicacies such as gingerbread and nut bread.
Nuremberg, Germany Saturday, December 4, 2021
Although 90% of Nuremberg’s Old Town suffered extensive damage during WWII, much of it has been restored to the glory it once knew as the unofficial capital of the Holy Roman Empire. Choose either a guided sightseeing tour and marvel at this thousand-year-old city’s medieval fortifications, gothic churches, and the Kaiserburg (Imperial Castle), or join a more specialized “Nuremberg Rally grounds” tour. The Old Town is illuminated with festive lights and decorations, and the Christmas market is one of the most famous in the world. You’ll find dozens of stalls offering traditional wares, including Nuremberg Lebkuchen (spicy gingerbread), baked goods and sweets, Christmas decorations, ornaments, and more. Shuttle service to the ship will be at your disposal.
After breakfast today, travel with your Olivia staff by motor coach to Prague, the “Golden City.” We’ll stop for you to purchase a lunch snack and arrive in the afternoon for free time and dinner on your own.
Prague, Czech Republic Monday, December 6, 2021
Prague is a 1,200-year-old city preserved in time. See its bestknown treasures, such as the Old Town’s Astronomical Clock, built in 1410 and once the envy of all of Europe; Hradcany Castle Grounds; St. Vitus Cathedral; and the Charles Bridge, the oldest bridge in Prague. Browse the Christmas markets, where rows of brightly decorated wooden huts sell Christmas tree ornaments, wooden toys, and Czech handicrafts. Get a little inner warmth with a cup of svarene vino (hot mulled wine) and a traditional hot sausage. The beautifully decorated tree in the Old Town is an impressive sight. Afternoon will include some optional tours or enjoy more free-time on your own to explore the Old Town and Christmas Markets.
Prague, Czech Republic Tuesday, December 7, 2021
Your vacation ends after breakfast today.
NOTE: Itinerary and stops subject to change due to traffic, weather, and river water levels.
What's Included?
• 1-night hotel in Frankfurt (breakfast)
• Transfer from host hotel in Frankfurt to the ship on November 30
• Accommodations on Avalon’s Imagery II riverboat for 5 nights, November 30 - December 4
• Accommodations for 2 nights at Prague Hotel, December 5-7
• Included sightseeing tours in Mainz, Würzburg, Bamberg, Nuremburg and Prague
• Visits to several different Christmas markets
• All meals as indicated while on board the ship
• Breakfast while in Frankfurt & Prague hotels
• Wine, beer, or soft drinks with included onboard lunches and dinners
• Coffee, tea, juices during all meals on board the ship
• Premium coffees, cappuccinos, lattes, hot chocolate, and teas on board the ship
• Cookies and fresh fruit available throughout the day on board the ship
• Complimentary bottled water replenished in rooms daily on board the ship
• Complimentary Wi-Fi on board the ship
• Complimentary Nordic walking sticks on board the ship
• Transfer from ship in Nuremberg to Prague on December 5
• Tips to all local guide’s and bus drivers on all included tours and optional tours
• Gratuities to ships staff and Avalon Cruise Director
• Olivia’s signature entertainment and programming
• Olivia Staff assistance throughout
Winter Wonderland & Christmas Markets Main River All-Lesbian Cruise Tour 2021 Rates
Category
Description
Reg. Rate US $
Early Bird US $
Availability
RS - Royal Suite
Located on the Royal deck, the Royal Suite features floor-to-ceiling windows, sliding glass doors, Comfort collection bed can convert to 2 singles, soft & firm pillows, Egyptian super-combed cotton linens, flat-screen satellite TV with movie channels, telephone, mini-bar, bathroom with marble counter and two sinks, robes, slippers, writing desk and chair, sofa, coffee table and full-length closets. (300 sq. ft.)
$ 6,399
$ 5,099
P - Panorama Suite
Royal Deck. Panorama Suite features floor-to-ceiling windows, sliding glass doors, Comfort collection bed can convert to 2 singles, soft & firm pillows, Egyptian super-combed cotton linens, flat-screen satellite TV with movie channels, telephone, mini-bar, full-sized bathroom with marble counter, full shower with glass door, robes, slippers, writing desk, chair, sofa, coffee table and full-length closets. (200 sq. ft.)
$ 5,699
$ 4,399
A - Panorama Suite
Sapphire Deck. Panorama Suite features floor-to-ceiling windows, sliding glass doors, Comfort collection bed can convert to 2 singles, soft & firm pillows, Egyptian super-combed cotton linens, flat-screen satellite TV with movie channels, telephone, mini-bar, full-sized bathroom with marble counter, full shower with glass door, robes, slippers, writing desk, chair, sofa, coffee table and full-length closets. (200 sq. ft.)
$ 5,599
$ 4,299
B - Panorama Suite
Sapphire Deck. Panorama Suite features floor-to-ceiling windows, sliding glass doors, Comfort collection bed can convert to 2 singles, soft & firm pillows, Egyptian super-combed cotton linens, flat-screen satellite TV with movie channels, telephone, mini-bar, full-sized bathroom with marble counter, full shower with glass door, robes, slippers, writing desk, chair, sofa, coffee table and full-length closets. (200 sq. ft.)
$ 5,499
$ 4,199
D - Deluxe Stateroom
Indigo Deck. Located on the Indigo deck, the Deluxe Stateroom features small windows above the water-line, Comfort collection bed can convert to 2 singles, soft & firm pillows, Egyptian super-combed cotton linens, flat-screen satellite TV with movie channels, telephone, mini-bar, full shower with glass doors, robes, slippers, writing desk and chair, and full-length closets. Windows are high on wall, do not open. Room is below water line. (172 sq. ft.)
$ 4,499
$ 3,199
E - Deluxe Stateroom
Indigo Deck. Located on the Indigo deck, the Deluxe Stateroom features small windows above the water-line, Comfort collection bed can convert to 2 singles, soft & firm pillows, Egyptian super-combed cotton linens, flat-screen satellite TV with movie channels, telephone, mini-bar, full shower with glass doors, robes, slippers, writing desk and chair, and full-length closets. Windows are high on wall, do not open. Room is below water line. (172 sq. ft.)
We will be offering a 1-night Post-Cruise Vacation Stretcher in Prague, December 7-8. This will be offered approximately 9-11 months prior to the trip date.
Special Airfares
Rates: Prices are per person based on double occupancy. Pricing does not include airfare, insurance, fuel surcharge or NDA of $499 per person (subject to change).
Early bird prices valid until May 29, 2021.
Availability updated weekly and is provided for informational purposes only. The accuracy is not guaranteed. Olivia & Adonis Holiday will not be held responsible for any errors, omissions or inaccuracies. It is advised for guests to check information provided on this site with an Adonis Holiday Travel Consultant.
