7-night Christmastime On The Romantic Rhine (Southbound) Cruise From Frankfurt, Germany

Avalon Waterways

An aerial panoramic shot of Ludwigshafen and Mannheim in Germany, showcasing the Rhine River flowing through the cities, with bridges and modern high-rises.
Avalon Waterways Illumination river cruise ship exterior
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Sailing Dec 11, 2028

from $4,451 per person* taxes and fees included

Your 7-night Europe Cruise at a Glance

Sailings aboard Avalon Illumination depart from Frankfurt, Germany with 8 stops in ports-of-call including Basel, Mainz, and Rhine Gorge. The Cruise Web can help you find the best deals and stateroom prices on the next sailing December 11, 2028.

Departure Port

Frankfurt, Germany

The economic capital of Germany, Frankfurt is a bustling city with skyscrapers, major companies along side Before you depart Frankfurt, Germany, we can help you plan travel and accommodations for your Europe cruise.

Destination

Europe

Stops on your Europe voyage will include Rudesheim on day 4 and Basel on day 8. We can help you with excursions and making the most of any itinerary.

Avalon Illumination, built in 2014, carries 166 passengers with a crew of 47.

Avalon's Suite Ships feature the largest staterooms in river cruising, with most offering open-air balconies. We can help you maximize deals on Europe cruises aboard Avalon Illumination or 17 of Avalon Waterways’s other ships.