- Guarantee Twin Standard Cabin from £1,804pp
- Guarantee Twin Cabin with French Balcony from £1,999pp
- Nationwide shared chauffeur service
- Included travel insurance
- All Inclusive†
- Cruise Director
- Plus…
- Drinks reception and Gala dinner
- Complimentary Wi-Fi on board
- All gratuities on board
- Return flights and transfers
- Included excursion in every port
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Christmas Markets of the Main 2026 (Würzburg to Nuremberg)
Spirit of the Moselle
16th Dec 26
5 Nights
1
UK to Würzburg, Germany
The Christmas market in Würzburg, Germany. Travel to Würzburg and embark Spirit of the Moselle
2
Würzburg, Germany
The Christmas market in Würzburg, Germany. Depart 2100. An important city in the Middle Ages, Würzburg features numerous baroque buildings erected by the prince-bishops of the Schönborn family in the 17th and 18th centuries. The Residence Palace, one of Europe’s most renowned baroque castles, was built here between 1720 and 1724 for the prince-bishop Johann Philipp Franz. Sail overnight. Included visit: Look forward to visiting the Christmas market held on Market Square with Marienkapelle Chapel providing a historic backdrop.
3
Schweinfurt, Germany
Market and City Hall in Schweinfurt, Germany.
Arrive 1200. Depart 0000.
Following a leisurely morning cruising the Main River, arrive at the Bavarian city of Schweinfurt where you can enjoy the festive atmosphere of the Christmas market.
Sail overnight.
Included visit:
Visit the Christmas market, which is centred around a huge Christmas tree. Enjoy the aromas of roasted almonds, mulled wine and other Franconian specialities as you shop for festive handicrafts at your leisure.
4
Bamberg, Germany
Historical city of Bamberg, Germany.
Arrive 1200. Depart 1900.
Bamberg was, like Rome, built on seven hills and because of its mixture of imposing architectural styles and baroque town houses is designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its Imperial Cathedral is set on Cathedral Hill and Altenburg Castle is located at the town’s highest point.
Sail overnight.
Included visit:
Head into Bamberg to look around its Christmas market independently using our included coach transfer to the town centre. The market is held in Maximiliansplatz square in the pedestrianised area and features a selection of individual stalls selling a variety of produce.
5
Nuremberg, Germany
Biscuit decorations at a Christmas market stall.
Arrive 0800.
The Imperial Castle, Kaiserburg, dominates the skyline of this medieval city, which has undergone a great deal of restoration since it was heavily bombed in World War Two.
Included visit:
Take our included coach transfer into the centre of Nuremberg where the main square or Hauptmarkt, will be hosting its renowned Christmas market, which you can explore independently. Browse little wooden booths for handmade Christmas decorations and tempting sweet treats, including lebkuchen and spekulatius cookies.
6
Nuremberg, Germany to UK
Disembark Spirit of the Moselle and begin the return journey to the UK.
Why Book
Spirit of the Moselle
Overview
Set sail aboard one of our newest boutique ships
Since setting sail on her inaugural season in the summer of 2025, guests have been discovering the delights of Europe in all-inclusive style aboard Spirit of the Moselle.
Designed with you in mind, Spirit of the Moselle offers the same high standards as her boutique sister ships, Spirit of the Rhine and Spirit of the Danube, all reserved exclusively for Saga guests.
Exclusively for you
We have combined our experience of river cruise ship construction with our unique understanding of our guests and their needs to design Spirit of the Moselle and are confident that you will love this edition to our fleet as much as we do.
Contemporary interior design
We have taken inspiration from the work of English artist JMW Turner and his painting Beilstein and Burg Metternich for the ship’s colour palette of green, blue and pink. Inspiration was also drawn from the poem Mosella by the Roman poet Magnus Ausonius, which is a celebration of the verdancy of the river and describes, ‘the riverbanks; hills, green with vines, beneath them, flowing noiselessly. The fair Moselle.’
Food & Drink
All-inclusive dining with a panoramic view
Spirit of the Moselle has two restaurants; the Panorama is the main restaurant open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and the speciality Beilstein Restaurant is open for a light lunch or dinner reservation. Alfresco barbecue dining will be available on the outside terrace when the weather is fine.
Complimentary afternoon tea will be served daily, and tea, coffee and biscuits will be available whenever you choose from the self-service stations.
Entertainment
Welcoming public spaces
On board we have created a warm and relaxing space for our guests, taking inspiration from the sights and experiences of the ship’s namesake river. Spirit of the Moselle’s main deck features floor-to-ceiling windows, bathing the ship in light throughout, and making the most of the ever-changing scenery as the ship winds along the Main and Moselle. The lounge area is separated into three spaces: the main bar, a cosy Parisian-style cafe area with a self-service tea and coffee station, and a library.
Terms & Conditions
Advertised offers are based on 2 adults sharing the lowest category stateroom/cabin/suite unless otherwise stated. Single supplements may apply. Offers are subject to availability and can change without any prior notice and may go up or down in price. Cruise Line campaign(s) and saving messages are strictly controlled by the Cruise Line(s) and are subject to change or be withdrawn without notice. Flight inclusive packages, where promoted, are based on the cheapest UK departure airport so please ask for further details. Advertised hotels, if any, are suggested however are changeable at a possible additional cost. All prices and port itineraries are correct at the time of print but are subject to change by the Cruise Line(s) without prior notice. Hays Travel reserves the right to correct any errors or omissions in this brochure. Some ports of call may be tendered whereas vessels drop anchor a short distance away and use small boats to reach the shore. Full board to all-inclusive inclusions vary by the Cruise Line(s) and restrictions may apply. Some onboard facilities and items may incur a charge. Select destinations may require travel authorisation for visa-exempt travellers to be completed prior to travelling. Hays Travel LTD excepts no responsibility or compensation for any incomplete forms or declined entries from the respective country or countries that the individual(s) are visiting.
Christmas Markets of the Main 2026 (Würzburg to Nuremberg)
FROM £1,804PP
Spirit of the Moselle
16th Dec 26
5 Nights
From
£1,804PP
