Spend the holidays with us! We’ll be sailing through Germany from Frankfurt to Nuremberg and exploring some of Europe’s best holiday markets
dates of our trip areDecember 15th - 22nd, 2026
Countdown to our AdventureReady to sail with us?
Keep reading if you need more information first! 👇
VERY IMPORTANT NOTE:
THIS SAILING IS NOT EXCLUSIVE TO LGTC, SO THERE WILL BE TRAVELERS OUTSIDE OF OUR GROUP ON THE SHIP. LGTC FRIENDS AND FAMILY ARE WELCOME TO JOIN US ON THIS CRUISE
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Want a roommate but not sure who? No worries - we’ll get you matched up with another awesome LGTC member! Just let me know that on your form in step 3 so we can start connecting you with other LGTC members planning to join us who are looking for a roomie, too
Highlights for Our December 2026 River Cruise
Sailing with Uniworld Boutique River Cruises, an INCREDIBLE cruise line with top notch customer service, everything you need included, and options for you to add on to the adventure (pre and post cruise extensions, extra special excursions on top of those already offered and included, help booking airfare, and more)
I have personally sailed with Uniworld before and I'm kind of a fan girl. They just made everything SO easy and honestly, that's the vibe I want for us for this trip
There are 5 categories available to choose from when you book your room, and I have pricing for both double and single occupancy in the Categories and Pricing doc!
Uniworld has a post-cruise extension available for 2 nights in Prague that can be added to your cruise
Flights, airport transfers, and travel insurance can all be booked directly through Uniworld. Flight schedules come out about 11 months in advance, transfers are included if booking airfare through Uniworld, and travel insurance is 9.75% of your total booking
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Perks of Sailing with our Group
Well, in addition to exploring multiple cities and towns across Germany, unpacking once, and arriving into the hearts of each destination with awesome likeminded women, we ALSO get…
$300 off per person, plus a BONUS 10% early booking discount available from the cruise line for a limited time
Cruise rate protection! Even as the prices increase between now and our sailing date, we've got em locked in, baby
All the planning and organizing is done for you. We're going - all you need to do is pick your roomie and your cabin!
Meet the team behind our LGTC trips👇
Important Travel Planning Information
As a general rule your passport should be valid at least 6 months AFTER your return from Europe, although different airlines and countries may have different rules. Utilize only the official government website for passport applications, renewals, and updates
The name used to book your travel must match what is on your passport EXACTLY. Differences may result in costs to update, loss of booked components, and denied flight boarding and hotel checkin
Travelers to Germany must abide by the rules of the Schengen Area
Check the weather prior to your departure so you can pack appropriately for your travel and plan to layer
ETIAS is scheduled to launch in Q4 2026. Visit the official website for further information and updates
Make sure to join our Facebook group!
Helpful Websites
ETIAS - Required for all travelers from the United States to Europe - scheduled to launch in Q4 2026
GLOBAL ENTRY - Apply on the official government website. All travelers must have their own Global Entry account
US STATE DEPARTMENT - Review information and resources for travelers from the United States traveling to Germany
DOWNLOAD WHATSAPP - Free wifi messaging app used across Europe and the world for communication, similar to text messaging
ALLIANZ TRAVEL INSURANCE - Various travel insurance options so you can choose the coverage that works for you
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Documents Needed to Travel
VALID PASSPORT - to renew your passport or apply for a passport, use only the official US State Department government website
ETIAS - Required for all travelers from the United States to Europe - scheduled to launch in Q4 2026
OPTIONAL BUT HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
GLOBAL ENTRY - Apply on the official government website. All travelers must have their own Global Entry account
Join the loyalty program for the airline you’re flying
Invest in a travel insurance policy
INTERNATIONAL DRIVERS PERMIT (IDP) - Required for renting and driving a rental car in Germany. Book your appointment at AAA. Also a good identification backup even if you are not renting a car
LGTC is going back to GREECE in September! You in?
Booking Flights from the US to Germany
Ensure your passport is valid at least 6 months after your return date
Book your airfare with the EXACT name that is on your passport
Book using a major, reputable airline - avoid third party booking engines
Book directly on the airline’s website
Prioritize nonstop flights, or one layover maximum
Remember that due to flight duration and time change, you will arrive in Italy the day after you depart from the US
Plan to sleep on your flight from the US to Europe so you wake up rested and are more likely to avoid jet lag
If necessary, invest in upgraded seats, noise cancelling headphones, and anything else that will assist you in falling asleep and staying asleep on your flight to Germany
If you check luggage, invest in apple airtags or a similar GPS tracker to locate your luggage in case it gets lost
If you check luggage, be aware that you will need to recheck it when you go through customs (for example, flying from ORD Chicago to CDG Paris, and from CDG Paris to FCO Rome, you will need to recheck your luggage in Paris)
Consider investing in Global Entry to utilize expedited customs lines upon your return to the US
Curious about extending your trip?
We can help you visit more of Germany before and/or after our itinerary. Uniworld offers a post-cruise extension for 2 nights in Prague after our cruise ends! Send an email to erin@freshwtc.com with your ideas and let’s make them happen
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