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Christmas Markets on the Rhine 2026

8 days
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From Basel to Amsterdam
4.0
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  • Boat cruising along a canal lined with traditional Amsterdam buildings.
  • Colorful tulips in the foreground with a canal and Amsterdam architecture in the background.
  • People riding bicycles along a canal at sunset in Amsterdam.
  • Iconic Dutch windmills with a vivid display of tulips in the foreground.
  • Group of people wearing Santa hats in a festive setting.
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  • Tulip fields with traditional Dutch houses in the background on a sunny day.
  • Amsterdam canals with bright tulips in bloom along the water.
  • Group of people on a boat in an Amsterdam canal lined with historic buildings.
  • Two women enjoying coffee together in a bright room.
  • Amsterdam canals with traditional architecture, featuring a bright tour boat.
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Operator
AmaWaterways
River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 162
Ages 12+

Places You’ll See

  • Breisach
    Breisach
  • Heidelberg
    Heidelberg
  • Rhine Gorge
    Rhine Gorge
  • Cologne
    Cologne
  • Amsterdam
    Amsterdam
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Highlights

  • See hidden treasures at Europe's best Christmas markets
  • Discover the romantic nooks and crannies of Strasbourg
  • Sip delicacies in the charming wine town of Rudesheim

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Amsterdam, The Netherlands
  2. Day 2 Amsterdam/utrecht
  3. Day 3 Düsseldorf Or Cologne, Germany
  4. Day 4 Rhine Gorge And Rüdesheim
  5. Day 5 Heidelberg Or Speyer
  6. Day 6 Strasbourg, France
  7. Day 7 Colmar Or Breisach, Germany
  8. Day 8 Basel
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  • Insurance
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Operated by

AmaWaterways

4.4
(31 reviews)

Number of tours

155

Age Range

12 to 90 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

40%

AmaWaterways operates the finest fleet and provides all-inclusive river...

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AmaWaterways Ship

  • AmaStella Old
    AmaStella Old
    Experience the brilliance of AmaStella, a standout in the AmaWaterways fleet. The AmaStella is a luxurious river cruise ship renowned for it… Read more
    Capacity
    Built
    2016
    Guests
    156
    Crew
    50
    Length
    443 ft
    Width
    38 ft
    Suites
    Staterooms
    78
    Registry
    Switzerland
    Gross Tonnage
    15800 gt
    Electricity
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    15 kn / 17 mph / 28 kmh
    Generators
    Engines
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    Deck with Cabins
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    · January 8th, 2020
    We enjoyed the New Year AMA cruise,especially...
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    Trip date: December 2019

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Upcoming departures
  • From Wednesday
    25 Nov, 2026
    To Wednesday
    2 Dec, 2026
    English
    AmaPrima
    From:
    US $7,098 per person
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    $250
  • From Thursday
    26 Nov, 2026
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    AmaLucia
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    $250
  • From Saturday
    28 Nov, 2026
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    AmaStella Old
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    $250
  • From Wednesday
    9 Dec, 2026
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    16 Dec, 2026
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    AmaCerto
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    US $7,298 per person
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    $250
  • From Thursday
    10 Dec, 2026
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    17 Dec, 2026
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    AmaSiena
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    US $6,798 per person
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    $250
  • From Saturday
    12 Dec, 2026
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    19 Dec, 2026
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    AmaViola
    From:
    US $4,499 per person
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    $250
  • From Wednesday
    16 Dec, 2026
    To Wednesday
    23 Dec, 2026
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    AmaCerto
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    US $5,798 per person
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    $250
  • From Thursday
    17 Dec, 2026
    To Thursday
    24 Dec, 2026
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    AmaSiena
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    US $6,398 per person
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    $250
  • From Saturday
    19 Dec, 2026
    To Saturday
    26 Dec, 2026
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    AmaViola
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    US $5,998 per person
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    $250
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Tour ID: 107002

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    France, Germany and Netherlands
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    Swiss Franc
    Switzerland
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for type J.

    Type J
    Switzerland
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Germany.Switzerland. Ideally 6 months before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before March 18th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after March 18th, 2026, a minimum payment of $400 is required to confirm your booking with AmaWaterways. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • The following cards are accepted for "AmaWaterways" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
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    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.
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