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Delightful Christmas Markets in the Neckar Valley

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Start and end in Strasbourg
4.0
1 traveler review
  • Charming canal in a historic town with timber-framed houses.
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  • The day spent in Heilbronn was disappointing. We should have gone back to Heidelberg earlier in the day.

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    Michael, traveled in December
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Platinum Operator
CroisiEurope River Cruises
River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 160
All Ages Welcome

Places You’ll See

  • Mannheim
    Mannheim
  • Heidelberg
    Heidelberg
  • Rothenburg ob der Tauber
    Rothenburg ob der Tauber
  • Speyer
    Speyer
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Highlights

  • Board and explore Strasbourg's festive markets
  • Tour Heidelberg and its iconic castle
  • Stroll through Heilbronn's historic Christmas markets
  • Discover Speyer's UNESCO-listed cathedral
  • Celebrate with a gala evening on the cruise

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 STRASBOURG
  2. Day 2 HEIDELBERG - EBERBACH
  3. Day 3 EBERBACH - Heilbronn - HEIDELBERG
  4. Day 4 HEIDELBERG - SPEYER
  5. Day 5 STRASBOURG
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CroisiEurope River Cruises

4.3
(462 reviews)
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Number of tours

547

Age Range

1 to 99 years old

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Response rate

84%

When river cruising was a privilege for the wealthy, CroisiEurope developed...

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    Brightly colored and ready to offer an unforgettable experience to its passengers, Victor Hugo is to be found cruising on the Danube, Elbe,… Read more
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    90
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    82m
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    9.5m
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    December 11th, 2023
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    good overall. the day spent in heilbronn was disappointing. we had no local guides, which I understand is a...
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    Traveled in December 2023
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    We strive to improve our services quality, and it is crucial for us to take into account your comments. We apologize that our services did not meet your expectations. Despite this, we hope that you had a good cruise, and we look forward to welcoming you again on our next cruises. Have a good day!
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