Is there possibly a cruise in Dec that will spend more time in Germany visiting Christmas markets? I was also looking at: Christmastime in Alsace & Germany (Southbound) 2023, although some days seem a bit boring.

For the tour, is there any additional costs for excursions / drinks etc? Do you have this tour: 4 night Rhine enchanting Christmas markets by Rhine River Cruises? Also interested in: Magic of Advent on the Rhine (Cologne - Strasbourg). Is there any additional costs for excursions / drinks?

Magical Christmas extravaganzas in Alsace and Switzerland along the Rhine (port-to-port cruise)

4 days

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From Strasbourg to Basel

4.3

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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 30 - 160
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Strasbourg
Meals
Dinner
Included Activities
- Welcome cocktail and crew introduction
- Strasbourg Christmas markets exploration
Landmarks
Strasbourg Christmas Market
Day 2
Breisach - Riquewihr - Colmar
Meals
Lunch (Lunch at a typical restaurant featuring local Alsatian cuisine), Dinner
Included Activities
- Riquewihr Christmas market visit
- Lunch at typical Alsatian restaurant
- Choco-Story chocolate museum visit and tasting
- Colmar Christmas market exploration
Landmarks
Riquewihr Christmas Market
Colmar Christmas Market
Choco-Story Chocolate Museum
Little Venice, Colmar
Day 3
Basel
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Onboard bredeles (Alsatian Christmas cookies) cooking class
- Lackerli Huus tasting tour and visit
- Basel Christmas market exploration
Landmarks
Basel Christmas Market
Lackerli Huus
Day 4
Basel
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Coach transfer from Basel to Strasbourg

Landmarks
Strasbourg Christmas Market

Landmarks
Riquewihr Christmas Market
Colmar Christmas Market
Choco-Story Chocolate Museum
Little Venice, Colmar

Landmarks
Basel Christmas Market
Lackerli Huus

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Flights
Insurance
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CroisiEurope River Cruises

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Rating: 4.3(475 reviews)
Response time: within 2 days
Response rate: 84%
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CroisiEurope River Cruises Ship

MS Symphonie
After being at its passengers’ service for 14 years, Symphonie, the riverboat provided by one of the largest European cruising comp… Read more
Built
1997 (refurbished 2017)
Guests
106
Length
110m
Width
10m
Staterooms
55
Electricity
220v
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4.3

Michael
May 2nd, 2026
We loved our Rhine river cruise . The weather was perfect and the French cuisine delicious. We enjoyed our chance to...
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Stephen
November 3rd, 2025
generally food and accomodations were average to good. tiny cabins with separate beds and small bathroom/shower stall.
Anonymous
May 14th, 2026
Everything was EXCELLENT!!!

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Ben
Asked on September 20th, 2023
Is there possibly a cruise in Dec that will spend more time in Germany visiting Christmas markets? I was also looking at: Christmastime in Alsace & Germany (Southbound) 2023, although some days seem a bit boring.
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  Ben
  Traveler•Written September 2023
  For the tour, is there any additional costs for excursions / drinks etc? Do you have this tour: 4 night Rhine enchanting Christmas markets by Rhine River Cruises? Also interested in: Magic of Advent on the Rhine (Cologne - Strasbourg). Is there any additional costs for excursions / drinks?
- CroisiEurope River CruisesOperator•Written September 2023
  For this tour: Magical Christmas extravaganzas in Alsace and Switzerland along the Rhine, shore excursions will be at an additional cost. Regarding beverages: On all cruises, CroisiEurope provides free beverages with every meal, as well as from the bar at any time it is open - this includes mineral water, fruit juice, soft drinks, tea, coffee, house wine and beer. Standard cocktails (ex. gin tonic) are also included. Champagne, premium brand vintage wines, and spirits as listed on our special wine list are available at an additional charge on all our cruises.

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Tour ID: 223475

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- Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Germany.Switzerland. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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- For any tour departing before September 20th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after September 20th, 2026, a minimum payment of 30% is required to confirm your booking with CroisiEurope River Cruises. 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 120 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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Magical Christmas extravaganzas in Alsace and Switzerland along the Rhine (port-to-port cruise)

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