I am looking for a cruise from any port in Europe cruising to Amsterdam to arrive on or before 23rd December 2025.

We can offer you a Cruise: Christmas Markets on the Rhine 2025, Duration: 7 Nights 8 Days, From Basel to Amsterdam, Date: 14-21st Dec 2025, Ship: Emerald Sky, Cabin: Grand Balcony Suite, Discount: AUD 2000/-

Why are there no available dates for the Xmas markets cruise Basil to Amsterdam?

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Christmas on the Rhine Basel to Amsterdam

8 days

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From Basel to Amsterdam

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Operator: Viking 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 1 - 930
Ages 18+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Basel
Meals
Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Basel Christmas market
- Browse festive stalls and wooden chalet huts
- Visit medieval Old Town
Landmarks
Basel Christmas Market
Basel Old Town
Day 2
Breisach
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit St. Stephen's Cathedral
- Explore Breisach
Landmarks
St. Stephen's Cathedral
Day 3
Strasbourg
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Strasbourg Christmas market
- Explore cathedral square
- Browse Alsatian food and crafts stalls
Landmarks
Strasbourg Cathedral Square Christmas Market
Strasbourg Cathedral
Day 4
Rüdesheim
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Mannheim Christmas market
- Explore Rüdesheim Drosselgasse
- Browse artisan crafts and festive stalls
Landmarks
Mannheim Christmas Market
Mannheim Water Tower
Rüdesheim Drosselgasse
Day 5
Koblenz
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sail UNESCO World Heritage Middle Rhine
- View Lorelei Rock and riverside castles
- Visit Koblenz Christmas market
- Explore Schängel fountain area
Landmarks
Lorelei Rock
Middle Rhine UNESCO World Heritage Site
Koblenz Christmas Market
Schängel Fountain
Day 6
Düsseldorf
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Cologne Christmas markets
- View Cologne Cathedral
- Explore Cologne harbor market
- Browse Düsseldorf Old Town Christmas market
- Visit Handwerkermarkt craft market
- Explore Schadowmarkt shopping street
Landmarks
Cologne Cathedral
Cologne Christmas Market
Cologne Harbor Market
Düsseldorf Old Town Christmas Market
Düsseldorf Handwerkermarkt
Düsseldorf Schadowmarkt
Day 7
Dordrecht
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sail through Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt Delta
- Visit Grote Kerk
- Explore Dordrecht historic monuments
- Walk picturesque waterways and bridges
Landmarks
Grote Kerk
Het Hof
Dordrecht
Day 8
Amsterdam
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Rijksmuseum
- Explore Amsterdam canals and bridges
- Walk elegant gabled neighborhoods
Landmarks
Rijksmuseum
Amsterdam Canals

Landmarks
Basel Christmas Market
Basel Old Town

Landmarks
St. Stephen's Cathedral

Landmarks
Strasbourg Cathedral Square Christmas Market
Strasbourg Cathedral

Landmarks
Mannheim Christmas Market
Mannheim Water Tower
Rüdesheim Drosselgasse

Landmarks
Lorelei Rock
Middle Rhine UNESCO World Heritage Site
Koblenz Christmas Market
Schängel Fountain

Landmarks
Cologne Cathedral
Cologne Christmas Market
Cologne Harbor Market
Düsseldorf Old Town Christmas Market
Düsseldorf Handwerkermarkt
Düsseldorf Schadowmarkt

Landmarks
Grote Kerk
Het Hof
Dordrecht

Landmarks
Rijksmuseum
Amsterdam Canals

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Insurance
Optional
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Operated by

Viking Cruises

(11 reviews)

Number of tours

Age Range

18 to 90 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

88%

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Cancellation Policy

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Travel Insurance

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Viking Cruises Ship

Viking Egdir
Egdir is identified in Norse mythology as the watchman of Jötunheimar, home of the Jötnar (or giants) and one of the nine realms in Norse… Read more
Capacity
Built
2022
Guests
190
Crew
53
Length
135 m / 443 ft
Width
12 m / 39 ft
Suites
Staterooms
Registry
Gross Tonnage
3140 gt
Electricity
Beam
Cruising Speed
Generators
Engines
Draft
Cabin
95
Deck
4
Deck with Cabins
Staterooms / Suites Deck Plans Dining

Reviews from other tours by Viking Cruises

Tour Operator
4.0

Joe
January 23rd, 2026
5
We love Viking. We have done 15 Vikings, both river and ocean. (The 16th is in June). Viking is for a particular...
We love Viking. We have done 15 Vikings, both river and ocean. (The 16th is in June). Viking is for a particular traveler. The tours are all about art, architecture, history. There are no beaches in sight, and no water slide, and no kids. So for many they are too quiet (go take Carnival) . But every day we are up and out visiting and enjoying a new city. Their tour guides are excellent. Viking seems a little more expensive, but they include a free tour in every port**, free beer & wine at lunch and dinner, free wifi. And if you buy their air package, free transport. A high crew to passenger ratio. The crews are great, they are extremely friendly and helpful. They are cleaning freaks, the ship is immaculate. We find Vikings very relaxing. Sorry, there isn't something going on every minute. So sit on your balcony, with a beverage, and watch the beautiful river scenery go by (free coffee, tea, & cookies, always available). Or go down to the "living room" and play a board game or a puzzle with other passengers. ** There are also several optional tours (for an extra cost) in each port, so one can enjoy special things to them.Show more
Jennifer
June 13th, 2024
5
Our Rhine Getaway cruise was impacted by the flooding on the Rhine River, but the Viking team went out of their way...
Our Rhine Getaway cruise was impacted by the flooding on the Rhine River, but the Viking team went out of their way to make our holiday the best that it could be under the circumstances, and we had a marvelous time. In fact, we have already booked another Viking cruise for 2025. We had the cheapest cabin option but there was nothing cheap about it. It was lovely and the cleaning crew were in there twice a day keeping it spotless. The food on board was incredible. I have never been so well fed. The staff were all cheerful and friendly and they worked very hard to make us all happy. Billy, our cruise director had a massive task presented by the flooding. He had to transfer all the guests from the Alruna to the Tialfi which involved a bus trip from Koblenz to Breisach. He travelled with us and made sure that it all went smoothly, then he remained on the Tialfi until the end of the cruise. He arranged busses to take us to the excursions that we were supposed to go to on the cruise and came along each time. On top of all that he had to deal with the guests some of which were not easy, but he remained calm and collected throughout. So top marks to Billy for a difficult job well done. The team on board the Tialfi did a great job of making us feel better about our altered itinerary. When we arrived from the Alruna they served mocktails at the door and had put a welcome card and bag of chocolates in every cabin. Every time we came back from one of our bus excursions, they would be waiting with either mocktails or macarons. Viking are simply amazing, and I am recommending them to all my friends.Show more

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Asked on April 3rd, 2025
I am looking for a cruise from any port in Europe cruising to Amsterdam to arrive on or before 23rd December 2025.
Tour Details
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- Viking CruisesOperator•Written April 2025
  We can offer you a Cruise: Christmas Markets on the Rhine 2025, Duration: 7 Nights 8 Days, From Basel to Amsterdam, Date: 14-21st Dec 2025, Ship: Emerald Sky, Cabin: Grand Balcony Suite, Discount: AUD 2000/-
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Terry
Asked on March 23rd, 2024
Why are there no available dates for the Xmas markets cruise Basil to Amsterdam?
Price / Availability
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- Viking CruisesOperator•Written March 2024
  Due to regional contractual restrictions set in place by Viking Cruises, we are currently only able to sell this product to Australian or New Zealand travellers. This is why you are unable to see the dates on your side.

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Christmas on the Rhine Basel to Amsterdam

Itinerary

Basel

Included Activities

Breisach

Included Activities

Strasbourg

Included Activities

Rüdesheim

Included Activities

Koblenz

Included Activities

Düsseldorf

Included Activities

Dordrecht

Included Activities

Amsterdam

Included Activities

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