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Rhine Holiday Markets (2025) (Cologne to Basel, 2025)

8 days
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From Cologne to Basel
4.6
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  • Picturesque canal in Strasbourg with half-timbered houses.
  • Aerial view of a city with parks and historical buildings.
  • Large historic building with spires in a city square.
  • A grand church with towers in a city surrounded by greenery.
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  • A magnificent cathedral in a city with river and landscape view.
  • Riverside city buildings with a cruise ship under the sunset.
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Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection
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 20 - 130
Ages 16+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Cologne

    Landmarks
    Cologne Bonn Airport
  2. Day 2

    Cologne

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cologne Walking Tour with Old Town Visit and Christmas Markets
    • Nights Out: Cologne Christmas Markets
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
    Old Town Cologne
  3. Day 3

    Cologne to Koblenz to Rüdesheim

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Koblenz Walking Tour with Christmas Market
    • Nights Out: Rüdesheim Christmas Market
    Landmarks
    German Corner
    Upper Middle Rhine Valley
  4. Day 4

    Rüdesheim to Wiesbaden

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Wiesbaden Twinkling Star Christmas Market

    Optional Activities

    • Rüdesheim Walk with Local Treats and Christmas Market
    • Rheinweinwelten Visit - The Best Rhine Rieslings
    Landmarks
    Drosselgasse
    Rheinweinwelten
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  5. Day 5

    Wiesbaden to Baden-Baden

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Baden-Baden Walking Tour with Christmas Market
    • Private Doktorenhof Vinegar Estate Visit and Tasting
    • Authentic Country Cooking with Vinegar (€180 EUR)
    Landmarks
    Baden-Baden
    Doktorenhof
  6. Day 6

    Baden-Baden to Strasbourg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Strasbourg Walking Tour with Christmas Market
    • "Taste of Christmas" Strasbourg Walking Tour
    • Alsatian Wine Road (€80 EUR)
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Old Town
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  7. Day 7

    Strasbourg to Basel

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Basel Walking Tour with Christmas Market

    Optional Activities

    • Lucerne: A Swiss Gem (€50 EUR)
    Landmarks
    Basel Town Hall
    Basel Christmas Market
  8. Day 8

    Basel Departure

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg
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    Asked on August 14th, 2025

    Flights from US and transport to river cruise vessel?

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    • Uniworld Boutique River Cruise CollectionOperator•Written August 2025

      We are unable to assist with flights. We recommend purchasing them from any third party provider of your choice. We can definitely assist with the return airport transfers.

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    Allan

    Asked on April 27th, 2025

    Is it suitable for a mother (57) and daughter (20) to travel on a cruise to European Christmas markets?

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    • Uniworld Boutique River Cruise CollectionOperator•Written April 2025

      The Christmas Markets do begin in November, so this is also a great time to join a cruise! We have various cabin options available: Classic at AUD $6899 per person, French Balcony at AUD $8299 per person, and Deluxe Balcony at AUD $9799 per person.

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