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Rhine and Moselle Christmas Markets Basel to Amsterdam (2025)

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From Basel to Amsterdam
3.7
17 traveler reviews
  • Reflective river scene with half-timbered houses along the banks.
  • Night scene of a decorated cathedral during a festive season.
  • Aerial view of Basel with a Ferris wheel and river.
  • Iconic red town hall in Basel with passing pedestrians.
  • Scenic river view with colorful houses in Basel.
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  • A historic church in Breisach with a clear sky background.
  • A large church in Breisach on a sunny day.
  • Charming half-timbered houses and a canal in Strasbourg.
  • A scenic view of a river winding through lush green hills with a statue in the foreground.
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Travel Marvel
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 38 - 48
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Basel

    Accommodation
    Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome Reception on board

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Basel Christmas Market
    Landmarks
    Basel Christmas Market
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  2. Day 2

    Breisach to Triberg

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome Dinner on board)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)

    Included Activities

    • Coach tour of Black Forest region
    • Visit to Triberg village
    • Welcome Dinner on board
    Landmarks
    Black Forest
    Triberg
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Strasbourg

    Meals
    Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Strasbourg
    • Visit to Strasbourg Cathedral
    • Explore Christkindslesmarkt Christmas market

    Optional Activities

    • Purchase local Christmas treats at market stalls
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    Christkindslesmarkt
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  4. Day 4

    Rhine Gorge to Rüdesheim

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through Rhine Gorge
    • Winzerexpress mini-train ride to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
    • Visit Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
    • Explore Rüdesheim Christmas market

    Optional Activities

    • Shop at Käthe Wohlfahrt Christmas store
    Landmarks
    Rhine Gorge
    Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
    Rüdesheim Christmas Market
    Käthe Wohlfahrt
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  5. Day 5

    Moselle River to Cochem

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise along Moselle River
    • Visit to Cochem
    Landmarks
    Moselle River
    Cochem
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  6. Day 6

    Cologne

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Captain's Farewell Dinner on board)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Cologne
    • Visit to Cologne Cathedral
    • Captain's Farewell Dinner on board
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)

    Included Activities

    • Glass-top boat tour of Amsterdam canals
    • Guided canal tour with local guide
    • Explore Ice Village Christmas market

    Optional Activities

    • Purchase traditional Dutch Christmas foods
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Canals
    Ice Village Christmas Market
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Amsterdam Departure

    Meals
    Breakfast
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    Capacity
    Built
    2021
    Guests
    182
    Crew
    45
    Length
    135 m
    Width
    12 m
    Suites
    Staterooms
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    1700 gt
    Electricity
    Beam
    12 m
    Cruising Speed
    12 kn
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft
    Cabin
    91
    Deck
    4
    Deck with Cabins
    3
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Reviews from other tours by Travel Marvel

  • Hilkat
    December 5th, 2025
    5
    Our river tour from Amsterdam to Budapest with Travel Marvel was simply exceptional. It was one of those...
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  • Greg
    August 20th, 2025
    5
    This is a wonderful tour on a beautiful ship. The staff are all so accomodating and friendly it’s like you’ve known...
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  • Susan
    December 17th, 2019
    4
    The cabins were nice, the staff were very good, the food was delicious, the tours were interesting, and the Cruise...
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