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Main River Enchanting Christmas Markets 2026

6 days
Start and end in Forchheim
4.0 (166 reviews)
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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
Other languages on request: German
Group Size 15 - 140
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Forchheim

    Forchheim
    Meals
    Breakfast (Full Board Plus breakfast buffet; includes tea, coffee and coffee specialities; water, soft drinks, sparkling wine, beer and wine selection available during bar opening hours), Lunch (Full Board Plus lunch buffet; water, soft drinks, sparkling wine, beer and wine selection available during bar opening hours), Dinner (Full Board Plus evening service with starters and desserts from buffet; main courses served at table; water, soft drinks, sparkling wine, beer and wine selection available during bar opening hours)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore the town of Hoorn during the cruise along the northern Rhine
    • Discover the Ijsselmeer inland lake area
    Landmarks
    Ijsselmeer
    Hoorn
  2. Day 2

    Regensburg

    Regensburg
    Meals
    Breakfast (Full Board Plus breakfast buffet; includes tea, coffee and coffee specialities; water, soft drinks, sparkling wine, beer and wine selection available during bar opening hours), Lunch (Full Board Plus lunch buffet; water, soft drinks, sparkling wine, beer and wine selection available during bar opening hours), Dinner (Full Board Plus evening service with starters and desserts from buffet; main courses served at table; water, soft drinks, sparkling wine, beer and wine selection available during bar opening hours)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore the UNESCO World Heritage old town of Regensburg
    • View the medieval churches and towers from the 13th-14th centuries
    • Admire patrician houses characteristic of the former free imperial city
    • Enjoy views of the city and cathedral from the Danube
    Landmarks
    Regensburg Old Town
    Regensburg Cathedral
    Danube River
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Regensburg

    Regensburg
    Meals
    Breakfast (Full Board Plus breakfast buffet; includes tea, coffee and coffee specialities; water, soft drinks, sparkling wine, beer and wine selection available during bar opening hours), Lunch (Full Board Plus lunch buffet; water, soft drinks, sparkling wine, beer and wine selection available during bar opening hours), Dinner (Full Board Plus evening service with starters and desserts from buffet; main courses served at table; water, soft drinks, sparkling wine, beer and wine selection available during bar opening hours)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore the UNESCO World Heritage old town of Regensburg
    • View the medieval churches and towers from the 13th-14th centuries
    • Admire patrician houses characteristic of the former free imperial city
    • Enjoy views of the city and cathedral from the Danube
    • Free e-bike exploration of the region (subject to availability)
    Landmarks
    Regensburg Old Town
    Regensburg Cathedral
    Danube River
  4. Day 4

    Regensburg - Kelheim

    Regensburg - Kelheim
    Meals
    Breakfast (Full Board Plus breakfast buffet; includes tea, coffee and coffee specialities; water, soft drinks, sparkling wine, beer and wine selection available during bar opening hours), Lunch (Full Board Plus lunch buffet; water, soft drinks, sparkling wine, beer and wine selection available during bar opening hours), Dinner (Full Board Plus evening service with starters and desserts from buffet; main courses served at table; water, soft drinks, sparkling wine, beer and wine selection available during bar opening hours)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Kelheim's picturesque old town
    • Visit cosy wine bars and rustic wine taverns
    • Join a wine-tasting session with a winemaker
    • Tour the steep vineyard slopes
    • Sample award-winning wines from the region
    • Free e-bike exploration of the region (subject to availability)
    Landmarks
    Kelheim Old Town
    Moselle River
    Danube River
  5. Day 5

    Forchheim

    Forchheim
    Meals
    Breakfast (Full Board Plus breakfast buffet; includes tea, coffee and coffee specialities; water, soft drinks, sparkling wine, beer and wine selection available during bar opening hours), Lunch (Full Board Plus lunch buffet; water, soft drinks, sparkling wine, beer and wine selection available during bar opening hours), Dinner (Full Board Plus evening service with starters and desserts from buffet; main courses served at table; Special Farewell dinner (7 nights and more); water, soft drinks, sparkling wine, beer and wine selection available during bar opening hours)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore the town of Hoorn during the cruise along the northern Rhine
    • Discover the Ijsselmeer inland lake area
    • Free e-bike exploration of the region (subject to availability)
    Landmarks
    Ijsselmeer
    Hoorn
  6. Day 6

    Forchheim

    Forchheim
    Meals
    Breakfast (Full Board Plus breakfast buffet; includes tea, coffee and coffee specialities; water, soft drinks, sparkling wine, beer and wine selection available during bar opening hours), Lunch (Full Board Plus lunch buffet; water, soft drinks, sparkling wine, beer and wine selection available during bar opening hours)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore the town of Hoorn during the cruise along the northern Rhine
    • Discover the Ijsselmeer inland lake area
    • Free e-bike exploration of the region (subject to availability)
    Landmarks
    Ijsselmeer
    Hoorn

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    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Germany. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before August 30th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 30th, 2026, a minimum payment of 40% is required to confirm your booking with A-ROSA. 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 45 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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