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Christmas Markets on the Rhine 2024|2025|2026 - 8 Days

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From Zurich to Amsterdam
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  • Festive Christmas market with people and large decorated tree in Strasbourg.
  • Historic cathedral and Christmas market with lights.
  • Festively decorated street with lights and a large cathedral in the background.
  • Christmas market with a large cathedral.
  • Large Christmas tree in town square with a person in the foreground.
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  • Night view of Cologne skyline with cathedral and river.
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Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for 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 - 182
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Zurich to Basel

    Zurich to Basel
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Dinner on board
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  2. Day 2

    Ravenna Viaduct

    Ravenna Viaduct
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Breisach
    • Guided visit to the Christmas Market at Ravenna Viaduct
    Landmarks
    Breisach
    Black Forest Highlands
    Ravenna Viaduct
    Hofgut Sternen
  3. Day 3

    Kehl to Strasbourg

    Kehl to Strasbourg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Strasbourg

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Strasbourg Christmas market
    Landmarks
    Grande Île
    Cologne Cathedral
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  4. Day 4

    Heidelberg

    Heidelberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Heidelberg
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Church of the Holy Spirit
    Heidelberg Old Town
  5. Day 5

    Koblenz

    Koblenz
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Koblenz
    • Visit to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress

    Optional Activities

    • Moselle Valley & Cochem Castle visit (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    German Corner
    Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
  6. Day 6

    Cologne

    Cologne
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Cologne's Old Town

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Christmas markets throughout Cologne
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
    Cologne Old Town
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  7. Day 7

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Canal cruise

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Christmas markets throughout Amsterdam
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Canal System
  8. Day 8

    Amsterdam to Airport

    Amsterdam to Airport
    Meals
    Breakfast

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Emerald Cruises Ship

  • Emerald Sky
    Emerald Sky
    Offering unique river cruising experiences since 2014 on Danube and Rhine to the 182 passengers it can accommodate, Emerald Sky is the perf… Read more
    Capacity
    Built
    2014
    Guests
    180
    Crew
    51
    Length
    135 metres / 443 feet
    Width
    11 m / 36 ft
    Suites
    Staterooms
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    3544 gt
    Electricity
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    13 kn / 24 kph / 15 mph
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft
    Cabin
    91
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    Deck with Cabins
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    Very nice cruise on the Danube. Efficient and helpful staff. Visited many nice places.

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