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Christmas Markets on the Rhine 2024|2025|2026 - 8 Days (from Amsterdam to Basel)

8 days

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From Amsterdam to Basel

4.1

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Operator: Emerald 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 30 - 182
Ages 12+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Amsterdam
Meals
Dinner (Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Airport transfer to Star-Ship
- Dinner on board
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Amsterdam's streets and canals
- Visit to art galleries and museums (Van Gogh Museum, Rembrandt House)
Landmarks
Canal System of Amsterdam
Van Gogh Museum
Rembrandt House Museum
Day 2
Amsterdam
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Glass-top canal boat tour of Amsterdam's UNESCO World Heritage canal system
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Independent exploration of Christmas markets and stalls
Landmarks
Canal System of Amsterdam
Day 3
Cologne
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Cologne's Old Town
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Independent exploration of Christmas markets
- Shopping at market stalls
Landmarks
Cologne Cathedral
Old Town of Cologne
Day 4
Koblenz
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Koblenz
- Visit to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Moselle Valley & Cochem Castle visit (extra expense)
Landmarks
German Corner
Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
Rhine River
Moselle River
Day 5
Heidelberg
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Heidelberg
- Wine tasting session
- Visit to Heidelberg Castle ruins
- Exploration of Old Town
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Evening concert at Bruchsal Palace (extra expense)
Landmarks
Heidelberg Castle
Church of the Holy Spirit
Heidelberg University
Old Town of Heidelberg
Bruchsal Palace
Day 6
Strasbourg
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Coach transfer from Kehl to Strasbourg
- Guided tour of Strasbourg
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Independent exploration of Christmas markets
- Shopping for presents and stocking-fillers
Landmarks
Grande Île
Strasbourg Cathedral
Old Town of Strasbourg
Day 7
Black Forest
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Breisach
- Guided visit to the Christmas Market at Ravenna Viaduct
- Scenic drive through Black Forest Highlands
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Independent exploration of Breisach and surrounding areas
- Shopping for Black Forest specialties and handcrafted regional products
Landmarks
Breisach
Ravenna Viaduct
Ravenna Gorge
Black Forest Highlands
Hofgut Sternen
Day 8
Departure
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Airport transfer from Star-Ship

Landmarks
Canal System of Amsterdam
Van Gogh Museum
Rembrandt House Museum

Landmarks
Canal System of Amsterdam

Landmarks
Cologne Cathedral
Old Town of Cologne

Landmarks
German Corner
Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
Rhine River
Moselle River

Landmarks
Heidelberg Castle
Church of the Holy Spirit
Heidelberg University
Old Town of Heidelberg
Bruchsal Palace

Landmarks
Grande Île
Strasbourg Cathedral
Old Town of Strasbourg

Landmarks
Breisach
Ravenna Viaduct
Ravenna Gorge
Black Forest Highlands
Hofgut Sternen

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Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

Operated by

Emerald Cruises

4.1

(31 reviews)

Number of tours

646

Age Range

12 to 90 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

92%

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Emerald Cruises Ship

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
Deck
Deck with Cabins
Staterooms / Suites Deck Plans Dining

Reviews from other tours by Emerald Cruises

Tour Operator
4.1

Lynn
July 23rd, 2025
5
This is the best river cruise we have had. The itinerary, staff, and organisation was excellent. The atmosphere was...
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Mark
April 25th, 2023
4
It was not excellent but good…entertainment lacked they had a girl singing that was one of the bartenders and some...
It was not excellent but good…entertainment lacked they had a girl singing that was one of the bartenders and some bell ringers..tours were good.We had one issue we found out that people that were going to train station had their fare covered and we thought transfer was just to airport.both were 30 mins away from port.some people had their fare covered to train station .we had to pay 75 euro.this we found unfair.food was good and waiters were exceptional but rest of staff mainly cruise director didn’t go above and beyond.Show more

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Christmas Markets on the Rhine 2024|2025|2026 - 8 Days (from Amsterdam to Basel)

Itinerary

Amsterdam

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Amsterdam

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Cologne

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Koblenz

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Heidelberg

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Strasbourg

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Black Forest

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Departure

Included Activities

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