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

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From Amsterdam to Basel
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  • Display of small decorative houses at a Christmas market.
  • Large decorated Christmas tree with crowd in a square.
  • Crowded street with festive lights and decorations.
  • Festive market with crowds, red tents, and a cathedral at dusk.
  • Scenic canal view with parked boats and a tall church tower.
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
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Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 182
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Itinerary

  1. 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
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  2. 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
  3. 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
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
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  7. 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
  8. Day 8

    Departure

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast
    • Airport transfer from Star-Ship

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Emerald Cruises Ship

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    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 / SuitesDeck PlansDining

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    May 9th, 2026
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    May 14th, 2026
    Very nice cruise on the Danube. Efficient and helpful staff. Visited many nice places.

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