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Christmastime from Basel to Vienna 2026

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From Zurich to Vienna
4.6
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  • Aerial view of city with a Ferris wheel and a river.
  • Scenic riverside city with greenery and cathedrals.
  • Hilltop church and colorful village under a blue sky.
  • Equestrian statue in front of a lit palace at dusk.
  • Parliament building along the river during sunset.
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  • Charming canal with traditional timbered houses.
  • Aerial view of city with a cathedral and medieval buildings.
  • Town with churches and medieval architecture.
  • Statue with half-timbered buildings in the background.
  • Historic fortress on a hill with a bridge over the river.
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Zürich/Basel to Breisach

    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Stroll through city centre
    • Browse Christmas illuminations
    • Sample Christmas delicacies (waffles, gingerbread, sweets, Swiss raclette)
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  2. Day 2

    Freiburg/Black Forest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Freiburg's medieval city center (OR Guided tour of the Black Forest)
    • Browse Breisach Christmas market
    • Live entertainment on board

    Optional Activities

    • Guided optional excursion to Colmar village
    Landmarks
    Black Forest
    Freiburg
    Colmar
  3. Day 3

    Strasbourg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • City sightseeing tour including Gothic cathedral, stained-glass windows, ancient murals, astronomical clock and La Petite France district
    • Browse Strasbourg winter markets

    Optional Activities

    • Guided optional excursion to wine country village in Alsace
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    La Petite France
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  4. Day 4

    Heidelberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour including Heidelberg Castle and Great Vat (OR explore Speyer Christmas markets)
    • Visit Heidelberg Christmas markets (if choosing Heidelberg tour option)
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Great Vat
  5. Day 5

    Frankfurt - Rüdesheim

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of the Mechanical Music Museum in Rüdesheim
    Landmarks
    Mechanical Music Museum
    Rüdesheim
  6. Day 6

    Würzburg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • German cookie baking demonstration on board
    • Guided tour of picturesque Main River village
    • Live entertainment on board
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  7. Day 7

    Rothenburg (optional) - Bamberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided sightseeing tour of Würzburg with Old Main Bridge, fortress and baroque Bishop's Residence
    • Browse Würzburg Christmas markets

    Optional Activities

    • Guided optional excursion to Rothenburg
    • Visit Käthe Wohlfahrt German Christmas museum in Rothenburg
    Landmarks
    Würzburg Bishop's Residence
    Rothenburg
    Käthe Wohlfahrt German Christmas museum
  8. Day 8

    Bamberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Onboard Christmas traditions lecture
    • Guided sightseeing tour of Bamberg
    • Browse Bamberg nativity scenes
    • Browse Bamberg Christmas markets
    • Live entertainment on board
    Landmarks
    Bamberg
  9. Day 9

    Nuremberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Nuremberg medieval architecture, gilded fountain, Gothic cathedral and Kaiserburg Castle (OR Guided tour of historic Nuremberg Rally Grounds)
    • Browse Nuremberg Christmas Markets
    Landmarks
    Kaiserburg Castle
    Nuremberg Gothic Cathedral
    Nuremberg Rally Grounds
  10. Day 10

    Nuremberg - Munich - Nuremberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of Munich
    • Visit to Nymphenburg Palace
    • Visit to Old Town Hall (Marienplatz)
    • Visit to New Town Hall (Marienplatz)
    Landmarks
    Nymphenburg Palace
    Old Town Hall (Marienplatz)
    New Town Hall (Marienplatz)
  11. Day 11

    Nuremberg to Regensburg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Free time to explore Nuremberg
    • Live entertainment on board
  12. Day 12

    Regensburg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided city walk of Regensburg
    • See Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall)
    • See Porta Pretoria
    • Browse Regensburg Christmas markets
    • Christmas traditions lecture on board
    Landmarks
    Altes Rathaus
    Porta Pretoria
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  13. Day 13

    Salzburg (optional) - Linz - Melk

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided city walk of Passau
    • Browse Passau Christkindlesmarkt
    • Brief evening cruise to Linz
    • Live entertainment on board

    Optional Activities

    • Guided optional excursion to Salzburg
    • See Sound of Music locations
    • Learn story of Silent Night hymn in Salzburg
    Landmarks
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Salzburg
  14. Day 14

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Melk Benedictine Abbey
    • See frescoed ceilings
    • Austrian cookie tasting on board while sailing through Wachau Valley

    Optional Activities

    • Optional excursion to Royal Waltz Concert
    Landmarks
    Melk Benedictine Abbey
    Wachau Valley
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  15. Day 15

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of Vienna
    • See Imperial Palace complex
    • See Vienna Opera House
    • See St. Stephen's Cathedral
    • Free time to explore Christkindlesmarkt or Viennese cafés

    Optional Activities

    • Guided optional tour of Schönbrunn Palace
    Landmarks
    Imperial Palace
    Vienna Opera House
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Schönbrunn Palace
  16. Day 16

    Disembarkation

    Meals
    Breakfast
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