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Rhine Holiday Markets (2026) (Cologne to Basel, 2026)

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From Cologne to Basel
4.6
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  • A city square with dining terraces and quaint architecture under a clear sky.
  • Scenic view along a river with a fortress on an elevated hill.
  • Aerial view of a cathedral with a cityscape and river at sunset.
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  • A historic city square with a cathedral and clear blue sky.
  • A grand neoclassical building with fountains in the foreground.
  • A Christmas market with a large decorated tree and a crowd.
  • Charming half-timbered houses along a canal with flowers in the foreground.
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Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection
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 20 - 130
Ages 16+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Cologne

    Meals
    Dinner (Captain's Welcome Reception and Gala Dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Cologne Walking Tour with Old Town Visit and Christmas Markets
    • Cologne Christmas Markets

    Optional Activities

    • Rheinweinwelten Visit - The Best Rhine Rieslings
    Landmarks
    Cologne Old Town
    Cologne Christmas Markets
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  2. Day 2

    Cologne

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cologne Walking Tour with Old Town Visit and Christmas Markets
    • Nights Out: Cologne Christmas Markets
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
    Cologne Old Town
  3. Day 3

    Cologne to Koblenz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Koblenz Walking Tour with Christmas Market
    • Evening Rüdesheim Christmas Market
    Landmarks
    German Corner
    Upper Middle Rhine Valley
    Rhine River
    Moselle River
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  4. Day 4

    Rüdesheim - Mainz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Wiesbaden Twinkling Star Christmas Market

    Optional Activities

    • Rheinweinwelten Visit - The Best Rhine Rieslings
    • Rüdesheim Walk with Local Treats and Christmas Market
    Landmarks
    Drosselgasse
    Rüdesheim
    Wiesbaden
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  5. Day 5

    Germersheim - Baden-Baden

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Baden-Baden Walking Tour with Christmas Market
    • Private Doktorenhof Vinegar Estate Visit and Tasting
    • Authentic Country Cooking with Vinegar - €185 EUR
    Landmarks
    Baden-Baden
    Doktorenhof
  6. Day 6

    Strasbourg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Strasbourg Walking Tour with Christmas Market
    • "Taste of Christmas" Strasbourg Walking Tour
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Old Town
    Strasbourg Christmas Market
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  7. Day 7

    Basel

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Basel Walking Tour with Christmas Market

    Optional Activities

    • Lucerne a Swiss Gem - €50 EUR
    Landmarks
    Basel Town Hall
    Basel Christmas Market
    Basel Christmas Street
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  8. Day 8

    Basel

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell Gala Dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Basel Walking Tour with Christmas Market
    Landmarks
    Basel Old Town
    Basel Christmas Market
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  • River Duchess
    River Duchess
    The 130 passenger luxury river cruise vessel, River Duchess, recently underwent a top to bottom refurbishment. Always decorated in style,… Read more
    Built
    2003 (refurbished 2012)
    Guests
    130
    Crew
    42
    Length
    361 ft
    Width
    37.5 ft
    Suites
    4
    Staterooms
    61
    Registry
    Switzerland
    Electricity
    110/220 volts
    Draft
    5 ft
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    October 24th, 2024
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