Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Amsterdam
Amsterdam
- Day 2
Amsterdam
Amsterdam- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Canal cruise on glass-top boat through Amsterdam's UNESCO World Heritage-listed canal system
Optional Activities
- Dutch Delights walking tour - explore Amsterdam on foot with Dutch treats including pickled herring, cheeses, and poffertjes (3 hours, easy level)
- Hidden Gems tour of Amsterdam - explore quieter, more authentic side of the city
Landmarks Amsterdam Canal System Amsterdam Christmas Markets - Day 3
Düsseldorf - Cologne
Düsseldorf - Cologne- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Düsseldorf with local guide through the Old Town and Christmas markets
- Cologne City tour with guided tour of the city's Roman fortifications and medieval structures, plus visit to Roncalliplatz Christmas market in front of the cathedral
Optional Activities
- German Beer Experience - guided tour through Cologne's legendary brewhouses to savour its signature Kölsch beer - 2 hours, Easy activity level
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral Düsseldorf Old Town Roncalliplatz 
- Day 4
Koblenz
Koblenz- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Orientation walk of Koblenz with local guide passing the Church of Our Lady, German Corner and Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, followed by exploration of Christmas markets
Optional Activities
- Moselle Valley & Cochem Castle visit - walking tour and guided visit to the medieval Cochem Castle with impressive views of the Moselle Valley - 5 hours, Difficult/Active activity level
Landmarks Church of Our Lady, Koblenz German Corner Ehrenbreitstein Fortress Rhine Gorge Lorelei Rock Cochem Castle - Day 5
Mannheim - Heidelberg
Mannheim - Heidelberg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Heidelberg starting at the Renaissance ruins of Heidelberg Castle, followed by visit to the city's Christmas markets
Landmarks Heidelberg Castle - Day 6
Strasbourg
Strasbourg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Strasbourg including the Grand Île (UNESCO World Heritage-listed historical city centre), Maison Kammerzell, and Petite France, followed by visit to Christmas market
Optional Activities
- Baden Baden Spa Experience - day trip to the world-renowned Baden-Baden spa town in Germany's Black Forest for wellness, history and indulgence
Landmarks Grand Île Maison Kammerzell Petite France 
- Day 7
Breisach
Breisach- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Breisach including the Stephänmünster cathedral, Radbrunnen sculpture, Franciscan Monastery and Marktplatz streets, followed by Christmas market visit
- Guided visit to Christmas Market in Freiburg with walking tour through the city's charming old town and historic decorations
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Colmar - walking tour through cobblestone lanes to see French and German architecture, lifestyle and culture confluence in the historic centre - 5 hours, Easy activity level
Landmarks Stephänmünster Cathedral Marktplatz, Breisach Freiburg Christmas Market - Day 8
Basel - Zurich
Basel - Zurich- Meals
- Breakfast
