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Christmas Markets on the Rhine & Lucerne - Zurich 2026

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From Amsterdam to Zurich
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  • Outdoor Christmas market stalls surrounded by snow.
  • Map showing travel destinations across Europe.
  • Map showing a route through Netherlands, Germany, and Switzerland.
  • Beautiful canal scene in Amsterdam with illuminated trees.
  • Canal cruise boat and historic buildings in Amsterdam on a sunny day.
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  • Colorful tulip field with traditional Dutch buildings in the background.
  • Tulip fields with traditional windmills in the Netherlands.
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Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
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

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Dinner on board
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Canal System
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  2. Day 2

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam

    Included Activities

    • Glass-top canal boat tour of Amsterdam's canal system

    Optional Activities

    • Dutch Delights (extra expense)
    • Private hidden Gems tour of Amsterdam (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Canal System UNESCO World Heritage Site
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  3. Day 3

    Düsseldorf to Cologne

    Düsseldorf to Cologne

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Düsseldorf
    • Cologne City tour with Christmas Markets

    Optional Activities

    • German Beer Experience (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
  4. Day 4

    Koblenz

    Koblenz

    Included Activities

    • Orientation walk of Koblenz

    Optional Activities

    • Moselle Valley & Cochem Castle visit (extra expense)
  5. Day 5

    Mannheim (Heidelberg)

    Mannheim (Heidelberg)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Heidelberg with Christmas market visit
    • Visit to Heidelberg Castle ruins
    • Stroll through Old Town including Church of the Holy Spirit
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Church of the Holy Spirit
    Heidelberg Old Town
  6. Day 6

    Kehl - Strasbourg

    Kehl - Strasbourg

    Included Activities

    • Coach transfer from Kehl to Strasbourg
    • Guided tour of Strasbourg with Christmas market visit

    Optional Activities

    • Baden Baden Spa Experience (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Grande Île UNESCO World Heritage Site
    Strasbourg Cathedral
  7. Day 7

    Breisach

    Breisach

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Breisach with Christmas Market visit
    • Guided visit to Christmas Market at Ravenna Viaduct
    • Scenic drive through Black Forest Highlands

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Colmar (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Ravenna Viaduct
    Hofgut Sternen
    Black Forest Region
  8. Day 8

    Basel - Lucerne

    Basel - Lucerne
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of Lucerne
    Landmarks
    Chapel Bridge
    Lucerne Old Town
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  9. Day 9

    Lucerne

    Lucerne

    Optional Activities

    • Train & cable car ride to Rigi - Weggis (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Mount Rigi
    Lucerne Old Town
    Lucerne Waterfront
  10. Day 10

    Lucerne - Zurich

    Lucerne - Zurich

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Zurich
    Landmarks
    Bahnhofstrasse
    Zurich Old Town
  11. Day 11

    Zurich

    Zurich
    Meals
    Breakfast

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