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

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From Amsterdam to Basel
4.1
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  • Detailed map showing travel routes in Western Europe.
  • Map showing a route through Netherlands, Germany, France, and Switzerland.
  • Colorful tulips in front of canal and traditional Dutch buildings
  • Miniature model houses with intricate designs.
  • Beautiful tulip field with traditional buildings in the background
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  • Windmills and colorful tulip field
  • Bridge over a canal with people walking and biking
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Plan your adventure:
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Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 182
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome Dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Airport transfer to Star-Ship

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Amsterdam's canals and historic architecture
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Canal System
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  2. Day 2

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Dutch Delights experience (extra expense)
    • Private hidden Gems tour of Amsterdam (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Canal System
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  3. Day 3

    Düsseldorf to Cologne

    Düsseldorf to Cologne
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner (Complimentary wine and beer served with dinner on board)

    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
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Complimentary wine and beer served with lunch on board), Dinner (Complimentary wine and beer served with dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Orientation walk of Koblenz

    Optional Activities

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

    Mannheim (Heidelberg)

    Mannheim (Heidelberg)
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Kehl - Strasbourg

    Kehl - Strasbourg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    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
    Strasbourg Grande Île
  7. Day 7

    Breisach

    Breisach
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell Reception & Dinner)

    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
  8. Day 8

    Basel

    Basel
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Airport transfer from Star-Ship
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    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Germany.Switzerland. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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