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

8 days
From Amsterdam to Basel
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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
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  2. Day 2

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Welcome dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Canal cruise on glass-top boat through UNESCO World Heritage-listed canal system

    Optional Activities

    • Dutch Delights walking tour - explore the city on foot while sampling pickled herring, cheeses and poffertjes (3 hours, Easy activity level)
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Canal System
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  3. Day 3

    Düsseldorf - Cologne

    Düsseldorf - Cologne
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Düsseldorf Old Town with Christmas markets
    • Guided city tour of Cologne with Christmas markets visit
    • Traditional glühwein at Roncalliplatz Christmas market

    Optional Activities

    • German Beer Experience - guided tour of Cologne's legendary brewhouses to sample the signature Kölsch beer (2 hours, Easy activity level)
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
    Roncalliplatz
  4. Day 4

    Koblenz

    Koblenz
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Orientation walk of Koblenz with local guide
    • Visit to Church of Our Lady
    • Visit to German Corner
    • Exploration of Koblenz Christmas markets
    • Cruise through World Heritage-listed Rhine Gorge

    Optional Activities

    • Moselle Valley & Cochem Castle visit - walking tour of medieval Cochem with guided visit to Cochem Castle featuring Neo-Gothic architecture and views of the Moselle Valley (5 hours, Difficult/Active activity level)
    Landmarks
    German Corner
    Church of Our Lady
    Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
    Lorelei Rock
    Rhine Gorge
  5. Day 5

    Mannheim (Heidelberg)

    Mannheim (Heidelberg)
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Heidelberg
    • Visit to Renaissance ruins of Heidelberg Castle
    • Exploration of Heidelberg Christmas markets
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
  6. Day 6

    Strasbourg

    Strasbourg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Strasbourg
    • Visit to Grand Île UNESCO World Heritage-listed historical city centre
    • Visit to Maison Kammerzell
    • Visit to Petite France historic district
    • Exploration of Strasbourg Christmas markets

    Optional Activities

    • Baden-Baden Spa Experience - day trip to Germany's world-renowned Black Forest spa town famous for healing thermal waters
    Landmarks
    Grand Île
    Maison Kammerzell
    Petite France
    Neustadt District
  7. Day 7

    Breisach

    Breisach
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Breisach
    • Visit to Stephenmünster cathedral
    • Visit to Radbrunnen sculpture
    • Visit to Franciscan Monastery
    • Exploration of Breisach Christmas market
    • Guided visit to Christmas Market in Freiburg

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Colmar - walk through cobblestone lanes of this charming town featuring French and German architecture, lifestyle and culture (5 hours, Easy activity level)
    Landmarks
    Stephenmünster Cathedral
    Marktplatz
    Freiburg Christmas Market
  8. Day 8

    Basel

    Basel
    Meals
    Breakfast
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