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

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From Basel to Amsterdam
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  • Map highlighting cities with a travel route through Europe.
  • Close-up of ornate miniature houses displayed indoors.
  • Map showing a route through Netherlands, Germany, France, and Switzerland.
  • A brightly decorated Christmas market scene at night with a historic backdrop.
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  • A night scene of a cathedral and a Christmas market with a lit tree.
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 182
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Basel

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner on board)
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  2. Day 2

    Breisach

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Breisach
    • Guided visit to the Christmas Market at Ravenna Viaduct

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Colmar (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Ravenna Viaduct
  3. Day 3

    Kehl - Strasbourg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Strasbourg
    • Visit to Christmas Markets in Strasbourg

    Optional Activities

    • Baden Baden Spa Experience (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Grande Île
    Strasbourg Cathedral
  4. Day 4

    Mannheim - Heidelberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Heidelberg
    • Visit to Heidelberg Castle ruins
    • Visit to Church of the Holy Spirit
    • Visit to oldest university in Germany
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Church of the Holy Spirit
    Heidelberg University
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  5. Day 5

    Koblenz

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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Orientation walk of Koblenz

    Optional Activities

    • Moselle Valley & Cochem Castle visit (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Cochem Castle
  6. Day 6

    Cologne - Düsseldorf

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Cologne Christmas Markets
    • Düsseldorf city tour with Christmas Markets
    • Walking tour of Düsseldorf with Christmas Market visit

    Optional Activities

    • German Beer Experience (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
  7. Day 7

    Amsterdam

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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell Reception & Dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Canal cruise

    Optional Activities

    • Private hidden Gems tour of Amsterdam (extra expense)
    • Dutch Delights (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Canal System
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  8. Day 8

    Amsterdam

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    Very nice cruise on the Danube. Efficient and helpful staff. Visited many nice places.

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      All Emerald Star cabins have either queen beds or convertible twin-bed configurations. The ship that will be sailing on the 2 December, 2026 is known as the Emerald Star.

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