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

8 days
From Zurich to Amsterdam
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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

    Arrival in Basel

    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Dinner on board
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  2. Day 2

    Black Forest - Ravenna Viaduct

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Colmar (DiscoverMORE - extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Breisach
    Black Forest (Schwarzwald)
    Ravenna Viaduct
    Hofgut Sternen
  3. Day 3

    Strasbourg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Strasbourg
    • Visit to Christmas Markets
    • Coach transfer across the river

    Optional Activities

    • Baden Baden Spa Experience (DiscoverMORE - extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Grande Île
    Strasbourg Christmas Markets
    Kehl
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  4. Day 4

    Heidelberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Heidelberg
    • Visit to Heidelberg Castle ruins
    • Walking tour of Old Town
    • Visit to Church of the Holy Spirit
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Church of the Holy Spirit
    University of Heidelberg
  5. Day 5

    Koblenz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Orientation walk of Koblenz
    • Christmas traditions in Europe lecture

    Optional Activities

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

    Düsseldorf

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • German Beer Experience (DiscoverMORE - extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
    Cologne Christmas Markets
    Düsseldorf Fairytale Market
    Düsseldorf Handwerker Market
    Düsseldorf Schadowmarket
  7. Day 7

    Amsterdam

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

    Included Activities

    • Canal cruise on glass-top boat
    • Exploration of Christmas stalls

    Optional Activities

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

    Departure from Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Airport transfer
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