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

8 days
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From Zurich to Amsterdam
4.1
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  • Map illustrating travel route through the Rhine region.
  • Map showing a travel route through various European cities.
  • Christmas market square with lights and festive decorations at night.
  • Historic red building in Basel city center.
  • Riverside view of historic Basel buildings with a sunset glow.
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  • Basel Münster at night with Christmas market and lights.
  • Canal in Amsterdam with buildings and lights at dusk.
  • Amsterdam canal with boats and lights at twilight.
  • Scenic Amsterdam canal with illuminated bridges at night.
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Group Tour
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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

    Zurich to Basel

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Airport transfer from Zurich to Basel
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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
    Black Forest
  3. Day 3

    Kehl to Strasbourg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Strasbourg
    • Visit to the Christmas Markets

    Optional Activities

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

    Mannheim (Heidelberg)

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Koblenz

    Meals
    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 to Düsseldorf

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Düsseldorf with Christmas Market visit
    • Visit to Cologne Christmas Markets

    Optional Activities

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

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Canal cruise on glass-top boat

    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 (Departure)

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Airport transfer from Amsterdam
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    July 23rd, 2025
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    April 25th, 2023
    It was not excellent but good…entertainment lacked they had a girl singing that was one of the bartenders and some...
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