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Rhine Christmas Markets with Switzerland 2026 - 12 Days (10 destinations)

12 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 10 - 50
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Zurich

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  2. Day 2

    Lucerne - Bern

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Zurich with local guide
    • Guided tour of Lucerne including waterfront promenades
    • Guided tour of Bern
    • Visit to Bear Park

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Lucerne's Christmas Markets (free time)
    Landmarks
    Bear Park
    River Aare
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Gstaad - Montreux

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Orientation tour of Gstaad

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch in Gstaad (free time at own pace)
    • Explore Montreux and its jazz culture
    Landmarks
    Lake Geneva
  4. Day 4

    Montreux

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Fondue lunch with traditional cheese-making demonstration)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic train ride to Château-d'Oex
    • Traditional cheese-making demonstration at Restaurant Le Chalet
    • Fondue lunch

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Montreux on your own
    • Relax in hotel amenities
    • Explore Montreux Christmas Markets (free time)
  5. Day 5

    Montreux to Basel

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Basel revealing highlights of the city
    • View the Rhine
    • View Basel Minster
    • View City Hall

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Basel's Christmas Markets
    Landmarks
    Basel Minster
    Basel City Hall
    Rhine River
  6. Day 6

    Basel to Breisach

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Colmar with Christmas Markets access
    • Guided tour of Freiburg with 13th Century Cathedral viewing

    Optional Activities

    • Coffee and breakfast service in suite
    • Breakfast in Crystal Dining
    • Free time at Colmar Christmas Markets
    • Free time to explore Freiburg
    Landmarks
    Freiburg Cathedral
    Colmar
  7. Day 7

    Strasbourg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Strasbourg with local guide

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Strasbourg Christmas Markets (free time)
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg
  8. Day 8

    Heidelberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Orientation tour of Heidelberg
    • Historical tour of Heidelberg including castle visit
    • Private classical concert at Bruchsal Palace

    Optional Activities

    • Coach transfer from Mannheim to Heidelberg
    • Free time to explore Heidelberg on your own
    • Visit Heidelberg Castle courtyard and balcony
    • View the great Heidelberg Tun wine barrel
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Bruchsal Palace
  9. Day 9

    Rüdesheim

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Mini-train ride from pier to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
    • Visit Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Rüdesheim town (free time)
    Landmarks
    Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
  10. Day 10

    Cologne

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through Rhine Gorge
    • Walking tour of Cologne
    • Visit to Cologne Cathedral
    • Access to Cologne Christmas Markets

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Cologne Christmas Markets independently
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
    Rhine Gorge
  11. Day 11

    Düsseldorf

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Düsseldorf with local guide

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Düsseldorf Christmas Markets (free time)
    Landmarks
    Königsallee
  12. Day 12

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Airport
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    August 22nd, 2025
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    October 10th, 2023
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    Overall Good. Staff service was generally excellent. F&B was good. Excursions could be improved.

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