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Rhine Christmas Markets with Switzerland 2026 - 12 Days

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From Zurich to Amsterdam
4.4 (46 reviews)
  • Festive setup with decorated Christmas tree and people dining.
  • A map showing travel routes between Amsterdam, Zurich, and other cities in Europe.
  • Festive Christmas market scene with illuminated decorations and buildings.
  • Christmas market with illuminated Cologne Cathedral in the background.
  • City canal with reflections of lit buildings and boats at dusk.
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  • Panoramic view of Cologne skyline with vibrant city lights.
  • Chapel Bridge with illuminated tower against a night sky in Lucerne.
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 50
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Zurich

    Zurich
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  2. Day 2

    Lucerne - Bern

    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
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  3. Day 3

    Gstaad - Montreux

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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
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  11. Day 11

    Düsseldorf

    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

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Airport
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