Rhine Christmas Markets 2026|2027 - 8 Days

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From Amsterdam to Zurich

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Gold Operator: Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours
River Cruise: Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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

Day 1
Amsterdam
Meals
Dinner (Welcome reception)
Included Activities
- Welcome reception aboard Scenic Space-Ship
Landmarks
Amsterdam Canals
Day 2
Amsterdam to Düsseldorf
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast in Crystal Dining)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Düsseldorf with local guide
- Visit to Düsseldorf Christmas Markets
Landmarks
Düsseldorf Old Town
Königsallee
Day 3
Düsseldorf to Cologne
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Cologne
- Visit to Cologne Cathedral
- Visit to Cologne Christmas Markets
Landmarks
Cologne Cathedral
Day 4
Cologne to Rüdesheim
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through Rhine Gorge
- Mini-train ride to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
- Visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
Landmarks
Rhine Gorge
Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
Day 5
Rüdesheim to Mannheim
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Private classical concert at Bruchsal Palace with welcome drink)
Included Activities
- Private classical concert at Bruchsal Palace with welcome drink
Optional Activities
- Orientation tour of Heidelberg with free time
- Historical tour of Heidelberg including Heidelberg Castle and the Great Heidelberg Tun
Landmarks
Heidelberg Castle
Heidelberg Old Town
Bruchsal Palace
Day 6
Mannheim to Strasbourg
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Strasbourg with local guide
- Visit to Strasbourg Christmas Markets
Landmarks
Strasbourg Christmas Markets
Day 7
Strasbourg to Breisach
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Colmar with Christmas Markets
- Guided tour of Freiburg Christmas Markets with visit to 13th Century Freiburg Minster cathedral
Landmarks
Colmar
Freiburg Minster
Day 8
Breisach to Zurich
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Amsterdam Canals

Landmarks
Düsseldorf Old Town
Königsallee

Landmarks
Cologne Cathedral

Landmarks
Rhine Gorge
Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum

Landmarks
Heidelberg Castle
Heidelberg Old Town
Bruchsal Palace

Landmarks
Strasbourg Christmas Markets

Landmarks
Colmar
Freiburg Minster

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Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours

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Number of tours

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18 to 99 years old

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Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours Ship

Scenic Ruby
Since 2009, the Scenic Ruby has been sailing on European waters, carrying up to 167 travellers through mesmerizing landscapes while provi… Read more
Built
2009 (refurbished 2013)
Guests
167
Crew
53
Length
135m
Staterooms
84
Gross Tonnage
2,721
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Reviews from other tours by Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours

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4.4

Christine
August 22nd, 2025
4.0
It really was an excellent cruise and I enjoyed it immensely. The only comment I would make is the act that all...
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CHYE
October 10th, 2023
4.0
Overall Good. Staff service was generally excellent. F&B was good. Excursions could be improved.
Michaeljohnson
October 24th, 2022
5.0
April was amazing all the knowledge of the places we visited. A credit to the ship nothing was too much trouble lots...
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Rhine Christmas Markets 2026|2027 - 8 Days

Itinerary

Amsterdam

Included Activities

Amsterdam to Düsseldorf

Included Activities

Düsseldorf to Cologne

Included Activities

Cologne to Rüdesheim

Included Activities

Rüdesheim to Mannheim

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Mannheim to Strasbourg

Included Activities

Strasbourg to Breisach

Optional Activities

Breisach to Zurich

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