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Rhine and Moselle Christmas Markets with Lucerne and Zurich Amsterdam → Zurich (2026)

12 days
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From Amsterdam to Zurich
3.7
17 traveler reviews
  • Scenic winter view of an illuminated bridge decorated with festive lights.
  • Night market scene with a gothic cathedral in the background.
  • Festive street with Christmas decorations and a large cathedral.
  • Night view of a historical tower and bridge with mountains in the background.
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  • Evening view of a canal with boats and illuminated buildings.

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Travel Marvel
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 38 - 48
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Welcome Reception
    Accommodation
    Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Ice Village Christmas Market and pick up traditional Dutch Christmas treats
    Landmarks
    Ice Village Christmas Market
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Dinner (Captain's Welcome Dinner on board)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)

    Included Activities

    • Guided glass-top boat tour of Amsterdam's 17th-century canals

    Optional Activities

    • Free time to explore Amsterdam
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Canals
  3. Day 3

    Cologne

    Accommodation
    Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom)
    • Visit to Cologne Christmas Market
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom)
    Cologne Christmas Market
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Cochem

    Accommodation
    Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Cochem Castle
    • Exploration of Cochem Christmas Market
    Landmarks
    Cochem Castle
    Cochem Christmas Market
  5. Day 5

    Rüdesheim

    Accommodation
    Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)

    Included Activities

    • Winzerexpress mini-train ride to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
    • Visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
    • Visit to Rüdesheim Christmas Market
    • Visit to Käthe Wohlfahrt Christmas store
    Landmarks
    Rhine Gorge
    Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
    Rüdesheim Christmas Market
    Käthe Wohlfahrt Christmas store
  6. Day 6

    Strasbourg

    Meals
    Dinner (Farewell Dinner on river ship)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Strasbourg
    • Explore Christkindelsmärik Christmas market
    Landmarks
    Christkindelsmärik Christmas Market
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Freiburg

    Meals
    Dinner (Sumptuous Farewell Dinner on board)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)

    Included Activities

    • Coach tour through Kaiserstuhl and Karlsplatz
    • Visit to Freiburg Christmas Markets with gingerbread tasting
    Landmarks
    Freiburg Christmas Markets
    Black Forest
    Kaiserstuhl
  8. Day 8

    Basel to Lucerne

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Radisson Blu Hotel Lucerne or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Basel

    Optional Activities

    • Traditional dinner at a Swiss Folklore Restaurant
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  9. Day 9

    Lucerne

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Radisson Blu Hotel Lucerne or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Magical Christmas walking tour of Lucerne
    • Visit to Lucerne Christmas Markets
    Landmarks
    Lucerne Christmas Markets
    Swiss Alps
  10. Day 10

    Lucerne to Zurich

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Crowne Plaza Zurich)

    Included Activities

    • Mt Pilatus gondola ride to peak
    • Dragon Ride aerial cableway experience

    Optional Activities

    • Leisure time in Zurich
    Landmarks
    Mt Pilatus
  11. Day 11

    Zurich

    Meals
    Dinner (Farewell Dinner with fellow travellers at a local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Crowne Plaza Zurich)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Zurich
    • Visit to one of Europe's largest indoor Christmas markets
    • Visit to Singing Christmas Tree

    Optional Activities

    • Leisure time to explore Zurich
    Landmarks
    Zurich Christmas Markets
    Singing Christmas Tree
  12. Day 12

    Zurich to Airport

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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

  • aboard your Travelmarvel river ship

    Hotel
    Days 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

  • Radisson Blu Hotel Lucerne or similar

    Hotel
    Days 8, 9

  • Crowne Plaza Zurich

    Hotel
    Days 10, 11

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Age Range

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    December 5th, 2025
    5.0
    Our river tour from Amsterdam to Budapest with Travel Marvel was simply exceptional. It was one of those...
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  • Greg
    August 20th, 2025
    5.0
    This is a wonderful tour on a beautiful ship. The staff are all so accomodating and friendly it’s like you’ve known...
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  • Susan
    December 17th, 2019
    4.0
    The cabins were nice, the staff were very good, the food was delicious, the tours were interesting, and the Cruise...
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    • For any tour departing before August 14th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 14th, 2026, a minimum payment of $750 is required to confirm your booking with Travel Marvel. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 120 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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