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

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From Zurich to Amsterdam
4.0
21 reviews
  • Scenic winter view of an illuminated bridge decorated with festive lights.
  • Christmas market with lights and crowd
  • Night view of Cologne with the cathedral
  • Historic tower and bridge over water at night
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  • Amsterdam canal scene with boats and lights

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Operator
Travel Marvel
River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for 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+
Image of a map showing the route of the tour

Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Zurich

    Zurich
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Crowne Plaza Zurich), Hotel (Hotel Opera Zurich)
  2. Day 2

    Zurich

    Zurich
    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner at local restaurant with fellow travellers)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Crowne Plaza Zurich), Hotel (Hotel Opera Zurich)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Zurich's Christmas Markets including Europe's largest indoor Christmas Market and Singing Christmas Tree
    • Dinner at local restaurant

    Optional Activities

    • Meal at lively brasserie with German-Swiss favorites
    Landmarks
    Singing Christmas Tree
  3. Day 3

    Zurich to Lucerne

    Zurich to Lucerne
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Radisson Blu Hotel Lucerne or similar), Hotel (Hotel Astoria Lucerne or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Travel from Zurich to Lucerne
    • Guided Christmas walking tour of Lucerne
    Landmarks
    Lucerne Christmas Markets
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  4. Day 4

    Lucerne

    Lucerne
    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner at charming local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Radisson Blu Hotel Lucerne or similar), Hotel (Hotel Astoria Lucerne or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Gondola and Dragon Ride aerial cableway to Mt Pilatus peak
    • Dinner at charming local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Mt Pilatus
  5. Day 5

    Lucerne to Basel

    Lucerne to Basel
    Accommodation
    Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)

    Included Activities

    • Travel from Lucerne to Basel
    • Guided tour of Basel
    • Welcome Reception on board river ship
  6. Day 6

    Breisach

    Breisach
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome Dinner on board)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)

    Included Activities

    • Coach drive through Kaiserstuhl and Karlsplatz
    • Visit to Freiburg Christmas Markets
    • Gingerbread tasting
    • Welcome Dinner on board river ship
    Landmarks
    Freiburg Christmas Markets
    Black Forest
  7. Day 7

    Strasbourg

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

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Strasbourg
    • Explore Christkindelsmärik Christmas market
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    Christkindelsmärik Christmas Market
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Rüdesheim

    Rüdesheim
    Accommodation
    Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through Rhine Gorge
    • Winzerexpress mini-train tour through Rüdesheim
    • Visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
    • Visit to Rüdesheim Christmas market

    Optional Activities

    • Shopping at Käthe Wohlfahrt Christmas store
    Landmarks
    Rhine Gorge
    Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
    Rüdesheim Christmas Market
  9. Day 9

    Cochem

    Cochem
    Accommodation
    Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)

    Included Activities

    • River cruise on Moselle River
    • Explore Cochem town
    • Visit Cochem Castle

    Optional Activities

    • Cochem Christmas market
    Landmarks
    Cochem Castle
    Moselle River
  10. Day 10

    Cologne

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

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Cologne Cathedral
    • Visit to Cologne Christmas market
    • Captain's Farewell Dinner on board

    Optional Activities

    • Sampling mulled wine and local delicacies at Christmas market
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
    Cologne Christmas Market
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. Day 11

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Accommodation
    Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)

    Included Activities

    • Glass-top boat tour of Amsterdam canals with local guide
    • Visit to Amsterdam Ice Village Christmas market
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Canals
    Amsterdam Ice Village Christmas Market
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 12

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Transfer to Amsterdam Airport

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What's Not Included

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Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

  • Crowne Plaza Zurich

    Hotel
    Days 1, 2

  • Hotel Opera Zurich

    Hotel
    Days 1, 2

  • Radisson Blu Hotel Lucerne or similar

    Hotel
    Days 3, 4

  • Hotel Astoria Lucerne or similar

    Hotel
    Days 3, 4

  • aboard your Travelmarvel river ship

    Hotel
    Days 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

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Rating
4(21 reviews)
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within 3 days
Response rate
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    December 5th, 2025
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    August 20th, 2025
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    December 17th, 2019
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    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for type J.

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    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Germany.Switzerland. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before November 10th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after November 10th, 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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