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

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From Zurich to Amsterdam

3.7

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Operator: 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

Day 1
Zurich
Accommodation
Hotel (Crowne Plaza Zurich), Hotel (Hotel Opera Zurich)
Day 2
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
Day 3
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
Day 4
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
Day 5
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
Day 6
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
Day 7
Strasbourg
Meals
Dinner (Dinner on board)
Accommodation
Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Strasbourg
- Visit to Christkindelsmärik Christmas market
- Dinner on board river ship
Landmarks
Strasbourg Cathedral
Christkindelsmärik Christmas Market
Day 8
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
Day 9
Cochem
Accommodation
Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)
Included Activities
- Cruise along Moselle River
- Visit to Cochem Castle
- Exploration of Cochem Christmas market
Landmarks
Cochem Castle
Moselle River
Day 10
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
Day 11
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
Day 12
Amsterdam
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer to Amsterdam Airport

Landmarks
Singing Christmas Tree

Landmarks
Lucerne Christmas Markets

Landmarks
Mt Pilatus

Landmarks
Freiburg Christmas Markets
Black Forest

Landmarks
Strasbourg Cathedral
Christkindelsmärik Christmas Market

Landmarks
Rhine Gorge
Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
Rüdesheim Christmas Market

Landmarks
Cochem Castle
Moselle River

Landmarks
Cologne Cathedral
Cologne Christmas Market

Landmarks
Amsterdam Canals
Amsterdam Ice Village Christmas Market

What's Included

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Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport

What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

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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(17 reviews)

Number of tours

362

Age Range

12 to 99 years old

Response time

within 3 days

Response rate

95%

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3.7

Hilkat
December 5th, 2025
5.0
Our river tour from Amsterdam to Budapest with Travel Marvel was simply exceptional. It was one of those...
Our river tour from Amsterdam to Budapest with Travel Marvel was simply exceptional. It was one of those once-in-a-lifetime experiences that we will never forget. The entire crew was outstanding — the Hotel Manager’s warm professionalism, the Tour Manager’s energy and knowledge, the Kitchen Manager and culinary team’s delicious meals, and the attentive service staff who made every moment feel special. The excursions were well-organised, the onboard activities were fun, and the music group added magic to every evening. We truly enjoyed every part of this journey.Show more
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...
The cabins were nice, the staff were very good, the food was delicious, the tours were interesting, and the Cruise Director, in particular, was excellent. Would not recommend going as a single traveller, however, as vast majority were couples or friends travelling together, so it was quite cliquey with the same people sitting together at meals, especially dinner. Plus, it was 90% Australians and Kiwis, and a broader mix of nationalities would have made it more interesting. The best part was seeing all of the various cities and towns along the rivers. Very nice trip overall.Show more

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

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