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Rhine and Moselle Christmas Markets with Lucerne and Zurich Zurich → Amsterdam (2027)

12 days
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From Zurich to Amsterdam
3.7
17 traveler reviews
  • Festively decorated bridge with lights illuminating the night.
  • Christmas market in Basel
  • Kapellbrücke in Lucerne at night
  • Basel Minster with Christmas market
  • Amsterdam canal evening view
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  • Christmas tree in Strasbourg
  • Street scene with Strasbourg Cathedral
  • Cologne Cathedral with Christmas market
  • Cologne skyline with Cathedral
  • People at a Christmas market
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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

    Zurich

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

    Zurich

    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Crowne Plaza Zurich), Hotel (Hotel Opera Zurich)

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

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

    Zurich to Lucerne

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Radisson Blu Hotel Lucerne or similar), Hotel (Hotel Astoria Lucerne or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Christmas walking tour of Lucerne
    • Lucerne Christmas markets exploration

    Optional Activities

    • Traditional dinner at a Swiss Folklore Restaurant
    Landmarks
    Lucerne Christmas Markets
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  4. Day 4

    Lucerne

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

    Included Activities

    • Travel to the peak of Mt Pilatus on gondola and Dragon Ride aerial cableway
    • Dinner at a charming local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Mt Pilatus
  5. 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 river ship
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  6. Day 6

    Breisach to Colmar

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Welcome Dinner onboard)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Colmar
    • Colmar Christmas markets exploration
    • Welcome Dinner onboard
    Landmarks
    Colmar Christmas Markets
  7. Day 7

    Strasbourg

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

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Strasbourg historic city centre
    • Exploration of Christkindelsmärik Christmas market
    • Dinner on board river ship
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    Christkindelsmärik Christmas Market
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  8. Day 8

    Rüdesheim

    Accommodation
    Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

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

    Cochem

    Accommodation
    Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through Moselle River
    • Exploration of Cochem's narrow alleyways and half-timbered houses
    • Visit to Cochem Castle
    • Exploration of Cochem Christmas market
    Landmarks
    Cochem Castle
    Moselle River
  10. 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 with mulled wine and local delicacies
    • Captain's Farewell Dinner on board
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
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  11. Day 11

    Amsterdam

    Accommodation
    Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)

    Included Activities

    • Glass-top boat tour of Amsterdam canals with local guide
    • Exploration of Amsterdam Ice Village Christmas market
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Ice Village Christmas Market
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  12. Day 12

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast

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Where You'll Stay

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  • 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
3.7(17 reviews)
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within 3 days
Response rate
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Cancellation policy

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    December 5th, 2025
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    August 20th, 2025
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    December 17th, 2019
    The cabins were nice, the staff were very good, the food was delicious, the tours were interesting, and the Cruise...
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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 September 23rd, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after September 23rd, 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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