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

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From Amsterdam to Zurich
4.0 (21 reviews)
  • Festively decorated bridge with lights illuminating the night.
  • Festive market scene in front of an imposing Gothic cathedral at night.
  • Lively Christmas market with decorations and a large cathedral in the background.
  • Illuminated historic bridge and tower over a calm river at night.
  • Skyline of a city by the river with iconic cathedrals under a twilight sky.
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  • Festive Christmas scene with a large decorated tree in a city square at dusk.
  • Scenic city canal at dusk with lit boats and historic buildings lining the shore.
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Plan your adventure:
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+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Accommodation
    Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)

    Included Activities

    • Transfer to river ship
    • Welcome Reception

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Ice Village Christmas Market
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  2. Day 2

    Amsterdam

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

    Included Activities

    • Glass-top boat cruise of Amsterdam's canals with local guide
    • Captain's Welcome Dinner on board
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Canals
  3. Day 3

    Cologne

    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
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  4. Day 4

    Cochem

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

    Included Activities

    • Cruise along the Moselle River
    • Explore Cochem's narrow lanes and half-timbered houses
    • Visit Reichsburg Castle
    • Browse Cochem's Christmas market
    Landmarks
    Reichsburg Castle
    Cochem Christmas Market
  5. Day 5

    Rüdesheim

    Rüdesheim
    Accommodation
    Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)

    Included Activities

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

    Strasbourg

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

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Strasbourg's historic quarters
    • Visit to Christkindelsmärik (France's oldest Christmas market)
    • Farewell Dinner on board
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    Christkindelsmärik (Strasbourg Christmas Market)
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  7. Day 7

    Breisach - Colmar

    Breisach - Colmar
    Accommodation
    Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Colmar
    • Visit to Colmar Christmas Markets
    Landmarks
    Colmar Christmas Markets
  8. Day 8

    Basel to Lucerne

    Basel to Lucerne
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Radisson Blu Hotel Lucerne or similar), Hotel (Lucerne)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Basel
    • Transfer to Lucerne
    • Hotel check-in

    Optional Activities

    • Traditional dinner and entertainment at Swiss folklore restaurant
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  9. Day 9

    Lucerne

    Lucerne
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Radisson Blu Hotel Lucerne or similar), Hotel (Lucerne)

    Included Activities

    • Festive walking tour of Lucerne
    • Visit to Lucerne Christmas Markets
    Landmarks
    Lucerne Christmas Markets
  10. Day 10

    Lucerne to Zurich

    Lucerne to Zurich
    Meals
    Dinner (Farewell Dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Opera Zürich)

    Included Activities

    • Mount Pilatus gondola and Dragon Ride aerial cableway
    • Transfer to Zurich
    • Farewell Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Afternoon leisure exploration of Zurich
    Landmarks
    Mount Pilatus
    Lake Lucerne
  11. Day 11

    Zurich

    Zurich
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Opera Zürich)

    Included Activities

    • Guided evening tour of Zurich
    • Visit to Europe's largest indoor Christmas market
    • See the famous Singing Christmas Tree

    Optional Activities

    • Christmas chocolate making course at Lindt Home of Chocolate (additional expense)
    Landmarks
    Lindt Home of Chocolate
  12. Day 12

    Zurich

    Zurich

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Where You'll Stay

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  • aboard your Travelmarvel river ship

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

  • Radisson Blu Hotel Lucerne or similar

    Hotel
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  • Lucerne

    Hotel
    Days 8, 9

  • Hotel Opera Zürich

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    Days 10, 11

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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 24th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after November 24th, 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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