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Rhine Christmas Markets with Bruges 2027 - 11 Days (from Brussels to Zurich)

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From Brussels to Zurich
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  • Festive Christmas market with a large central tree surrounded by stalls.
  • Overview map: Amsterdam-Brussels-Basel-Zurich Rhine itinerary
  • Formal garden with flowers and city buildings in the background.
  • Large city square with historic ornate buildings and cloudy sky.
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Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 50
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Brussels

    Brussels
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  2. Day 2

    Brussels to Bruges

    Brussels to Bruges
    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner at local restaurant featuring Flemish cuisine)

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Brussels including Grand Place
    • Guided walking tour of Bruges
    • Dinner at local restaurant featuring Flemish cuisine
    Landmarks
    Grand Place
    Belfry of Bruges
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  3. Day 3

    Bruges

    Bruges

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Bruges

    Optional Activities

    • Climb the 366 steps of the Belfry Tower for city views
    • Belgian waffles at a nearby eatery
    Landmarks
    Belfry of Bruges
  4. Day 4

    Bruges to Amsterdam

    Bruges to Amsterdam

    Optional Activities

    • Canal cruise through Bruges canals
    • Beer and chocolate tasting with local guide
  5. Day 5

    Düsseldorf

    Düsseldorf
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast in Crystal Dining)

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Düsseldorf with local guide

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Düsseldorf Christmas markets
  6. Day 6

    Cologne

    Cologne
    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Cologne
    • Visit to Cologne Cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Cologne Christmas markets
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
  7. Day 7

    Rüdesheim

    Rüdesheim

    Included Activities

    • Mini-train ride to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
    • Visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Rüdesheim town
    Landmarks
    Lorelei statue
    Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
  8. Day 8

    Mannheim

    Mannheim

    Optional Activities

    • Orientation tour of Heidelberg with free time
    • Historical tour of Heidelberg including Heidelberg Castle
    • Private classical concert at Bruchsal Palace (Scenic Enrich)
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Bruchsal Palace
  9. Day 9

    Strasbourg

    Strasbourg

    Optional Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Strasbourg with cathedral and Petit France
    • Alsace Christmas beer brewery visit and tasting
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    Petit France
  10. Day 10

    Basel

    Basel

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Basel with market visit - walk through the Old Town, visit Basel Minster, explore seasonal Christmas markets on Barfüsserplatz and Münsterplatz
    • Läckerli baking workshop - learn to craft traditional spiced honey cookies with a local baker
    Landmarks
    Basel Minster
    Münsterplatz
    Barfüsserplatz
  11. Day 11

    Basel to Zurich

    Basel to Zurich
    Meals
    Breakfast (Final breakfast on board)
    Landmarks
    Zurich Airport
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    167
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    135m
    Staterooms
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