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Christmas Markets on the Rhine 2027

8 days

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From Basel to Amsterdam

4.0 (1 review)

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Operator: AmaWaterways
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 30 - 162
Ages 12+

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Basel
Basel
Meals
Breakfast
Day 2
Breisach
Breisach
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Christmas Markets in Breisach
- Explore Colmar
Optional Activities
- Cycle through scenic countryside
Landmarks
Colmar
Day 3
Strasbourg - Baden-Baden
Strasbourg - Baden-Baden
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Christkindselsmarkt (Christmas Market)
- Walk through Grande Île, UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Explore La Petite France district
- Visit Cathédrale de Notre Dame and see the astronomical clock
- Visit Baden-Baden Christmas Markets
Optional Activities
- Explore Strasbourg districts by bicycle
Landmarks
Cathédrale de Notre-Dame de Strasbourg
La Petite France
Grande Île
Baden-Baden
Day 4
Ludwigshafen - Rüdesheim
Ludwigshafen - Rüdesheim
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sail to Rüdesheim
Optional Activities
- Visit Heidelberg and Christmas markets
- Hike the Philosopher's Path
- Bike along the Neckar River to Ladenburg
- Discover Speyer and its Christmas markets
- Taste Rüdesheim sweet wine
- Try Rücksheimer coffee
Landmarks
Heidelberg
Neckar River Valley
Ladenburg
Speyer
Rüdesheim
Day 5
Rüdesheim - Rhine Gorge - Lahnstein
Rüdesheim - Rhine Gorge - Lahnstein
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic cruise through Rhine Gorge with views of historic castles
- Guided tour of Lahneck Castle
Optional Activities
- Visit Siegfried's Mechanical Instrument Cabinet
- Guided bike tour through Rüdesheim and along the Rhine River
- Hike through the vineyards
- Take gondola ride above the town
Landmarks
Siegfried's Mechanical Instrument Cabinet
Rhine Gorge
Lahneck Castle
Day 6
Monheim - Cologne - Düsseldorf
Monheim - Cologne - Düsseldorf
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Cologne Old Town
- Visit Cologne Christmas Market
- Walking tour of Düsseldorf
- Visit Düsseldorf Christmas Market
Optional Activities
- Full-day Cologne excursion with ample free time
- Bike tour of Düsseldorf
Landmarks
Cologne Rathaus
Fishmarkt
Great St. Martin Church
Day 7
Utrecht - Amsterdam
Utrecht - Amsterdam
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise Amsterdam canals
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Utrecht
- Beer tasting tour in Utrecht
- Taste local specialties at Amsterdam's grand cafés
Landmarks
Amsterdam Canals
Day 8
Amsterdam
Amsterdam

Landmarks
Colmar

Landmarks
Cathédrale de Notre-Dame de Strasbourg
La Petite France
Grande Île
Baden-Baden

Landmarks
Heidelberg
Neckar River Valley
Ladenburg
Speyer
Rüdesheim

Landmarks
Siegfried's Mechanical Instrument Cabinet
Rhine Gorge
Lahneck Castle

Landmarks
Cologne Rathaus
Fishmarkt
Great St. Martin Church

Landmarks
Amsterdam Canals

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AmaWaterways

Rating: 4.3 (32 reviews)
Response time: within 1 day
Response rate: 60%
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AmaWaterways Ship

AmaStella Old
Experience the brilliance of AmaStella, a standout in the AmaWaterways fleet. The AmaStella is a luxurious river cruise ship renowned for it… Read more
Capacity
Built
2016
Guests
156
Crew
50
Length
443 ft
Width
38 ft
Suites
Staterooms
78
Registry
Switzerland
Gross Tonnage
15800 gt
Electricity
Beam
Cruising Speed
15 kn / 17 mph / 28 kmh
Generators
Engines
Draft
Cabin
Deck
Deck with Cabins
Staterooms / Suites Deck Plans Dining

Traveler Reviews

4.0

Overall rating based on 1 Reviews

Tour Operator
4.3

Lesley4.0•January 2020
We enjoyed the New Year AMA cruise,especially the food,the pleasant ambiance on the boat and the friendly staff....
We enjoyed the New Year AMA cruise,especially the food,the pleasant ambiance on the boat and the friendly staff. Although the weather was not amazing,the organised trips were good and there was plenty of variety.The mixture of nationalities and age groups was a real bonus and we met many interesting people from all over the world. A better variety of evening entertainment would have made the experience even better. (For us ,too much loud music,especially on New Year’s Eve ,when we would have liked something rather more special than just a loud disco.) Generally though a very enjoyable experience to be recommended.Show more
Traveled in December 2019

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2 local currencies
You’ll encounter Euro in France, Germany and Netherlands, Swiss Franc in Switzerland.
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Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Booking needs min. 2 travelers

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1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Pay only $400 today. The rest is due 95 days before departure. Learn more

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