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Rhine Christmas Markets with Switzerland 2027 - 12 Days (from Zurich to Amsterdam)

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From Zurich to Amsterdam
4.4
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  • Festively lit Christmas market stall with a decorated tree, ornaments and seated visitors enjoying the cozy atmosphere.
  • Autumn leaves frame Zurich’s St. Peter Church and colourful historic buildings along the Limmat River.
  • Wide aerial panorama of Zurich showing the Limmat River, bridges and surrounding green hills beneath a partially cloudy sky.
  • Sunrise over Zurich’s twin church towers and lake with snow-capped Alps visible in the distance.
  • Blue-hour view along the Limmat River in Zurich with illuminated churches reflecting on the calm water.
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  • Festively lit boat and lakeside huts reflecting in Lake Lucerne with snowy Alps under dramatic evening clouds.
  • Vibrant scene of Lucerne’s Reuss River, Jesuit Church and colourful medieval buildings mirrored in turquoise water.
  • Morning sunlight on Lucerne’s flower-decked Chapel Bridge stretching across the Reuss River with mountains beyond.
  • Simplified route map showing a river cruise itinerary from Amsterdam through Germany to Basel and Zurich.
  • Smartly dressed waiter holding a tray with a tea set, smiling in a stylish interior beside white orchids.
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Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
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Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 50
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Zurich

    Landmarks
    Lake Zurich
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  2. Day 2

    Zurich to Bern

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Zurich with local guide
    • Visit to Bahnhofstrasse

    Optional Activities

    • Orientation tour of Bern with Bear Park visit
    • Swiss chocolate tasting at local producer
    Landmarks
    Bahnhofstrasse
    Zytglogge (Clock Tower)
    Bern Cathedral
    Bear Park
    River Aare
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  3. Day 3

    Bern to Montreux

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Orientation tour of Montreux
    • Chaplin Museum after-hours visit
    Landmarks
    Lake Geneva
    Chaplin Museum (Chaplin's World)
  4. Day 4

    Montreux

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Chillon Castle with local guide
    Landmarks
    Chillon Castle
  5. Day 5

    Montreux - Lucerne - Basel

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Lucerne with local guide
    Landmarks
    Museggmauer and Türme (Town Walls and Towers)
    Hofkirche
    Jesuit Church
  6. Day 6

    Basel

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Basel with Christmas market visit
    • Läckerli baking workshop with local baker
    Landmarks
    Basel Minster
    Barfüsserplatz
    Münsterplatz
  7. Day 7

    Strasbourg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Strasbourg cathedral and Petit France with free market time
    • Alsace Christmas beer brewery visit and tasting
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    Petit France
    Place Kléber
  8. Day 8

    Mannheim

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Private classical concert at Bruchsal Palace with welcome drink

    Optional Activities

    • Orientation tour of Heidelberg with free exploration time
    • Historical tour of Heidelberg including Heidelberg Castle visit
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Bruchsal Palace
  9. Day 9

    Rüdesheim

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Mini-train ride from pier
    • Visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
    Landmarks
    Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
  10. Day 10

    Rüdesheim to Cologne

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Rhine Gorge cruise
    • Walking tour of Cologne with cathedral visit
    • Visit to Cologne Christmas markets
    Landmarks
    Rhine Gorge
    Lorelei Statue
    Cologne Cathedral
  11. Day 11

    Düsseldorf

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Düsseldorf with local guide

    Optional Activities

    • Free time to explore Düsseldorf Christmas markets
    Landmarks
    Königsallee
  12. Day 12

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast

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    Crew
    53
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    135m
    Staterooms
    84
    Gross Tonnage
    2,721
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