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Christmas Markets on the Rhine, Main & Danube 2027 - 22 Days (24 destinations)

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From Basel to Budapest
4.4 (45 reviews)
  • A lively Christmas market scene, vibrant with lights and snow.
  • Map showing grand European cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest via Rhine, Main and Danube.
  • Couple overlooking Budapest with a cityscape backdrop.
  • Colorful cityscape along the Danube River with historic buildings.
  • View of Durnstein from across the river with vineyards.
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  • Waterfront view of a city with red-roofed buildings and cathedral.
  • A map layout showing travel routes and various cities.
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 50
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Zurich to Basel

    Zurich to Basel
  2. Day 2

    Basel

    Basel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Basel with market visit
    • Läckerli baking workshop
    Landmarks
    Basel Minster
    Barfüsserplatz
    Münsterplatz
  3. Day 3

    Basel to Strasbourg

    Basel to Strasbourg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Strasbourg
    • Alsace Christmas beer - brewery visit
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    Petit France
    Place Kléber
  4. Day 4

    Strasbourg to Mannheim

    Strasbourg to Mannheim
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Orientation tour of Heidelberg with free time
    • Historical tour of Heidelberg
    • Private classical concert at Bruchsal Palace
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Heidelberg Old Town
    Bruchsal Palace
  5. Day 5

    Mannheim to Rüdesheim

    Mannheim to Rüdesheim
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Mini-train to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
    • Visit to Siegfried's Museum with guided introduction
    Landmarks
    Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
  6. Day 6

    Rüdesheim to Cologne

    Rüdesheim to Cologne
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Cologne
    • Visit to Cologne Cathedral
    • Access to Cologne Christmas markets
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
    Lorelei Statue
  7. Day 7

    Cologne to Düsseldorf

    Cologne to Düsseldorf
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Düsseldorf with local guide
    • Access to Christmas markets
    Landmarks
    Königsallee
    Düsseldorf Old Town
  8. Day 8

    Düsseldorf to Amsterdam

    Düsseldorf to Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  9. Day 9

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Canal cruise
    • Walking tour of Amsterdam
    • Excursion to Schermerhorn and Alkmaar
    Landmarks
    Schermerhorn
    Alkmaar
  10. Day 10

    Amsterdam to Cologne

    Amsterdam to Cologne
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Cologne Old Town
    • Visit to Cologne Cathedral
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
  11. Day 11

    Cologne to Rüdesheim

    Cologne to Rüdesheim
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through Rhine Gorge
    • Mini train to Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum
    • Guided introduction to museum
    Landmarks
    Lorelei Statue
    Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum
  12. Day 12

    Rüdesheim - Miltenberg - Wertheim

    Rüdesheim - Miltenberg - Wertheim
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Miltenberg
    • Orientation tour of Wertheim
    Landmarks
    Miltenberg Old Town
    Wertheim
  13. Day 13

    Rhine Valley

    Rhine Valley
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Gourmet Christmas feast)

    Included Activities

    • Gourmet Christmas feast
    • Christmas celebrations on board
  14. Day 14

    Wertheim to Bamberg

    Wertheim to Bamberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Bamberg Old Town
    Landmarks
    Bamberg Cathedral
    Bamberg Old Town
  15. Day 15

    Bamberg to Nuremberg

    Bamberg to Nuremberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of the Old Town
    • World War II tour
    • Nuremberg's Castle and City Walls tour
    Landmarks
    Imperial Castle
    St. Egidien's Church
    Nuremberg market square
  16. Day 16

    Nuremberg to Regensburg

    Nuremberg to Regensburg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Regensburg walking tour
    • Bavarian beer tasting
    Landmarks
    Church of St. James
    Porta Praetoria
    Old Stone Bridge
  17. Day 17

    Regensburg to Passau

    Regensburg to Passau
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Passau Old Town
    • Visit to St. Stephens Cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Full day excursion to Salzburg
    • Full day excursion to Český Krumlov
    • Highlights of Passau - with St. Stephens Cathedral
    Landmarks
    St. Stephens Cathedral
    Veste Oberhaus
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  18. Day 18

    Passau to Melk - Durnstein

    Passau to Melk - Durnstein
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through Wachau Valley
    • Tasting of local delicacies from Wachau Valley

    Optional Activities

    • Melk Abbey guided tour
    • Wachau valley wine tasting
    • UNESCO Wachau Valley e-bike experience
    Landmarks
    Melk Abbey
    Durnstein
    Wachau Valley
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  19. Day 19

    Durnstein to Vienna

    Durnstein to Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Schönbrunn Palace tour
    • Excursion to Bratislava
    • Guided tour of Vienna
    Landmarks
    Schönbrunn Palace
    Ringstrasse
    Bratislava Castle
    Hlavné Námestie
  20. Day 20

    Vienna to Budapest

    Vienna to Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruise to Budapest
    • Classical concert at Gödöllő Royal Palace
    Landmarks
    Gödöllő Royal Palace
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  21. Day 21

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Budapest in Depth tour
    • Hospital in the Rock
    • Guided hike of Buda
    Landmarks
    Buda Hill
    Várkert Bazár
    Hospital in the Rock
    Danube River
  22. Day 22

    Budapest

    Budapest

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