Where?
When?
2

Where to?

Traveling when?

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Who is travelling?

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0
From
$6,173
US $5,463 per person

Rhine Christmas Markets 2026 - 8 Days (9 destinations)

8 days
From Zurich to Amsterdam
4.4
44 traveler reviews
From
$6,173
-12%
US $5,463 per person

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Select Date

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0
Save and compare this adventure

Best price guarantee Learn More

Plan your adventure:
River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
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 10 - 50
Ages 18+
Image of a map showing the route of the tour

Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Zurich to Basel

    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  2. Day 2

    Breisach

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast in Crystal Dining)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Colmar with Christmas Markets (Scenic Freechoice)
    • Guided tour of Freiburg Christmas Markets with 13th Century Freiburg Cathedral (Scenic Freechoice)
    Landmarks
    Freiburg Cathedral
    Colmar Christmas Markets
  3. Day 3

    Strasbourg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Strasbourg including cathedral, Petit France and Grand Ile
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    Petit France
    Grand Ile
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  4. Day 4

    Mannheim

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Orientation tour of Heidelberg with free time (Scenic Freechoice)
    • Historical tour of Heidelberg with Heidelberg Castle visit (Scenic Freechoice)

    Optional Activities

    • Private Classical Concert at Bruchsal Palace (Scenic Enrich)
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Bruchsal Palace
    Heidelberg Old Town
  5. Day 5

    Rüdesheim

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Mini-train ride to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
    Landmarks
    Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
  6. Day 6

    Rüdesheim to Cologne

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through the Rhine Gorge
    • Walking tour of Cologne including Cologne Cathedral and Christmas Markets
    Landmarks
    Rhine Gorge
    Cologne Cathedral
    Cologne Christmas Markets
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Düsseldorf

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Düsseldorf with local guide including Old Town and Konigsallee
    Landmarks
    Düsseldorf Old Town
    Konigsallee
    Düsseldorf Christmas Markets
  8. Day 8

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast (Hearty breakfast)

Want to read it later?

Download this tour’s PDF brochure and start tour planning offline

What's Included

Expand All
  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
Gold Operator
Rating
4.4(44 reviews)
Response time
within 2 days
Response rate
79%
Cancellation policy

Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours Ship

Reviews from other tours by Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours

  • GARRY
    April 30th, 2026
    I thought that the cruise was excellent. I really cannot think of any aspect of it that did not fully meet or surpass...
    Show more
  • Frederick
    April 17th, 2026
    Solid execution of itinerary and shipboard activities and service. Food was less than excellent but generous and...
    Show more
  • Christine
    August 22nd, 2025
    It really was an excellent cruise and I enjoyed it immensely. The only comment I would make is the act that all...
    Show more

Dates & Availability

Select departure month and travellers

Select Date

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0
Upcoming departures
Hurry, deals only available for a limited time!
Ends in0d0h7m36s
  • -12%
    From Tuesday
    24 Nov, 2026
    To Tuesday
    1 Dec, 2026
    English
    From:
    $6,173
    US $5,463 per person
    Multiple Room Types
  • -9%
    From Tuesday
    8 Dec, 2026
    To Tuesday
    15 Dec, 2026
    English
    From:
    $7,790
    US $7,054 per person
    Multiple Room Types
  • -9%
    From Wednesday
    9 Dec, 2026
    To Wednesday
    16 Dec, 2026
    English
    From:
    $7,790
    US $7,054 per person
    Start Amsterdam, End Zurich Version
    View this tour
  • -9%
    From Tuesday
    15 Dec, 2026
    To Tuesday
    22 Dec, 2026
    English
    From:
    $6,195
    US $5,618 per person
    Start Amsterdam, End Zurich Version
    View this tour
  • -9%
    From Tuesday
    15 Dec, 2026
    To Tuesday
    22 Dec, 2026
    English
    From:
    $7,765
    US $7,031 per person
    Multiple Room Types
  • -9%
    From Wednesday
    16 Dec, 2026
    To Wednesday
    23 Dec, 2026
    English
    From:
    $5,995
    US $5,438 per person
    Multiple Room Types
  • -9%
    From Sunday
    5 Dec, 2027
    To Sunday
    12 Dec, 2027
    English
    From:
    $5,945
    US $5,393 per person
    2027 Version
    View this tour
  • -9%
    From Tuesday
    7 Dec, 2027
    To Tuesday
    14 Dec, 2027
    English
    From:
    $5,945
    US $5,393 per person
    2027 Version
    View this tour
  • -9%
    From Monday
    13 Dec, 2027
    To Monday
    20 Dec, 2027
    English
    From:
    $5,945
    US $5,393 per person
    2027 Version
    View this tour
  • -9%
    From Tuesday
    14 Dec, 2027
    To Tuesday
    21 Dec, 2027
    English
    From:
    $5,945
    US $5,393 per person
    2027 Version
    View this tour

Want to read it later?

Download this tour’s PDF brochure and start tour planning offline

Why book with TourRadar?

    • Trusted and vetted operators
    • Rated excellent on
    • Best price guarantee
    • 24/7 customer support
    • Earn $100 in travel credits

    To protect your payment and ensure your booking will be processed in United States, never transfer or communicate outside of the TourRadar website or app.

More benefits

What our customers ask about this tour

The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.
All questions
We couldn't find results
Try a different search term or ask a question to this adventure's experts
  • L

    Lucy

    Asked on December 23rd, 2025

    If we book it will be for 2 people

    Accommodation
    Group size
Can’t find the answer to your question?
Reach out to the experts at Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours with your enquiry, they usually respond within 2 days.
From
$6,173
-12%
US $5,463 per person

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Select Date

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0
Save and compare this adventure

Best price guarantee Learn More

Plan your adventure:

Earn while you share

With TourRadar RISE, you can earn commission when someone books a tour through a link you share — like this one.

Good to Know

Tour ID: 330221

  • Currencies
    Euro
    France, Germany and Netherlands
    Fr.
    Swiss Franc
    Switzerland
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for type J.

    Type J
    Switzerland
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Germany.Switzerland. Ideally 6 months before travel.
  • Visa
    • 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.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before August 23rd, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 23rd, 2026, a minimum payment of 100% is required to confirm your booking with Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours. 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 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
  • Cancellation Policy
  • Accessibility
    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec