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Rhine Christmas Markets 2026 - 8 Days (9 destinations)

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From Zurich to Amsterdam
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Guided in English
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Zurich to Basel

    Zurich to Basel
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome reception)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome reception
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  2. Day 2

    Breisach

    Breisach
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    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

    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
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  4. Day 4

    Mannheim

    Mannheim
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    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

    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

    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
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  7. Day 7

    Düsseldorf

    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

    Amsterdam
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    Breakfast (Hearty breakfast)

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