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Rhine Christmas Markets 2027 - 8 Days

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From Zurich to Amsterdam
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  • Elegant table setting with gourmet plated dishes, wine glasses and a river view through large window
  • Smiling couple clinking red-wine glasses in a softly lit riverside restaurant
  • Smartly dressed waiter holding a tray of teapots and cups, smiling at the camera
  • Vibrant Christmas market scene with red canopies, twinkling string lights and star lanterns
  • Illustrated route map showing travel path from Amsterdam to Zurich via German Rhine cities
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  • Route map of a Rhine cruise from Amsterdam to Basel and Zürich via Cologne and Mannheim.
  • Aerial view of Zurich’s Limmat River, historic spires and leafy hillsides under a partly cloudy sky.
  • The vivid red Basel Rathaus stands prominently on Marktplatz surrounded by historic buildings at dusk.
  • Festive Christmas market stalls glow with lights beneath a giant illuminated star against a twilight sky in Basel.
  • Evening riverfront of Düsseldorf with the Rheinturm tower, historic church spire and moored cruise boat along the calm Rhine.
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Zurich to Basel

    Zurich to Basel
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome reception)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome reception aboard the Scenic Space-Ship
    Landmarks
    Zurich
    Basel
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  2. Day 2

    Basel

    Basel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Strasbourg

    Strasbourg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Choice of Scenic Freechoice activity: Guided walking tour of Strasbourg with free market time OR Alsace Christmas beer brewery visit with tasting
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    Petit France
    Place Kléber
  4. Day 4

    Mannheim - Heidelberg

    Mannheim - Heidelberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Choice of Scenic Freechoice activity: Orientation tour of Heidelberg with free time OR Historical tour of Heidelberg with Heidelberg Castle visit

    Optional Activities

    • Scenic Enrich: Private classical concert at Bruchsal Palace with welcome drink
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Heidelberg Old Town
    Bruchsal Palace
  5. Day 5

    Rüdesheim

    Rüdesheim
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Mini-train ride from pier to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
    • Entry 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

    • River cruise through Rhine Gorge
    • Walking tour of Cologne visiting Cologne Cathedral and Christmas markets
    Landmarks
    Rhine Gorge
    Lorelei Statue
    Cologne Cathedral
  7. Day 7

    Düsseldorf

    Düsseldorf
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Airport transfer from Amsterdam port to airport
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Port
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    Scenic Ruby
    Since 2009, the Scenic Ruby has been sailing on European waters, carrying up to 167 travellers through mesmerizing landscapes while provi… Read more
    Built
    2009 (refurbished 2013)
    Guests
    167
    Crew
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    Length
    135m
    Staterooms
    84
    Gross Tonnage
    2,721
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