Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
- Day 2
Amsterdam
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Visit to Festive Amsterdam - Amsterdam's Christmas markets featuring festive lights, cosy stalls, handmade gifts, mulled wine and live music at locations like Museumplein's Ice Village and Funky Xmas Market in Westergas
Optional Activities
- Dutch Delights - 3-hour guided walking tour exploring Amsterdam on foot while savouring Dutch treats including pickled herring, cheeses and poffertjes (Activity level: Easy)
Landmarks Museumplein Ice Village Funky Xmas Market Westergas - Day 3
Düsseldorf - Cologne
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Düsseldorf - Explore the Old Town filled with Christmas cheer with a local guide, learning about festive customs and traditions before free time to explore Christmas markets
- Guided tour of Cologne's Old Town with Christmas market visit - Discover Cologne's history and architecture from Roman fortifications to medieval and post-WWII structures, then enjoy traditional glühwein at the Roncalliplatz Christmas market in front of the cathedral
Optional Activities
- Cologne Christmas market & beer experience - 2-hour guided tour exploring Christmas markets followed by discovery of Cologne's beer culture and legendary brewhouses where you can sample the region's signature Kölsch beer (Activity level: Easy)
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral Roncalliplatz Christmas Market Lorelei Rock 
- Day 4
Koblenz
Included Activities
- Orientation walk of Koblenz with local guide
- Visit Church of Our Lady
- Visit German Corner
- View Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
- Explore Christmas markets
- Rhine Gorge cruise
Optional Activities
- Moselle Valley & Cochem Castle visit (extra expense) - includes walking tour of Cochem and guided castle visit with views of Moselle Valley, 5 hours, Difficult/Active level
Landmarks Church of Our Lady German Corner Ehrenbreitstein Fortress Lorelei Rock Cochem Castle 
- Day 5
Mannheim
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Heidelberg & Christmas market visit - Travel to the UNESCO City of Literature for a guided tour unveiling its rich history starting at the Renaissance ruins of Heidelberg Castle, followed by exploration of the city's romantic Christmas markets spread throughout historic squares
Landmarks Heidelberg Castle - Day 6
Strasbourg
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Strasbourg with Christmas market visit - Walking tour of the Grand Île UNESCO World Heritage-listed historical city centre featuring medieval timber-framed buildings, the Maison Kammerzell, and Petite France with its charming canal system and half-timbered houses, followed by visit to a Christmas market for traditional Alsatian treats and gift shopping
Optional Activities
- Baden-Baden Spa Experience - 3-hour guided excursion to Germany's Black Forest and the world-renowned Baden-Baden spa town famous for its healing thermal waters, elegant ambience, wellness and indulgence (Activity level: Easy)
Landmarks Grand Île Maison Kammerzell Petite France - Day 7
Breisach
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Breisach with Christmas market visit - Walking tour with a local guide to see the Stephanmünster cathedral, Radbrunnen sculpture, Franciscan Monastery, and pretty streets around Marktplatz, followed by visit to the Christmas market
- EmeraldPLUS: Guided visit to Christmas Market at Ravenna Viaduct - Picturesque drive through the Black Forest Highlands to the Hofgut Sternen complex at the foothill of Ravenna Gorge. Explore the Christmas market underneath the 40-metre-high Ravenna Viaduct with magical aromas of Black Forest specialties and handcrafted regional products. Historic site where Marie Antoinette stopped with 52 decorated carriages in 1770 on the way to her wedding to King Louis XVI
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Colmar - 5-hour guided morning tour of Colmar with its cobblestone lanes reminiscent of Grimm's Fairy Tales, showing the confluence of French and German architecture, lifestyle, and culture in the historic centre (Activity level: Easy)
Landmarks Stephanmünster Cathedral Radbrunnen Sculpture Franciscan Monastery Marktplatz Ravenna Viaduct Hofgut Sternen 
- Day 8
Basel to Lucerne
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Lucerne - Guided tour of beautiful Lucerne featuring the well-preserved medieval Altstadt, delightful waterfront promenades and colourful buildings that highlight the Swiss city's distinctive character
Landmarks Lake Lucerne - Day 9
Lucerne
Optional Activities
- Tastes of Switzerland - 1.5-hour culinary adventure celebrating Switzerland's most iconic delights featuring creamy artisanal cheeses and world-renowned Swiss chocolates tasting experience (Activity level: Easy)
- Train & cable car ride to Rigi-Weggis - 4-6 hour independent visit to Mount Rigi, one of the most iconic mountains in Central Switzerland. Transfer from Lucerne to the foot of Rigi Mountain, then board a small train to the summit with incredible panoramic views, concluded with a cable car ride down the mountain (Activity level: Easy)
Landmarks Mount Rigi - Day 10
Lucerne to Zurich
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Zurich - Explore Zurich on a guided tour featuring the Bahnhofstrasse and Romanesque Cathedral with views from the city's oldest quarters, visit the Frauenkirche, and relax at the lakeside park
Landmarks Bahnhofstrasse Zurich Cathedral Frauenkirche 
- Day 11
Zurich
- Meals
- Breakfast
