Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Amsterdam
Amsterdam
- Day 2
Amsterdam
Amsterdam- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Visit to Festive Amsterdam - Christmas markets with festive lights, cosy stalls, Dutch winter charm, stroopwafels, oliebollen, mulled wine and live music at locations like Museumplein's Ice Village and Funky Xmas Market in Westergas
Optional Activities
- Dutch Delights - Guided walking tour of Amsterdam's highlights with tastings of Dutch treats including pickled herring, cheeses and poffertjes (bite-sized fluffy pancakes). Activity level: Easy, Duration: 3 hours. Extra expense.
Landmarks Museumplein's Ice Village Funky Xmas Market in Westergas 
- Day 3
Düsseldorf - Cologne
Düsseldorf - CologneIncluded Activities
- Walking tour of Düsseldorf - Guided tour of the Old Town filled with Christmas cheer, learning about festive customs and traditions with free time to explore Christmas markets throughout the city
- Guided tour of Cologne's Old Town with Christmas market visit - Explore Cologne's history and architecture from ancient Roman fortifications to medieval and modern structures, then enjoy traditional glühwein in the Roncalliplatz Christmas market in front of the cathedral
Optional Activities
- Cologne Christmas market & beer experience - Explore Christmas markets then discover Cologne's beer culture with a guided tour through legendary brewhouses to taste the city's signature Kölsch beer. Activity level: Easy, Duration: 2 hours. Extra expense.
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral Roncalliplatz Christmas Market - Day 4
Koblenz
KoblenzIncluded Activities
- Orientation walk of Koblenz & Christmas market visit - Guided walking tour passing the Church of Our Lady, German Corner where two European rivers meet, and Ehrenbreitstein Fortress (one of the largest preserved fortresses in Europe), followed by exploration of the town's Christmas markets
Optional Activities
- Moselle Valley & Cochem Castle visit - Walking tour and guided visit to the medieval town of Cochem with a tour of the magnificent Cochem Castle featuring impressive views of the Moselle Valley. The castle was rebuilt in 1868 in neo-Gothic architecture. Activity level: Difficult/Active, Duration: 5 hours. Extra expense.
Landmarks Church of Our Lady German Corner Ehrenbreitstein Fortress Lorelei Rock - Day 5
Mannheim
MannheimIncluded Activities
- Guided tour of Heidelberg & Christmas market visit - Travel to the UNESCO City of Literature with 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
StrasbourgIncluded Activities
- Guided tour of Strasbourg with Christmas market visit - Walking tour of the Grand Île (UNESCO World Heritage-listed historical city centre) with its medieval timber-framed buildings, the famous Maison Kammerzell, and Petite France with its charming canal system and half-timbered houses, followed by a visit to one of the city's Christmas markets for traditional Alsatian treats
Optional Activities
- Baden Baden Spa Experience - Day excursion to the world-renowned Baden-Baden spa town in Germany's Black Forest, famous for its healing thermal waters and elegant ambience offering wellness, history and indulgence. Activity level: Easy, Duration: 3 hours. Extra expense.
Landmarks Grand Île Maison Kammerzell Petite France 
- Day 7
Breisach
BreisachIncluded Activities
- Guided tour of Breisach with Christmas market visit - Walking tour of Breisach seeing the Stephanhünster cathedral, Radbrunnen sculpture, Franciscan Monastery and pretty streets around Marktplatz, followed by a visit to the Christmas market
- 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 where Marie Antoinette stopped in 1770. Explore the Christmas market underneath the 40-metre-high Ravenna Viaduct and experience the magical aroma of Black Forest specialties and handcrafted regional products
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Colmar - Magical morning tour of Colmar walking down cobblestone lanes to see the confluence of French and German architecture, lifestyle and culture in the historic centre. Activity level: Easy, Duration: 5 hours. Extra expense.
Landmarks Stephanhünster Cathedral Ravenna Viaduct Hofgut Sternen - Day 8
Zurich
Zurich- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Zurich Airport
