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Christmas Markets on the Rhine 2027 - 8 Days (14 destinations)

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From Amsterdam to Zurich
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  • Brightly painted miniature timber-frame houses displayed at a German Christmas market stall.
  • Back-view of traveler looking at enormous illuminated Christmas tree in Strasbourg
  • Lively Christmas market scene with glowing decorations in front of historic buildings
  • Illuminated bridge arches over Amsterdam canal at blue hour with light trails
  • Festive Strasbourg street with angel lights and cathedral backdrop bustling with visitors
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
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Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 182
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Amsterdam

    Included Activities

    • Airport transfer to Emerald Star-Ship
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Canals
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  2. Day 2

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Festive Amsterdam - Amsterdam's Christmas markets including Museumplein's Ice Village and Funky Xmas Market in Westergas

    Optional Activities

    • Dutch Delights walking tour - 3 hours, Easy activity level, includes sampling pickled herring, cheeses, and poffertjes (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Museumplein
    Westergas
  3. Day 3

    Düsseldorf - Cologne

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Düsseldorf with local guide exploring the Old Town and Christmas markets
    • Guided tour of Cologne's Old Town with Christmas market visit
    • Traditional glühwein experience at Roncalliplatz Christmas market in front of Cologne Cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Cologne Christmas market & beer experience - 2 hours, Easy activity level, includes guided tour through legendary brewhouses and tasting of Kölsch beer (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Düsseldorf Old Town
    Cologne Cathedral
    Roncalliplatz
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Koblenz

    Included Activities

    • Orientation walk of Koblenz with local guide
    • Visit to Church of Our Lady
    • Visit to German Corner
    • Visit to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
    • Christmas market visit in Koblenz

    Optional Activities

    • Moselle Valley & Cochem Castle visit - 5 hours, Difficult/Active activity level, includes walking tour and guided visit to medieval Cochem Castle with views of Moselle Valley (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Church of Our Lady (Liebfrauenkirche)
    German Corner (Deutsches Eck)
    Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
    Lorelei Rock
    Rhine Gorge
  5. Day 5

    Mannheim

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Heidelberg
    • Visit to Heidelberg Castle Renaissance ruins
    • Christmas market visit in Heidelberg
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Heidelberg
  6. Day 6

    Strasbourg

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Strasbourg
    • Visit to Grand Île UNESCO World Heritage-listed historical city centre
    • Visit to Maison Kammerzell
    • Visit to Petite France historic district
    • Christmas market visit in Strasbourg

    Optional Activities

    • Baden-Baden Spa Experience - 3 hours, Easy activity level, includes rejuvenating day at world-renowned spa town famous for healing thermal waters (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Grand Île
    Maison Kammerzell
    Petite France
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  7. Day 7

    Breisach

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Breisach
    • Visit to Stephanmünster cathedral
    • Visit to Radbrunnen sculpture
    • Visit to Franciscan Monastery
    • Christmas market visit in Breisach
    • Guided visit to Christmas Market at Ravenna Viaduct - includes drive through Black Forest Highlands to Hofgut Sternen complex and exploration of market beneath 40-metre-high Ravenna Viaduct

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Colmar - 5 hours, Easy activity level, includes exploration of cobblestone lanes and historic centre showcasing French and German architecture (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Stephanmünster
    Radbrunnen sculpture
    Franciscan Monastery
    Ravenna Viaduct
    Hofgut Sternen
  8. Day 8

    Basel to Zurich

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Zurich Airport

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Emerald Cruises Ship

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    Emerald Sky
    Offering unique river cruising experiences since 2014 on Danube and Rhine to the 182 passengers it can accommodate, Emerald Sky is the perf… Read more
    Capacity
    Built
    2014
    Guests
    180
    Crew
    51
    Length
    135 metres / 443 feet
    Width
    11 m / 36 ft
    Suites
    Staterooms
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    3544 gt
    Electricity
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    13 kn / 24 kph / 15 mph
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft
    Cabin
    91
    Deck
    Deck with Cabins
    Staterooms / SuitesDeck PlansDining

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    May 9th, 2026
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  • Janardhanan
    May 14th, 2026
    Very nice cruise on the Danube. Efficient and helpful staff. Visited many nice places.

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    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Germany.Switzerland. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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    • 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.
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    • For any tour departing before August 28th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 28th, 2026, a minimum payment of 100% is required to confirm your booking with Emerald Cruises. 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.
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