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Rhine Christmas Markets with Switzerland 2027/2028 - 12 Days

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  • Festively decorated Christmas tree with red and gold ornaments under twinkling lights at an outdoor market.
  • Orange glass-roof canal boat glides under a classic brick arch bridge lined with tall gabled houses in Amsterdam.
  • Pedestrians and cyclists cross a picturesque stone canal bridge surrounded by historic Amsterdam houses and trees.
  • Row of canal-side townhouses and cafés reflected in the water with small boats and summer activity in Amsterdam.
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
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    Dinner (Welcome reception dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Board Scenic Space-Ship luxury cruise vessel
    • Welcome reception

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Amsterdam's narrow laneways and canals
    • Visit Christmas markets in Amsterdam squares
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Canals
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  3. Day 2

    Düsseldorf

    Düsseldorf
    Meals
    Breakfast (In Crystal Dining), Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Düsseldorf with local guide
    • Visit Christmas markets

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Old Town and Konigsallee independently
  4. Day 3

    Cologne

    Cologne
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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Cologne
    • Visit Cologne Cathedral
    • Visit Christmas markets
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
  5. Day 4

    Rüdesheim

    Rüdesheim
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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through Rhine Gorge
    • Mini-train ride to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
    • Visit Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Rüdesheim town independently
    Landmarks
    Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
    Lorelei statue
  6. Day 5

    Mannheim - Heidelberg - Bruchsal

    Mannheim - Heidelberg - Bruchsal
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Orientation tour of Heidelberg with free time
    • OR Historical tour of Heidelberg Castle with courtyard, balcony viewpoint, and Heidelberg Tun visit
    • OR Private classical concert at Bruchsal Palace with welcome drink
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Bruchsal Palace
  7. Day 6

    Strasbourg

    Strasbourg
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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Strasbourg visiting cathedral and Petit France district
    • OR Alsace Christmas beer brewery visit with tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Christmas markets independently
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    Petit France
  8. Day 7

    Basel

    Basel

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice: Guided tour of Basel Old Town with Christmas market visit
    • Scenic Freechoice: Läckerli baking workshop with local baker
    Landmarks
    Basel Minster
    Münsterplatz
    Barfüsserplatz
  9. Day 8

    Basel to Montreux

    Basel to Montreux

    Included Activities

    • Orientation tour of Montreux
    Landmarks
    Lake Geneva
  10. Day 9

    Montreux

    Montreux
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Chillon Castle

    Optional Activities

    • Exclusive after-hours visit to Chaplin Museum (Scenic Enrich)
    Landmarks
    Chillon Castle
    Chaplin Museum
  11. Day 10

    Montreux to Bern

    Montreux to Bern
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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Orientation tour of Bern visiting fountains, facades, streets, and Bear Park
    • OR Swiss chocolate tasting at local producer
    Landmarks
    Bern Cathedral
    Zytglogge
    Bear Park
  12. Day 11

    Bern - Lucerne - Zurich

    Bern - Lucerne - Zurich
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    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Lucerne
    • Visit Museggmauer and Türme
    • Visit Hofkirche and Jesuit Church
    • Walking tour of Zurich
    • Explore Bahnhofstrasse

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Zurich after dark independently
    Landmarks
    Hofkirche
    Jesuit Church
  13. Day 12

    Zurich

    Zurich
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Zurich

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    Staterooms
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