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Rhine and Moselle Christmas Markets with Paris, Lucerne and Zürich Paris → Zurich (2027)

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From Paris to Zurich
3.7
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  • Lucerne’s snow-dusted Chapel Bridge decorated with festive lights reflected in the Reuss River at dusk.
  • Sunset aerial of Cologne Cathedral beside the Rhine River and Hohenzollern Bridge.
  • Vibrant Christmas market stalls and crowds beneath the illuminated Cologne Cathedral at night.
  • Blurred festive lights and red market stalls frame a woman in a wool hat at a Christmas fair.
  • Decorated Strasbourg street with angel lights and half-timbered houses crowded with holiday shoppers.
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  • Amsterdam canal at dusk illuminated by festive string lights reflecting on the water.
  • Aerial panorama of Paris with the Eiffel Tower rising above symmetrical boulevards on a sunny day.
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 38 - 48
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Paris

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Paris)
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  2. Day 2

    Paris

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome Dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Paris)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Paris including Avenue des Champs-Élysées and Arc de Triomphe

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Paris Christmas markets
    Landmarks
    Avenue des Champs-Élysées
    Arc de Triomphe
  3. Day 3

    Paris

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Paris)

    Included Activities

    • Insider Experience - Musée du Fromage with live cheesemaking demonstration and guided tasting of regional cheeses paired with wines

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner and cabaret show at Moulin Rouge
    Landmarks
    Musée du Fromage
    Moulin Rouge
  4. Day 4

    Paris to Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Travelmarvel river ship)

    Included Activities

    • Coach travel from Paris to Amsterdam
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Dinner (Captain's Welcome Dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Glass-top boat canal cruise with local guide
  6. Day 6

    Cologne

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom)
    • Insider Experience - Cologne Christmas Market
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom)
    Cologne Christmas Market
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  7. Day 7

    Cochem

    Included Activities

    • Visit Reichsburg Castle
    • Cochem Christmas market
    Landmarks
    Reichsburg Castle
    Cochem Christmas Market
  8. Day 8

    Rüdesheim

    Included Activities

    • Winzerexpress mini train ride
    • Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
    • Rüdesheim Christmas market
    • Käthe Wohlfahrt Christmas store visit
    Landmarks
    Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
    Käthe Wohlfahrt Christmas store
    Rüdesheim Christmas Market
  9. Day 9

    Strasbourg

    Meals
    Dinner (Farewell Dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Strasbourg historic quarters
    • Insider Experience - Christkindelsmärik (France's Oldest Christmas Market)
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    Christkindelsmärik
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  10. Day 10

    Colmar

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Colmar
    • Insider Experience - Colmar Christmas Markets
    Landmarks
    Colmar Christmas Markets
  11. Day 11

    Basel to Lucerne

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Lucerne)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Basel

    Optional Activities

    • Traditional dinner and entertainment at Swiss folklore restaurant
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  12. Day 12

    Lucerne

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Lucerne)

    Included Activities

    • Festive walking tour of Lucerne
    • Lucerne Christmas markets
    Landmarks
    Lucerne Christmas Markets
  13. Day 13

    Lucerne to Zürich

    Meals
    Dinner (Farewell Dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Opera Zürich)

    Included Activities

    • Insider Experience - Mount Pilatus gondola and Dragon Ride aerial cableway
    Landmarks
    Mount Pilatus
  14. Day 14

    Zürich

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Opera Zürich)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Zürich
    • Zürich indoor Christmas markets
    • Singing Christmas Tree viewing

    Optional Activities

    • Christmas chocolate making course at Lindt Home of Chocolate
    Landmarks
    Lindt Home of Chocolate
  15. Day 15

    Zürich

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  • Paris

    Hotel
    Days 1, 2, 3

  • Travelmarvel river ship

    Hotel
    day 4

  • Lucerne

    Hotel
    Days 11, 12

  • Hotel Opera Zürich

    Hotel
    Days 13, 14

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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 September 21st, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after September 21st, 2026, a minimum payment of $750 is required to confirm your booking with Travel Marvel. 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 120 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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