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Rhine and Moselle Christmas Markets with Paris Paris → Basel (2027)

11 days
From Paris to Basel
4.0
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Paris

    Paris
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Paris)
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  2. Day 2

    Paris

    Paris
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome Dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Paris)

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Visit one of the city's festive Christmas markets
    Landmarks
    Avenue des Champs-Élysées
    Arc de Triomphe
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Paris

    Paris
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Paris)

    Included Activities

    • Insider Experience at Musée du Fromage - live cheesemaking demonstration and guided tasting of fine 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

    Paris to Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Travelmarvel river ship)

    Included Activities

    • Coach travel through northern France, Belgium and the Netherlands to Amsterdam
  5. Day 5

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Captain's Welcome Dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Glass-top canal boat cruise with local guide through Amsterdam's 17th-century canals
  6. Day 6

    Cologne

    Cologne
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Cochem

    Cochem
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruise along the Moselle River
    • Explore Cochem's narrow lanes and half-timbered houses
    • Visit Reichsburg Castle
    • Browse Cochem's Christmas market
    Landmarks
    Reichsburg Castle
    Cochem Christmas Market
  8. Day 8

    Rüdesheim

    Rüdesheim
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • River cruise through Rhine Gorge
    • Winzerexpress mini train ride to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
    • Visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
    • Browse Rüdesheim Christmas market
    • Visit to Käthe Wohlfahrt Christmas store
    Landmarks
    Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
    Rüdesheim Christmas Market
    Käthe Wohlfahrt Christmas Store
  9. Day 9

    Strasbourg

    Strasbourg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell Dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Strasbourg's historic quarters, half-timbered houses, canals and cathedral
    • Insider Experience at Christkindelsmark (France's Oldest Christmas Market)
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    Christkindelsmark
  10. Day 10

    Colmar

    Colmar
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Colmar's historic streets and half-timbered houses
    • Insider Experience at Colmar Christmas Markets
    Landmarks
    Colmar Christmas Markets
  11. Day 11

    Basel

    Basel
    Meals
    Breakfast

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Rating
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within 3 days
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  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for type J.

    Type J
    Switzerland
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Germany.Switzerland. Ideally 6 months before travel.
  • Visa
    • 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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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before November 10th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after November 10th, 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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