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

15 days
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From Zurich to Paris
4.0 (21 reviews)
  • Basel Minster and festive market lights glow against a deep night sky and Christmas tree.
  • Aerial dusk view over Zurich’s Old Town, river and lake with lights twinkling.
  • Charming Alsatian façade draped in ivy and geraniums on a sunny afternoon.
  • Flower-decked half-timbered houses line a tranquil canal in Colmar at dusk.
  • Lucerne’s flower-laden Chapel Bridge stretches across the Reuss River at sunrise.
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  • Dusk settles over Zurich’s Limmat River with illuminated churches and calm blue water
  • The vivid red Basel Town Hall stands out along a busy city street under grey skies.
  • People relax along the Lake Zurich promenade with swans and autumn trees nearby.
  • Colourful waterfront houses and St. Peter’s clock tower reflect in the Limmat River.
  • Evening view of Lucerne’s illuminated Chapel Bridge and Water Tower over calm river with snowy edges.
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Operator
Travel Marvel
River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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
Ages 12+
Image of a map showing the route of the tour

Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Zurich

    Zurich
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Opera Zurich)
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  2. Day 2

    Zurich

    Zurich
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Opera Zurich)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Zurich Christmas Markets including Europe's largest indoor Christmas Market and Singing Christmas Tree
    • Dinner at a local restaurant

    Optional Activities

    • Meal at a lively brasserie with German-Swiss menu
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  3. Day 3

    Zurich to Lucerne

    Zurich to Lucerne
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Astoria Lucerne or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Travel from Zurich to Lucerne
    • Guided Christmas walking tour of Lucerne including Christmas markets

    Optional Activities

    • Traditional dinner at a Swiss Folklore Restaurant
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  4. Day 4

    Lucerne

    Lucerne
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at a charming local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Astoria Lucerne or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Gondola and Dragon Ride aerial cableway to Mt Pilatus peak
    • Dinner at a charming local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Mt Pilatus
  5. Day 5

    Lucerne to Basel

    Lucerne to Basel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Welcome Reception on board)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)

    Included Activities

    • Travel from Lucerne to Basel
    • Guided tour of Basel
    • Welcome Reception on board river ship
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  6. Day 6

    Breisach to Colmar

    Breisach to Colmar
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Welcome Dinner on board)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Colmar
    • Access to Colmar Christmas markets
    • Welcome Dinner on board river ship
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Strasbourg

    Strasbourg
    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner on board river ship)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Strasbourg
    • Exploration of Christkindelsmärik Christmas market
    • Dinner on board river ship
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    Christkindelsmärik Christmas Market
  8. Day 8

    Rüdesheim

    Rüdesheim
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through Rhine Gorge
    • Winzerexpress mini-train journey
    • Visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
    • Access to Rüdesheim Christmas market
    Landmarks
    Rhine Gorge
    Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
    Käthe Wohlfahrt Christmas Store
  9. Day 9

    Cochem

    Cochem
    Accommodation
    Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)

    Included Activities

    • River cruise on Moselle River
    • Visit to Cochem Castle
    • Exploration of Cochem Christmas market
    Landmarks
    Cochem Castle
    Moselle River
  10. Day 10

    Cologne

    Cologne
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Captain's Farewell Dinner on board)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Cologne Cathedral
    • Visit to Cologne Christmas market
    • Captain's Farewell Dinner on board
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
  11. Day 11

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)

    Included Activities

    • Glass-top boat tour of Amsterdam canals with local guide
    • Access to Ice Village Christmas market
  12. Day 12

    Amsterdam to Paris

    Amsterdam to Paris
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Paris)

    Included Activities

    • Coach transfer from Amsterdam to Paris
  13. Day 13

    Paris

    Paris
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell Dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Paris)

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to a Christmas Market
    Landmarks
    Avenue des Champs-Élysées
    Arc de Triomphe
  14. Day 14

    Paris

    Paris
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Paris)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Musée du Fromage with live cheesemaking demonstration
    • Guided tasting of fine regional cheeses paired with wines

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner and cabaret show at Moulin Rouge
    Landmarks
    Musée du Fromage
    Moulin Rouge
  15. Day 15

    Paris

    Paris
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Transfer to Paris airport

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Where You'll Stay

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  • Hotel Opera Zurich

    Hotel
    Days 1, 2

  • Hotel Astoria Lucerne or similar

    Hotel
    Days 3, 4

  • aboard your Travelmarvel river ship

    Hotel
    Days 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

  • Paris

    Hotel
    Days 12, 13, 14

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Rating
4.0 (21 reviews)
Response time
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Response rate
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Cancellation policy

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    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Germany.Switzerland. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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    • For any tour departing before November 24th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after November 24th, 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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