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

11 days
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From Basel to Paris
3.7
17 traveler reviews
  • Aerial panorama of Cologne with the cathedral, Rhine River and Christmas market glowing at dusk
  • Festive Christmas market stalls and glowing star decoration in a historic European square at dusk
  • Cologne Cathedral rising above vibrant red-roofed Christmas market stalls at twilight
  • Crowds wander through brightly lit half-timbered streets of a Christmas market in Colmar
  • Strasbourg’s cathedral street adorned with angel lights and festive decorations packed with visitors
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  • Giant illuminated Christmas tree towering over a town square filled with evening crowds
  • Close-up of a person in a knitted hat browsing festive market stalls with blurred lights behind
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and 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
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Basel

    Accommodation
    Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome Reception on board

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Basel Christmas Market
    Landmarks
    Basel Christmas Market
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  2. Day 2

    Breisach - Colmar

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

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Colmar
    • Welcome Dinner on board

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Colmar Christmas Market
    Landmarks
    Colmar Christmas Market
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Strasbourg

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

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Strasbourg
    • Visit Christkindelsmärik Christmas market
    • Dinner on board
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    Christkindelsmärik Christmas Market
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  4. Day 4

    Rüdesheim

    Accommodation
    Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through Rhine Gorge
    • Winzerexpress mini-train to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Rüdesheim Christmas market
    • Visit Käthe Wohlfahrt Christmas store
    Landmarks
    Rhine Gorge
    Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
    Rüdesheim Christmas Market
  5. Day 5

    Cochem

    Accommodation
    Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise on Moselle River
    • Visit Cochem Castle

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Cochem Christmas market
    Landmarks
    Cochem Castle
    Cochem Christmas Market
  6. Day 6

    Cologne

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

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Cologne Cathedral
    • Visit Cologne Christmas market
    • Captain's Farewell Dinner on board
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
    Cologne Christmas Market
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  7. Day 7

    Amsterdam

    Accommodation
    Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)

    Included Activities

    • Glass-top boat tour of Amsterdam canals with local guide

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Ice Village Christmas market
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Canals
    Ice Village Christmas Market
  8. Day 8

    Amsterdam - Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Paris)

    Included Activities

    • Coach transfer to Paris
  9. Day 9

    Paris

    Meals
    Dinner (Farewell Dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Paris)

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Christmas Market
    Landmarks
    Arc de Triomphe
    Avenue des Champs-Élysées
  10. Day 10

    Paris

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Paris)

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner and cabaret show at Moulin Rouge
    Landmarks
    Musée du Fromage
    Moulin Rouge
  11. Day 11

    Paris

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Where You'll Stay

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  • aboard your Travelmarvel river ship

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    Days 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

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    Hotel
    Days 8, 9, 10

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    December 5th, 2025
    5.0
    Our river tour from Amsterdam to Budapest with Travel Marvel was simply exceptional. It was one of those...
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  • Greg
    August 20th, 2025
    5.0
    This is a wonderful tour on a beautiful ship. The staff are all so accomodating and friendly it’s like you’ve known...
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  • Susan
    December 17th, 2019
    4.0
    The cabins were nice, the staff were very good, the food was delicious, the tours were interesting, and the Cruise...
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