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Enchanting Rhine Christmas Markets Amsterdam - Basel (2028)

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From Amsterdam to Basel

4.2 (27 reviews)

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Operator: APT
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 1 - 200
Ages 8+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Amsterdam
Amsterdam
Meals
Dinner (First dinner on board)
Accommodation
Hotel (APT Alara)
Included Activities
- Welcome reception with fresh locally sourced oysters and regional sparkling wine
- First dinner on board
Optional Activities
- Explore Amsterdam at your own pace in the evening
Landmarks
Amsterdam Canals
Day 2
Amsterdam
Amsterdam
Optional Activities
- Freedom of Choice – Glass-Top Boat Canal Cruise through Amsterdam's World Heritage-listed canals and 17th-century architecture
- Freedom of Choice – Culinary Discovery to see and taste Dutch delicacies from local producers
Landmarks
Amsterdam Canals
Day 3
Cologne
Cologne
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Cologne
- Visit to Cologne Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Wander through Cologne's Christmas Markets along the riverfront
- Sip hot glühwein
- Savour lebkuchen cookies
Landmarks
Cologne Cathedral
Day 4
Andernach - Rüdesheim
Andernach - Rüdesheim
Meals
Breakfast (Morning tea at Namedy Castle with classical piano performance)
Included Activities
- Signature Experience – Namedy Castle guided tour
- Namedy Castle morning tea with classical piano performance
- Scenic sailing between Andernach and Rüdesheim on the Rhine River
Optional Activities
- Opportunity to meet Princess Heide von Hohenzollern (if in residence)
Landmarks
Namedy Castle
Rhine River
Day 5
Rüdesheim
Rüdesheim
Optional Activities
- Freedom of Choice – Gondola Ride over Rhine Valley vineyards to Niederwald Monument
- Freedom of Choice – Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum tour and Christmas market
- Freedom of Choice – Historic Wine Cellar visit with Rhine Valley wine tasting and hot glühwein
Landmarks
Niederwald Monument
Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
Day 6
Strasbourg
Strasbourg
Meals
Lunch (Tasting of traditional Alsatian cheeses and freshly made macarons during walking tour)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Strasbourg's medieval historic quarter
- Tasting of traditional Alsatian cheeses and freshly made macarons
Optional Activities
- Explore Strasbourg's Christkindelsmark Christmas market in the afternoon
Landmarks
Strasbourg Historic Quarter
Christkindelsmark
Day 7
Breisach
Breisach
Optional Activities
- Freedom of Choice – Local Wine Tour through terraced vineyards and charming wine villages
- Freedom of Choice – Colmar Guided Tour of half-timbered houses and canals with time to explore Christmas markets
- Freedom of Choice – Black Forest journey through snow-dusted landscapes and picturesque villages with cuckoo clock making traditions
Landmarks
Colmar
Black Forest
Day 8
Basel
Basel
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast on board
- Airport transfer

Landmarks
Amsterdam Canals

Landmarks
Amsterdam Canals

Landmarks
Cologne Cathedral

Landmarks
Namedy Castle
Rhine River

Landmarks
Niederwald Monument
Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum

Landmarks
Strasbourg Historic Quarter
Christkindelsmark

Landmarks
Colmar
Black Forest

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Where You'll Stay

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APT Alara
Hotel
day 1

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Rating: 4.2 (27 reviews)
Response time: within 1 day
Response rate: 67%
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Tour Operator
4.2

Lenore5.0•July 2023
The tour was an absolute delight. Everything from the food to the tours to the company, we loved it. The staff were...
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BarryOConnor4.0•September 2019
We completed the Switzerland by Rail tour followed by the river cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest. The land based...
We completed the Switzerland by Rail tour followed by the river cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest. The land based tour requires a lot of walking. There are no transfers from the station to the hotel, with two exceptions, one transfer is by ferry and the other by bus because the hotel is 10 km out of town. All other transfers from 500 mt up to 900 mt are on foot. For the land based tour you need to carry everything with you for the day as your luggage goes by separate courier to the next hotel. There are certain excursions on the land based tour that will be a challenge for older people, or those with health issues. APT do not disclose the risks associated with these prior to selling you the tour. River cruising first class. Consider the additional cost of a balcony room, as during the second week of the cruise, the ships are moored two and three abreast and your balcony is only 1 mt away from the ship next door.Show more
Dr5.0•October 2025
We travelled AMSTERDAM to BUDAPEST from 10th October starting out on APT OSTARA. Low water levels in the...
We travelled AMSTERDAM to BUDAPEST from 10th October starting out on APT OSTARA. Low water levels in the RHINE-MAIN-DANUBE CANAL meant we had to disembark from Nuremberg, then travel 250km by bus to Vishofen on the upper reaches of the Danube. Bonus for a former Geography professor. Joined APT SOLARA for journey to BUDAPEST. Fabulous experience, friendly staff, great food, well organised tours with knowledgeable local guides. Ready for next tour in 2027 ! Dr R on Gold Coast, QLDShow more

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Enchanting Rhine Christmas Markets Amsterdam - Basel (2028)

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Amsterdam

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Amsterdam

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Cologne

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Andernach - Rüdesheim

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Rüdesheim

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Strasbourg

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Breisach

Optional Activities

Basel

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