Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Basel
BaselLandmarks Basel - Day 2
Basel
Basel- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Basel with market visit - Step into the festive charm of Basel on a guided walk through the Old Town, discover the Basel Minster, wander past elegant boutiques and galleries, and visit the famous Basel Christmas markets
- Läckerli baking workshop - Learn the art of crafting spiced honey cookies under the guidance of a local baker, experience the aromas of cinnamon, cloves, candied peel and almonds as you roll, shape, and decorate your own batch
Landmarks Basel Minster Münsterplatz Barfüsserplatz - Day 3
Basel to Strasbourg
Basel to Strasbourg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Strasbourg - Join your local guide visiting the cathedral and the charming Petit France district, followed by free time to explore the magical Christmas markets
- Alsace Christmas beer - brewery visit - Learn about the cherished tradition of Christmas beer (Biere de Noel) dating back to the Middle Ages during a tasting in the Alsace, France's most prominent beer-producing region
Landmarks Strasbourg Cathedral Petit France Place Kléber 
- Day 4
Strasbourg to Mannheim
Strasbourg to Mannheim- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Orientation tour of Heidelberg with free time - Transfer by coach from Mannheim to Heidelberg, enjoy a brief walking tour including the old town, then explore on your own. The town features elaborate Christmas decorations, a traditional market, ice skating rink and festive treats
- Historical tour of Heidelberg - Guided tour of Heidelberg visiting Heidelberg Castle, explore the courtyard and balcony offering views over the Old Town, and view the great Heidelberg Tun, the world's largest wine barrel located in the castle's cellar
Landmarks Heidelberg Castle Heidelberg Old Town Bruchsal Palace 
- Day 5
Mannheim to Rüdesheim
Mannheim to Rüdesheim- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Mini-train from the pier to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum - Visit museum featuring approximately 350 musical instruments from the 18th and 19th century that play themselves
Landmarks Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum Rüdesheim - Day 6
Rüdesheim to Cologne
Rüdesheim to Cologne- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Cologne - Visit Cologne Cathedral and its magnificent Christmas markets where local vendors sell delicious treats and decorations
Landmarks Rhine Gorge Lorelei statue Cologne Cathedral - Day 7
Cologne to Düsseldorf
Cologne to Düsseldorf- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Düsseldorf with local guide - Discover traditions of the festive season and explore the city's Christmas markets
Landmarks Düsseldorf Old Town Konigsallee - Day 8
Amsterdam
Amsterdam- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Amsterdam 
