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Rhine Christmas Markets with Enchanting Belgium 2028 - 11 Days (from Brussels to Zurich)

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  • Vibrant aerial view of a city Christmas market with rows of red-roofed stalls glowing under festive lights.
  • Picturesque stone bridge reflected in canal at dusk in Bruges historic center
  • Gothic Church of Our Lady of Sablon with flower garden foreground in Brussels
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  • Amsterdam canal lined with classic houses and vivid tulip beds under blue sky
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Brussels

    Brussels
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  3. Day 2

    Brussels - Bruges

    Brussels - Bruges
    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant featuring delicious Flemish cuisine)

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Brussels including Grand Place and ornate guildhalls
    • Guided walking tour of Bruges including Belfry of Bruges medieval bell tower
    Landmarks
    Grand Place
    Belfry of Bruges
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  4. Day 3

    Bruges

    Bruges

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Bruges including Belfry of Bruges medieval bell tower

    Optional Activities

    • Climb the 366 steps of Belfry Tower for breathtaking city views
    • Belgian waffles at a nearby eatery
    Landmarks
    Belfry of Bruges
  5. Day 4

    Bruges - Amsterdam

    Bruges - Amsterdam

    Optional Activities

    • Canal Cruise through Bruges canals with views of medieval architecture and swans
    • Beer and chocolate tasting with local guide exploring the city's storied history in crafting these delicacies
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  6. Day 5

    Düsseldorf

    Düsseldorf

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Düsseldorf with local guide discovering festive season traditions

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Düsseldorf's Christmas markets at leisure
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  7. Day 6

    Cologne

    Cologne

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Cologne visiting Cologne Cathedral and Christmas markets

    Optional Activities

    • Browse Christmas market stalls selling treats and decorations
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
  8. Day 7

    Rüdesheim

    Rüdesheim

    Included Activities

    • Mini-train ride from pier to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
    • Visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum featuring 350 self-playing musical instruments from 18th and 19th centuries

    Optional Activities

    • Wander through Rüdesheim town
    Landmarks
    Lorelei statue
    Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
  9. Day 8

    Mannheim

    Mannheim

    Optional Activities

    • Orientation tour of Heidelberg with free time to explore old town and Christmas market, ice skating rink, and festive treats
    • Historical tour of Heidelberg including Heidelberg Castle, courtyard exploration, balcony views over Old Town, and view of the great Heidelberg Tun world's largest wine barrel
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Bruchsal Palace
  10. Day 9

    Strasbourg

    Strasbourg

    Optional Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Strasbourg visiting cathedral and Petit France district with free time to explore Christmas markets
    • Alsace Christmas beer brewery visit and tasting learning about regional brewing heritage and festive traditions dating to the Middle Ages
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    Petit France
  11. Day 10

    Basel

    Basel

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Basel Old Town including Basel Minster, boutiques, galleries, tree at Münsterplatz, and Christmas markets with handcrafted gifts and gourmet treats
    • Läckerli baking workshop with local baker learning art of crafting iconic spiced honey cookies dating to 15th century, rolling, shaping, and decorating own batch
    Landmarks
    Basel Minster
    Barfüsserplatz
    Münsterplatz
  12. Day 11

    Basel

    Basel
    Meals
    Breakfast

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