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Rhine Christmas Markets with Bruges 2028 - 11 Days (from Basel to Brussels)

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From Basel to Brussels
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  • Vibrant aerial scene of a Christmas market with red-roofed stalls and festive lights.
  • Friendly waiter in formal attire displays a tea service beside blooming orchids.
  • Close-up of refined multi-course meal with wine on a white-clothed table by a window.
  • Couple enjoying a celebratory wine toast in warm evening light beside large windows.
  • Map outlining a cruise route from Amsterdam to Basel through Germany and France.
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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Guided in English
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Basel

    Basel
  2. Day 2

    Basel

    Basel

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Basel with market visit - explore Old Town, Basel Minster, and Christmas markets
    • Läckerli baking workshop - learn to craft traditional spiced honey cookies from a local baker
    Landmarks
    Basel Minster
    Münsterplatz
    Barfüsserplatz
  3. Day 3

    Strasbourg

    Strasbourg

    Optional Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Strasbourg - visit cathedral and Petit France district with free time to explore Christmas markets
    • Alsace Christmas beer brewery visit - learn about the tradition of Biere de Noel with tasting
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    Petit France
    Place Kléber
  4. Day 4

    Mannheim - Heidelberg

    Mannheim - Heidelberg

    Optional Activities

    • Orientation tour of Heidelberg with free time - brief walking tour of Old Town then explore independently
    • Historical tour of Heidelberg - guided tour plus visit to Heidelberg Castle including courtyard, balcony views, and the great Heidelberg Tun wine barrel
    • Private classical concert at Bruchsal Palace - welcome drink and evening concert by accomplished musicians
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Bruchsal Palace
  5. Day 5

    Rüdesheim

    Rüdesheim

    Included Activities

    • Mini-train ride to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum - experience 350 self-playing instruments from 18th and 19th centuries
    Landmarks
    Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
  6. Day 6

    Rüdesheim - Cologne

    Rüdesheim - Cologne
    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Cologne - visit Cologne Cathedral and Christmas markets
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
    Lorelei
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  7. Day 7

    Düsseldorf

    Düsseldorf

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Düsseldorf with local guide - discover festive traditions and Christmas markets
    Landmarks
    Königsallee
  8. Day 8

    Amsterdam - Bruges

    Amsterdam - Bruges

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Bruges - explore cobbled laneways, town squares, and see the Belfry of Bruges medieval bell tower
    Landmarks
    Belfry of Bruges
  9. Day 9

    Bruges

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

    Included Activities

    • Included dinner at a local restaurant featuring Flemish cuisine

    Optional Activities

    • Canal cruise - cruise through Bruges canals viewing medieval architecture, bridges, and swans
    • Beer and chocolate tasting - learn about the city's history crafting beer and chocolate with a local guide
    • Climb Belfry Tower - ascend 366 steps for breathtaking city views
    Landmarks
    Belfry of Bruges
  10. Day 10

    Bruges - Brussels

    Bruges - Brussels
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Brussels - explore elegant boulevards, grand squares including Grand Place (World Heritage site), and learn about royal heritage and Belgian culture
    Landmarks
    Grand Place
  11. Day 11

    Brussels

    Brussels
    Meals
    Breakfast

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    Crew
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    135m
    Staterooms
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