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Christmas Markets on the Rhine 2028 - 8 Days (from Amsterdam to Basel)

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From Amsterdam to Basel
4.1 (39 reviews)
  • Vertical Rhine cruise map from Amsterdam to Basel featuring key German and French stops.
  • Bustling Strasbourg night market with glowing Christmas tree and historic facades, captured with light trails of moving visitors under a bright moon.
  • Vibrant field of multicoloured tulips in front of classic Amsterdam canal houses.
  • Rhine promenade in Düsseldorf with the Rheinturm and river cruise ship at dusk.
  • Evening skyline of Cologne with its majestic Cathedral and river cruise boats.
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 182
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam

    Included Activities

    • Airport transfer to Emerald Star-Ship
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  3. Day 2

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome Dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Festive Amsterdam - Christmas markets including Museumplein's Ice Village and Funky Xmas Market in Westergas

    Optional Activities

    • Dutch Delights walking tour - explore the city on foot, sample pickled herring, cheese and poffertjes (3 hours, Easy level, extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Museumplein
  4. Day 3

    Düsseldorf - Cologne

    Düsseldorf - Cologne

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Düsseldorf with local guide - explore the Old Town filled with Christmas cheer and learn about festive customs and traditions, plus free time to explore Christmas markets
    • Guided tour of Cologne's Old Town with Christmas market visit - explore ancient Roman fortifications and medieval structures, enjoy traditional glühwein in the Roncalliplatz Christmas market in front of the cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Cologne Christmas market & beer experience - guided tour through legendary brewhouses to sample Kölsch beer (2 hours, Easy level, extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  5. Day 4

    Koblenz

    Koblenz

    Included Activities

    • Orientation walk of Koblenz with local guide - pass the Church of Our Lady, German Corner where two rivers meet, and Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, plus Christmas market visit
    • Cruise through the World Heritage-listed Rhine Gorge

    Optional Activities

    • Moselle Valley & Cochem Castle visit - walking tour of medieval Cochem, guided visit to Cochem Castle with views of the valley and information on its 12th-century origins and 1868 neo-Gothic reconstruction (5 hours, Difficult/Active level, extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
    German Corner
    Lorelei Rock
    Church of Our Lady
  6. Day 5

    Mannheim - Heidelberg

    Mannheim - Heidelberg

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Heidelberg with Christmas market visit - tour includes Renaissance ruins of Heidelberg Castle and exploration of romantic Christmas markets in historic squares
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
  7. Day 6

    Strasbourg

    Strasbourg

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Strasbourg with Christmas market visit - includes Grand Île UNESCO World Heritage-listed historical city centre, Maison Kammerzell, and Petite France district with canal system and half-timbered houses, plus visit to Alsatian Christmas markets

    Optional Activities

    • Baden Baden Spa Experience - rejuvenating day at world-renowned Baden-Baden spa town in Germany's Black Forest, known for healing thermal waters and elegant ambience (3 hours, Easy level, extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Grand Île
    Maison Kammerzell
    Petite France
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 7

    Breisach

    Breisach

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Breisach with Christmas market visit - see Stephanmünster cathedral, Radbrunnen sculpture, Franciscan Monastery, and pretty streets around Marktplatz, plus Christmas market
    • Guided visit to Christmas Market at Ravenna Viaduct - picturesque drive through Black Forest Highlands to Hofgut Sternen complex, explore Christmas market underneath the 40-metre-high Ravenna Viaduct, experience Black Forest specialties and handcrafted regional products

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Colmar - walking tour of cobblestone lanes, explore historic centre showing confluence of French and German architecture, lifestyle and culture (5 hours, Easy level, extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Stephanmünster Cathedral
    Ravenna Viaduct
  9. Day 8

    Basel

    Basel
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Airport transfer from Emerald Star-Ship

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Emerald Cruises Ship

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    Emerald Sky
    Offering unique river cruising experiences since 2014 on Danube and Rhine to the 182 passengers it can accommodate, Emerald Sky is the perf… Read more
    Capacity
    Built
    2014
    Guests
    180
    Crew
    51
    Length
    135 metres / 443 feet
    Width
    11 m / 36 ft
    Suites
    Staterooms
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    3544 gt
    Electricity
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    13 kn / 24 kph / 15 mph
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft
    Cabin
    91
    Deck
    Deck with Cabins
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