Welcome to Switzerland and the start of your Christmas cruise journey. You’ll be met at the airport by a member of the Emerald Cruises team and transferred to your contemporary Emerald Star-Ship in Basel, where your friendly captain and crew will ...

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Set high above the Rhine at the point where the Black Forest joins Alsace, Breisach is a charming blend of German and French cultures. The Romanesque-Gothic St Stephen’s church is perched on a volcanic hill and visible from a great distance. This ...

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Arrive in Strasbourg, a city that promises much in the way of beautiful architecture. The World Heritage-listed Neustadt district is an iconic example of 19th-century German Imperial architecture. Strasbourg is also at the heart of the Alsace wine...

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Take in the beauty of the heart of the Rhineland, where red-roofed villages line the river and historic castles dot the hills. Cruise on to Rüdesheim this evening. Included Excursion Guided tour of Heidelberg and Christmas market visit Travel to n...

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Cruise through the World Heritage-listed Rhine Gorge, exemplifying the extraordinary beauty of an area that left the philosophers and artists of the German Romanticism movement entranced. Look out for the iconic Lorelei Rock, where a beautiful sir...

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Cruise to the 2,000-year-old city of Cologne, where the largest Christmas tree in the Rhineland can be found during the holiday season. The city is home to many Christmas markets, and the most spectacular one sits in front of the twin spires of th...

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Welcome to The Netherlands. This is a wonderful destination year-round, but during the Christmas period, its cities sparkle with fairy lights and Christmas cheer. If snow dusts the narrow-cobbled streets, you’ll find the Dutch warming up with olie...

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After breakfast, bid farewell to your fellow guests and Emerald Star-Ship as you are transferred to the airport, taking memories of quintessential German & French villages and the magic of Christmas with you. This itinerary is a guide only and may...

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