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Christmas Markets on the Rhine

Dec 1 - 8, 2026

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Mylene Hollick

Jetset Destinations

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mylene@jetsetdestinations.com

207-351-6408

Overview


Architecture, history and natural beauty are ever-present on this wonderful journey down the Rhine, beginning in the Dutch capital and sweeping up Cologne, Koblenz and the Black Forest on its route.

Day 1 · Tue, Dec 1 · Amsterdam, Netherlands


About Your Cruise Line - Emerald Cruises

Founded in 2013 as Emerald Waterways, Emerald Cruises is an award-winning travel operator specialising in deluxe river cruises and luxury yacht cruising.

Our extensive fleet of Star-Ships are custom-built to sail Europe’s iconic Rhine, Main, Moselle, Danube, Rhȏne, and Douro rivers, as well as the majestic Mekong River in Southeast Asia, with each vessel hosting a range of stylish innovations.

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Our innovative Star-Ships feature a wealth of contemporary design features. We’ve pushed the boundaries of European river cruising, carefully designing our three-tiered atrium and heated pool that seamlessly transforms into a cinema on selected evenings.

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Amsterdam

Dec 1

Welcome to Amsterdam, a postcard-worthy destination of picturesque canals, quintessential cafés and innovative galleries that showcase contemporary art and the works of world-renowned artists, such as Van Gogh and Rembrandt. You’ll be met at the ai...

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Day 2 · Wed, Dec 2 · Amsterdam, Netherlands


Amsterdam

Dec 2

Board a glass-top canal boat for a tour down the Dutch capital’s UNESCO World Heritage-listed canal system, passing historic merchant houses that reflect the bygone era of the Dutch Golden Age, a time when the Dutch empire was once considered among t...

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Day 3 · Thu, Dec 3 · Cologne, Germany


Cologne

Dec 3

Seven idyllic Christmas markets effortlessly transform the postcard-worthy city of Cologne into a winter wonderland over the Christmas period. Following your guided tour of the city, you’ll have the opportunity to wander the markets at your leisure, ...

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Day 4 · Fri, Dec 4 · Koblenz, Germany


Koblenz

Dec 4

Today, we’ll take you into the heart of Koblenz, an ancient city pulled from the pages of a German fairy tale. Enjoy the picturesque backdrop of vineyards and snow-topped mountain ranges as your local guide takes you through open cobbled squares and ...

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Day 5 · Sat, Dec 5 · Ludwigshafen, Germany


Ludwigshafen

Dec 5

Your guided tour of Heidelberg’s rich history includes a wine tasting session and a visit to the ruins of Heidelberg Castle, which overlooks the Rhine River and a red-roofed skyline. Some of the most successful painters of the Romantic era drew inspi...

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Heidelberg

Dec 5

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Day 6 · Sun, Dec 6 · Kehl, Germany


Kehl

Dec 6

This morning, we will dock in Kehl, and you will be transferred by coach across the river to Strasbourg, the storied capital of France’s Alsace region. Your guided tour of Strasbourg will include the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Grande Île, the histo...

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Strasbourg

Dec 6

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Day 7 · Mon, Dec 7 · Breisach, Germany


Breisach

Dec 7

Today, you’ll have the opportunity to visit the Rhine town of Breisach. Entrenched between two countries, it’s also known as the gateway to Germany’s Black Forest region. In the afternoon, enjoy a scenic drive through the Black Forest Highlands on yo...

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Day 8 · Tue, Dec 8 · Basel, Switzerland


Basel

Dec 8

After breakfast, bid farewell to your fellow guests and your Star-Ship as you are transferred to the airport, taking memories of quintessential German villages and the magic of Christmas with you. Please book your flight to depart out of Zurich af...

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Zurich

Dec 8

The city of Zurich, a global center for banking and finance, lies at the north end of Lake Zurich in northern Switzerland. The picturesque lanes of the central Altstadt (Old Town), on either side of the Limmat River, reflect its pre-medieval history....

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