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Experience the magic of European Christmas markets via river cruise

Nov 22 - Dec 5, 2025

7-night Cruise

Cruise From: Amsterdam to Basel

Discover fairytale castles and historic vineyards as part of this spectacular Rhine River holiday fantasy. Explore the canal-laden city of Amsterdam in all its seasonal glory, with its neat rows of buildings and rich history. Wander the stalls of France’s oldest Christmas Market in Strasbourg and explore the restaurants, open-air wine gardens, and Christmas Market of Drosselgasse, the cultural heart of Rüdesheim. Sail aboard an elegantly decorated ship through cities and towns brimming with beautiful decor, glittering Christmas trees and holiday spirit. Plus, enjoy festive onboard traditions and an exquisite holiday feast with all the trimmings on every Christmas Markets departure. Encompassing the Netherlands, Germany, France and Switzerland, as well as iconic landmarks and majestic mountain landscapes, this distinctive itinerary is truly a Christmas miracle.

COUNTRIES: France, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland

RIVERS: Rhine

Itinerary

  1. Trip Details

  2. Sat, Nov 22: Amsterdam

  3. Sun, Nov 23: Amsterdam, Netherlands

  4. Mon, Nov 24: Amsterdam

  5. Tue, Nov 25: Amsterdam, Netherlands

  6. Wed, Nov 26: Cologne, Germany

  7. Thu, Nov 27: Rhine Gorge, Germany

  8. Fri, Nov 28: Ludwigshafen, Germany

  9. Sat, Nov 29: Lake Como

  10. Sun, Nov 30: Basel, Switzerland

  11. Mon, Dec 1: Basel, Switzerland

  12. Tue, Dec 2: Optional Lake Como, Italy

  13. Wed, Dec 3: Lake Como, Italy

  14. Thu, Dec 4: Lake Como, Italy

Full Itinerary

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Julie Avenick

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