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Europe

Holiday Markets Cruise — The Festive Rhine River

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About the Trip

Celebrate the magic of the season on a seven-night Rhine River cruise through Germany and France aboard the exclusively chartered, first-class MS Amadeus Queen. Glide past enchanting villages, clifftop castles and the legendary Loreley Rock while exploring twinkling holiday markets filled with handmade treasures and festive cheer. From Heidelberg’s romantic old town and Cologne’s majestic cathedral to Strasbourg’s storybook Alsatian charm, this heartwarming journey blends Old-World traditions with enriching excursions and festive onboard hospitality.

Highlights:

  • Cruise for seven nights aboard the exclusively chartered MS Amadeus Queen along the festive Rhine River.
  • Visit charming holiday markets in ports including Breisach, Strasbourg, Rüdesheim and Düsseldorf.
  • Explore Heidelberg’s old town and castle and tour medieval Cologne and its majestic cathedral.
  • Enjoy all meals aboard with wine and beer at lunch and dinner, plus expert-led enrichment and personalized excursion choices.
Itinerary
  • Day 1-2: Dusseldorf, Germany
  • Day 3: Dusseldorf / Personalize Your Journey
  • Day 4: Dusseldorf / Cologne
  • Day 5: Rhine Gorge / Rudesheim / Personalize Your Journey
  • Day 6: Mannheim / Heidelberg
  • Day 7: Strasbourg, France / Personalize Your Journey
  • Day 8: Breisach, Germany / Freiburg / Personalize Your Journey
  • Day 9: Basel, Switzerland / Depart for Home City
Date
December 10 – 18, 2027
Region
Europe
Hiker
Activity Level
Moderate
Price
From $4,545 per person
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