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Christmas Markets on the Rhine 2026

8 days
From Basel to Amsterdam
4.6
27 traveler reviews
Christmas Markets on the Rhine 2026 - AmaWaterways
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Tour Operator:
AmaWaterways
Ship capacity:
162
Age range:
12 to 90
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
107002
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Highlights

  • See hidden treasures at Europe's best Christmas markets
  • Discover the romantic nooks and crannies of Strasbourg
  • Sip delicacies in the charming wine town of Rudesheim

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Basel – Embarkation
  2. Day 2 Breisach, Germany
  3. Day 3 Strasbourg, France
  4. Day 4 Ludwigshafen, Germany – Rüdesheim
  5. Day 5 Rüdesheim – Rhine Gorge – Lahnstein
  6. Day 6 Düsseldorf
  7. Day 7 Utrecht – Amsterdam, Netherlands
  8. Day 8 Amsterdam – Disembarkation
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

AmaWaterways

4.6
(27 reviews)

Number of tours

121

Age Range

12 to 90 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

100%

AmaWaterways operates the finest fleet and provides all-inclusive river cruise vacations on the great waterways of Europe, Russia, Vietnam and Cambodia. With an innovative product and rapidly-growing fleet of custom-designed ships, the line enjoys a reputation as the leader in river cruising....

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Cancellation Policy

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Travel Insurance

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AmaWaterways Ship

  • AmaStella
    AmaStella
    Experience the brilliance of AmaStella, a standout in the AmaWaterways fleet. The AmaStella is a luxurious river cruise ship renowned for it… Read more
    Capacity
    Built
    2016
    Guests
    156
    Crew
    50
    Length
    443 ft
    Width
    38 ft
    Suites
    Staterooms
    78
    Registry
    Switzerland
    Gross Tonnage
    15800 gt
    Electricity
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    15 kn / 17 mph / 28 kmh
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft
    Cabin
    Deck
    Deck with Cabins

Customer Reviews

  • Charurat
    · November 22nd, 2023
    I've been on three Amawaterways ship and the cruise experience has not failed me a bit. Am recommending it to more...
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  • William
    · November 28th, 2019
    Cruise was Excellent
  • Warren
    · September 8th, 2022
    Really enjoyed the cruise. The food was exceptional, the excursions fun and enlightening and the entire crew was...
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Dates & Availability

8 days
Christmas Markets on the Rhine 2026
From Basel to Amsterdam

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Good to Know

  • Currencies
    Euro
    France, Germany and Netherlands
    Fr.
    Swiss Franc
    Switzerland
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveller from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F, J.

    Type C
    France, Germany and Netherlands
    Type E
    France, Germany and Netherlands
    Type F
    France, Germany and Netherlands
    Type J
    Switzerland
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Germany and Switzerland. Ideally 6 months before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before February 11th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after February 11th, 2025, a minimum payment of $400 is required to confirm your booking with AmaWaterways. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • The following cards are accepted for "AmaWaterways" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
  • Cancellation Policy
  • Accessibility
    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveller, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.

Videos

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