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Christmas Markets on the Rhine 2026 Start Basel, End Amsterdam

8 days
From Basel to Amsterdam
4.6
27 traveler reviews
Christmas Markets on the Rhine 2026 Start Basel, End Amsterdam - AmaWaterways
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Tour Operator:
AmaWaterways
Ship capacity:
162
Age range:
12 to 90
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
276154
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Highlights

  • Explore medieval Colmar and its Christmas Market
  • Tour Strasbourg and the oldest French Christmas Market
  • Visit Heidelberg and its enchanting Christmas Markets
  • Experience Rüdesheim's festive Christmas traditions
  • Cruise Amsterdam's canals and taste local specialties

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

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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AmaWaterways Ship

  • AmaLucia
    AmaLucia
    Sister ship to the award-winning AmaLea and AmaKristina, the elegant 156-passenger AmaLucia will be a warm, inviting ship offering plenty of… Read more
    Capacity
    Built
    2021
    Guests
    156
    Crew
    51
    Length
    443 ft
    Width
    38 ft
    Suites
    Staterooms
    78
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    Electricity
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft

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 Start Basel, End Amsterdam
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.