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Christmas Markets of the Rhine 2025

8 days
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From Amsterdam to Zurich
4.4
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Christmas Markets of the Rhine 2025 - Emerald Cruises
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 182
Age range 12 to 90

Places You’ll See

  • Amsterdam
    Amsterdam
  • Cologne
    Cologne
  • Koblenz
    Koblenz
  • Ludwigshafen
    Ludwigshafen
  • Heidelberg
    Heidelberg
  • Breisach
    Breisach
  • Zurich
    Zurich
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Highlights

  • Explore Amsterdam's iconic canals and cafes
  • Cruise through UNESCO-listed canals in Amsterdam
  • Discover Cologne's Christmas markets and cathedral
  • Tour Koblenz's fairy-tale streets and vineyards
  • Taste wine at Heidelberg Castle overlooking the Rhine

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Amsterdam
  2. Day 2 Amsterdam 
  3. Day 3 Cologne
  4. Day 4 Koblenz
  5. Day 5 Heidelberg (Mannheim)
  6. Day 6 Kehl – Strasbourg
  7. Day 7 Breisach 
  8. Day 8 Basel – Zurich
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What's Included

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  • Guide
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  • Transport

What's Not Included

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  • Insurance
  • Optional
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Emerald Cruises

4.4
(26 reviews)
This operator has high review ratings and responds promptly to enquiries

Number of tours

319

Age Range

12 to 90 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

76%

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  • Louis
    · August 11th, 2023
    The program in the Emerald ship was magnificently planned and discussed. The local music during the cruise was so...
  • Mark
    · April 25th, 2023
    It was not excellent but good…entertainment lacked they had a girl singing that was one of the bartenders and some...
  • Yuri
    · August 24th, 2023
    Excellent! The best tour guide was a lady in Bratislave, and above all Petr in Prague

Dates & Availability

8 days
Christmas Markets of the Rhine 2025
From Amsterdam to Zurich

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Tour ID: 284047

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    • For any tour departing before June 4th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 4th, 2025, a minimum payment of $500 is required to confirm your booking with Emerald Cruises. 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.
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