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Christmas Markets on the Rhine 2026 - 8 Days (from Amsterdam to Basel)

8 days
From Amsterdam to Basel
4.4
26 traveler reviews
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Christmas Markets on the Rhine 2026 - 8 Days (from Amsterdam to Basel) - Emerald Cruises
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Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 182
Age range 12 to 90
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Highlights

  • Explore Amsterdam's iconic canals by boat
  • Stroll through Cologne's festive Christmas markets
  • Discover Koblenz's fairy-tale streets and views
  • Taste fine wines at Heidelberg Castle ruins
  • Visit Strasbourg's medieval buildings and markets

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 Ludwigshafen – Heidelberg
  6. Day 6 Kehl – Strasbourg
  7. Day 7 Breisach 
  8. Day 8 Basel
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What's Included

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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Emerald Cruises

Number of tours

308

Age Range

12 to 90 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

80%

There’s nothing quite like an Emerald Waterways river cruise. From Europe to Southeast Asia and beyond, we’ve put our stamp on deluxe river cruising, combining state-of-the-art Star-Ships with meticulously planned itineraries plus our promise of exceptional EmeraldVALUE so you can be sure of an...

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Customer Reviews

  • Louis
    · August 11th, 2023
    The program in the Emerald ship was magnificently planned and discussed. The local music during the cruise was so...
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  • 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...
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  • 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 on the Rhine 2026 - 8 Days (from Amsterdam to Basel)
From Amsterdam to Basel

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 300769

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

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

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    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.
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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before April 13th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after April 13th, 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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