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Rhine and Moselle Christmas Markets

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Balcony
$5,344
Suite
$6,136
* Port charges, taxes and fees included
 Cruise Length
8 Days
 Cruise Starts
Amsterdam
 Cruise Finishes
Basel
8 Day Rhine and Moselle Christmas Markets Itinerary (Travelmarvel)
Countries Explored: Holland, Germany, France, Switzerland
Ship
Departures
Passengers
182
Crew
44
Launched
2020
Cruise Code
EUTCL08

Overview

Enjoy the magic of Europe at Christmas on a Rhine and Moselle river cruise from Amsterdam to Basel. Explore Cologne, Cochem and the Moselle Valley.

Itinerary

Be met on arrival in Amsterdam and transferred to your premium river ship. Perhaps take a stroll to the Ice Village Christmas Market and pick up some traditional Dutch Christmas treats, before meeting your Cruise Director and fellow passengers during a Welcome Reception. Stay Seven Nights: Travelmarvel River Ship (D)

With historic houses lining its banks and studded with low bridges, Amsterdam's network of 17th-century canals lends the city its nickname – ‘The Venice of the North'. Today, you'll board a glass-top boat and glide past the city's waterside sights with a local guide. Back on land, enjoy some free time to explore before saying goodbye to Amsterdam.

Later on tonight, enjoy a special Welcome Dinner on board. (B/L/D)

Having entered Germany, arrive in Cologne and be met by the magnificent Cologne Cathedral on the bank of the Rhine. You will disembark your ship here, learning on a guided tour about the famous twin spires of this landmark cathedral, which took over six centuries to complete. (B/L/D)

Insider Experience: Get into the festive spirit with a visit to city's impressive Christmas market, backdropped by the iconic Kolner Dom Cathedral. Here, you'll have the chance to sample mulled wine and some local delicacies.

Sit back and soak up the scenery as you cruise through some of Europe's prettiest stretches along the Moselle River. Disembark in the town of Cochem in the Moselle Valley for a special experience. (B/L/D)

Insider Experience: Take a scenic drive to the Schlagkamp Winery. Upon arrival, enjoy a sampling of five typical wines of the region. The owner will take you through the intricacies of each wine and share insights into Moselle viticulture. Later, explore the in-house wine cellar museum and depart with a special souvenir.

Cruise through the Rhine Gorge – considered the most beautiful section of the Rhine River. Dock in Rudesheim and ride the Winzerexpress mini-train through the town to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum. Here, discover a magnificent collection of automated musical instruments. Follow the scent of gingerbread to the Old Town where you'll find Rudesheim's charming Christmas market in full swing. Be sure to call in on the famous Kathe Wohlfahrt Christmas store for decorations and gifts. (B/L/D)

Arrive in Strasbourg, the Alsatian city that straddles the border between France and Germany. Discover the picturesque sites on a guided tour and enjoy the pretty scenery. You will also have time to explore the Christkindelsmarik Christmas market, the oldest in France. More than 300 chalet-style stalls are strung throughout the city's historic district with a towering Christmas tree at its centre. If you're feeling peckish, this is the perfect opportunity to taste some local treats. Return to your river ship for a Farewell Dinner. (B/L/D)

Disembark in Breisach to explore the Black Forest region. Travel by coach, past the sky-bound pine and birch trees blanketing the mountainsides, to the scenic village of Triberg. Return to your river ship for a Farewell Dinner. (B/L/D)

After breakfast on board, disembark and be transferred to Basel airport for your onward flight. (B)

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