Christmas Markets on the River Rhine 7 night Fly Cruise - from £2406

7 night - Fly Cruise

from £2406pp

Itinerary Prices Ship

This Christmas markets cruise along the Rhine is the perfect way to get into the festive spirit, with visits to traditional Christmas markets and beautifully illuminated towns. Includes guided shore excursions and complimentary drinks with lunch and dinner

Soak up the festive atmosphere along the River Rhine, visiting the many traditional Christmas markets with their colourful gifts and delicacies.

Explore Amsterdam's picturesque canals and enjoy a walking tour of Cologne, before visiting the city's Christmas market. Admire stunning scenery as you cruise through the dramatic Rhine Gorge to the charming wine-making town of Rudesheim.

Discover Heidelberg and its red-walled castle or tour medieval Speyer. Continue to Strasbourg, capital of the Alsace region, which has one of the best Christmas Markets in the world, and from Breisach, visit the picturesque town of Riquewihr or historic Freiburg with its red sandstone Gothic cathedral before sailing to Basel.

Please note Christmas Markets usually close around 20 December, but it varies in each place.

F103 Operated by AmaWaterways

Cruise Includes

Port charges

All local taxes

Complimentary Wi-Fi access

Return flights and transfers

Services of professional Cruise Manager

Bicycles to explore on your own and guided bicycle tours

Tours and excursions daily with personal headset included

Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner and Captain's Gala Dinner

7 nights full board deluxe accommodation in an outside cabin - most with revolutionary Twin balconies

Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner and bottled water in cabins replenished daily

Special highights including lectures, theme dinners, cooking demonstration, on board music performances and afternoon/evening piano music

State of the art Infotainment System in all cabins with hi-speed internet, Hollywood movies, extensive music library and English TV stations

Itinerary

Day 1 Amsterdam (Holland)

Board the ship in Amsterdam for your Christmas Markets on the Rhine cruise. (D)
Day 2 Amsterdam

There are 165 canals in Amsterdam, and you’ll get to enjoy some of them on your canal cruise. Later in the day, set sail out of Amsterdam. (B,L,D)
Day 3 Cologne (Germany)

Enjoy cruising to Cologne, home to one of Germany’s most revered Gothic masterpieces, the Cologne Cathedral. Join a guided tour through the enchanting Old Town. Explore the UNESCO-designated cathedral and then visit one of Europe’s largest and most renowned Christmas Markets located in front of the cathedral. Alternatively, ride a bike along the Rhine or visit a local tavern to taste Cologne’s traditional Kölsch beer and reibekuchen mit apfelmus—potato pancakes served with applesauce. (B,L,D)
Day 4 Rhine Gorge – Rudesheim

Cruise through the castle-laden Rhine River Gorge before reaching the winemaking town of Rüdesheim. Once in Rüdesheim, you will have four choices of morning excursions. Wine connoisseurs will want to go to a wine cellar for a wine tasting followed by a Christmas Market visit to enjoy holiday traditions from around the world. Or go on a hike through the vineyards. Alternatively, you can take a peaceful ride over the vineyards on Rüdesheim’s gondola followed by a visit to the Christmas Market. You may also opt to join a guided bike tour through the town and along the Rhine River before visiting the Christmas Market. Later in the day, you can visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum, or taste one of the town’s special delights, Rüdesheimer coffee. (B,L,D)
Day 5 Ludwigshafen – Heidelberg

You have the choice to explore two of Germany’s historically rich cities, along with their festive Christmas Markets. Visit Heidelberg, a city that will capture your heart with its mighty castle and historic university. While here, wander along one of Europe’s longest pedestrian shopping streets, the Hauptstrasse, soaking up the Yuletide celebrations at the town’s Christmas Markets. Or hike along the Neckar River on the historic Philosopher’s Path followed by free time to enjoy the Christmas Markets. Alternatively, you can bike along the Neckar River to the medieval town of Ladenburg and visit its Marktplatz, or explore one of Germany’s oldest cities, Speyer, known for the largest Romanesque cathedral in Europe—a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You’ll also have time to visit its Christmas Market in front of the “Old Mint” (Alten Münze) in the famous Maximilianstrasse, with a view of the romantic Imperial cathedral (Kaiserdom). (B,L,D)
Day 6 Strasbourg (France)

Strasbourg is even more alluring during the season of Advent. The Christkindelsmärik dates back to 1570, making it the oldest Christmas Market in France. Enjoy a panoramic bus tour that takes you past the Parc de l’Orangerie, the European Parliament and the Place de la Republique. Afterwards, walk through the historic town center on the Grande Île, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and through the lovely “La Petite France” district, where you will see the Cathédrale de Nôtre Dame with its famous astronomical clock and then visit the town’s famous Christmas Market. You can also choose to explore Strasbourg’s different districts by bicycle. Later in the day, opt to visit Gengenbach’s Christmas Markets and the town’s famous illuminated town hall Advent calendar. (B,L,D)
Day 7 Breisach (Germany)

Breisach is your gateway to several different excursions. Step back in time with a visit to the enchanting Alsatian town of Riquewihr, which looks almost the same as it did in the 16th century. On your walking tour, admire historic architecture and famous sights, such as the Dolder Gate, followed by a visit to its charming Christmas Markets. Alternatively, head to Freiburg, founded in 1120 and home to the Freiburg’s Münster, a Gothic cathedral said to have “the most beautiful spire on earth.” Then enjoy free time at the Freiburg Christmas Markets. Those wishing a more active excursion can cycle through Breisach’s countryside. (B,L,D)
Day 8 Basel (Switzerland)

Disembark the ship and bid farewell to Basel as you prepare for your return flight home. (B)

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