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Rhine Holiday Markets (2025) (Cologne to Basel, 2025)

8 days
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From Cologne to Basel
4.7
88 traveler reviews
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Operator
Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection
River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 130
Age range 16 to 100
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Highlights

  • Explore Cologne's Old Town and Cathedral
  • Sail through the Rhine and visit Koblenz
  • Enjoy Rüdesheim's Drosselgasse and wine bars
  • Experience Baden-Baden's spas or taste unique vinegars
  • Visit Basel's festive Christmas Market

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Cologne (Embark)
  2. Day 2 Cologne
  3. Day 3 Koblenz, Cruising the romantic Rhine River
  4. Day 4 Rüdesheim, Mainz
  5. Day 5 Germersheim (Baden-Baden)
  6. Day 6 Strasbourg
  7. Day 7 Basel
  8. Day 8 Basel (Disembark)
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

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Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection

4.7
(88 reviews)

Number of tours

146

Age Range

16 to 100 years old

Response time

within 3 days

Response rate

85%

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Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection Ship

  • S.S. Elisabeth
    S.S. Elisabeth
    Joining our fleet in 2025, the S.S. Elisabeth, sister ship to the S.S. Victoria, exudes contemporary style with luxe velvet and marble accen… Read more
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    Built
    2017
    Guests
    110
    Crew
    41
    Length
    134.9 m
    Width
    11.3 m
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Customer Reviews

  • Marta
    · October 30th, 2024
    Excellent food and services.
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  • Marta
    · October 30th, 2024
    Food was excellent at all times. Some excursions were better than others but majority of guides were great. At times, as in Vienna, docking was far and it made it difficult to get around.
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  • Julie
    · October 25th, 2024
    We highly recommend UniWorld cruises. The service and staff are impeccable, the daily tour offerings are well planned with knowledgeable tour guides, the meals well prepared and delicious, the accommodations clean and comfortable and the cost well worth paying a bit extra because the cruise is truly all inclusive. There are no hidden fees.
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Dates & Availability

8 days
Rhine Holiday Markets (2025) (Cologne to Basel, 2025)
From Cologne to Basel

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    Allan

    Asked on April 27th, 2025

    Is it suitable for a mother (57) and daughter (20) to travel on a cruise to European Christmas markets?

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    • Uniworld Boutique River Cruise CollectionOperator•Written April 2025

      The Christmas Markets do begin in November, so this is also a great time to join a cruise! We have various cabin options available: Classic at AUD $6899 per person, French Balcony at AUD $8299 per person, and Deluxe Balcony at AUD $9799 per person.

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Tour ID: 262320

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    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Germany and Switzerland. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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    • 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 October 19th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after October 19th, 2025, a minimum payment of $455 is required to confirm your booking with Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection. 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 125 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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