Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
You'll arrive in Amsterdam and head straight to your river ship. Before settling in, there's time to check out the Ice Village Christmas Market where you can grab some traditional Dutch treats. Later in the afternoon, you'll meet your Cruise Director and the other passengers at a Welcome Reception onboard.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)
Included Activities
- Transfer to river ship
- Welcome Reception onboard
Optional Activities
- Stroll to Ice Village Christmas Market and sample traditional Dutch Christmas treats
- Day 2
Amsterdam Canal Cruise
This morning, you'll take a glass-top boat tour through Amsterdam's famous 17th-century canal system with a local guide, passing by historic buildings and waterside sights along the way. After that, you have free time to wander the city on your own and explore whatever catches your interest. By evening, head back to the ship for the Captain's Welcome Dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner (Captain's Welcome Dinner onboard)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)
Included Activities
- Guided glass-top boat tour of Amsterdam's 17th-century canals
- Captain's Welcome Dinner onboard
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Amsterdam independently
Landmarks Amsterdam 17th-century Canals 
- Day 3
Cologne
When you arrive in Cologne, you'll disembark and take a guided tour of Cologne Cathedral, learning about its iconic twin spires and the centuries it took to build. After the cathedral tour, spend time at the city's Christmas market, where you can try mulled wine and local food while the cathedral creates an impressive backdrop for the whole scene.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Cologne Cathedral
- Visit to Cologne Christmas Market with mulled wine and local delicacies tasting
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom) Cologne Christmas Market 
- Day 4
Cochem
The ship cruises along the Moselle River and docks in Cochem, a small town with its own festive Christmas market to explore. From there, you'll travel to Schlagkamp Winery for a tasting of five regional wines and get some background on how Moselle wines are made. You'll also see the in-house wine cellar museum and walk away with a special souvenir.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)
Included Activities
- Cruise through Moselle River
- Visit to Cochem Christmas Market
- Wine tasting at Schlagkamp Winery (five regional wines)
- Exploration of winery's in-house wine cellar museum
- Souvenir from winery
Landmarks Cochem Christmas Market Schlagkamp Winery Moselle River - Day 5
Rüdesheim
After cruising through the Rhine Gorge, one of Europe's most beautiful river sections, you'll dock in Rüdesheim. Hop on the Winzerexpress mini-train through town to reach Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum, which has an incredible collection of automated instruments. Later, browse Rüdesheim's Christmas market and visit the famous Käthe Wohlfahrt Christmas store for decorations and holiday gifts.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)
Included Activities
- Cruise through Rhine Gorge
- Ride on Winzerexpress mini-train through Rüdesheim
- Visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
- Visit to Rüdesheim Christmas Market
- Visit to Käthe Wohlfahrt Christmas store
Landmarks Rhine Gorge Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum Rüdesheim Christmas Market Käthe Wohlfahrt Christmas Store 
- Day 6
Strasbourg
You'll arrive in Strasbourg, the Alsatian city that straddles the France-Germany border. A guided tour takes you through the city's historic areas and main sights. Then spend time at the Christkindelsmärik Christmas market, France's oldest, which spreads over 300 chalet-style stalls throughout the old district with a large Christmas tree and local specialties to sample.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Strasbourg
- Visit to Christkindelsmärik Christmas Market
Optional Activities
- Taste local treats at the Christmas market
Landmarks Christkindelsmärik Christmas Market 
- Day 7
Breisach and Black Forest
Disembark in Breisach and take a coach through the scenic Kaiserstuhl and Karlsplatz areas on your way to Freiburg's Christmas Markets. There's a gingerbread tasting experience included as you walk through the markets. Return to the ship in the evening for a Farewell Dinner celebrating your entire journey.
- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell Dinner onboard)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)
Included Activities
- Coach journey through Kaiserstuhl and Karlsplatz
- Visit to Freiburg Christmas Markets
- Gingerbread tasting
- Farewell Dinner onboard
Landmarks Black Forest Region Kaiserstuhl Freiburg Christmas Markets - Day 8
Departure
After breakfast onboard, you'll disembark and transfer to Basel airport for your onward flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer to Basel airport
