Itinerary
- Day 1
Basel
You'll arrive and get settled into your river ship, then head to the Captain's Welcome Reception where you'll meet other guests and the crew. Later in the evening, there's an option to walk through Basel's Christmas Market if you'd like to check out some of the holiday atmosphere before heading back to rest.
Included Activities
- Captain's Welcome Reception onboard
Optional Activities
- Visit Basel Christmas Market
Landmarks/POIs Basel Christmas Market - Day 2
Breisach to Triberg
After disembarking at Breisach, a coach takes you through the Black Forest to Triberg, a scenic village where you'll pass through forests of pine and birch trees. Back on the ship by evening, there's a Welcome Dinner waiting for you onboard.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner onboard)
Included Activities
- Coach tour through Black Forest to Triberg village
- Welcome Dinner onboard
Landmarks/POIs Black Forest Triberg - Day 3
Strasbourg
The ship arrives in Strasbourg and you'll join a guided tour through this fairytale city, walking past cobblestone streets, canals, and the towering cathedral. After that, you can spend time at the Christkindelsmarkt Christmas market with over 300 chalets, picking up local treats and browsing holiday crafts.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Strasbourg
- Visit Strasbourg Cathedral
- Explore Christkindelsmärik Christmas market
Landmarks/POIs Strasbourg Cathedral Christkindelsmärik Christmas Market - Day 4
Rhine Gorge to Rüdesheim
The cruise takes you through the Rhine Gorge with views of vineyards and castles along the way. In Rüdesheim, you'll ride the Winzerexpress mini-train to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum, then walk around the Old Town and its Christmas market. The famous Käthe Wohlfahrt Christmas store is also nearby for you to browse.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through Rhine Gorge
- Ride Winzerexpress mini-train
- Visit Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
- Explore Rüdesheim Christmas market
Optional Activities
- Visit Käthe Wohlfahrt Christmas store
Landmarks/POIs Rhine Gorge Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum Rüdesheim Christmas Market Käthe Wohlfahrt Christmas Store - Day 5
Cochem
Cruising the Moselle River, you'll disembark in Cochem where narrow alleyways with half-timbered houses lead you through the village. Cochem Castle sits perched on the hilltop above, and you can visit it along with the local Christmas market. Don't miss trying some Glühwein while you're exploring.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise along Moselle River
- Explore Cochem town
- Visit Cochem Castle
- Visit Cochem Christmas market
Optional Activities
- Purchase Glühwein at Christmas market
Landmarks/POIs Moselle River Cochem Castle Cochem Christmas Market - Day 6
Cologne
You'll arrive in Cologne and take a guided tour of the magnificent cathedral, learning how its iconic twin spires took over six centuries to complete. Later that evening, there's the Captain's Farewell Dinner onboard the ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Captain's Farewell Dinner onboard)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Cologne Cathedral
- Captain's Farewell Dinner onboard
Optional Activities
- Explore Cologne Christmas market
Landmarks/POIs Cologne Cathedral - Day 7
Amsterdam
A glass-top boat takes you on a guided canal cruise through Amsterdam's 17th-century waterways, and you'll see historic houses and low bridges as you drift through the city. After that, you have free time to check out the Ice Village Christmas market at your own pace and sample traditional Dutch Christmas foods.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Glass-top boat canal cruise with local guide
- Explore Amsterdam Ice Village Christmas market
Landmarks/POIs Amsterdam Canals Ice Village Christmas Market - Day 8
Amsterdam Departure
After breakfast, you'll disembark and head to Amsterdam airport for your onward flight, bringing your river cruise journey to an end.
- Meals
- Breakfast
