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Christmas Markets on the Rhine 2026 Start Basel, End Amsterdam

8 days
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From Basel to Amsterdam
4.0
1 traveler review
  • A festive scene with a cathedral and Christmas lights.
  • A historic building with a tower on a bustling street.
  • A scenic riverside cityscape at sunset.
  • A city with a river and cathedral spires.
  • A bustling Christmas market with lights and stalls.
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  • A historic church on a hill in a small town.
  • Enchanting half-timbered buildings along the river.
  • A person looking at a large Christmas tree in a city square.
  • Charming canalside houses with flower decorations.
  • A magnificent church with pointed towers under a clear sky.
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AmaWaterways
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 30 - 162
Ages 12+

Places You’ll See

  • Breisach
    Breisach
  • Ludwigshafen
    Ludwigshafen
  • Rhine Gorge
    Rhine Gorge
  • Cologne
    Cologne
  • Utrecht
    Utrecht
  • Amsterdam
    Amsterdam
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Highlights

  • Explore medieval Colmar and its Christmas Market
  • Tour Strasbourg and the oldest French Christmas Market
  • Visit Heidelberg and its enchanting Christmas Markets
  • Experience Rüdesheim's festive Christmas traditions
  • Cruise Amsterdam's canals and taste local specialties

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Basel – Embarkation
  2. Day 2 Breisach, Germany
  3. Day 3 Strasbourg, France
  4. Day 4 Ludwigshafen, Germany – Rüdesheim
  5. Day 5 Rüdesheim – Rhine Gorge – Lahnstein
  6. Day 6 Düsseldorf
  7. Day 7 Utrecht – Amsterdam, Netherlands
  8. Day 8 Amsterdam – Disembarkation
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  • Flights
  • Insurance
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  • Additional Services

Operated by

AmaWaterways

4.4
(31 reviews)

Number of tours

158

Age Range

12 to 90 years old

Response time

within 3 days

Response rate

45%

AmaWaterways operates the finest fleet and provides all-inclusive river...

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AmaWaterways Ship

  • AmaLucia
    AmaLucia
    Sister ship to the award-winning AmaLea and AmaKristina, the elegant 156-passenger AmaLucia will be a warm, inviting ship offering plenty of… Read more
    Capacity
    Built
    2021
    Guests
    156
    Crew
    51
    Length
    443 ft
    Width
    38 ft
    Suites
    Staterooms
    78
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    Electricity
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    Generators
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    · January 8th, 2020
    We enjoyed the New Year AMA cruise,especially...
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    Trip date: December 2019

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  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for type J.

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Germany and Switzerland. Ideally 6 months before travel.
  • Visa
    • 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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    • For any tour departing before January 6th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after January 6th, 2026, a minimum payment of $575 is required to confirm your booking with AmaWaterways. 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 95 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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