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Christmas Markets on the Rhine 2024|2025|2026 - 8 Days (from Amsterdam to Basel)

8 days
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From Amsterdam to Basel
4.3
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Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Group Tour
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 182
Ages 12+

Places You’ll See

  • Amsterdam
    Amsterdam
  • Cologne
    Cologne
  • Ludwigshafen
    Ludwigshafen
  • Heidelberg
    Heidelberg
  • Breisach
    Breisach
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Highlights

  • Explore Amsterdam's iconic canals by boat
  • Stroll through Cologne's festive Christmas markets
  • Discover Koblenz's fairy-tale scenery and fortress
  • Taste fine wines at Heidelberg Castle
  • Visit Strasbourg's medieval center and markets

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Amsterdam
  2. Day 2 Amsterdam
  3. Day 3 Cologne
  4. Day 4 Koblenz
  5. Day 5 Ludwigshafen – Heidelberg
  6. Day 6 Kehl – Strasbourg
  7. Day 7 Breisach
  8. Day 8 Basel
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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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Emerald Cruises

4.3
(28 reviews)
This operator has high review ratings and responds promptly to enquiries

Number of tours

548

Age Range

12 to 90 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

82%

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Emerald Cruises Ship

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    Emerald Sky
    Offering unique river cruising experiences since 2014 on Danube and Rhine to the 182 passengers it can accommodate, Emerald Sky is the perf… Read more
    Capacity
    Built
    2014
    Guests
    180
    Crew
    51
    Length
    135 metres / 443 feet
    Width
    11 m / 36 ft
    Suites
    Staterooms
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    3544 gt
    Electricity
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    13 kn / 24 kph / 15 mph
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft
    Cabin
    91
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    Deck with Cabins
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Customer Reviews

  • Lynn
    · July 23rd, 2025
    This is the best river cruise we have had. The itinerary, staff, and organisation was excellent. The atmosphere was friendly and warm. We made some new, life-long friends. What a shame it had to end.
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  • Louis
    · August 11th, 2023
    The program in the Emerald ship was magnificently planned and discussed. The local music during the cruise was so informative. Long live the music from the Netherlands and Germany through Austria and Slovakya to Hungary! Just for the music, dances and songs I will do the cruise again!
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  • Yuri
    · August 24th, 2023
    Excellent! The best tour guide was a lady in Bratislave, and above all Petr in Prague
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Dates & Availability

8 days
Christmas Markets on the Rhine 2024|2025|2026 - 8 Days (from Amsterdam to Basel)
From Amsterdam to Basel

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Tour ID: 279622

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