Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
You'll arrive in Amsterdam and get settled on your river ship. Start by heading to the Ice Village Christmas Market to pick up some traditional Dutch treats and get a feel for the holiday atmosphere. Later, meet your Cruise Director and the other passengers at the Welcome Reception to kick things off.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)
Included Activities
- Transfer to river ship
- Visit Ice Village Christmas Market
Landmarks Ice Village Christmas Market 
- Day 2
Amsterdam
Board a glass-top boat this morning for a guided tour through Amsterdam's 17th-century canals. You'll glide past historic waterside sights and get a real sense of the city's character from the water. Spend the afternoon on your own to walk around and explore whatever interests you. By evening, head to the Captain's Welcome Dinner on board.
- Meals
- Dinner (Captain's Welcome Dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)
Included Activities
- Glass-top boat canal tour with local guide
- Captain's Welcome Dinner
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Amsterdam
Landmarks Amsterdam Canals 
- Day 3
Cologne
When you arrive in Cologne, disembark and take a guided tour of the Cologne Cathedral, where you'll learn about those iconic twin spires and the building's history. After that, head over to the Cologne Christmas Market to try mulled wine and sample local delicacies.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Cologne Cathedral
- Visit Cologne Christmas Market
Optional Activities
- Sample mulled wine and local delicacies at Christmas market
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral Cologne Christmas Market 
- Day 4
Cochem
The ship cruises the Moselle River, and you'll disembark in Cochem to check out the charming Christmas market. Then you'll take a scenic drive to Schlagkamp Winery for a regional wine tasting with the owner. While you're there, tour the wine cellar museum and receive a special souvenir to take home.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)
Included Activities
- Cruise through Moselle River
- Visit Cochem Christmas Market
- Wine tasting at Schlagkamp Winery
- Explore Schlagkamp winery cellar museum
Landmarks Cochem Christmas Market Schlagkamp Winery 
- Day 5
Rüdesheim
Cruise through the Rhine Gorge, the most beautiful stretch of the Rhine River. Once you dock in Rudesheim, ride the Winzerexpress mini-train to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum. From there, explore Rudesheim's Christmas market and visit the famous Kathe Wohlfahrt Christmas store.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)
Included Activities
- Cruise through Rhine Gorge
- Winzerexpress mini-train ride
- Visit Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
- Visit Rüdesheim Christmas Market
Optional Activities
- Shop at 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 and start with a guided tour of this Alsatian city that straddles the France-Germany border. Head to the Christkindelsmarkt, France's oldest Christmas market with over 300 stalls spread throughout the historic district. Take time to sample the local treats while you wander around.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Strasbourg
- Visit Christkindelsmarkt Christmas Market
Optional Activities
- Taste local treats at Christmas market
Landmarks Christkindelsmarkt - Day 7
Black Forest - Freiburg
Disembark in Breisach and travel by coach through the scenic Black Forest region, passing through Kaiserstuhl and Karlsplatz on the way to Freiburg Christmas Markets. You'll do a gingerbread tasting while you're there. After that, head back to the river ship for a sumptuous Farewell Dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell Dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)
Included Activities
- Coach tour through Black Forest region
- Visit Freiburg Christmas Markets
- Gingerbread tasting
- Farewell Dinner
Landmarks Black Forest Freiburg Christmas Markets - Day 8
Basel to Lucerne
Have breakfast on board, then disembark for a guided tour of Basel. You'll transfer to Lucerne and check into your hotel. Later this evening, there's an optional traditional dinner and entertainment at a Swiss Folklore Restaurant if you want to continue the experience.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Radisson Blu Hotel Lucerne or similar)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Basel
- Transfer to Lucerne
- Check-in at hotel
Optional Activities
- Traditional dinner and entertainment at Swiss Folklore Restaurant
Landmarks Basel 
- Day 9
Lucerne
With the Swiss Alps as your backdrop, Lucerne is a great place to explore on foot. Join a Christmas walking tour where you'll learn about seasonal traditions while wandering through Lucerne's festive Christmas markets and getting a real sense of the holiday season here.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Radisson Blu Hotel Lucerne or similar)
Included Activities
- Christmas walking tour of Lucerne
- Visit Lucerne Christmas Markets
Landmarks Lucerne Christmas Markets Swiss Alps - Day 10
Mt Pilatus
Start your morning with a gondola ride up Mt Pilatus, then take the Dragon Ride aerial cableway to reach the peak. You'll see rolling hills, rocky mountain ledges, and snow-tipped peaks stretching out below. After you come back down, the afternoon is free to wander around on your own before heading to Zurich later.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Crowne Plaza Zurich)
Included Activities
- Travel to the peak of Mt Pilatus on gondola
- Dragon Ride aerial cableway experience
- Views of rolling hills, rocky mountain ledges and snow-tipped peaks
Landmarks Mt Pilatus Zurich Christmas Markets - Day 11
Zurich
Your day in Zurich is at your leisure to check out whatever you want. This evening, join a guided tour to discover Zurich, then visit one of Europe's largest indoor Christmas markets and see the famous Singing Christmas Tree. You'll wrap up with a Farewell Dinner with fellow travelers at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell Dinner with fellow travellers at local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Crowne Plaza Zurich)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Zurich
- Visit Europe's largest indoor Christmas markets
- Visit Singing Christmas Tree
- Farewell Dinner
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Zurich
Landmarks Singing Christmas Tree - Day 12
Zurich
Transfer to the airport for your flight home.
Included Activities
- Transfer to airport
