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

8 days
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From Amsterdam to Basel
4.3
28 traveler reviews
  • Colorful miniature houses, possibly a market stall with Christmas theme.
  • Colorful tulip fields with iconic windmills in the background.
  • Aerial view of Strasbourg, showcasing the cathedral and surrounding cityscape.
  • Festive gathering of people on a barge navigating Amsterdam canals.
  • Picturesque half-timbered houses reflected in a canal in Strasbourg, France.
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  • Aerial view of a Ferris wheel and cityscape by a river.
  • Charming historic buildings along the river at sunset.
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Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
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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
  • Cruise through UNESCO-listed Cologne
  • Wander Koblenz's fairy-tale streets
  • Taste wine at Heidelberg Castle
  • Visit Strasbourg's Christmas markets

Itinerary

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  1. Day 1 Amsterdam
  2. Day 2 Amsterdam 
  3. Day 3 Cologne
  4. Day 4 Koblenz
  5. Day 5 Heidelberg (Mannheim)
  6. Day 6 Kehl – Strasbourg
  7. Day 7 Breisach 
  8. Day 8 Huningue/Basel
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  • Transport
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  • Insurance
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4.3
(28 reviews)
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Number of tours

572

Age Range

12 to 90 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

81%

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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
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    13 kn / 24 kph / 15 mph
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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 2025 - 8 Days (from Amsterdam to Basel)
From Amsterdam to Basel

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