Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Basel
You'll arrive at Zurich airport and get transferred to your river ship in Basel. Once you're on board, join the other guests for dinner that evening.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Dinner on board
- Day 2
Black Forest - Ravenna Viaduct
Head to the Rhine town of Breisach, which opens up to Germany's Black Forest region. A scenic drive takes you through the Black Forest Highlands to Hofgut Sternen, located at the base of Ravenna Gorge. The Christmas market there sits beneath a 40-metre-high viaduct, where local vendors sell Black Forest specialties and handcrafted items.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Breisach
- Guided visit to the Christmas Market at Ravenna Viaduct
- Scenic drive through Black Forest Highlands
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Colmar (DiscoverMORE - extra expense)
Landmarks/POIs Breisach Black Forest (Schwarzwald) Ravenna Viaduct Hofgut Sternen - Day 3
Strasbourg
The ship docks in Kehl and a coach transfers you to Strasbourg, the capital of Alsace. A guided tour walks you through the Grande Île, a UNESCO World Heritage site with medieval half-timbered buildings, old tanning houses, Baroque sandstone structures, and peaceful canals. Later, you'll check out one of Strasbourg's Christmas markets offering traditional Alsatian food and treats.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Strasbourg
- Visit to Christmas Markets
- Coach transfer across the river
Optional Activities
- Baden Baden Spa Experience (DiscoverMORE - extra expense)
Landmarks/POIs Grande Île Strasbourg Christmas Markets Kehl - Day 4
Heidelberg
A local guide shows you around Heidelberg's key spots, starting with the castle ruins that look out over the Rhine and the city's red roofs. You'll walk the Old Town's cobbled streets, passing the Church of the Holy Spirit and Germany's oldest university along the way.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Heidelberg
- Visit to Heidelberg Castle ruins
- Walking tour of Old Town
- Visit to Church of the Holy Spirit
Landmarks/POIs Heidelberg Castle Church of the Holy Spirit University of Heidelberg - Day 5
Koblenz
Arriving in Koblenz, you'll find yourself in an old city full of German charm and character. A local guide leads you through open squares and narrow streets where views of vineyards and snow-covered mountains line the landscape.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Orientation walk of Koblenz
- Christmas traditions in Europe lecture
Optional Activities
- Moselle Valley & Cochem Castle visit (DiscoverMORE - extra expense)
Landmarks/POIs Koblenz Moselle Valley Cochem Castle - Day 6
Düsseldorf
The ship reaches Cologne where you can wander through the Christmas markets at your own pace. Ornate stalls sit beneath the UNESCO World Heritage Cologne Cathedral, and you can grab traditional glühwein while browsing. In the afternoon, travel to Düsseldorf to see its multiple Christmas markets, the Fairytale Market, Handwerker Market, and Schadowmarket all filled with the scent of roasted almonds and hot mulled wine.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Düsseldorf city tour with Christmas Markets
- Walking tour of Düsseldorf with Christmas Market visit
- Cologne Christmas markets visit
Optional Activities
- German Beer Experience (DiscoverMORE - extra expense)
Landmarks/POIs Cologne Cathedral Cologne Christmas Markets Düsseldorf Fairytale Market Düsseldorf Handwerker Market Düsseldorf Schadowmarket - Day 7
Amsterdam
Board a glass-top canal boat and cruise Amsterdam's UNESCO World Heritage canal system, passing historic merchant houses dating back to the Dutch Golden Age. Throughout the city, festive stalls and markets dot the streets where people sip mulled wine and enjoy traditional holiday foods.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell Reception & Dinner)
Included Activities
- Canal cruise on glass-top boat
- Exploration of Christmas stalls
Optional Activities
- Private hidden Gems tour of Amsterdam (DiscoverMORE - extra expense)
- Dutch Delights (DiscoverMORE - extra expense)
Landmarks/POIs Amsterdam Canal System Amsterdam Christmas Markets 
- Day 8
Departure from Amsterdam
After breakfast, you'll say goodbye to your fellow passengers and the river ship before heading to the airport for your departure, carrying memories of charming German villages and the holiday season with you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Airport transfer
