Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Amsterdam
When you arrive in Amsterdam, someone will meet you and take you to your river ship. You'll have time to walk through the Ice Village Christmas Market and try some traditional Dutch food before the Welcome Reception where you'll meet your Cruise Director.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)
Included Activities
- Transfer to river ship
- Welcome Reception
Optional Activities
- Visit Ice Village Christmas Market
- Sample traditional Dutch Christmas treats
Landmarks Ice Village Christmas Market 
- Day 2
Amsterdam Canal Tour
Board a glass-top boat for a guided tour along Amsterdam's historic 17th-century canals with a local guide showing you around. After that, the afternoon is free to check out the city on your own. Later in the evening, head to the Captain's Welcome Dinner on board.
- Meals
- Dinner (Captain's Welcome Dinner on board)
- 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 Canal Network - Day 3
Cologne
You'll dock in Cologne and get a guided tour of the Cologne Cathedral. From there, head to the Christmas market to experience the festive atmosphere, where you can sample mulled wine and local food specialties.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Cologne Cathedral
- Visit to Cologne Christmas Market
- Mulled wine and local delicacies tasting
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral Cologne Christmas Market 
- Day 4
Cochem
Your ship travels through the Moselle Valley passing vineyards and rolling hills before reaching Cochem. Walk through the narrow alleyways with half-timbered houses, visit Cochem Castle overlooking the river, and browse the Christmas market with various local goods and decorations.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)
Included Activities
- Visit to Cochem Castle
- Exploration of Cochem
- Cochem Christmas Market
Landmarks Cochem Castle Cochem Christmas Market - Day 5
Rüdesheim
The ship cruises through the Rhine Gorge to Rüdesheim. Take the Winzerexpress mini-train up to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum to see the automated instruments. Then spend time at the Christmas market and visit the famous Käthe Wohlfahrt Christmas store for holiday items.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)
Included Activities
- Winzerexpress mini-train ride
- Visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
- Rüdesheim Christmas Market
Optional Activities
- Visit Käthe Wohlfahrt Christmas store
Landmarks Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum Rüdesheim Christmas Market Käthe Wohlfahrt Christmas store - Day 6
Strasbourg
You'll arrive in Strasbourg, a charming Alsatian city right on the France-Germany border. After settling in, there's a guided tour to see the main sights around the city. Later, you'll head to France's oldest Christmas market, which has over 300 chalet-style stalls and a big Christmas tree to wander through. You'll wrap up the evening back on the river ship with a farewell dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell Dinner aboard your river ship)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Strasbourg
- Explore Christkindelsmärik Christmas market
Landmarks Christkindelsmärik Christmas Market 
- Day 7
Black Forest and Freiburg
After leaving the ship in Breisach, travel by coach through the scenic Kaiserstuhl and Karlsplatz to reach Freiburg's Christmas Markets. You'll do a gingerbread tasting there, then head back to the river ship for a Farewell Dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell Dinner on board)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)
Included Activities
- Coach transfer through Black Forest region
- Visit to Freiburg Christmas Markets
- Gingerbread tasting
- Farewell Dinner on board
Landmarks Freiburg Christmas Markets - Day 8
Basel to Lucerne
Following breakfast on board, disembark and take a guided tour of Basel. Later, transfer to Lucerne and check into your hotel. This evening you have the option to attend a traditional dinner and entertainment at a Swiss Folklore Restaurant if you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on board)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Radisson Blu Hotel Lucerne or similar)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Basel
- Transfer to Lucerne
Optional Activities
- Traditional dinner and entertainment at Swiss Folklore Restaurant
Landmarks Basel 
- Day 9
Lucerne Christmas Markets
With the Swiss Alps in the background, join a Christmas walking tour through Lucerne. Learn about local seasonal traditions while wandering through the Christmas market stalls and soaking in the festive atmosphere throughout the city.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Radisson Blu Hotel Lucerne or similar)
Included Activities
- Christmas walking tour of Lucerne
- Visit to Lucerne Christmas Markets
Landmarks Lucerne Christmas Markets - Day 10
Mt Pilatus and Zurich
Early morning takes you to Mt Pilatus where you'll ride a gondola and the thrilling Dragon Ride aerial cableway, getting views of rolling hills, rocky ledges and snow-covered peaks. After that, transfer to Zurich and spend the afternoon exploring the city at your own pace.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Crowne Plaza Zurich)
Included Activities
- Mt Pilatus gondola experience
- Dragon Ride aerial cableway
- Transfer to Zurich
Optional Activities
- Leisure exploration of Zurich
Landmarks Mt Pilatus - Day 11
Zurich Christmas Markets
During the day, explore Zurich at your leisure however you'd like. This evening, join a guided tour of the city, visit one of Europe's largest indoor Christmas markets, and see the famous Singing Christmas Tree. The day finishes with a Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Crowne Plaza Zurich)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Zurich
- Visit to indoor Christmas market
- Singing Christmas Tree
- Farewell Dinner
Optional Activities
- Leisure exploration of Zurich
Landmarks Zurich Christmas Markets Singing Christmas Tree - Day 12
Departure
You'll get transferred to the airport for your flight home.
Included Activities
- Transfer to airport
