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Christmas Markets on the Rhine 2027

8 days
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From Basel to Amsterdam
4.0
1 traveler review
  • Evening canal side view with cafes and outdoor seating.
  • Festive Christmas ornaments hanging in a market.
  • Nighttime canal scene with illuminated bridges.
  • Decorated Christmas tree in a city square at night.
  • Busy street with Christmas decorations and lights.
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Operator
AmaWaterways
River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 162
Ages 12+

Places You’ll See

  • Breisach
    Breisach
  • Ludwigshafen
    Ludwigshafen
  • Rhine Gorge
    Rhine Gorge
  • Amsterdam
    Amsterdam
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Highlights

  • Explore medieval Colmar and its Christmas markets
  • Stroll through Strasbourg's historic Christkindelsmärik
  • Visit Heidelberg and its festive Christmas markets
  • Experience Rüdesheim's unique Christmas traditions
  • Tour Cologne's Old Town and renowned Christmas market

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Amsterdam, Netherlands – Embarkation
  2. Day 2 Amsterdam – Utrecht
  3. Day 3 Düsseldorf, Germany
  4. Day 4 Rhine Gorge – Rüdesheim
  5. Day 5 Ludwigshafen
  6. Day 6 Strasbourg, France
  7. Day 7 Breisach, Germany
  8. Day 8 Basel, Switzerland – Disembarkation
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AmaWaterways

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Number of tours

158

Age Range

12 to 90 years old

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within 1 day

Response rate

25%

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AmaWaterways Ship

  • AmaStella Old
    AmaStella Old
    Experience the brilliance of AmaStella, a standout in the AmaWaterways fleet. The AmaStella is a luxurious river cruise ship renowned for it… Read more
    Capacity
    Built
    2016
    Guests
    156
    Crew
    50
    Length
    443 ft
    Width
    38 ft
    Suites
    Staterooms
    78
    Registry
    Switzerland
    Gross Tonnage
    15800 gt
    Electricity
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    15 kn / 17 mph / 28 kmh
    Generators
    Engines
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    · January 8th, 2020
    We enjoyed the New Year AMA cruise,especially...
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    Trip date: December 2019

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Tour ID: 321082

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  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for type J.

    Type J
    Switzerland
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Germany and Switzerland. Ideally 6 months before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before February 3rd, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after February 3rd, 2026, a minimum payment of $575 is required to confirm your booking with AmaWaterways. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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