A riverside town with a lit castle on a hill glows at dusk, with reflections on the water and snow-covered rooftops.

Holiday Markets Cruise: The Festive Rhine River

Unwrap the magic of a European yuletide with festive markets and fairytale villages.

Highlights

  • Cruise the Rhine River, passing fairytale villages, castles, and the Lorelei Rock during the holiday season.
  • Delight in Europe’s Christmas markets sipping warm Glühwein and enjoying carolers, bells, and twinkling lights.
  • Explore Heidelberg with castle tours, scenic walks, and a musical performance in its historic old town.
  • Visit Cologne, Freiburg, and Strasbourg, with customizable excursions including wine, culinary, or cultural tours.
This is a shared departure operated by AHI.

Itinerary

Day 1: Depart U.S. for Zürich, Switzerland
Day 2: Zürich | Basel
Day 3: Breisach, Germany | Freiburg
Day 4: Strasbourg, France
Day 5: Mannheim, Germany | Heidelberg
Day 6: Rüdesheim | Rhine Gorge
Day 7: Cologne
Day 8: Düsseldorf
Day 9: Düsseldorf | Depart for U.S.

Available to Book
Dec. 3-11, 2027

Starting price

$4,545
*No single supplement

Deposit per person

$1,000

Countries Visited

France, Germany, Switzerland

Activity Level

Medium
Dec. 3-11, 2027

Starting price

$4,545

Deposit per person

$1,000

Countries Visited

France, Germany, Switzerland

Activity Level

Medium

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