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7 Night Christmas Markets on the Rhine

From Zurich to Amsterdam

Emerald Luna

Emerald Cruises
4 Stars
  • Cruise #: 13973169
  • Departs: Tue, Dec 15, 2026
  • Returns: Tue, Dec 22, 2026
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    Riverview $3,895
    Suite $4,895
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    Itinerary Summary

    Day by Day Details

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Tuesday - Dec 15, 2026
    Day
    1
    Zurich, Switzerland
    • Zurich, Switzerland
    • Bus Travel

    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Day 1 - Tuesday - Dec 15, 2026
    Day
    1
    Cruise Begins
    • Cruise Begins
    • Basel (Saxon), Switzerland
    When you arrive in Basel, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your luxurious Emerald Cruises Star-Ship, where your friendly captain and crew will be waiting to welcome you. This evening, join your fellow guests for dinner onboard. Please book your flight to arrive into Zurich prior to 1 PM. ...
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    Wednesday - Dec 16, 2026
    Day
    2
    Breisach, Germany
    • Breisach, Germany
    Today, as part of your incredible EmeraldPLUS programme, you will visit the city of Freiburg. Considered the 'capital of the Black Forest', Freiburg has lovely sights that will leave you amazed. As part of your visit, you will also have the opportunity to sample true Black Forest delicacies from the lively market in the city center near the main cathedral. If you are feeling more active, why not join a guided bike tour in Breisach. ...
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    Thursday - Dec 17, 2026
    Day
    3
    • Kehl, Germany
    • Bus Travel
    • Strasbourg, France
    • Bus Travel
    • Kehl, Germany
    This morning, your Star-Ship will be docking in Kehl and you will be transferred across the river to the medieval town of Strasbourg, the capital of France's Alsace Region. Cobbled squares surrounded by half-timbered houses make Strasbourg appear as if it has been effortlessly suspended in time, and you will get the opportunity to explore the past during your included walking tour of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed old town. Witness the ornate beauty of many of Strasbourg's highlights, including the Maison Kammerzell and the canal network that weaves through Petite France, before enjoying free time to explore at leisure. ...
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    Friday - Dec 18, 2026
    Day
    4
    Ludwigshafen, Germany, Germany
    • Ludwigshafen, Germany, Germany
    • Bus Travel
    • Heidelberg, Germany
    • Bus Travel
    • Ludwigshafen, Germany, Germany
    Relax onboard this morning as you sail to Mannheim, following the meandering Rhine River and passing the confluence of the Rhine and Neckar. Travel by motorcoach to Heidelberg, where you will have the opportunity to learn about how it became a UNESCO City of Literature, having inspired the likes of Mark Twain and William Turner with its historical setting. Your guided tour of the town will allow you to find your own inspiration among its delightful landmarks, including Heidelberg Castle, one of the most impressive Renaissance ruins in Europe. Alternatively, hike from Mount Konigstuhl to Heidelberg. ...
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    Saturday - Dec 19, 2026
    Day
    5
    Koblenz, Germany
    • Koblenz, Germany
    Cruise to the 2,000-year-old town of Koblenz today and discover its fairytale-like surrounds nestled on the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers. Your local guide will take you on a tour through the town, touching on the twin-towered facade of the Church of Our Lady and the German Corner, where the two inspirational waterways meet. Journey by cable car to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, offering exceptional views of the surrounding area from its hilltop position. ...
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    Sunday - Dec 20, 2026
    Day
    6
    Cologne, Germany
    • Cologne, Germany
    Effortlessly steeped in history and tales of the past, Cologne is one of the oldest cities in Germany, encapsulating a timeline that spans more than two millennia. Your included city tour will take you to the heart of its Old Town. After your tour, you will be taken to a one-of-a-kind farm estate just outside of Cologne, which provides the locals with sustainable products. As part of your EmeraldPLUS programme, enjoy a fantastic cooking demo and have a glimpse behind the scenes. ...
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    Monday - Dec 21, 2026
    Day
    7
    Amsterdam, Netherlands
    • Amsterdam, Netherlands
    This morning, you can choose to embark on a guided bike tour to Waterland, learning about how the water is reclaiming Holland as you pass through quintessential Dutch surrounds and witness traditional villages and windmills. Alternatively, take to Amsterdam's UNESCO World Heritage-listed canal network during a glass-top canal cruise, passing Roman patrician houses and ornate merchant houses that tell tales of the prosperous Dutch Golden Age. ...
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    Tuesday - Dec 22, 2026
    Day
    8
    Amsterdam, Netherlands
    • Amsterdam, Netherlands
    After breakfast, it's time to say farewell to your fellow guests and disembark the ship for your transfer to the airport, taking memories of the Black Forest and charming Strasbourg with you. This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons such as high and low water. As such, the cruise may operate altered from that stated above. ...
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