Travelmarvel
Rhine and Moselle Christmas Markets with Lucerne and Zurich
Amsterdam to Zurich
Trip Inclusions
- Seven nights cruising on a Travelmarvel river ship, two nights in Lucerne and Zurich
- 26 meals - 11 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 9 dinners, plus onboard water stations, tea and coffee, soft drink, beer and local wine during lunch and dinner on your cruise
- Services of a Travelmarvel Cruise Director, Tour Director and local guides
- Transfers, port charges and tipping
- Explore 10 towns, villages and cities
- Travel to the peak of Mt Pilatus along the world’s steepest cog-wheel railway
- Discover Zurich’s Christmas markets
- Taste Moselle wines at Schlagkamp, a historic family winery near Cochem
Map & Itinerary
Trip Notes
- Itinerary, inclusions and pricing are subject to change
- Prices are for land/cruise only. Flights not included unless specified
Insider Experiences
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Insider Experience
Enjoy an included special or unique excursion or event
Arrive Amsterdam
Be met on arrival in Amsterdam and transferred to your premium river ship. Perhaps take a stroll to the Ice Village Christmas Market and pick up some traditional Dutch Christmas treats, before meeting your Cruise Director and fellow passengers during a Welcome Reception.
Stay: Seven Nights, aboard your Travelmarvel river ship
Daily :Amsterdam
With historic houses lining its banks and studded with low bridges, Amsterdam’s network of 17th-century canals lends the city its nickname – ‘The Venice of the North’. Today, you’ll board a glass-top boat and glide past the city’s waterside sights with a local guide. Back on land, enjoy some free time to explore before saying goodbye to Amsterdam. Later tonight, enjoy a special Captain’s Welcome Dinner on board.
Daily :Cologne
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Get into the festive spirit with a visit to the city’s impressive Christmas market, backdropped by the iconic Kolner Dom Cathedral. Here, you’ll have the chance to sample mulled wine and some local delicacies.
Having entered Germany, arrive in Cologne and be met by the magnificent Cologne Cathedral on the bank of the Rhine. You will disembark your ship here, learning on a guided tour about the famous twin spires of this landmark cathedral, which took over six centuries to complete.
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Cochem
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Take a scenic drive to the Schlagkamp Winery. Upon arrival, enjoy a sampling of five typical wines of the region. The owner will take you through the intricacies of each wine and share insights into Moselle viticulture. Later, explore the in-house wine cellar museum and depart with a special souvenir.
Sit back and soak up the scenery as you cruise through some of Europe’s prettiest stretches along the Moselle River. Disembark in the town of Cochem in the Moselle Valley for a special experience.
Daily :Rudesheim
Cruise through the Rhine Gorge – considered the most beautiful section of the Rhine River. Dock in Rudesheim and ride the Winzerexpress mini-train through the town to Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum. Here, discover a magnificent collection of automated musical instruments. Follow the scent of gingerbread to the Old Town where you’ll find Rudesheim’s charming Christmas market in full swing. Be sure to call in on the famous Kathe Wohlfahrt Christmas store for decorations and gifts.
Daily :Strasbourg
Arrive in Strasbourg, the Alsatian city that straddles the border between France and Germany. Discover the picturesque sites on a guided tour and enjoy the pretty scenery. You will also have time to explore the Christkindelsmarik Christmas market, the oldest in France. More than 300 chalet-style stalls are strung throughout the city’s historic district with a towering Christmas tree at its centre. If you’re feeling peckish, this is the perfect opportunity to taste some local treats. Return to your river ship for a Captain’s Farewell Dinner.
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Breisach
Disembark in Breisach to explore the Black Forest region. Travel by coach, past the sky-bound pine and birch trees blanketing the mountainsides, to the scenic village of Triberg.
Daily :Basel, Disembark Ship, Lucerne
After breakfast on board, disembark and enjoy a guided tour of Basel. Later you will be transferred from Basel to Lucerne to check in to your hotel.
This evening, perhaps enjoy an optional traditional dinner and entertainment at a Swiss Folklore Restaurant
Stay: Two Nights, Radisson Blu Hotel Lucerne or similar
Daily :Lucerne
With its breathtaking Swiss Alps backdrop, this city is a delight to explore. Enjoy a magical Christmas walking tour and hear about the seasonal traditions of Lucerne while wandering the many stalls of Lucerne’s Christmas markets. You’ll be sure to feel the magic of the festive spirit come alive.
Daily :Lucerne, Zurich
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
This morning travel to the peak of Mt Pilatus along the world’s steepest cog-wheel railway, enjoying views of rolling hills, rocky mountain ledges and snow-tipped peaks.
Enjoy a special experience before travelling to Zurich where the afternoon is at leisure.
Stay: Two Nights, Crowne Plaza Zurich
Daily :Zurich
Today is at your leisure to explore Zurich. This evening, discover Zurich on a guided tour. Visit one of Europe’s largest indoor Christmas markets and the famous Singing Christmas Tree.
Following your tour, enjoy a farewell dinner with your fellow travellers at a local restaurant.
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Depart Zurich
Be transferred to the airport for your flight home.
Daily :I could not have asked for more regarding a tour guide. Helpful in all ways, terrific personality.
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