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River Cruise

Rhine and Moselle Christmas Markets

2026

River Cruise

Rhine and Moselle Christmas Markets

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Rhine and Moselle Christmas Markets

Includes return flights from the UK. Beautiful sights and idyllic Christmas markets wait to greet you along the Rhine and Moselle rivers during the festive season. Enjoy the magic of Christmas in Strasbourg, the capital of Alsace. Discover Cochem in the Moselle Valley, sprinkled with a thousand twinkling lights.

8 Days River Cruise

Itinerary

To view the itinerary in greater depth, simply click on your preferred day from the interactive list to unveil its details. Discover daily activities, immersive experiences and insider local tips that make your travel unforgettable.

Amsterdam to Basel

8 days / 7 night River Cruise

Day 1

Arrive Amsterdam, Embark ship

Day 2

Amsterdam

Day 3

Cologne

Insider Experiences

Day 4

Cochem

Insider Experiences

Day 5

Rüdesheim 

Day 6

Strasbourg

Day 7

Breisach

Day 8

Disembark Ship, Depart Basel

Trip Inclusions

Discover the inclusions provided on your tour, ensuring a stress-free journey where every detail is taken care of.

Return scheduled flights from the UK*
Seven nights cruising on a contemporary Travelmarvel river ship with the  services of a Travelmarvel Cruise Director, and local guides  
20 meals – 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners
Onboard water stations, plus tea and coffee, soft drinks, beer and local wine during lunch and dinner on your cruise
Overseas transfers, port charges and tipping
Explore seven towns, villages and cities
Stroll through Cologne’s Christmas market, backdropped by the iconic Kolner Dom Cathedral
Discover Moselle wines at a historic family winery near Cochem

Tour Highlights

These are carefully crafted experiences designed to take your holiday from amazing to extraordinary.

Cologne Christmas market with Cologne Cathedral at dusk - Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
two glasses of hot mulled wine with spices and sliced orange on wooden background. close up

Cologne Christmas Market

Be immersed in the festive spirit with a visit to the Cologne’s impressive Christmas market, backdropped by the iconic Kolner Dom Cathedral. Here, you’ll have the chance to sample mulled.

Schlagkamp Winery

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.

What's On Board

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Cruise Aboard Travelmarvel's State-of-the-art River Ships

Travelmarvel’s latest fleet of European river ships shines bright. Named after the most luminous stars in European skies, every inch of these contemporary vessels has been custom-designed for your enjoyment.

What our customers are saying

What a great way to see some amazing scenery, learn some incredible history and walk in the steps of ancients. I would recommend this tour and this company to everyone i speak to.

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The food was outstanding, the rooms very comfortable - everything was wonderful. There were great sight seeing trips and the guides were very knowledgeable.

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Weather was glorious, food was like Masterchef every night and the team were very friendly and welcoming.

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Thank you for ensuring everything from the major to the minor details were so thoroughly covered so that a perfectly smooth holiday flowed for us...

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Thank you for making our first European trip so memorable. We will treasure our memories.

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Each one of (our Tour Guides) was great, knew their area and history and were very approachable.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Trip Notes

  • This itinerary is operated by Travelmarvel, part of the APT Travel Group 

  • Itinerary and inclusions subject to change  

  • Low or high water levels may cause disruption to cruising  

  • Prices are for cruise and return flights from the UK only 

  • *Flights from the UK are subject to flight and booking class availability 

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