Rhine and Moselle Christmas Markets

Strasbourg, France. Christmas Market in Petite France old district of Strassburg in Alsace. — TRAVELMARVEL
River Cruise
Rhine and Moselle Christmas Markets
2025

River Cruise

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Travelmarvel River Cruise

Offering superior comfort at outstanding value, whilst enjoying the perfect balance of inclusions and leisure time.

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, and glide along Amsterdam’s network of canals.

Route

Travel Information

8 Days River Cruise

Trip code EUTCRL08F

Itinerary

To view the itinerary's day-by-day details, simply click on your preferred day from the interactive list. Discover daily activities, special experiences and insider local tips that make your journey a memorable one.

Basel to Amsterdam

8 days / 7 night River Cruise

Day 1

Arrive Basel, Embark Ship

Day 2

Breisach

Day 3

Strasbourg

Day 4

Rüdesheim

Day 5

Cochem

Insider Experiences

Day 6

Cologne

Insider Experiences

Day 7

Amsterdam

Day 8

Disembark Ship, Depart Amsterdam

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 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

Transfers, port charges and tipping

Explore 7 towns, villages and cities

Ride the Winzerexpress mini-train into Rüdesheim and explore its magical Christmas market

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.

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.

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 wine.

What's On Board

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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

Rhine and Moselle Christmas Markets