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7 Night Christmas Markets on the Rhine Cruise
From Zurich, (Switzerland) to Amsterdam, (Netherlands)
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Emerald Destiny
Emerald Cruises
Emerald Cruises
Cruise #: 14227946
Sail Date: Tuesday, Dec 8, 2026
Return Date: Tuesday, Dec 15, 2026
Room Types & Rates:
| Riverview | ||
| Suite |
*Prices are per person based on double occupancy
Includes taxes & fees
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Land Segment of Itinerary
Tuesday - Dec 8, 2026
Cruise Segment of Itinerary
Day 1 - Tuesday - Dec 8, 2026
Day
1
1
- Cruise Begins
- Basel (Saxon), Switzerland
Welcome to Switzerland and the start of your Christmas cruise journey. You'll be met at the airport by a member of the Emerald Cruises team and transferred to your contemporary Star-Ship in Basel, where your friendly captain and crew will be waiting to greet 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 9, 2026
Day
2
2
- Breisach, Germany
Today, you'll have the opportunity to visit the Rhine town of Breisach. Entrenched between two countries, it's also known as the gateway to Germany's Black Forest region. In the afternoon, enjoy a scenic drive through the Black Forest Highlands on your way to the Hofgut Sternen complex located at the foothill of Ravenna Gorge, a place where history and tradition merge. It was here that in 1770 Marie Antoinette stopped with 52 beautifully decorated carriages on the way to her wedding to King Louis XVI. As part of your EmeraldPLUS program, you'll also have the chance to see the postcard-worthy Christmas market situated underneath the 40-meter-high Ravenna Viaduct. Be amazed by the magical aroma of Black Forest specialties and unique handcrafted regional products sold there. ...
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Thursday - Dec 10, 2026
Day
3
3
- Kehl, Germany
- Bus Travel
- Strasbourg, France
- Bus Travel
- Kehl, Germany
This morning, we'll dock in Kehl, and you'll be transferred by motorcoach across the river to Strasbourg, the storied capital of France's Alsace region. Your guided tour of Strasbourg will include the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Grande Ile, the historical center of the city, known for its medieval half-timbered buildings, old tanning houses, Baroque sandstone buildings, and charming canal system. Afterwards, you'll have the opportunity to visit one of its most charming Christmas markets, where you can enjoy traditional Alsatian Christmas treats and shop for presents and stocking-fillers. ...
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Friday - Dec 11, 2026
Day
4
4
- Mannheim, Germany
- Bus Travel
- Heidelberg, Germany
- Bus Travel
- Mannheim, Germany
Your guided tour of Heidelberg's rich history includes a visit to the ruins of Heidelberg Castle, which overlooks the Rhine River and a red-roofed skyline. Some of the most successful painters of the Romantic era drew inspiration from Heidelberg Castle, including British artist William Turner, who depicted images of the ruins in several of his paintings. Afterwards, stroll down the cobbled streets of the Old Town, touching on the Church of the Holy Spirit and the oldest university in Germany. ...
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Saturday - Dec 12, 2026
Day
5
5
- Koblenz, Germany
Today, you'll be taken into the heart of Koblenz, an ancient city pulled from the pages of a German fairy tale. Enjoy the picturesque backdrop of vineyards and snow-topped mountain ranges as your local guide takes you through open cobbled squares and down narrow streets.
Sunday - Dec 13, 2026
Day
6
6
- Cologne, Germany
- Dusseldorf, Germany
We sail towards Cologne, where you'll have the opportunity to wander the markets at your leisure, perhaps visiting the ornate stalls beneath the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Cologne Cathedral, where you can drink traditional gluhwein out of beautifully decorated mugs. In the afternoon, you will have the chance to visit Dusseldorf and its many Christmas markets, each having its unique name and personality - such as the Fairytale Market, the Handwerker (Craftmen) Market, and the Schadow Market where any present wish could easily be fulfilled and more. All of that with a Christmas scent of roasted almonds and hot mulled wine floating in the air. ...
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Monday - Dec 14, 2026
Day
7
7
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
Board a glass-top canal boat for a tour down the Dutch capital's UNESCO World Heritage-listed canal system, passing historic merchant houses that reflect the bygone era of the Dutch Golden Age, a time when the Dutch empire was considered one of the most influential in the world. Throughout the city, you'll explore the delightful Christmas stalls, each surrounded by people in their finest knitwear drinking hot mugs of mulled wine and enjoying traditional festive foods. ...
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Tuesday - Dec 15, 2026
Day
8
8
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
After breakfast, bid farewell to your fellow guests and Star-Ship as you are transferred to the airport, taking memories of quintessential German villages and the magic of Christmas with you.
