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Holiday Markets Cruise

Holiday Markets Cruise

Dec. 4-12, 2022

Travel provider: AHI International

Feel the magic of the holidays in Germany and France on a seven-night Rhine River cruise! 

Celebrate centuries-old traditions in festive markets aglow with twinkling lights and good cheer and overflowing with handmade decorations and other treasures. Delight in the sounds of carolers and bells and the scent of nutmeg, cinnamon and fresh pine in the air. Visit Heidelberg’s castle and enjoy an exclusive musical performance in the romantic old town. 

Stroll through Freiburg, a vibrant university city. Admire Cologne’s spectacular cathedral and delight in Düsseldorf’s lively riverfront district. In the ports of Breisach, Strasbourg, Rüdesheim and Düsseldorf, select excursions that fit your interests, such as wine tastings, culinary tours or cultural experiences. 

Aboard your exclusively chartered, first-class ship, revel in the beauty of the Rhine Gorge and sip warm, spicy Glühwein. This heartwarming journey includes an ample meal plan, plus wine and beer with lunch and dinner. 

There is no supplement for solo travelers.

Holiday Markets Cruise
Itinerary

Day 1 – Depart gateway city

Day 2 – Arrive in Zürich and transfer to ship in Basel

Day 3 – Breisach | Freiburg

Day 4 – Strasbourg

Day 5 – Mannheim | Heidelberg

Day 6 – Rüdesheim | Rhine Gorge | Cologne

Day 7 – Cologne

Day 8 – Düsseldorf 

Day 9 – Disembark ship | Tranfer to airport and depart for gateway city

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