Rhine and Moselle Christmas Markets with Paris, Lucerne and Zürich

Lucerne Old town, Switzerland, decorated with Christmas lights in winter — Land Tour and River Cruise
Rhine and Moselle Christmas Markets with Paris, Lucerne and Zurich
2027

River Cruise

Rhine and Moselle Christmas Markets with Paris, Lucerne and Zurich

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Rhine and Moselle Christmas Markets with Paris, Lucerne and Zürich

Enjoy the magic of Christmas in Lucerne and Zürich. 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

15 Days River Cruise

Trip code EUTCRLZP15

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.

Zurich to Paris

15 days / 14 night River Cruise

Day 1

Arrive Zurich

Day 2

Zurich

Day 3

Zurich, Lucerne

Day 4

Lucerne

Insider Experiences

Day 5

Lucerne, Basel, Embark Ship

Day 6

Breisach, Colmar

Day 7

Strasbourg

Insider Experiences

Day 8

Rüdesheim

Day 9

Cochem

Day 10

Cologne

Insider Experiences

Day 11

Amsterdam

Day 12

Amsterdam, Disembark Ship, Paris

Day 13

Paris

Day 14

Paris

Insider Experiences

Day 15

Depart Paris

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Trip Inclusions

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

Seven nights cruising on a Travelmarvel river ship, two nights in Lucerne and Zurich, three nights in Paris

Services of a Travelmarvel Cruise Director, Tour Director and local guides

30 meals – 14 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 10 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 11 towns, villages and cities

Travel to the peak of Mount Pilatus on a gondola and the thrilling Dragon Ride aerial cableway

Discover Zürich’s Christmas markets

Tour Highlights

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

Dragon Ride Aerial Cableway

Travel to the peak of Mount Pilatus on a gondola and the thrilling Dragon Ride aerial cableway, enjoying views of rolling hills, rocky mountain ledges and snow-tipped peaks.

two glasses of hot mulled wine with spices and sliced orange on wooden background. close up

Cologne Christmas Market

Soak up the festive atmosphere at Cologne’s impressive Christmas market, set beneath the iconic Kölner Dom (Cologne Cathedral), and perhaps sample a cup of traditional mulled wine.

Christmas tree and xmas market at Kleber Square at night in medieval city of Strasbourg - capital of Noel, Alsace, France.

Strasbourg, France. Christmas Market in Petite France old district of Strassburg in Alsace.

Strasbourg Christmas Tour

Savour the festive atmosphere as you stroll through Strasbourg on a guided tour, taking in the city’s charming Christmas markets and historic sights.

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.

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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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Trip Notes

Itinerary, inclusions and pricing are subject to change
Prices are for cruise and land only. Flights are not included unless specified

Rhine and Moselle Christmas Markets with Paris, Lucerne and Zurich

Rhine and Moselle Christmas Markets with Paris, Lucerne and Zürich

Itinerary

Zurich to Paris

Arrive Zurich

Zurich

Zurich, Lucerne

Lucerne

Lucerne, Basel, Embark Ship

Breisach, Colmar

Strasbourg

Rüdesheim

Cochem

Cologne

Amsterdam

Amsterdam, Disembark Ship, Paris

Paris

Paris

Depart Paris

Trip Inclusions

Tour Highlights

Dragon Ride Aerial Cableway

Cologne Christmas Market

Strasbourg Christmas Tour

What's On Board

Our River Ships

Our Cabins

Ship Features

Onboard Dining

What our customers are saying

Frequently Asked Questions

Is travel insurance included?

What type of climate should I expect?

Can I do my own shore excursions?

Where do I embark my Europe River Cruise?

Visa Requirements for Europe

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