Rhine and Moselle Christmas Markets

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Rhine and Moselle Christmas Markets

Includes return flights from Ireland. 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.

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Travel Information

8 Days River Cruise

Trip code EUTCL08F

Itinerary

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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

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 Ireland*

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.

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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.

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.

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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

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 Ireland only
*Flights from Ireland are subject to flight and booking class availability

Rhine and Moselle Christmas Markets

Rhine and Moselle Christmas Markets

Itinerary

Amsterdam to Basel

Arrive Amsterdam, Embark ship

Amsterdam

Cologne

Cochem

Rüdesheim

Strasbourg

Breisach

Disembark Ship, Depart Basel

Trip Inclusions

Tour Highlights

Cologne Christmas Market

Schlagkamp Winery

What's On Board

Our River Ships

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Ship Features

Onboard Dining

What our customers are saying

Frequently Asked Questions

Is travel insurance included?

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