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Detailed ornament at a Christmas Market
from $16,990
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Christmas & New Year

Amsterdam - Budapest - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Jasper
  • Stroll Amsterdam’s canals
  • Admire Cologne Cathedral
  • Explore Miltenberg’s houses
  • Discover Wurzburg’s Baroque beauty
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Amsterdam / Budapest
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Take a 15-day cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest on the Scenic Jasper, immersing yourself in Europe’s holiday traditions with festive markets and guided tours. Celebrate Christmas on board and welcome the New Year in an iconic city, blending cultural exploration and seasonal joy.
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Vienna
from $7,259
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Christmas Markets on the Rhine

Amsterdam - Zurich - 14 Day Itinerary aboard AmaSiena
  • Visit Zaanse Schanse
  • Ride a bike along the Rhine
  • Enjoy Christmas traditions
  • Explore Speyer
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Hiking, Land & Sea Exploration
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This 14-day Christmas Markets cruise on the Rhine aboard the MS Amasiena starts with 2 nights in Amsterdam, followed by a 7-night cruise from Amsterdam to Basel, 2 nights in Lucerne, and ends with 2 nights in Zürich. Imagine a 14-days full of timeless European holiday memories!
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La Petite district in Strasbourg
from $5,539
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Enchanting Rhine

12 Day Itinerary aboard AmaSiena
  • Visit Old Town in Zurich
  • Stroll along Chapel Bridge
  • Explore Black Forest
  • Discover La Petite France district
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This 12-day exploration of the Rhine Valley starts with two nights in both Zurich and Lucerne, Switzerland before departing on an enchanting 7-night cruise from Basel to Amsterdam, aboard the MS Amasiena. As you cruise the Rhine River, you'll stop in the historic towns of Breisach, Strasbourg, Ludwigshafen, Rudesheim, and Cologne.
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Schloss Neuschwanstein overlooks the green countryside
from $6,109
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Enchanting Rhine

Zurich - Amsterdam - 12 Day Itinerary aboard AmaViola
  • Explore Cologne’s Old Town
  • Experience Dusseldorf, a city rich
  • Enjoy Dutch specialties
  • Visit Heidelberg’s historic sites
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Embark on a 12-day cruise with stays in Zurich and Lucerne aboard the MS Amaviola, where vibrant cities and charming towns reveal rich histories. Sail along the Rhine's UNESCO World Heritage stretch, featuring stunning castles and delightful villages.
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Basel at Christmas, Switzerland
from $4,249
$2500
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Christmas Markets on the Rhine - Cruise Only

8 Day Itinerary aboard AmaSiena
  • Visit Cologne Cathedral
  • Ride a bike along the Rhine
  • Go to a wine tasting in Rudesheim
  • Wander along Hauptstrasse
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Biking
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Enjoy timeless traditions handed down through the centuries on your 8-day Christmas Markets adventure aboard the MS Amasiena. From Amsterdam to Basel, delight in all the glory of the season in grand European style as you cruise along the Rhine.
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Enjoy a cozy Christmas market with loved ones
from $1,188
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Christmas on the Romantic Rhine

Roundtrip Strasbourg - 4 Day Itinerary aboard MS Monet
  • Explore Strasbourg Christmas Market
  • Visit charming Rüdesheim town
  • Midnight Mass in Boppard
  • Celebrate Christmas Eve dinner
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Strasbourg / Strasbourg
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Urban Exploration, Christmas Market Visits, Local Market Visits, Festival Visits
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Cruise the Romantic Rhine this Christmas on a 4-day journey aboard MS Monet. Discover Strasbourg’s festive market, visit Rüdesheim and Mainz, and celebrate Christmas Eve with optional Midnight Mass in Boppard.
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Explore the inspiring Amsterdam
from $12,690
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Splendours of Europe

Amsterdam - Budapest - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Destiny
  • Explore Amsterdam’s canals
  • Admire Rhine Gorge’s castles
  • Wander Miltenberg’s cobbled lanes
  • Visit Wurzburg’s Baroque palace
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Amsterdam / Budapest
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Wine Tasting, Village Visits, Archaeological Site Visits
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Embark on the 15-day Splendours of Europe cruise aboard the Emerald Destiny, traveling from Amsterdam to Budapest. Discover the wonders of the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, and Hungary while indulging in a glass-top canal boat excursion in Amsterdam. Throughout the visit to four capital cities, immerse in rich history of the region.
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Rudesheim
from $3,949
$2500
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Enchanting Rhine - Cruise Only

Basel - Amsterdam - 8 Day Itinerary aboard AmaViola
  • Visit Heidelberg’s historic sites
  • Experience Dusseldorf’s culture
  • Explore Cologne’s Old Town
  • Enjoy Dutch specialties
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Variable
Embark on an 8-day cruise from Basel to Amsterdam aboard the MS Amaviola, where vibrant cities and charming towns reveal rich histories. Sail along the Rhine's UNESCO World Heritage stretch, featuring stunning castles and delightful villages.
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