Top France Trips & Tours in December 2025

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Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps

13 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaserena

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Amsterdam / Basel

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Local Market Visits

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Sail aboard the MS Amaserena on a 13-day cruise through Europe, featuring Amsterdam’s canals, Germany’s Rhine Gorge castles, France’s Alsace charm, and Italy’s glamorous Lake Como. Explore five countries and iconic landmarks.

• Discover Amsterdam’s charming canal
• Explore Cologne’s historic treasure
• Cruise Rhine Gorge’s castles
• Visit Rudesheim’s scenic vineyards

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Rhine Holiday Markets

Basel - Cologne - 8 Day Itinerary aboard S.S. Antoinette

Starts / Ends

Basel / Cologne

Activities

Spa Relaxation

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Experience the holiday season on an 8-day Rhine Holiday Market river cruise from Basel to Cologne aboard the S.S. Antoinette. Discover Strasbourg, known as the "Capital of Christmas,". Sail through the romantic Rhine Valley, past historic castles and quaint villages. Each stop brings traditions, delightful excursions, and unforgettable memories.

• Visit Basel’s Christmas Market
• Tour to Doktorenhof vinegar estate
• Savor mulled wine at Cologne
• Walk through the Cologne Old Town

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Captivating Rhine - Cruise Only

Amsterdam - Basel - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaviola

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Amsterdam / Basel

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Embark on an 8-day cruise from Amsterdam to Basel aboard the MS Amaviola, where picturesque vineyards and historic castles await. Discover charming towns like Strasbourg and Colmar, from Rudesheimer coffee to German beer, while enjoying local flavors.

• Cruise Amsterdam’s scenic canals
• Discover Cologne’s Gothic beauty
• Explore Dusseldorf’s vibrant charm
• Sail the Rhine Gorge’s epic views

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Christmas Markets on the Rhine - Cruise Only

8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaprima

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Enjoy a 7-night cruise from Amsterdam to Basel aboard the MS Amaprima. As you sail the Rhine River, visit classic Christmas markets, bike along Rüdesheim, boat down canals, and visit historic castles that highlight this region of central Europe, including stops in Cologne, Heidelberg, Strasbourg, and Breisach.

• Admire Amsterdam's famous canals
• Bike along Rüdesheim
• Visit Strasbourg’s Christmas Market
• Enjoy Europe's Christmas markets

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Christmas Markets on the Rhine - Cruise Only

8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amalucia

Starts / Ends

Amsterdam / Basel

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Sail the Rhine on an 8-day holiday cruise, exploring Europe’s most festive Christmas Markets from Amsterdam to Basel aboard the MS Amalucia. Sip gluhwein in Cologne, wander Strasbourg’s famed market, and witness Gengenbach’s giant Advent calendar.

• Stroll Heidelberg's festive markets
• Tour Cologne's historic Old Town
• Explore Amsterdam's scenic canals
• Sail the Rhine and visit Rudesheim

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Captivating Rhine

14 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaprima

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Sail the legendary Rhine on a 14-day cruise with stays in Lucerne and Zurich aboard the MS Amaprima. From Amsterdam’s canals to the Swiss Alps, explore vineyard-clad hills, fairytale towns, and historic cities along this enchanting river.

• Explore Heidelberg’s medieval charm
• Wander Strasbourg’s storybook lanes
• Discover Colmar’s colorful beauty
• Hike in the mystical Black Forest

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Christmas Markets on the Rhine

14 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaprima

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Embark on a 14-day cruise with 2 nights in Lucerne and Zurich aboard the MS Amaprima. From Amsterdam’s canals to Switzerland’s lakes, explore Europe’s enchanting Christmas markets, sip glühwein, and soak in the holiday magic.

• Cruise the canals of Amsterdam
• Browse Cologne´s Christmas market
• Visit the historic Rüdesheim
• Explore the streets of Lucerne

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Enchanting Rhine

Zurich - Amsterdam - 12 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amacerto

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Zurich / Amsterdam

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Set sail from Zurich to Amsterdam on a 12-day Rhine cruise aboard the MS Amacerto. Discover vibrant cities, storied towns, and timeless traditions amid stunning castles and scenic riverbanks.

• Explore Zurich's vibrant history
• Wander Strasbourg's streets
• Visit Breisach's countryside
• Cruise Rhine's stunning castles

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Basel - Amsterdam - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaviola

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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.

• Visit Heidelberg’s historic sites
• Experience Dusseldorf’s culture
• Explore Cologne’s Old Town
• Enjoy Dutch specialties

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Amsterdam - Basel - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaprima

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Amsterdam / Basel

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Embark on an 8-day Rhine River cruise aboard the MS Amaprima, passing vineyard-clad hills, fairytale towns, and historic castles. Explore Strasbourg, Colmar, and the Black Forest, then savor local flavors from Amsterdam to the Swiss Alps.

• Cruise Amsterdam’s charming canals
• Stroll Dusseldorf’s vibrant streets
• Sail through the scenic Rhine Gorge
• Taste wine in Rudesheim’s vineyards

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Christmas Markets on the Rhine

Amsterdam - Zurich - 14 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaviola

Starts / Ends

Amsterdam / Zurich

Activities

Wine Tasting, Hiking, Biking, Land & Sea Exploration, Christmas Market Visits

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Embark on a 14-day cruise with stays in Amsterdam, Lucerne, and Zurich aboard the MS Amaviola, savoring Europe's festive Christmas Markets. Enjoy Gluhwein in Cologne, marvel at Strasbourg's historic market, and witness Gengenbach's giant Advent calendar revealing art daily at 6 PM.

• Explore castles in the Rhine Gorge
• Cruise scenic canals in Amsterdam
• Stroll Heidelberg’s Market
• Discover Cologne’s festive markets

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Enchanting Rhine

Zurich - Amsterdam - 12 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaviola

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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.

• Explore Cologne’s Old Town
• Experience Dusseldorf, a city rich
• Enjoy Dutch specialties
• Visit Heidelberg’s historic sites

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Captivating Rhine

14 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaviola

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From Amsterdam’s colorful canals to the majestic Swiss Alps, enjoy a 14-day exploration of the Rhine Valley, starting with two days in Amsterdam followed by 7 nights aboard the MS Amaviola, and concluding with four nights in Switzerland between Lucerne and Zurich. Sample the local brews of beer and coffee with chances to hike and bike as well!

• Join a guided bike tour
• Visit Speyer
• Enjoy Parc de l’Orangerie
• Explore the Black Forest

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Christmas Markets on the Rhine

14 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amalucia

Starts / Ends

Amsterdam / Zurich

Activities

Village Visits, Festival Visits

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Sail the Rhine on a 14-day holiday cruise, exploring Europe’s most festive Christmas Markets from Amsterdam to Zurich aboard the MS Amalucia. Sip gluhwein in Cologne, wander Strasbourg’s famed market, and witness Gengenbach’s giant Advent calendar.

• Enjoy Zurich's Christmas markets
• Stroll Heidelberg's festive markets
• Tour Cologne's historic Old Town
• Explore Amsterdam's scenic canals

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Enchanting Rhine - Cruise Only

8 Day Itinerary aboard MS AmaSiena

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Enjoy an enchanting 7-night cruise from Basel to Amsterdam along the Rhine to magnificent cities and charming villages alike. You are bound to live timeless traditions on the MS Amasiena as you cruise down the Rhine River.

• Visit Riquewihr
• Go to Freiburg
• Tour Cathédrale de Nôtre Dame
• Taste Rüdesheimer Coffee

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Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps - Cruise Only

8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaserena

Starts / Ends

Amsterdam / Basel

Activities

Urban Exploration

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Discover fairytale castles, historic vineyards and the stunning remnant of a world frozen over with glaciers, Italy’s Lake Como, as part of this all-encompassing Rhine River cruise and land fantasy. Start by exploring the canal-laden city of Amsterdam, with its neat rows of buildings and rich history.

• Taste Kölsch beer
• Visit Cologne Cathedral
• Cruise through the Rhine Gorge
• Discover Lake Lucerne

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Christmas Markets on the Rhine

Amsterdam - Zurich - 14 Day Itinerary aboard MS AmaSiena

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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!

• Visit Zaanse Schanse
• Ride a bike along the Rhine
• Enjoy Christmas traditions
• Explore Speyer

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Enchanting Rhine

12 Day Itinerary aboard MS AmaSiena

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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.

• Visit Old Town in Zurich
• Stroll along Chapel Bridge
• Explore Black Forest
• Discover La Petite France district

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