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Discover Heidelberg in December 2026 on one of these 9 tours hand-selected by the travel experts at Adventure Life. Explore the best of during December 2026 as you enjoy Biking, Wine Tasting, Hiking, Urban Exploration, and Village Visits. Prices for trips in December 2026 range from $1,305 to $20,390 for a vacation of 5 to 12 days. Choose any of the below 9 itineraries in December 2026 and customize it when you contact one of Adventure Life's expert Heidelberg trip planners.
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View castle ruins near Rudesheim
from $1,305
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New Year On The Rhine: The Romantic Rhine And Its Castles

Strasbourg Roundtrip - 4 Day Itinerary aboard MS Mona Lisa
  • Cruise Romantic Rhine Valley
  • Explore St. Goar
  • Walk at Speyer Old Town
  • Visit a Rudesheim restaurant
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Strasbourg / Strasbourg
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Celebrate the New Year on a 4-day Rhine River cruise aboard MS Mona Lisa from Strasbourg to Heidelberg, Speyer, Rüdesheim, and St. Goar. Enjoy a festive New Year’s Eve dinner, guided tours, museum visits, and scenic cruising through the Romantic Rhine Valley.
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Discover charming Heidelberg
from $1,416
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New Year On The Rhine: The Romantic Rhine And Its Castles

Strasbourg Roundtrip - 4 Day Itinerary aboard MS Beethoven
  • Enjoy New Year's Eve dinner
  • Join a museum tour
  • Tour the town of Speyer
  • Cruise the Rhine River
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Strasbourg / Strasbourg
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Embark on a 4-day magical cruise along the Rhine and celebrate the New Year in style aboard MS Beethoven! Discover romantic Heidelberg, but also Rüdesheim and its medieval center, or Speyer and its majestic Romanesque cathedral.
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Grossmunster Cathedral, Zurich
from $6,309
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Enchanting Rhine

12 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaprima
  • Enjoy panoramic views of Zürich
  • Walk along Lucerne's famous streets
  • Visit the iconic Heidelberg Castle
  • Admire Amsterdam's beauty
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After spending two nights in both Zurich and Lucerne, Switzerland, board the MS Amaprima on an exclusive 7-day Rhine River cruise through the historic old towns and big cities of Germany, the historic borderlands of Strasbourg, France, and finally to Amsterdam in the Netherlands.
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Enjoy a cozy Christmas market in Cologne
from $10,790
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Rhine Christmas Markets

Zurich - Amsterdam - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Jasper
  • Wander Freiburg’s old town
  • Stroll Strasbourg markets
  • Tour Cologne Cathedral
  • Explore Colmar markets
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Basel / Amsterdam
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Christmas Market Visits
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Experience a festive 8-day Rhine River cruise from Zurich to Amsterdam on the Scenic Jasper. Discover historic Christmas markets charming towns, and enjoy special traditions like glühwein and festive shopping.
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Ehrenfels Castle on Rhine River near Rudesheim
from $4,249
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Enchanting Rhine - Cruise Only

Basel - Amsterdam - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amalucia
  • Explore Heidelberg's castle views
  • Savor Rudesheim's famed Riesling
  • Stroll Strasbourg's streets
  • Discover Breisach's scenic past
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Basel / Amsterdam
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Hiking, Local Market Visits
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Embark on an 8-day river cruise aboard the MS Amalucia, exploring cities where rich history meets modern progress. Journey along the scenic Rhine, passing 40 castles, timeless traditions, and inspiring towns like Heidelberg, where Mark Twain wrote A Tramp Abroad.
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Wander a cozy Christmas Market
from $4,349
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Christmas Markets on the Rhine - Cruise Only

8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaprima
  • Admire Amsterdam's famous canals
  • Bike along Rüdesheim
  • Visit Strasbourg’s Christmas Market
  • Enjoy Europe's Christmas markets
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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.
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Schloss Neuschwanstein overlooks the green countryside
from $6,209
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Enchanting Rhine

Zurich - Amsterdam - 12 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaviola
  • Explore Cologne’s Old Town
  • Experience Dusseldorf, a city rich
  • Enjoy Dutch specialties
  • Visit Heidelberg’s historic sites
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Land & Sea Exploration
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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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View of Strasbourg city
from $4,249
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Captivating Rhine - Cruise Only

8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amalucia
  • Take an Amsterdam canal tour
  • Enjoy optional excursions
  • Hike up the Philosopher's Path
  • Explore Strasbourg
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Enjoy two days in Amsterdam, then embark on the MS Amalucia for an 8-day cruise from Amsterdam to Basel, Switzerland, exploring the fascinating towns of Cologne, Rudesheim, Strasbourg, and Breisach along the Rhine River.
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Visit castle ruins in the German countryside
from $6,329
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Romantic Rhine (Northbound)

Basel to Amsterdam - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Envision
  • Discover Germany’s Black Forest
  • Cruise Amsterdam’s canals
  • Visit La Petite France district
  • Explore Mainz' architecture
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Basel / Amsterdam
Activities
Wine Tasting, Biking, Urban Exploration, Village Visits
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Variable
Sail the 8-day Romantic Rhine River Cruise (Northbound) aboard Avalon Envision from Switzerland to Holland, visiting France and Germany along the way, with guided tours of historic cities, scenic sailing, and cultural highlights.
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