Top Rudesheim Trips & Tours in December 2026

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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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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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Swiss Alps and Rhine Castles - Cruise Only

Basel - Amsterdam - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS AmaSerena

• Explore Basel’s medieval charm
• Discover Lucerne’s landmarks
• Stroll Strasbourg’s streets
• Taste Rudesheim’s coffee

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Basel / Amsterdam

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Local Market Visits

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Experience an 8-day Rhine River cruise on the MS Amaserena, visiting festive cities like Basel, Strasbourg, and Cologne. Enjoy Christmas markets, cultural highlights, and beautiful winter scenery, concluding your journey in historic Amsterdam.

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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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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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Christmas Markets on the Rhine - Cruise Only

Amsterdam - Basel - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaviola

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

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Amsterdam / Basel

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Embark on an 8-day cruise from Amsterdam to Basel 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.

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Christmas Markets on the Rhine - Cruise Only

8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amacerto

• Explore Amsterdam’s scenic canals
• Discover Cologne’s Old Town
• Cruise Rhine Gorge’s castles
• Savor Dusseldorf’s crisp Altbier

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Amsterdam / Basel

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Set sail on an 8-day cruise aboard MS Amacerto, exploring Europe's most enchanting Christmas Markets. From Cologne's Gothic cathedral to Strasbourg's festive charm and Gengenbach's giant Advent calendar, embrace the season's magic along the Rhine River.

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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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Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps - Cruise Only

Amsterdam - Basel - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS AmaVenita

• Visit Rüdesheim vineyard
• Visit iconic cathedral architecture
• Cruise through the Rhine Gorge
• Discover Lake Lucerne
• Bike along the Rhine River

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Amsterdam / Basel

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Biking, Wine Tasting, Hiking, Village Visits, Urban Exploration, Archaeological Site Visits

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Cruise the Rhine River from Amsterdam to Basel on this 8-day voyage aboard MS AmaVenita. Discover iconic European cities while exploring castles, vineyards, and historic towns through immersive cultural experiences.

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Christmas on the Romantic Rhine

4 Day Itinerary aboard MS Leonardo Da Vinci

• Christmas Markets in Strasbourg
• Tour museums in Rüdesheim
• Discover the history of Mainz

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Strasbourg / Strasbourg

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Cruise the romantic Rhine Valley this Christmas and discover the famous Christmas market of Strasbourg, one of the biggest in Europe, aboard the MS Leonard Da Vinci.

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Savory Delights And Holiday Traditions On A Rhine River Cruise

Strasbourg Roundtrip - 5 Day Itinerary aboard MS Beethoven

• Savor the magic of Christmas
• Make Alsatian Christmas cookies
• Explore Christmas markets

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Strasbourg / Strasbourg

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Join MS Beethoven in a memorable 5-day Christmas cruise on the Rhine River to explore the oldest, most revered Christmas markets in Europe. Explore the festive international Christmas markets in Rüdesheim, Mainz, and Gambsheim,

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Enchanting Rhine

Zurich - Amsterdam - 12 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amastella

• Wander Strasbourg’s charming street
• Discover Basel’s historical gems
• Stroll medieval walls in Lucerne
• Explore Zurich’s vibrant history

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Sail the Rhine on a 12-day cruise with stays in Zurich and Lucerne aboard the MS Amastella. Explore vibrant cities, storybook towns, and a UNESCO-listed landscape of castles, breweries, and timeless traditions.

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Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps

13 Day Itinerary aboard MS AmaSerena

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

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Amsterdam / Basel

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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.

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Christmas Markets on the Rhine - Cruise Only

8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amalucia

• 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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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.

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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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Romantic Rhine (Southbound)

Amsterdam to Basel - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Envision

• Cruise Amsterdam’s canals
• Bike ride in Cologne
• Sail the Rhine Gorge
• Taste Rüdesheim coffee

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Amsterdam / Basel

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Experience an 8-day Romantic Rhine cruise aboard Avalon Envision, sailing through Holland, Germany, France, and Switzerland. Explore Amsterdam, Cologne, Rüdesheim, Mainz, Heidelberg, Strasbourg, and Breisach, with castles, cathedrals, and the Black Forest along the way.

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Romantic Rhine (Southbound)

Amsterdam to Basel - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon View

• Guided walking tour in Amsterdam
• See Cologne’s twin-steepled Gothic
• Sail along Rhine Gorge
• Discover Strasbourg’s Iconic Sights

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Amsterdam / Basel

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Experience an 8-day Rhine River cruise from Amsterdam to Basel aboard Avalon View. Explore Amsterdam canals, Cologne’s Gothic cathedral, Rhine Gorge castles, Rüdesheim vineyards, Heidelberg Castle, Strasbourg’s La Petite France, the Black Forest, and Basel’s city center. Optional guided excursions are available throughout the journey.

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Captivating Rhine

Amsterdam - Zurich - 14 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amalucia

• Taste wines in Rudesheim’s vineyard
• Bike through charming Strasbourg
• Explore Dusseldorf’s vibrant street
• Wander Colmar’s fairytale alleys

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Amsterdam / Zurich

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Sail the legendary Rhine on this 14-day river cruise aboard the MS Amalucia, where vineyard-clad hills and fairy-tale castles set the scene. Explore charming Alsace, historic German towns, and Amsterdam’s canals, savoring local flavors and unforgettable landscapes.

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Christmas Markets on the Rhine

Amsterdam - Zurich - 14 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaviola

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

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Amsterdam / Zurich

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Christmas Market Visits, Land & Sea Exploration

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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.

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