Christmas Markets Along the Rhine (2012)

Switzerland • France • Germany • The Netherlands
  • 11 days
  • from only:
  • $1295
  • $118 per day
    River Cruise Only
  • 12 days
  • from only:
  • $2095
  • $175 per dayIncludes international airfare and government taxes
Extend Your Vacation:
  • G80web
  • Stroll the lanes of Cologne, Germany’s Christmas market, beneath the spires of the city’s Gothic cathedral.
  • Gathering with fellow travelers in the ship’s lounge, you’ll enjoy the warm and welcoming atmosphere aboard your private River Ship.
  • Discover 2,000 year-old Mainz, Germany, the birthplace of Johannes Gutenberg, on an included tour.
  • A convivial holiday spirit is sure to pervade your group of like-minded fellow travelers.
  • Your expert, resident Program Director will introduce you to historic gems like the medieval town center of Nijmegen, Holland.

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Celebrate Christmastime in the Old World on this very special European River Cruise. To many, the most satisfying way to experience the spirit of the season is through timeless European rituals. Maybe it's the sight of medieval landscapes glittering with festive holiday lights, or the familiar, heartwarming melodies of "Silent Night" and "O Christmas Tree" sung in their original German. Or maybe it's the excitement of the traditional Christkindlmarkt, brimming with handmade toys and ornaments, and filled with the delicious aromas of freshly baked cookies and hot mulled wine. Perhaps it's a combination of all these that makes Christmastime cruising so appealing. This exclusive Grand Circle European River Cruise—which includes ALL meals onboard and wine with dinner—is a wonderful gift to yourself that will remain a treasured holiday memory for years to come.

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Select an Itinerary:
Pre-Trip Option: Basel, Switzerland 3 nights from only $595
Post-Trip Option: Brussels & Bruges, Belgium 3 nights from only $495
Day Destination Arrive Depart Day Highlights
1   Fly U.S./Basel, Switzerland
2   Basel
Embark
Basel

12:30pm
3   Basel
Breisach, Germany

12:30pm
6am
6:30pm
Included: Kaysersberg
4   Strasbourg, France 12:30am overnight Included: Strasbourg
5   Greffern (for Baden-Baden)
Speyer
8am

1pm
Included: Baden-Baden
6   Speyer
Mainz

5pm
noon Optional Tour:
7   Mainz Included: Mainz
Optional Tour:
8   Mainz
Koblenz

3pm
9am Included: Koblenz
9   Koblenz
Cologne

9pm
2pm
10   Cologne 11pm Included: Cologne
11   Nijmegen, the Netherlands
Amsterdam
7am

9:30pm
1:30pm Optional Tour:
12   Amsterdam
Disembark am
Fly Amsterdam/U.S.