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Christmas Markets along the Rhine (2009)

Travel from only $150 per day
12 days - including international airfare - from only $1795

Switzerland • France • Germany • The Netherlands
10 days - River Cruise only - from only $1295

Average traveler rating:
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Enjoy your choice of these optional extensions:


Basel, Switzerland — 4 nights from only $495


Brussels, Belgium — 3 nights from only $495

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Trip at a Glance

Single Travelers: If requested and available, single supplement is FREE on NOV & DEC departures—a savings of up to $758 per person. Applies to new base trip bookings only.

To many, Christmastime in the Old World is simply the most satisfying way to experience the season. 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. This Grand Circle exclusive—which includes ALL onboard meals and wine with dinner—is a wonderful gift to yourself that will remain a treasured holiday memory for years to come.

Summary Itinerary

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Day
  • 1 Depart U.S.
  • Cruise Schedule 2 Basel, Switzerland : Private Grand Circle River Ship
    Meals: 1L, 1D
  • 3 Kayserberg, France : Private Grand Circle River Ship
    Meals: 1B, 1L, 1D
  • 4 Strasbourg, France : Private Grand Circle River Ship
    Meals: 1B, 1L, 1D
  • 5 Greffern/Baden-Baden/Speyer, Germany : Private Grand Circle River Ship
    Meals: 1B, 1L, 1D
  • 6 Speyer, Germany : Private Grand Circle River Ship
    Meals: 1B, 1L, 1D
  • 7 Mainz, Germany : Private Grand Circle River Ship
    Meals: 1B, 1L, 1D
  • 8-9  Cochem, Germany : Private Grand Circle River Ship
    Meals: 2B, 2L, 2D
  • 10 Cologne, Germany : Private Grand Circle River Ship
    Meals: 1B, 1L, 1D
  • 11 Nijmegen : Private Grand Circle River Ship
    Meals: 1B, 1L, 1D
  • 12 Amsterdam/Return to U.S.
    Meals: 1B

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What's Included?

  • Roundtrip transatlantic air
  • Airport welcome by a GCT representative at your destination and private, roundtrip airport/pier transfers
  • Accommodations
  • ALL meals—

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