Holiday Markets Cruise: The Festive Rhine River Düsseldorf to Basel 2025

December 05 - 13, 2025

Length: 9 days

Region(s): Europe

Activity Level: Activity indicator paw

Type: Cruise, River Cruise, Solo Traveler–Friendly

Embrace the joyous Old-World holiday spirit in Germany and France on a first-class ship. Explore bustling holiday markets aglow with twinkling lights and yuletide cheer. Stroll through charming medieval towns, taste seasonal treats, and shop for handmade treasures.

Early booking and full payment discounts may apply.

Operated by AHI Travel

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Tour Highlights

Feel the magic of the holidays in Germany and France on a Rhine River cruise!
Celebrate centuries-old traditions in festive markets aglow with twinkling lights and brimming with handmade decorations and other treasures.
Delight in the uplifting sounds of carolers and bells, and the tantalizing aromas of treats like gingerbread, roasted chestnuts, and sizzling sausages.
Visit Heidelberg’s castle and enjoy a special musical performance. Stroll through Freiburg, a vibrant university city. Admire Cologne’s spectacular cathedral and delight in Düsseldorf’s lively riverfront district.
In the ports of Breisach, Strasbourg, Rüdesheim and Düsseldorf, select excursions that fit your interests, such as wine tastings, culinary tours or cultural experiences.
Aboard your exclusively chartered, first-class ship, revel in the beauty of the Rhine Gorge and sip warm, spicy Glühwein.
There is no supplement for solo travelers.
If you are interested in more information about this trip, please click on the “Reserve Now” button to be taken to the AHI website.

* Cal lecturer’s participation cannot be guaranteed and is contingent upon a minimum number of paying travelers.

Activity Level 2

What to expect: These trips often travel by motor coach, ship, or train. Touring days may include full-day motor coach excursions or extended periods of standing and walking during city tours, museum visits, and/or outdoor activities. Travelers should be able to board transportation, walk over sometimes-uneven terrain, and climb a few flights of stairs, occasionally without handrails or assistance. Elevators are not always available. Outings last 2–4 hours most days.

Suitable for: Travelers who are able to comfortably walk two to four miles, or 4,600–6,900 steps, each day.