Holiday Markets Cruise 2024: The Festive Rhine River Basel to Dusseldorf

Early Booking Discount

Holiday Markets Cruise 2024: The Festive Rhine River Basel to Dusseldorf

December 04 - 12, 2024

Length: 9 days

Region(s): Europe

Activity Level: Activity indicator paw

Type: Cruise, River Cruise, Solo-Traveler Friendly, Special Savings

EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNT: Book by May 14 and save a total of $250 per person.

Embrace the joyous Old-World holiday spirit in Germany and France on a seven-night, first-class Rhine River cruise. Explore enchanting, festive markets decked out for the holidays with twinkling lights and shop for handmade treasures.

Operated by AHI Travel

Tour Highlights

Feel the magic of the holidays in Germany and France on a seven-night Rhine River cruise!
Celebrate centuries-old traditions in festive markets aglow with twinkling lights and good cheer, overflowing with handmade decorations and other treasures.
Savor the sounds of carolers and bells and the scent of nutmeg, cinnamon, and fresh pine in the air.
Visit Heidelberg’s castle and enjoy an exclusive musical performance in the romantic old town.
Stroll through Freiburg, a vibrant university city, and admire the details of Cologne’s spectacular cathedral.
In the ports of Breisach, Strasbourg, Rüdesheim and Düsseldorf, choose 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.
This heartwarming journey includes an ample meal plan, plus wine and beer with lunch and dinner.
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.