Magical Christmas extravaganzas in Switzerland and Alsace along the Rhine (port-to-port cruise) (6 destinations)
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Summary
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Embark on a magical 4-day tour that takes you through the heart of Europe's Christmas markets. Starting in Basel, you'll journey through charming cities and villages, each boasting their unique holiday traditions and festive markets. Indulge your sweet tooth with a visit to a candy factory, learn to make traditional Alsatian Christmas cookies, and explore the largest Christmas market in Switzerland. The tour also includes a visit to the charming medieval village of Riquewihr and the picturesque city of Colmar, where you'll visit a chocolate museum. The journey concludes in Strasbourg, the 'capital of Christmas', known for its enchanting holiday decorations and one of the oldest Christmas markets in the world. This multi-day tour is a perfect blend of culture, cuisine, and Christmas cheer.
Included
Cabin category of your choice
Onboard entertainment
Visits mentioned in program
The assistance of our onboard host/hostess
Emergency/repatriation insurance
All port fees.
Official welcome from the captain and crew
Transport
Your cruise with all meals from dinner the first evening to breakfast on the final day
Drinks with meals (1/4 wine or 1 mineral water and 1 coffee per person and per meal)
Welcome cocktail
All meals included - DRINKS PACKAGE INCLUDED with mealsRefined French cuisine - Gala dinner and evening - Welcome cocktailFree Wi-Fi onboardHeadsets are included for excursionsOfficial welcome from the captain and crewOnboard activitiesTravel assistance and repatriation insuranceAll port fees included
Map
Attractions
Basel Town Hall
Strasbourg Museum of Modern and Contemporary ArtDaily Itinerary
Day 1 – Day 1: Welcome to Basel
- Basel - Arrival day
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Your journey begins in the charming city of Basel, where you'll board at 5:00 p.m. Get acquainted with our friendly crew at a welcome cocktail before enjoying a delightful dinner on board. Spend the rest of the evening exploring Basel at your leisure.
Day 2 – Day 2: Basel to Breisach
- Basel
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- Basel Town Hall
- Wasserfall Giessen
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Start your day with a sweet treat at the Lackerli Huus, where you'll learn how the famous Basler Läckerli and other candies are made. Return to Basel to explore Switzerland's largest Christmas market, boasting over 150 vendors. In the afternoon, we'll cruise to Breisach, where you'll learn to make traditional Alsatian Christmas cookies, known as bredeles. End the day with enchanting Christmas tales.
Day 3 – Day 3: Breisach to Strasbourg via Riquewihr and Colmar
- Colmar
- Strasbourg
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- Electropolis Museum
- Col du petit Ballon
- Chemin de fer Touristique du Rhin
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Embark on a full-day adventure to the local Christmas markets in Riquewihr and Colmar. In Riquewihr, a picturesque medieval village, you'll find an authentic Christmas market amidst brightly colored half-timbered homes. After a delicious lunch in a local restaurant, we'll head to Colmar. Here, you'll visit the Choco-Story chocolate museum and explore the city's Christmas market. End the day with a tasting of mulled wine on board as we cruise to Strasbourg.
Day 4 – Day 4: Exploring Strasbourg
- Strasbourg - Departure day
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- Strasbourg Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art
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Enjoy a leisurely breakfast on board before disembarking. Spend the day exploring the various Christmas markets in Strasbourg, the capital of Alsace. The city's holiday decorations, the aroma of mulled wine and gingerbread, and the immense Christmas tree in the city center truly make Strasbourg the 'capital of Christmas'. At 1:30 p.m., you'll be transferred back to the Croisieurope River Station.
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