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Celebrate joyous holiday traditions in Germany and France on this festive Rhine River cruise! Explore Old-World markets aglow with twinkling lights and good cheer, stroll through medieval towns and personalize your journey with a choice of excursions, such as wine tastings, culinary tours or cultural experiences, in the ports of Breisach, Strasbourg, Rüdesheim and Düsseldorf.
- Pricing from
- $2,795
No Single Supplement! Call 800-323-7373 or click here to reserve.
- Trip Type
- Group Travel Tour, International River Voyages
- Departure Dates
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Dec 4, 2023 - Dec 12, 2023
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Christine Guyot
Born in Poitiers, France, Christine Guyot now lives in Nice. With more than 20 years of experience in the travel industry, Christine brings a wealth of knowledge, expertise and enthusiasm to your program. She has directed countless travel programs and has been a cruise director for Dutch, Italian, Swiss, and Greek travel companies. She also was a travel director for incentive travel agencies in Paris. Christine is fluent in French, English, German, Italian and Chinese, which she learned while studying at the University of Guilin. She also speaks Spanish and Dutch.
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TOUR MAP
ITINERARY
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day 1 & 2
Zürich, Switzerland | Basel
Arrive at Zürich International Airport and meet your AHI Travel Representative who will escort you to the ship docked in Basel. Later, enjoy a Welcome Reception and Dinner and get better acquainted with your fellow travelers while cruising to Breisach, Germany.
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day 3
Breisach, Germany | Freiburg | Personalize Your Journey
Head to Freiburg, a vibrant university city, to see medieval landmarks on a guided stroll and visit the merry Christkindlmarkt. After lunch on board, choose from excursions in France’s Alsace region: (1) a walking tour and winery visit in Riquewihr, a charming medieval village set in a small valley near the Vosges Mountains or (2) a trip to Colmar, where four magical holiday markets brighten the intimate Old Town. The ship sails to Strasbourg, France.
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day 4
Strasbourg, France | Personalize Your Journey
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day 5
Mannheim, Germany | Heidelberg
Disembark in Mannheim and journey to nearby Heidelberg. Tour the red sandstone hilltop castle over the Neckar river valley, then stroll through the romantic historic center. Relax afterward over a lunch of traditional dishes and delight in the cozy atmosphere that Germans call gemütlichkeit. Spend some time exploring on your own before an exclusive musical treat, a performance of holiday songs, arias and contemporary songs by a trio. This evening, the ship cruises to Rüdesheim.
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day 6
Rüdesheim | Personalize Your Journey | Rhine Gorge
In Rüdesheim, choose from (1) a guided Old Town walk and a visit to a captivating museum of mechanical musical instruments or (2) a trip to the beautiful Abbey of St. Hildegard and a winery tasting. After lunch on board, sail through the stunning Rhine Gorge, a gently curving section dotted with some 40 castles and fortress ruins. Then gather together to savor Glühwein, a warm wintertime favorite made with spices, citrus and red wine.
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day 7
Cologne
Topped by two ornate spires, Cologne’s awe-inspiring Gothic cathedral was under construction for more than 630 years. During a guided walking tour, marvel at its impressive exterior, and then step inside to see the stone columns soaring toward the vaulted ceiling. Enjoy lunch on the ship, then take a complimentary shuttle to explore more on your own. At the Christmas market outside the cathedral, shop for blown-glass ornaments, colorfully painted nutcrackers and handcrafted decorations.
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day 8
Düsseldorf
Your choices today include (1) a scenic/walking tour of Düsseldorf’s old town, famed for a half-mile stretch of more than 250 bars, cafés and breweries, followed by free time at the seven themed Christkindlmarkts or (2) a trip to Aachen, Emperor Charlemagne’s historic capital, to visit the richly decorated cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the holiday market. Spend the afternoon at leisure, then celebrate your yuletide journey at tonight’s Farewell Reception and Dinner.
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day 9
Depart for home city
After breakfast, bid farewell to your fellow travelers. Disembark the ship and transfer to the airport in Düsseldorf for your return flight home.
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