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9-Night Rhine Christmas Markets With Amsterdam Cruise

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Rhine Christmas Markets With Amsterdam Route Map
Day 1

Basel (Huningue) (Basel (Huningue))

Welcome to Basel (Huningue) where the crew of your ultra-luxury Scenic Space-Ship will warmly greet you. Raise your glass to the marvelous cruise ahead of you at this evening’s welcome reception. Scenic transfers are only available for flights arriving in Basel prior to 03:00 PM. Scenic t

Day 2

Basel (Huningue) (Basel (Huningue))

Wake in Basel (Huningue), the cultural capital of Switzerland. With its cobblestone streets, historic buildings and picturesque riverside setting, it’s one of the most charming cities in Europe at any time of year. Over Christmas, it is even more appealing – the beautifully decorated Old

Day 3

Strasbourg (Strasbourg)

Arrive in Strasbourg today. Strasbourg is located on the border of France and Germany, making it a unique mixture of both French and German architecture and culture. Over Christmas, the city is home to almost a dozen traditional markets as well as the largest natural Christmas tree in Europe, standi

Day 4

Mannheim (Mannheim)

You will arrive in Mannheim early this morning. Known as a ‘chessboard city’ for its methodical grid of streets, it is also the home of some of the world’s most brilliant engineering minds, including Carl Benz, founder of Mercedes-Benz. Scenic Freechoice: Today you can choose from

Day 5

Rudesheim (Rudesheim)

This morning you’ll arrive in Rüdesheim, a quaint town surrounded by steep vineyards that have been cultivating wine for a staggering two millennia. Take a mini-train from the pier to Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum, where some 350 musical instruments from the 18th

Day 6

Rudesheim > Cologne (Rudesheim > Cologne)

This morning, your Scenic Space-Ship will cruise the Rhine Gorge, one of the most picturesque regions on this journey. The stunning 65-kilometre stretch of river is punctuated with a constellation of some 40 hilltop castles and fortresses that span a period of 1,000 years. Look out for the Lorelei s

Day 7

Dusseldorf (Dusseldorf)

Early this morning you’ll arrive in Düsseldorf. The city comes alive during the Christmas season with lively markets, festive music and the scent of mulled wine sweetening the air. The Old Town is brimming with festive revelers, and the famed Konigsallee is lined with traditional market s

Day 8

Amsterdam (Amsterdam)

Today disembark your luxurious Scenic Space-Ship and discover Amsterdam on foot before checking in your centrally located hotel. The city is a delight to wander, tour the maze of canals and bridges that make up the World Heritage-listed centre. Learn about its history, modern lifestyle and Dutch cul

Day 9

Amsterdam (Amsterdam)

Amsterdam has more than 100 kilometres of canals and this morning you will see some of the most picturesque sights of the city on a one-hour cruise along these historic waterways. Admire Golden Age mansions, grand warehouses and narrow bridges before enjoying  some time at l

Day 10

Amsterdam (Amsterdam)

Bid farewell to the Netherlands capital this morning and transfer to the Airport for your onward journey.  Due to new restrictions on cruise ships at Amsterdam’s city docks, your cruise is now likely to embark and/or disembark at a port outside central Amsterdam. If your ship does not hav

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