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7-Night Rhine Holiday Markets (2026) Cruise

Aboard River Duchess (Uniworld Boutique River Cruises) | Departing Cologne to Basel | 4 Available Departures from $4,999

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Nov 25, 2026
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PORT-BY-PORT TIMELINE

Day-by-Day Cruise Itinerary

Rhine Holiday Markets (2026) Route Map
Day 1

Cologne (COG)

Arrive at Cologne Bonn Airport. If you have arranged a Uniworld arrival transfer, you will be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the ship.

Day 2

Cologne (COG)

Your local expert will show you favorite haunts around the Old Town and share some of the cathedral’s most intriguing and magical secrets with you.

Day 3

Koblenz, Cruising the romantic Rhine River (KIJ)

This morning, you’ll reach the famous intersection of the Rhine and the Moselle. Here, where the two rivers meet, you’ll find the enchanting town of Koblenz. Watch the waters of the Moselle gush into the Rhine as you stand on the spit of land called German Corner before embarking on a walking tour o

Day 4

Rudesheim, Mainz (MNZ)

Your day begins in Rüdesheim, which, like many cities along the Rhine, dates back to Roman times, when the Rhine was the northern border of the empire. Today, Rüdesheim is famous for its beauty and its entertaining alley of shops and wine bars called the Drosselgasse. Then you’ll explore neighboring

Day 5

Germersheim (Baden-Baden) (MHI)

Wake up and choose your adventure for the day. Today you’ll have two choices: Venture into the storied city of Baden-Baden, whose contemporary flair meshes with hot springs, spas and unspoiled nature, or visit the Doktorenhof vinegar estate for a special vinegar tasting. The atmospheric cellar is li

Day 6

Strasbourg (SXB)

Strasbourg is invariably described as quaint, a rather overused word that in this case is perfectly apropos. It’s also been known as the “Crossroads of Europe” for its strategic location halfway between Paris and Prague. With a friendly local expert, see this historic town with its cobbled lanes, ha

Day 7

Basel (BSE)

Basel is a cultural and artistic powerhouse, with all sorts of galleries, theaters, and museums. And at this time of year, the city’s Christmas Market draws visitors from all over Europe, as does its Christmas Street, lined with more than 100 beautifully decorated and illuminated Christmas trees. Do

Day 8

Basel (BSE)

Disembark the ship. If you have arranged a Uniworld departure transfer, you will be transferred to EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg for your flight home.

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300 EURO per Couple Shipboard Credit (2026) - Not combinable with some promotions. ACTION REQUIRED, click for terms.

ACTION REQUIRED for Amenity Confirmation please contact your advisor or our agency to ensure amenity combinability. Failure to do so may result in forfeiture of the amenity(ies) listed. 300 EURO per Couple Shipboard Credit - Consumer Details • Shipboard credit is per couple. Singles will receive half the listed amount. Combinability: • These amenities are combinable with agency groups. • They are not combinable with American Express Platinum/Cent