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7-Night Rhine Holiday Markets (2026) Cruise

Aboard River Duchess (Uniworld Boutique River Cruises) | Departing Basel to Cologne | 3 Available Departures from $3,999

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7 NightsDuration
Uniworld Boutique River CruisesCruise LineRiver DuchessCruise ShipBaselEmbarkation PortEuropeRegion$3,999Starting Fare
PORTS OF CALL ON THIS VOYAGEBasel, Strasbourg, Mannheim, Mainz, Boppard, Cologne
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Nov 25, 2026
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Dec 02, 2026Call for Exclusive Rate$3,999Call for Exclusive RateCall for Exclusive Rate
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PORT-BY-PORT TIMELINE

Day-by-Day Cruise Itinerary

Rhine Holiday Markets (2026) Route Map
Day 1

Basel (BSE)

Arrive at EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg. If you have arranged a Uniworld arrival transfer, you will be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the ship.

Day 2

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 3

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 4

Mannheim (Baden-Baden) (MHI)

Your ship left France behind and sailed into Germany during the wee hours of the morning. If you speak no German, here’s one phrase you might want to learn now: “Fröhliche Weihnachten,” or “Merry Christmas!” Today you’ll have two choices: Venture into the storied city of Baden-Baden, whose contempor

Day 5

Mainz, Rudesheim (MNZ)

Mainz’s Old Town brims with specialty shops tucked into lovingly restored buildings. You’ll find jewelry, leather goods, books, toys—something special for every special person on your list. Or opt to explore neighboring Wiesbaden’s Christmas Market. However you choose to spend your time in Mainz, yo

Day 6

Cruising the romantic Rhine River, Koblenz (KIJ)

Spend a spectacular morning onboard your luxurious boutique ship as you sail the Upper Middle Rhine Valley. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this stretch of the Rhine is extraordinarily picturesque: Castles perch atop steep cliffs above the water and each quaint village is marked by the spire of its hi

Day 7

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 8

Cologne (COG)

Disembark the ship. If you have arranged a Uniworld departure transfer, you will be transferred to Cologne Bonn Airport for your flight home.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 7-Night Rhine Holiday Markets (2026) (River Duchess)

What is included in the 7-Night Rhine Holiday Markets (2026) cruise aboard River Duchess?

This 7-night Uniworld Boutique River Cruises voyage aboard River Duchess embarks in Basel and concludes in Cologne, visiting Basel, Strasbourg, Mannheim, Mainz, Boppard, Cologne. Fares start at $3,999 per person based on double occupancy, plus eligible Vincent Vacations onboard credits.

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