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Lucerne Old town, Switzerland, decorated with Christmas lights in winter
River Cruise

Rhine & Moselle Christmas Markets with Lucerne & Zurich

2026

River Cruise

Rhine and Moselle Christmas Markets with Lucerne and Zurich

Rhine and Moselle Christmas Markets with Lucerne and Zurich

Enjoy the magic of Christmas in Lucerne and Zurich. Beautiful sights and idyllic Christmas markets wait to greet you along the Rhine and Moselle rivers during the festive season. Enjoy the magic of Christmas in Strasbourg, the capital of Alsace. Discover Cochem in the Moselle Valley, sprinkled with a thousand twinkling lights, and glide along Amsterdam’s network of canals.

12 day River Cruise

Itinerary

12 days / 11 night River Cruise

Day 1

Arrive Zurich

Day 2

Zurich

Day 3

Zurich, Lucerne

Day 4

Lucerne

Insider Experiences

Day 5

Lucerne, Basel, Embark Ship

Day 6

Breisach

Day 7

Strasbourg

Day 8

Rüdesheim

Day 9

Cochem

Insider Experiences

Day 10

Cologne

Insider Experiences

Day 11

Amsterdam

Day 12

Disembark Ship, Depart Amsterdam

Trip Inclusions

Discover the inclusions provided on your tour, ensuring a stress-free journey where every detail is taken care of.

Two nights in Lucerne and Zurich, seven nights cruising on a Travelmarvel river ship
Services of a Travelmarvel Cruise Director, Tour Director and local guides
26 meals – 11 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 9 dinners
Onboard water stations, plus tea and coffee, soft drinks, beer and local wine during lunch and dinner on your cruise
Transfers, port charges and tipping
Explore seven towns, villages and cities
Discover Zürich’s Christmas markets
Travel to the peak of Mt Pilatus along the world’s steepest cog-wheel railway

Tour Highlights

These are carefully crafted experiences designed to take your holiday from amazing to extraordinary.

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Cog-Wheel Railway

Travel to the peak of Mount Pilatus along the world’s steepest cog-wheel railway, enjoying views of flower-filled pastures, rocky mountain ledges and snow-tipped peaks.

Schlagkamp Winery

Take a scenic drive to the Schlagkamp Winery. Upon arrival, enjoy a sampling of five typical wines of the region. The owner will take you through the intricacies of each wine and share insights into Moselle viticulture. Later, explore the in-house wine cellar museum and depart with a special souvenir.

Cologne Christmas market with Cologne Cathedral at dusk - Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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Cologne Christmas Market

Be immersed in the festive spirit with a visit to the Cologne’s impressive Christmas market, backdropped by the iconic Kolner Dom Cathedral. Here, you’ll have the chance to sample mulled.

What's On Board

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Cruise Aboard Travelmarvel's State-of-the-art River Ships

Travelmarvel’s latest fleet of European river ships shines bright. Named after the most luminous stars in European skies, every inch of these contemporary vessels has been custom-designed for your enjoyment.

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What our customers are saying

Everyone involved - from the nautical crew to Cruise Director, were exceptional and the food was excellent and so much of it. Everything was well organised from the excursions to quiz nights and I would recommend this cruise to anyone who is looking for something amazing.

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The tours and tour guides top of the line and so knowledgeable. The hot drink when we arrived back onboard was most welcome. Our cabin was comfortable and plenty of room to store everything.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Trip Notes

  • Itinerary, inclusions and pricing are subject to change 

  • Prices are for cruise only. Flights are not included unless specified 

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