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

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

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

12 day River Cruise

Itinerary

12 days / 11 night River Cruise

Day 1

Arrive Amsterdam

Day 2

Amsterdam

Day 3

Cologne

Insider Experiences

Day 4

Cochem

Insider Experiences

Day 5

Rüdesheim 

Day 6

Strasbourg

Day 7

Breisach

Day 8

Basel, Disembark Ship, Lucerne

Day 9

Lucerne

Day 10

Lucerne, Zurich

Insider Experiences

Day 11

Zurich

Day 12

Depart Zurich

Cruise
Coach/Vehicle

Trip Inclusions

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

Seven nights cruising on a Travelmarvel river ship, two nights in Lucerne and Zurich
Seven nights cruising on a Travelmarvel river ship, two nights in Lucerne and Zurich
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 ten towns, villages and cities  
Travel to the peak of Mt Pilatus along the world’s steepest cog-wheel railway
Discover Zürich’s Christmas markets

Tour Highlights

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

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.

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.

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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.

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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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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