Rhine and Moselle Christmas Markets with Lucerne and Zurich

Lucerne Old town, Switzerland, decorated with Christmas lights in winter — River Cruise
Rhine & Moselle Christmas Markets with Lucerne & Zurich
2026

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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.

Route

Travel Information

12 Days River Cruise

Trip code EUTCRLZA12

Itinerary

To view the itinerary's day-by-day details, simply click on your preferred day from the interactive list. Discover daily activities, special experiences and insider local tips that make your journey a memorable one.

Zurich to Amsterdam

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

Day 10

Cologne

Insider Experiences

Day 11

Amsterdam

Day 12

Disembark Ship, Depart Amsterdam

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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 cogwheel railway

Tour Highlights

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

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A distant view of the famous cogwheel train, the steepest in the world, climbing to the top of Mount Pilatus in Canton Lucerne in the alps in Switzerland

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.

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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 wine.

Christmas tree and xmas market at Kleber Square at night in medieval city of Strasbourg - capital of Noel, Alsace, France.

Strasbourg, France. Christmas Market in Petite France old district of Strassburg in Alsace.

Strasbourg Christmas Culinary Tour

Savour the festive atmosphere as you stroll through Strasbourg on a guided tour, taking in the city’s charming Christmas markets and historic sights.

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

What a great way to see some amazing scenery, learn some incredible history and walk in the steps of ancients. I would recommend this tour and this company to everyone i speak to.
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The food was outstanding, the rooms very comfortable - everything was wonderful. There were great sight seeing trips and the guides were very knowledgeable.
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Weather was glorious, food was like Masterchef every night and the team were very friendly and welcoming.
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Thank you for ensuring everything from the major to the minor details were so thoroughly covered so that a perfectly smooth holiday flowed for us...
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Thank you for making our first European trip so memorable. We will treasure our memories.
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Each one of (our Tour Guides) was great, knew their area and history and were very approachable.
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Rhine & Moselle Christmas Markets with Lucerne & Zurich

Rhine and Moselle Christmas Markets with Lucerne and Zurich