AmaWaterways 13 Nights Europe

7 Night Christmas Markets On The Rhine (Smithsonian Journeys) With 2-Nights Amsterdam Pre-Cruise And 2 Nights Lake Lucerne, 2 Nights Zurich Post-Cruise

AmaViola • Embarkation: Amsterdam

Voyage Overview

Embark Date 03-Dec-2026
Disembark Date 16-Dec-2026
Duration 13 Nights
Vessel AmaViola

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Amsterdam

Walking tour

Day 2: RIVD

RIVD

Day 3: Amsterdam

Zaanse Schans visit

  • Amsterdam-EMBARKATION

    • Day 4: Amsterdam

    Canal cruise

  • Amsterdam-Scenic cruising out of Amsterdam
  • Amsterdam-DEPART
  • Amsterdam-ARRIVE
  • Amsterdam-Slot Zuylen Visit
  • Amsterdam-DEPART

    • Day 5: Utrecht

    ARRIVE

  • Utrecht-Walking tour OR Beer Tasting tour
  • Utrecht-DEPART

    • Day 6: Dusseldorf

    ARRIVE

  • Dusseldorf-Scenic cruising
  • Dusseldorf-Cologne walking tour and Christmas Markets OR Düsseldorf Walking Tour and Christmas Markets OR Düsseldorf bike tour
  • Dusseldorf-DEPART

    • Day 7: RUD

    ARRIVE

  • -Castles along the Rhine scenic cruising
  • -Wine Tasting and Christmas Markets OR Gondola Ride and Christmas Market OR Vineyards Hike OR Guided Bike Tour of the Rheingau and Christmas Markets
  • -Siegfried’s Mechanical Instrument Cabinet
  • - OR Rüdesheimer coffee
  • -DEPART

    • Day 8: Ludwigshafen

    ARRIVE

  • Ludwigshafen-Heidelberg Tour and Christmas Markets OR Medieval Speyer and Christmas Markets OR Heidelberg Philosopher’s Path Hike and Christmas Markets OR Ladenburg Bike Tour
  • Ludwigshafen-DEPART

    • Day 9: Strasbourg

    ARRIVE

  • Strasbourg-Strasbourg City Tour and Christmas Markets OR Strasbourg bike tour
  • Strasbourg-Baden-Baden Walking Tour and Christmas Markets
  • Strasbourg-DEPART

    • Day 10: Breisach

    ARRIVE

  • Breisach-Colmar Excursion and Christmas Markets OR Breisach Wine Country Bike Tour
  • Breisach-DEPART

    • Day 11: Basel

    ARRIVE

  • Basel-DISEMBARKATION
  • Basel-Basel highlights tour
  • Basel-Transfer to Lake Lucerne
  • Basel-DEPART

    • Day 12: LLC

    ARRIVE

  • -Hotel check-in

    • Day 13: LLC

    Lake Lucerne Walking Tour and Christmas Markets

    Day 14: LLC

    Transfer to Zurich

  • -Lake Lucerne Cruise and Mount Rigi excursion
  • -DEPART

    • Day 15: Zurich

    ARRIVE

  • Zurich-Hotel check-in

    • Day 16: Zurich

    “Little Big City” tour and Christmas Markets

    Day 17: Zurich

    Return flight home

    About AmaViola

    AmaViola
    • Cruise Line: AmaWaterways
    • Guest Capacity: 2 guests
    • Vessel Type: Luxury River Vessel
    • IMO Registration:
    Starting From
    $7,959
    per person / based on double occupancy
    Category Estimates
    Inside Cabin: Call
    Oceanview Cabin: $7,959
    Private Balcony: $9,058
    Luxury Suite: $11,958
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