Join us for a beautiful Christmas Market Cruise with Ama Waterways December 17 - 23, 2025
Aboard this cruise, guests can gaze up at Strasbourg’s impressive cathedral from its colorful Christmas Market, savor Rüdesheimer coffee in the village it was named for, and witness the whimsical lighting of Gengenbach, Germany’s artistic town hall Advent calendar.
7 Day Cruise From: Amsterdam to Basel
Experience the deep-rooted holiday traditions of Europe at its most festive time of year and get caught up in the magic of the holidays with visits to some of the world’s most timeless Christmas Markets. Warm up with a mug of steamy glühwein while at the Cologne Christmas Market located in front of its UNESCO-designated Gothic cathedral. Let the "Capital of Noël," Strasbourg, the oldest and largest Christmas Market in France, captivate you the way it has for so many others for centuries. Meander through Heidelberg’s majestic Christmas Market nestled idyllically amongst the historic squares of the Old Town. And while in Gengenbach, marvel at the world’s largest Advent calendar, where every evening at 6:00 PM, the brightly lit windows of the neo-classical town hall open and behind each one is a picture by a famous artist, such as Andy Warhol. Cherish all the glory of the season in grand European style as you cruise along the Rhine.
COUNTRIES: France, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland
RIVERS: Rhine
Christmas Markets on the Rhine At A Glance
On our river cruises, you will enjoy an extensive lineup of included tours. In many cases, you will have a choice of excursions, such as standard tours, bike tours, hikes and special interest tours. We always include a large variety of activities so that you can choose how you want to explore. No matter your preference, your days will be full of discovery and wonder.
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Day 1
Amsterdam
EMBARKATION
Day 2
Amsterdam Canal cruise
Scenic cruising out of Amsterdam
Day 3
Düsseldorf Cologne walking tour and Christmas Markets
Dusseldorf OR Düsseldorf walking tour with Altbier tasting and Christmas Markets
OR Düsseldorf bike tour
Day 4
Rhine Gorge Castles along the Rhine scenic cruising
Rüdesheim 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
Day 5
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
Day 6
Strasbourg
Strasbourg City Tour and Christmas Markets
OR Strasbourg bike tour
Gengenbach Christmas Markets Tour
Day 7
Breisach
Colmar Excursion and Christmas Markets
OR Freiburg Excursion and Christmas Markets
OR Breisach Wine Country Bike Tour
Day 8
Basel
DISEMBARKATION
Itinerary is subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to the itinerary schedule provided with your final documents.
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Christmas Markets on the Rhine
Aboard this cruise, guests can gaze up at Strasbourg’s impressive cathedral from its colorful Christmas Market, savor Rüdesheimer coffee in the village it was named for, and witness the whimsical lighting of Gengenbach, Germany’s artistic town hall Advent calendar.
Christmas extends onboard
Your Christmas experience not only surrounds you at port, but envelops you on board the beautiful ships of Ama.
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