Amsterdam’s canals, the castle-lined Rhine, Heidelberg, Strasbourg and Colmar: four countries and Christmas markets from Cologne to Basel.

AmaWaterways · AmaSofia · Holiday Cruises

Christmas Markets on the Rhine

November 27 – December 4, 2027 · 7 nights · Amsterdam to Basel

Four countries · six market cities

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Canals to castles to cathedral towns: Amsterdam, Cologne or Düsseldorf, the castle-lined Rhine Gorge and Rüdesheim, Heidelberg below its castle, Strasbourg, home of France's oldest Christmas market, and Colmar's half-timbered lanes, ending in Basel. Aboard AmaSofia, new in 2026, with bike and hike options in nearly every port.

Day by Day

Day 1	Amsterdam, Netherlands · Embark
Day 2	Amsterdam & Utrecht	Canal cruise
Day 3	Düsseldorf, Germany	Or Cologne's cathedral market
Day 4	Rhine Gorge & Rüdesheim	Vineyard hike or gondola
Day 5	Heidelberg or Speyer	Philosophers' Path hike
Day 6	Strasbourg, France	Capital of Christmas
Day 7	Colmar or Freiburg	From Breisach
Day 8	Basel, Switzerland · Disembark

Sailing With Aurévia

• Booked and serviced by your Aurévia travel consultant
• Twin-balcony staterooms on a 152-guest ship new in 2026
• Guided excursions in every port, with active options
• Wine and beer with lunch and dinner, Wi-Fi included

Includes Shore Secrets, our port guide for every stop, with offline street maps you can use ashore.

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Christmas market sailings are among the first of the year to fill, and many 2027 dates are already filling. Tap "Request This Sailing" and your Aurévia travel consultant will reply within one business day with cabin options, today's best price and current promotions. Or email info@aureviavoyages.com. Let us hold your cabin.