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Rhine Christmas Markets

Düsseldorf to Basel

River Cruise

Flights Included

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Travel

8 days, 3 countries, 8 cities

Meals

7 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 7 Dinners

Activity Level

Balanced

Itinerary

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Rhine Christmas Market Cruise between Basel and Düsseldorf
Sail through the heart of Europe on a festive journey along the Rhine. Explore storybook towns, twinkling Christmas markets and local traditions from Düsseldorf to Basel. With guided walks, seasonal tastes and optional adventures along the way, this river cruise blends cultural highlights with the magic of the holidays.

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Start your cruise in Düsseldorf or Basel.

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Basel to Düsseldorf

Basel to Düsseldorf

Rhine Christmas Market Cruise from Basel to Düsseldorf

Early Booking Offer

Save up to £980

From

£2679

Was

£3349

Düsseldorf to Basel

Düsseldorf to Basel

Rhine Christmas Market Cruise from Düsseldorf to Basel

Early Booking Offer

Save up to £980

From

£2359

Was

£2949

Basel to Düsseldorf

Basel to Düsseldorf

Rhine Christmas Market Cruise from Basel to Düsseldorf

Early Booking Offer

Save up to £980

From

£2679

Was

£3349

Düsseldorf to Basel

Düsseldorf to Basel

Rhine Christmas Market Cruise from Düsseldorf to Basel

Early Booking Offer

Save up to £980

From

£2359

Was

£2949

Trip Map

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Day By Day Itinerary

8-day itinerary from Düsseldorf to Basel visiting 3 countries and 8 cities.

Cruise Extensions & Ship Details

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Extend your cruise

This cruise offers an extension, giving you more time to explore.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Visa requirements vary by the country you are visiting and by your country of residence and can change at any time. Please check with the official government websites of the countries you will be visiting for the latest information.

You can see cabin details and ship plans for cabin locations on our Ship details page. Choose from a Suite, French Balcony, Deluxe or Classic cabin.

You can book Optional Experiences with your Experience Director onboard at the start of your River Cruise. These can be charged to your onboard account and paid by credit card (Mastercard, Visa, or American Express). Optional Experiences cannot be reserved before your cruise. 

Some Optional Experiences require a minimum number of guests to operate, and please note that refunds are not available for cancellations made within 24 hours of the tour start time, or for pre-paid tours. 

If you're joining a pre- or post-cruise extension, your Experience Director will also be on hand to help you book Optional Experiences and payment is by credit card only, as cash is not accepted. 

Yes, you can choose to extend your trip with our Optional Extensions.  

Whether you're cruising the Rhine or the Danube, you can add extra nights in remarkable cities before or after your trip. Choose to spend two nights in Lucerne to complement your Rhine journey or extend your Danube trip with two nights in Budapest, Prague, or both. It’s your chance to see even more and make every moment count. 

See our Optional Extensions on our Best of the Rhine and Amsterdam itinerary page and Best of the Danube itinerary page. 

For a complete list of FAQs, please visit the Trafalgar River Cruises FAQs page. 

You can also speak to a Travel Expert by calling us or using our 'Chat Now' function on the bottom right of your screen. 

You'll make a positive impact to people, planet and wildlife on this tour

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It feels good to do good. These sustainable travel experiences help you meet inspiring people, support local communities, and make amazing memories that last a lifetime.​

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Our sustainable experiences help advance 11 of the United Nations SDGs and make the world that little bit better.

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Under our sustainability strategy, we've committed to have at least one MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience on every single one of our tours by 2024.

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