Itinerary for December 16, 2026 Departure

Day Date Location Port of Call Guide
1Wednesday, 12/16/2026Depart from BASEL, SWITZERLAND - EMBARKATION. Board your ship in Basel for your Christmas Markets on the Rhine cruise. (B)Basel, Switzerland
2Thursday, 12/17/2026BREISACH, GERMANY. Breisach is your gateway to medieval Colmar, located in the enchanting Alsace region of France. Delight in the half-timbered houses 
3Friday, 12/18/2026STRASBOURG, FRANCE. Strasbourg is even more alluring during the season of Advent. The Christkindelsmärik dates back to 1570, making it the oldest ChriStrasbourg, France
4Saturday, 12/19/2026LUDWIGSHAFEN, GERMANY – RÜDESHEIM, GERMANY. You have a choice of several excursions, depending on your interest. Visit Heidelberg, a perfectly preserv 
5Sunday, 12/20/2026RÜDESHEIM – RHINE GORGE SCENIC CRUISING – LAHNSTEIN, GERMANY. Visit Siegfried’s whimsical Mechanical Instrument Cabinet, take a guided bike tour throu 
6Monday, 12/21/2026DÜSSELDORF, GERMANY. Enjoy a scenic cruise into Düsseldorf. In the afternoon, take a brief trip to the nearby city of Cologne on a guided tour of its Duesseldorf, Germany
7Tuesday, 12/22/2026UTRECHT – AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. Begin your day in Utrecht, where you can explore this charming town on a walking tour or sip beer during a special tUtrecht, Netherlands
8Wednesday, 12/23/2026AMSTERDAM - DISEMBARKATION. Disembark the ship and bid farewell to Amsterdam as you prepare for your return flight home.Amsterdam, Netherlands
 

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Departing from Basel, Switzerland
Departure Date 12/16/2026
OCG Class
River Cruise
Departing 12/16/2026
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