Itinerary for December 09, 2026 Departure Day Date Location Port of Call Guide 1Wednesday, 12/09/2026Depart from Welcome to Amsterdam, a postcard-worthy destination of picturesque canals, quintessential cafés and innovative galleries that showcase contemporary arAmsterdam, Netherlands2Thursday, 12/10/2026Board a glass-top canal boat for a tour down the Dutch capitals, UNESCO World Heritage-listed canal system, passing historic merchant houses that reflAmsterdam, Netherlands3Friday, 12/11/2026Today you will have the chance to visit Duesseldorf and its many Christmas markets, each having its unique name and personality -; such as the Fairyta 4Saturday, 12/12/2026Today, we'll take you into the heart of Koblenz, an ancient city pulled from the pages of a German fairy tale. Enjoy the picturesque backdrop of vineyKoblenz, Germany5Sunday, 12/13/2026Your guided tour of Heidelberg's rich history includes a visit to the ruins of Heidelberg Castle, which overlooks the Rhine River and a red-roofed sky 6Monday, 12/14/2026This morning, we will dock in Kehl, and you will be transferred by coach across the river to Strasbourg, the storied capital of France's Alsace region 7Tuesday, 12/15/2026Today, you'll have the opportunity to visit the Rhine town of Breisach. Entrenched between two countries, it's also known as the gateway to Germany's 8Wednesday, 12/16/2026Welcome to Switzerland and the quaint Rhine-side town of Basel. After breakfast, you will be transferred by coach to Lucerne, where your Tour Director 9Thursday, 12/17/2026Lucerne is known around the world for its spectacular setting, perfectly encapsulating a traditional Swiss city with a backdrop of snow-topped mountaiLuzern, Switzerland10Friday, 12/18/2026This morning, transfer by coach from Lucerne to the cosmopolitan city of Zurich, known for its towering church steeples, winding cobbled lanes and con 11Saturday, 12/19/2026Arrive at After breakfast, it is time to bid farewell to your fellow guests and transfer to the airport, taking memories of the Swiss traditional Christmas markZurich, Switzerland Check Cruise Availability Total guests should not exceed 5 passengers. 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