Celebrate the season on a northbound Rhine cruise from Basel to Frankfurt, exploring Alsace and Germany’s festive towns and markets.
  • Stroll Basel's illuminated city center, sampling waffles, gingerbread, and raclette.
  • Discover the Black Forest's traditions and festive Christmas mood.
  • Explore Freiburg's medieval center amid Black Forest vineyards and gardens.
  • Visit Colmar's half-timbered medieval and early Renaissance buildings.
  • Admire Strasbourg Cathedral's stained glass, ancient murals, and astronomical clock.
  • Explore Strasbourg's La Petite France district.
  • Tour Heidelberg Castle and the world's largest wine barrel.
  • Explore Speyer's seasonal Christmas markets.
Accommodation for this itinerary is listed as Radisson Blu Airport in Zurich and The Westin Grand Frankfurt in Frankfurt. These named hotels are the designated accommodations for this tour in their respective cities, as per the supplied tour information. No additional accommodation details are provided.