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Christmas on the Rhine - Basel to Amsterdam - 2025

From Basel, Switzerland to Amsterdam, Netherlands
Length: 8 Days - Departs: Tue, Dec 02, 2025
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Departure
Dec 02, 2025
Arrival
Dec 09, 2025

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Offer applies to bookings made from August 1-31 2025. Terms & conditions for select promotions may vary. $25 deposit is applicable to all River itineraries. Special fares plus up to FREE International airfare valid on select departures of Grand European Tour, Lyon Provence & the Rhineland, European Sojourn, Capitals of Eastern Europe, London, Paris & D-Day, Pharaohs & Pyramids, Magnificent Mekong, Christmastime in Paris & Normandy. 2-FOR-1 Airfare available on all 2026 River Voyages, excluding Magnificent Mekong. Airfares may vary on other gateways & departures. Airfare does not have to be purchased to get cruise\cruisetour offer. All prices are in US dollars and for US residents only. Additional restrictions may apply. 2025: Pay in full by September 30, 2025 or at time of booking if within 120 days of departure. 2026: Pay in full by October 31, 2025. 2027: April 30, 2026. 2028: January 15 2027. Offers expires August 31, 2025.

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Offer valid on bookings made by August 31, 2025. A limited-time $25 per person deposit is due at time of booking for all featured itineraries; remaining deposit is due with final payment (excludes World Cruise itineraries). Up to 35% off cruise price based on select departures and categories of Portugal’s River of Gold and New Orleans & Southern Charms; other itineraries, dates and categories may vary (excludes World Cruise itineraries). Based on inventory availability at time of purchase and may be withdrawn at any time. FREE roundtrip international airfare based on select departures of Grand European Tour; Lyon Provence & the Rhineland, Capitals of Eastern Europe, Rhine Main Danube Odyssey, Pharaohs & Pyramids; London, Paris & D-Day; Christmastime in Paris & Normandy and Magnificent Mekong from most gateways. FREE roundtrip airfare based on select Mississippi River departures gateways. 2-for-1 airfare available on 2026 River voyages in economy class, excluding Magnificent Mekong. Additional restrictions may apply. All prices are in US dollars and for US residents only. 2026: Pay in Full by October 31, 2025; 2027 Pay in Full by April 30th, 2026; 2028 Pay in Full by January 15, 2027

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You may use echeck to pay for your Viking cruise or cruisetour, and for airfare. Every dollar paid for cruise, air, taxes, fees or surcharges can be paid by echeck, including regular-priced itineraries and airfare, any special offers or Viking Air Plus services to receive a 3.3% discount. Additional restrictions may apply.

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Offer valid on new bookings only made on or after August 1, 2025 for guests with one or more future bookings made prior to August 1, 2025. Up to $1,000 per couple savings valid on any new 2025–2028 booking; excludes World Cruise itineraries. Save $1,000 per couple ($500 per person) for itineraries 15 days or longer or save $500 per couple ($250 per person) for itineraries 14 days or less. Valid with Past Guest Discount: Past Guests who have sailed with Viking in the past 12 months save $400 per couple ($200 per person) on listed cruise prices; all other Past Guests save $200 per couple ($100 per person). FREE roundtrip international airfare based on select itineraries and departures from most gateways. FREE Airfare offer is subject to change: Based on inventory availability at time of purchase and may be withdrawn at any time. A limited-time $25 per person deposit is due at time of booking for select 2025–2028 itineraries; remaining deposit is due with final payment (excludes World Cruise itineraries); call for details. 2025–2028: Book and deposit by August 31, 2025. 2025: Pay in full by September 30, 2025 or at 120 days prior to departure (whichever comes first). For itineraries 35 days and longer, call for payment details. 2026: Pay in full by October 31, 2025. 2027: Pay in full by April 30, 2026. 2028: Pay in full by January 15, 2027. Offer is not combinable with other offers and cannot be booked online. Offer may be withdrawn at any time without prior notice. Additional restrictions may apply. Offer expires August 31, 2025.


River Cruise Itinerary

  1. Day 1
    Basel
    Tue, Dec 02, 2025

    A delightful blend of old and new, Basel is Switzerland's best-kept secret. During the holiday season, the medieval Old Town is transformed into a magical yuletide affair. Cobblestone streets are lined with wooden chalet-style huts selling all manner of festive treats and gifts. Visitors to the Christmas market can enjoy a warming cup of aromatic glühwein in a decorated boot-shaped mug. Hand-carved tree decorations, cheerfully painted ceramics and delicious food are sold from stalls throughout the city.

  2. Day 2
    Breisach
    Wed, Dec 03, 2025

    In the heart of Breisach's old town with a backdrop of the Romanesque-Gothic St. Stephen's cathedral, the Weinachtsmarkt is a highlight of the season. Steaming aromatic glühwein served in decorated mugs, alongside tasty yuletide treats, is sold from festive wooden huts and taverns, keeping visitors warm as they browse market stalls for gifts and handicrafts. The nearby Black Forest provides a fairy-tale atmosphere; its towering, snow-covered spruce trees resemble a winter wonderland.

  3. Day 3
    Strasbourg
    Thu, Dec 04, 2025

    Strasbourg is said to be the capital of Christmas in France, with the city's cathedral square taking center stage as it is transformed into a winter wonderland. The city's Christkindelsmärik is the oldest in France, dating back to 1570. Hundreds of stalls are brimming with colorful wares, fine food and mulled wine, bringing festive cheer in abundance. Alsatian specialties feature an array of hearty classics, from bretzels (soft, bread-like pretzels) to bredele (star-shaped spiced cookies), and knacks (sausages) to pain d'epices (gingerbread).

  4. Day 4
    Mannheim
    Fri, Dec 05, 2025

    Mannheim's Christmas market is a holiday season shopping extravaganza, centered around the city's iconic water tower. One of Germany's oldest and largest markets, more than 160 booths host vendors from around the world, offering handicrafts and handmade items. Beautiful glassware, and carved wooden toys and games, sit alongside Christmas lanterns, colorful baubles and ornaments, all of which are presented in quaint wooden houses. Luxurious cashmere scarves, sheepskin mittens and felt hats are the ideal purchase to take home as gifts for friends and family.

  5. Day 5
    Scenic Sailing: Middle Rhine
    Sat, Dec 06, 2025

    The Rhine River flows through one of Germany's most scenic regions. As you sail its most picturesque stretch, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Middle Rhine, you will pass vineyard-blanketed hills whose steep slopes require vintners to pick grapes by hand, keeping a centuries-old tradition alive. Splendid castles line the banks, all of which have stories to share, and the Lorelei Rock presides at a dramatic curve in the river. This infamous river maiden mesmerized sailors with her song and lured them to their demise at her feet.

  6. Day 6
    Cologne
    Sun, Dec 07, 2025

    Themed winter markets feature across Cologne during the holiday season, inviting visitors to browse colorful market stalls for handmade gifts, beautiful artwork and colorful crafts. The towering Gothic Cologne Cathedral provides a stunning backdrop to the city's festivities and array of offerings from its red wooden stalls. Beneath the pointed roofs of Cologne harbor's tented market, unique crafted goods are displayed amid the twinkling lights of boats bobbing in the marina.

  7. Day 7
    Scenic Sailing: Waal & Merwede
    Mon, Dec 08, 2025

    Sail the bucolic waters of the Rhine, deep into the Rhine–Meuse–Scheldt Delta, as classic Dutch landscapes unfurl all around. Flat farmland, charming windmills and svelte poplar trees line the shores, and vast tracts of land stretch in all directions, growing all manner of bounty, from tomatoes to tulips. Gaze upon Friesian cows and tidy villages with their neatly laid farmhouses and marvel at how much of this land was reclaimed from the sea, with the aid of traditional windmills and the construction of dikes.

  8. Day 8
    Amsterdam
    Tue, Dec 09, 2025

    Bid farewell to your fellow guests and journey home. Or spend more time exploring, perhaps joining one of our extensions.

Countries Visited

Switzerland, Netherlands, France, Germany

Rivers Visited

Rhine

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Inclusions

8 Days 8 Guided Tours / 4 Countries

Daily Shore Excursions: 8 included guided tours
Port Charges: Included on all itineraires

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Question: Will the day-by-day itinerary change?

Yes, the river cruise itineraries may change due to reasons such as inclement weather or unforeseen events. Your safety is the number one concern aboard and all precautions necessary will be taken in order to ensure passenger safety, including changing itineraries. Please note that when itineraries do change, the ship staff will do their best to substitute any missed port with an alternative destination.

Question: In what language is the river cruise conducted?

The river cruise will be conducted in English only.

Customer Reviews

Overall Rating
4.3
Accommodations
4
Itinerary
4.4
Professional Staff
4.7
Repeat with Operator
4.3
Value for Money
4.3

Ratings based off 35 reviews - currently showing 13 reviews with comments only

Very happy with services, itinerary and tours provided by Viking. Staff is friendly and aim to please.

The Viking employees were very helpful and professional.

Travel with Viking met and exceeded all of our travel expectations...including the transit plans, accommodations and the daily service. We will travel with Viking again...and Affordable Tours made it all happen efficiently.

Everything went exactly as planned. Thanks, Tahlon for your help!

Trip was well paced but active. The extension tour seemed expensive but was well worth the money. Due to fewer people, we were able to deviate from the planned tour for a better option recommended by our tour guide. Bought several gift certificates for future trips with Viking. highly recommend Viking!!!

Rick was easy to work with, he kept me informed and was able to upgrade my flight seats. Thank you.

Allyson was so helpful with the arrangements for this trip to France. All questions and requests were taken care of in a very timely manner, often within the same day, and never more than one or two days. The trip more than met our expectations. It is not often you get the chance to say that the experience far exceeded the expectations, given how affordable the cost. Thank you Allyson.

We did an extension at the end of the journey for the first time and it was exceptional. Way above our expectations.

Marianne is the best travel agent ever in our opinion. She made this trip, like our earlier trips, a wonderful experience. Everything turned out great. Thanks so much and we will talk to you in the future when we travel again.

We always enjoy working with Donna. She does an outstanding job for us. Viking is our favorite. We always receive a great trip itinerary. Thank you.

Love Shannon's helpfulness and expert knowledge when booking trips. This is my 4th trip with Affordable Tours and all 4 have exceeded my expections

Our second cruise with Viking, and again, it was a wonderful experience. Very, very friendly staff. They were always smiling and made us feel welcome. Great food. Great itinerary.

I was very pleased how our travel consultant handled the booking with Viking Riverboat cruises. She saved me a lot of money with the discounts she gave me. I have been telling everyone to book through Affordable Tours instead of direct! I will use her for future tours.

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