Kick off the season amid Europe’s holiday markets during a river cruise along the Rhine River. Stay two days in charming Interlaken in the Swiss Alps, then spend seven nights sailing through France and Germany, discovering Christkindlmarkts in historic towns from Strasbourg to Cologne.  

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 Festive entrance to Strasbourg's historic city center
Festive entrance to Strasbourg's historic city center
 Holiday decorations at Place Kleber, Strasbourg
Holiday decorations at Place Kleber, Strasbourg
 Traveler enjoying a pretzel in Strasbourg during the holidays
Traveler enjoying a pretzel in Strasbourg during the holidays
 Gingerbread, Germany
Gingerbread, Germany
 Enticing holiday sweets. Credit: Meghan Nash
Enticing holiday sweets. Credit: Meghan Nash
 Holiday market treasures. Credit: Meghan Nash
Holiday market treasures. Credit: Meghan Nash
 Holiday market in Germany. Credit: Meghan Nash
Holiday market in Germany. Credit: Meghan Nash
 Passing through the Rhine Gorge. Credit: Meghan Nash
Passing through the Rhine Gorge. Credit: Meghan Nash
 Holiday market in Cologne
Holiday market in Cologne
 View of Cologne along the Rhine River
View of Cologne along the Rhine River

Holiday Markets: A Rhine River Cruise

Featuring a Stay in the Swiss Alps

11 days from $3,990

Kick off the season amid Europe’s holiday markets during a river cruise along the Rhine River. Stay two days in charming Interlaken in the Swiss Alps, then spend seven nights sailing through France and Germany, discovering Christkindlmarkts in historic towns from Strasbourg to Cologne.  

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WHAT OUR TRAVELERS SAY

The Christmas markets along the Rhine are magical. Each one has a different look and feel, a different version of gluhwein and schokolade, different crafts and ornaments and sweets, different fragrances and atmospheres. The holiday lights and decorations make one feel the wonder of the season, like being a child again. I would happily repeat this tour to refresh my holiday spirit.

- Valerie, N.

The Holiday Markets tour is a magical way to see Germany, Luxembourg, and Paris as the cities and people wonderfully display the joy of the season!

- Charles M.

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For the convenience of our travelers, Smithsonian Journeys includes a basic medical expense and evacuation plan through Trip Mate, a Generali Global Assistance & Insurance Services brand, at no additional charge. This plan provides post-departure Medical and Dental coverage of $250,000 per person and Emergency Assistance and Transportation coverage of $1,000,000 per person (U.S. Residents Only). Note: For full details regarding these coverages please review the following Plan Documents here.

In addition, we recommend that travelers purchase a travel protection plan to help protect their travel investment from unforeseen events such as cancellation due to illness, flight delays due to adverse weather, baggage loss, and more. For your convenience, Smithsonian Journeys offers an optional Travel Protection Plan administered by Trip Mate, a Generali Global Assistance & Insurance Services brand. For those interested, optional “Cancel for Any Reason” coverage is available for an additional charge. Note: Certain eligibility requirements apply and Cancel for Any Reason coverage is not available to New York residents. For full details regarding this coverage please review the following Plan Documents here.

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