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7-night Rhine Christmas Markets Cruise

OFFER ID 1635453

Cruise Line
Trafalgar River Cruises
Ship
Trafalgar Verity
Destination
Dusseldorf/Basel
Departure Date
Dec 16, 2026
Length
7
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The Signature Collection – A Hosted Sailing
Hosted Sailings offer Outstanding Value and Exclusive Amenities.

Exclusive Amenities

  • 200 EURO per Couple Shipboard Credit*

*Valid for deposited bookings made 08/07/2025 through 12/31/2026.

Ship Info  |  Trafalgar Verity
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ITINERARY
Private Car & Driver
Optional Private Excursion
Destination Guide
Dusseldorf
Arrive
12/16/2026
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Depart
12/16/2026
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Cologne
Arrive
12/17/2026
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Depart
12/17/2026
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Additional Optional Private Excursions

Cologne historic city centre (4 - 6 hours)

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Cologne historic city centre (4 - 6 hours)

Highlights:
 
Meet our experienced local team member and tailor your walking tour according to your interests and expectations before getting started
 
Founded by the Roman General Agrippa in 38 B.C, Cologne has a rich Roman and medieval past.

The tour will take you to the most important ancient Roman sites, which include: Remnants of the governor's palace, complete with vaulted Roman sewer, Ruins of a Roman villa, Two-story tomb of Poblicius from 40 A.D., Roman graveyard and vestiges of the ancient stone defences
 
Visit Cologne's towering landmark, the Cathedral (Dom), a masterpiece of High Gothic architecture and one of the largest cathedrals in Europe
 
Highlights include the 13th century Reliquary of the Three Kings by Nicholas de Verdun; the 10th century Gero-Crucifix, believed to be the western world's oldest monumental cross, and the luminous Adoration of the Magi triptych by Stephan Lochner (15th century)
 
See the 14th century Gothic town hall, a Jewish bathing house from 1170 and 'Overstolzenhaus’, Cologne's oldest and finest patrician residence with its steep gables and round arches when strolling the charming pedestrian zone
 
If of interest visit the Roman-Germanic Museum or Museum Ludwig, the city's famous gallery of 20th century highlights
 
End your tour at one of the many traditional brewery-style restaurants that dot the city and try a fresh ‘Koelsch’ the famous beer from Cologne before heading back to the ship
 
Tour Duration: 4 hours
Tour can operate: All day
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Physical Activity Level: Light walking tour

Inclusions:

  • Touring with one of our excellent local insiders
  • Cathedral licensing fee
  • All taxes
Not Included:
  • Meals
  • Optional admissions
  • Tipping at your discretion

Destination Guide
Koblenz
Arrive
12/18/2026
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Depart
12/18/2026
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Destination Guide
Rudesheim
Arrive
12/18/2026
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Depart
12/18/2026
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Destination Guide
Rudesheim
Arrive
12/19/2026
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Depart
12/19/2026
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Destination Guide
Mainz
Arrive
12/19/2026
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Depart
12/19/2026
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Destination Guide
Speyer
Arrive
12/20/2026
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Depart
12/20/2026
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Destination Guide
Strasbourg
Arrive
12/21/2026
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Depart
12/21/2026
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Destination Guide
Basel
Arrive
12/22/2026
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Depart
12/22/2026
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Destination Guide
Basel
Arrive
12/23/2026
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Depart
12/23/2026
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Destination Guide
Itinerary subject to change without notice. Please confirm itinerary at time of booking.
PRICING & STATEROOMS

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Departure Date
Dec 16, 2026
Number of Nights
7
Cruise Inclusions

Set sail on a journey where every detail is taken care of, ensuring a seamless and unforgettable trip. Here’s a quick look at the onboard and on-land essentials and experiences you’ll enjoy:

  • Experience Director, Experience Manager and ship crew
  • Buffet-style breakfast and lunches, à la carte dinners
  • Wine, beer, soft drinks included with lunch and dinner
  • Teatime during afternoon sailings
  • Onboard games room, gym, lounges, sundeck and bar
  • Onboard entertainment
  • Be My Guest and MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences
  • Many locally guided tours, Included and Optional Experiences
  • Audio headsets for guided tours
  • Bicycles for use on land
  • And more...
Remarks

All fares are per guest in US dollars based on double occupancy unless otherwise noted. Fares are capacity controlled and are subject to change at any time without notice. All applicable discounts are applied sequentially. Fixed savings amounts are deducted prior to applying any percentage-based discounts. Availability of all stateroom categories cannot be guaranteed. Additional restrictions may apply. If you have purchased your transatlantic or transpacific air with Trafalgar and/or you have purchased a cruise/tour package with Trafalgar that includes air, your entire package price will be guaranteed at time of payment. 

Reservations and Payments: A deposit of at least 10% of the cruise/tour fare (cruise/tour plus port charge plus pre and/or post land extensions, less applicable discounts), per person is required at time of booking. Final payment is due at least 120 days prior to departure, and for bookings made within 120 days of departure full payment is due at time of booking. 

For all new bookings, a courtesy hold of up to 72 hours is allowed but cannot extend past the final payment due date. Reservations will be cancelled past the 72 hours above if payments are not received in a timely manner. 

When making multiple trip bookings, full payment is for all trips according to the scheduled departure date of the first departing trip. Some special promotions may have different payment deadlines.

For all guests booking air travel with Trafalgar, a separate nonrefundable airfare deposit of $450 per person is required at time of booking. Upon receipt of airfare deposit your airfare, tax, and fuel surcharges are final. You may cancel your air within 24 hours of booking and receive a full refund of the airfare deposit or the total amount paid for air if paid in full at time of booking. 

Items Not Included in the Published Price: These include, but are not limited to, airfares to and from your destination except where specified; airport/departure taxes; excess baggage charges; aircraft seat assignments; cost of passports and visas; taxes; laundry; phone calls; all items of a personal nature; items not included on regular menus; meals not detailed in the itinerary; expenses for additional sightseeing not specified in the itinerary; and health, accident, baggage, or travel protection plans. 

COMPLIMENTARY BEVERAGES: 
Complimentary beverages onboard include wine, beer, coffee, tea, soft drinks, and water with lunch and dinner and a 24-hour coffee and water station. 

GRATUITIES:
Gratuities for onboard personnel (ship crew) are included during the cruise/tour with the exception of gratuities for your Cruise Manager and Assistant Cruise Manager. Additional tipping for onboard personnel is not expected nor required and is at the discretion of the guest. 

All fares are quoted in US Dollars.



All prices per person and in USD unless otherwise stated.
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