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Holiday Markets Featuring Alpine Interlaken and a Rhine River Cruise
On Board the Amadeus Silver III November 24–December 4, 2023† December 4–14, 2023* December 9–19, 2023 Top: Cathedral on the banks of the Rhine River, Cologne | Above: River leading to Lake Brienz, Interlaken
Overview During the holiday season, cheerful wooden villages trimmed with fresh pine boughs and twinkling lights appear in town squares all across Europe. These Christkindlmarkts are the original pop-up stores, only around for the holiday season, and treating you with the aroma of gingerbread and freshly roasted chestnuts, mugs of mulled wine, and stall after stall of ornaments, toys, traditional crafts, and specialty foods. *Note: The December 4 departure will run in the reverse direction. †Note:
The November 24 departure will be aboard the Amadeus Cara.
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Highlights Include Holiday Markets: Shop for presents to put under the tree, and a souvenir or two for yourself, at several of Germany’s beloved Christkindlmarkts. Rhine Valley: Cruise through the castle-filled Rhine Valley, and learn about its epic legends and artistic inspiration. Heidelberg: Get in the holiday spirit during a performance of holiday songs by a musical trio. Strasbourg and Colmar: Explore Germaninfluenced Alsace on the French side of the Rhine. Enjoy the towns, wine, and markets.
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Swiss Alps: Admire the snow-covered Alps of the Bernese Oberland, one of Switzerland’s most scenic areas. Stay in picture-perfect Interlaken, which has a delightful Advent market. Cologne: Admire the colorful houses around the Alter Markt (Old Market), during a tour of Cologne’s medieval historic district. Enjoy an inside visit of its magnificent cathedral. Personalize Your Cruise: Choose among a variety of included excursions, which include art museums, wine tastings, and city tours to enrich your experience.
