Rhine Christmas Markets
- calendar_today 9 Dec 2026
- bedtime 7 nights
- directions_boat Trafalgar Verity
- Outside price from $5,199*/person
- Balcony price from $7,199*/person
- Suite price from $9,299*/person
Celebrate the festive season on a luxurious Trafalgar river cruise through Europe’s most magical Christmas markets. Stroll through sparkling stalls, savour mulled wine, and discover handcrafted treasures. Enjoy expert-guided experiences and seamless comfort as you immerse yourself in timeless holiday traditions. Make 2026 unforgettable with Trafalgar’s perfect blend of culture, cruising, and Christmas spirit.
INCLUDED IN YOUR PACKAGE
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7 nights voyage on Trafalgar Verity from Basel to Dusseldorf
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Earn & redeem points on all travel* with our new loyalty program, World360 Rewards
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Buffet-style breakfast and lunches, à la carte dinners
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Wine, beer, soft drinks included with lunch and dinner
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Teatime during afternoon sailings
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Onboard games room, gym, lounges, sundeck and bar
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Be My Guest and MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences
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Locally guided tours, Included and Optional Experiences
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Audio headsets for guided tours
YOUR ITINERARY
Join your ship in Basel and settle in as your festive journey begins. Meet your Experience Director and Experience Manager, then relax and get to know your surroundings. Enjoy dinner on board and start soaking up the seasonal atmosphere of your Christmas market cruise.
...Explore the Swiss city of Basel with a Local Specialist, discovering a mix of medieval architecture, riverside elegance and seasonal spirit. Wander through the Christmas market in the historic old town, filled with Swiss crafts, warming drinks and festive stalls beneath the spires of Barfüsserkirche. For those keen to see more, an Optional Experience to Lucerne reveals one of Switzerland’s most picturesque cities. See the Chapel Bridge and Lion Monument, stroll through the old town’s painted facades, and browse for classic Swiss souvenirs – from fine chocolate to precision watches.
...Get to know Strasbourg on a walking tour with a Local Specialist. From half-timbered houses to the city’s soaring cathedral, the old town blends history with festive cheer. Explore the Strasbourg Christmas market, one of the oldest in Europe, known for its handcrafted ornaments and regional delicacies. If you’d like to venture further, choose between two Optional Experiences. Join a guided visit to Colmar, where medieval streets come alive with Christmas charm, or explore the Black Forest’s markets in Freiburg, surrounded by pine-covered hills.
...Spend the day your way in Speyer. Join a Local Specialist for a walking tour through one of Germany’s oldest cities, known for its Romanesque cathedral and charming Christmas market. Or choose a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience with a visit to Doktorenhof, a private vinegar estate where centuries-old methods meet local passion. Taste artisan vinegars in candlelit cellars and learn how this family-run operation supports biodiversity and tradition. In the afternoon, you can opt to visit Mannheim. A city where grand 18th-century architecture meets a modern cultural scene. Join a guided walk through the city’s Baroque squares and see the impressive palace complex before exploring local shops and festive market stalls at your own pace.
...Enjoy a guided stroll through Mainz Christmas market with your Experience Manager and Experience Director – a chance to explore traditional stalls set against the backdrop of the city’s grand cathedral. Then join the Breuer family at their traditional weingasthaus for a Be My Guest experience featuring a lunch with seasonal dishes, local wine and live music. Climb aboard the Winzerexpress, a miniature train that winds through the vineyards and cobbled lanes of Rüdesheim. Travel past timber-framed houses dressed for the season as you ride from the old town to panoramic hilltop views. At the Rüdesheim Christmas Market, stalls showcase local crafts and festive treats from across Europe.
...Leave Rüdesheim behind this morning as the ship sails through the scenic Middle Rhine, passing castles and vineyard-covered hills. Get to know Koblenz with a Local Specialist who’ll guide you through the city’s old town and landmarks, including the Deutsches Eck, where the Rhine and Moselle meet. The Christmas market fills the streets with colour and tradition, perfect for browsing local treats and gifts.
...Explore Cologne’s old town on a walking tour with your Experience Director and Experience Manager. You’ll see the city’s famous cathedral and visit its Christmas markets, known for their regional crafts, hearty food and local traditions. There’s time to discover more on your own or join an optional visit to the Michael Schumacher Private Collection. Another option takes you behind the scenes of Cologne’s Kölsch beer culture. Back in the heart of the city, the markets offer plenty to experience – from seasonal snacks to local music and handmade gifts.
...Your Christmas market cruise ends in Düsseldorf, where it’s time to say goodbye to your ship crew, Experience Director, Experience Manager and fellow guests. Disembark with festive memories, new friendships and a true taste of Europe’s holiday traditions.
...YOUR SHIP - The Trafalgar Verity
Trafalgar Verity is your floating hotel, designed for effortless travel with every detail made for your comfort. Unpack once and relax as Europe’s vineyards, castles and riverside towns unfold outside your window. With seamless service, onboard meals, entertainment, local flavours and one of the highest staff-to-guest ratios on Europe’s rivers, all you have to do is enjoy the journey.
Description
Trafalgar Verity is your floating hotel, designed for effortless travel with every detail made for your comfort. Unpack once and relax as Europe’s vineyards, castles and riverside towns unfold outside your window. With seamless service, onboard meals, entertainment, local flavours and one of the highest staff-to-guest ratios on Europe’s rivers, all you have to do is enjoy the journey.
Capacity
128
AVAILABLE STATEROOMS
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Deluxe
Classic
French Balcony
Suite
Outside from $5,199*
Deluxe
Classic
Balcony from $7,199*
French Balcony
Suite from $9,299*
Suite
ALTERNATIVE DATES
View our alternative dates and durations below for this cruise. Prices based on twinshare cabin.
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DateTripCruise ShipNightsPrice per person
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2nd Dec ‘26Rhine Christmas MarketsTrafalgar Reverie- 7Nights7
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16th Dec ‘26Danube Christmas MarketsTrafalgar Reverie- 7Nights7
Important Notice
The following product terms and conditions apply in addition to our Booking Terms and Conditions (available on our website) and terms and conditions of the relevant travel service provider. Prices quoted are valid for sale until 27 FEB 2025 for travel during the period specified (if applicable) unless otherwise stated or sold out prior. All prices are per person, twin share (unless otherwise stated), subject to availability and may be withdrawn or varied without notice. All savings are included in the advertised price. Some categories may have obstructed views. Airfare (including internal flights) is not included unless otherwise stated and, if included, is economy class unless otherwise stated. Components of the total price including local payments, “resort fees”, “national park fees”, “trip kitties” and food funds (if applicable) may be payable direct to the supplier on arrival or to your travel consultant prior to your departure. Where applicable, these payments are included in the total price quoted. Onboard spending money is not included unless otherwise stated. If included it is per stateroom unless stated otherwise, is non-transferable, non-refundable and has no cash value. Onboard spending money/credit may not be used in the medical centre or casino and expires at the end of the cruise. Gratuities are not included unless otherwise stated. Prices shown are fully inclusive of taxes, levies and government charges current at the time of publication. Additional supplier conditions and travel restrictions may apply. Prices shown are for payments made by cash in store or by BPAY. Payments made in store by credit card will incur a surcharge (see Booking Terms and Conditions for further details). Prices quoted are accurate as of 22 December 2025 and may be higher depending on date of purchase and date of travel. Cruiseabout cannot guarantee that any particular product will still be available at the following prices, or for your exact dates of travel. At the time of making your booking, prices may differ to the price displayed on the website. Terms and exclusions apply. Member tier determines benefit access. Some earn exclusions apply (incl service, change/cancellation & merchant fees, gift card purchases and bookings with brand credit). Some products redeemable in store only and min and max point redemption values apply. Ask in store or visit https://rewards.cruiseabout.com.au/world360-rewards for full details. Please contact your Cruiseabout Travel Advisor to obtain the latest up to date information regarding applicable prices, fees and charges, taxes, availability, blackout dates (such as school holidays), seasonal surcharges and other terms and conditions which may apply. Member tier determines benefit access. Some earn exclusions apply (incl service, change/cancellation & merchant fees, gift card purchases and bookings with brand credit). Some products redeemable in store only and min and max point redemption values apply. Ask in store or visit https://rewards.cruiseabout.com.au/world360-rewards for full details. View our full Terms and Conditions. (TRADEC4)