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Scenic° Seasonal Delights Collection
Scenic Eclipse
Strasbourg, France
Rhine Christmas Markets Christmas markets delight Admire festive decorations and twinkling lights along streets and squares – even your Scenic Space-Ship will be decked out in all the Christmas finery. Delight in the charms of a European Christmas as you cruise along the Rhine. Visit captivating Strasbourg, take in the spa resort town of Baden-Baden, and explore Heidelberg Castle. Marvel at the World Heritage-listed Rhine Gorge, explore Cologne’s Christmas markets, and discover the canals of Amsterdam. Throughout your journey, you will be enchanted by the magical traditions of Christmas, including the fragrant aroma of glühwein, the warmth of roasted chestnuts and bustling markets bursting with festive excitement. 8 Day Cruise & Tour
Zurich > Amsterdam
Day 01
Day 03
Zurich > Basel
Rastatt
Raise your glass to the marvellous cruise ahead of you at this evening’s welcome reception. Your journey into wonder is about to begin.
Today journey by coach from Rastatt to charming BadenBaden, a popular spa town located on the edge of the Black Forest, famous for its Roman baths. Freechoice: Join a guided tour of this picturesque town and learn of its rich heritage, afterwards you will have free time to visit the delightful Christmas Markets that occupy the Lichtentaler Allee or relax with a visit to a rejuvenating thermal spa.
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Day 02
Kehl > Strasbourg Enjoy a guided tour of Strasbourg, where you’ll have the opportunity to stroll through the Old Town with its half-timbered houses and distinctive Alsatian winstubs. Afterwards, during free time, you might wish to explore the stalls of Strasbourg’s Christkindelsmärkt, one of the largest Christmas markets in Europe. Meals: B.L.D
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Meals: B.L.D
Day 04
Mannheim
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Freechoice: Join a local guide on a historic tour of Heidelberg and visit the Renaissance castle. The
castle ruins are among the most important Renaissance structures north of the Alps or join a guided orientation tour of Heidelberg, followed by free time to wander the lively Christmas Markets of the city. Alternatively, take a short drive through vine covered landscapes to the wine region of Bad Durkheim, where you will taste a selection of the exceptional wines on offer at the historic Fitz Ritter vineyard. Enrich Enjoy a private evening concert at the magnificent Schwetzingen Palace. With a history that dates back to 1350, the palace is a stunning architectural masterpiece. It’ll be an evening of grandeur unlike any other, and a chance to create memories you’ll cherish for a lifetime. Meals: B.L.D
Day 05
Koblenz
traditional gingerbread hearts – to create a magical European Christmas experience. Alternatively, discover Cochem, a true medieval gem on the banks of the Moselle River. You’ll feel as if you’re stepping straight into a fairy tale on a guided tour that culminates in a visit to the iconic Reichsburg Castle. Meals: B.L.D
Day 06
Cologne Stroll through Cologne on a guided city tour and get up close to the filigree twin towers of the famous cathedral. Enjoy free time and perhaps visit Cologne Cathedral markets, home to the largest Christmas tree in the Rhineland. Immerse yourself in all the magical scents of Christmas, hot chestnuts, freshly baked gingerbread and mulled wine. Meals: B.L.D
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One of Germany’s oldest cities is turned into a Christmas paradise in the advent season. Freechoice: Take a guided tour of Koblenz, which straddles two of Europe’s most beautiful rivers. Six tranquil places in the old part of the city offer more than 100 glittering, festive, cottage-style stands and Lebkuchenherzen –
Day 07
Amsterdam
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This afternoon we will arrive into Amsterdam, a labyrinth of narrow laneways adorned with twinkling lights, canals lined with beautifully preserved 17th century buildings and Christmas trees decorating historic squares await.
