Magical Christmas extravaganzas in Switzerland and Alsace along the Rhine (port-to-port cruise)

3 nights from £1,021pp departing Thursday 18th Dec 2025

You'll begin your vacation by learning about the longtime holiday traditions found around Basel, Switzerland. We'll visit the Lckerli Huushome of traditional spice cookiesand the largest Christmas market in the country. You'll then discover Alsace dressed up to the nines for the holidays! You'll visit the medieval village of Riquewihr, the magic of Little Venice in Colmar, and Strasbourg's Christmas market and its giant tree. Enticing smells and delicious flavors mix perfectly with the friendly atmosphere found under the festive lights.

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					Arrive	Depart
	18th18	DecDec	202525	Basel, Switzerland, embark on the MS Symphonie	17:00
Basel is a city in northwestern Switzerland on the Swiss, French and German borders. It is located on the bend of the River Rhine and benefits from a Mediterranean climate. It is the third most populated city in Switzerland and has been the commercial hub for Swiss arts and culture since the Renaissance. In 1967 the people of Basel voted to acquire two paintings by Picasso, who was so moved by the Basel people that he donated 3 paintings and a study to the city's Kunstmuseum (Museum of Fine Arts). Visit the Augusta Raurica, one of the largest Roman archaeology parks in Switzerland, and enjoy a river crossings over the River Rhine by non-motorised ferries. During the summer months, time is spent outdoors, either swimming in the River Rhine, dining al fresco, enjoying open air concerts, cinema, street parties and festivals. Basel is home to over 20 restaurants that have won GaultMillau or Michelin awards, and boasts Switzerland's largest collection of theatre shows, including modern contemporary dance, touring and puppetry theatre. You'll board our ship. We'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail.
	19th19	DecDec	202525	Basel, Switzerland		14:00
Basel is a city in northwestern Switzerland on the Swiss, French and German borders. It is located on the bend of the River Rhine and benefits from a Mediterranean climate. It is the third most populated city in Switzerland and has been the commercial hub for Swiss arts and culture since the Renaissance. In 1967 the people of Basel voted to acquire two paintings by Picasso, who was so moved by the Basel people that he donated 3 paintings and a study to the city's Kunstmuseum (Museum of Fine Arts). Visit the Augusta Raurica, one of the largest Roman archaeology parks in Switzerland, and enjoy a river crossings over the River Rhine by non-motorised ferries. During the summer months, time is spent outdoors, either swimming in the River Rhine, dining al fresco, enjoying open air concerts, cinema, street parties and festivals. Basel is home to over 20 restaurants that have won GaultMillau or Michelin awards, and boasts Switzerland's largest collection of theatre shows, including modern contemporary dance, touring and puppetry theatre. Let your sweet tooth go wild with a visit to the Lackerli Huus. We'll spend the afternoon cruising to Breisach. Learn how to make traditional Alsatian Christmas cookies on board. An evening of Christmas tales.
	19th19	DecDec	202525	Breisach, Germany	22:00
Breisach is a town located in Southwest Germany on the French border. The town is situated in the Rhine Valley on the banks of the river Rhine and dates back over four thousand years. Breisach and its history can be experienced through the City History Museum, which houses a permanent exhibition taking you from Stone Age through the Celtic, to the Romans and Middle Ages, right up to modern day. St Stephen's Cathedral is home to the city’s famous art treasures, the wheel wells, which are housed in the neighbouring Radbrunnenturm with the forty one metre deep water well. The cathedral is also home to many other treasures including the High Altar of Master HL and wall paintings by Martin Schongauer as well as High Gothic and Roman architecture. A visit to the Blue House, the former Jewish Community Centre, is highly recommended. Now owned by the Friends of Former Jewish Community House Breisach it exhibits memorials to Breisach’s Jewish heritage.
	20th20	DecDec	202525	Breisach, Germany		23:00
Breisach is a town located in Southwest Germany on the French border. The town is situated in the Rhine Valley on the banks of the river Rhine and dates back over four thousand years. Breisach and its history can be experienced through the City History Museum, which houses a permanent exhibition taking you from Stone Age through the Celtic, to the Romans and Middle Ages, right up to modern day. St Stephen's Cathedral is home to the city’s famous art treasures, the wheel wells, which are housed in the neighbouring Radbrunnenturm with the forty one metre deep water well. The cathedral is also home to many other treasures including the High Altar of Master HL and wall paintings by Martin Schongauer as well as High Gothic and Roman architecture. A visit to the Blue House, the former Jewish Community Centre, is highly recommended. Now owned by the Friends of Former Jewish Community House Breisach it exhibits memorials to Breisach’s Jewish heritage. A full-day escapade to local Christmas markets (lunch included).
	21st21	DecDec	202525	Strasbourg, France, disembark the MS Symphonie	09:00
Disembarkation.You'll be transferred to the city center.Visit the Christmas market at your own pace.At 1:30 p.m., return transfer to the Croisieurope River Station.

MS Symphonie

Launch Year

1997

Refit Year

2017

Tonnage

15,000

Capacity

106

Cabins

Accessible

Sun Deck

Upper Deck

Main Deck

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Restaurant

Located on the upper deck, the restaurant is where all meals are served during your cruise. It seats all guests at tables which vary in size with a panoramic view. The atmosphere is casual but elegant.

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Sun Deck

Take advantage of the sun deck to relax! It is equipped with chairs and deckchairs, allowing you to cool off while enjoying a panoramic view of the magnificent landscapes.

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Holiday Summary

	3 nights cruising on the Rhine
	All meals included
	Drinks included with meals & at the bar
	Gala dinner & evening welcome cocktail
	Free Wi-Fi in lounge & bar
	Headsets included for excursions
	Travel Assistance & Repatriation Insurance
	Port Taxes and Fees
	ABTA and ATOL Protection*

Oceanview staterooms from		£1,021pp
A_GLS_PP	Cat A (Main Deck, Adjustable Twin Beds)	£1,107pp
A_GLS_PS	Cat A (Upper Deck, Adjustable Twin Beds)	£1,226pp
B_GLS_PP	Cat B (Main Deck, Adjustable Twin Beds)	£1,044pp
B_GLS_PS	Cat B (Upper Deck, Adjustable Twin Beds)	£1,163pp
B_PMR_PS	Cat B (Upper Deck, Double Bed, Wheelchair Accessible)	£1,163pp
C_GLS_PP	Cat C (Main Deck, Adjustable Twin Beds)	£1,021pp

Suite staterooms from		£1,163pp
B_SU3_PS	Cat B Suite (Upper Deck, Triple)	£1,282pp
B_SUI_PP	Cat B Suite (Main Deck, Double Bed)	£1,163pp

	Oceanview	Suite
	(All prices are £GBP per person)
Wed 18th Dec 202418 Dec 24	998	1,163