28/10/2026
Experience the magic of Christmas in Europe on my hosted Trafalgar river cruise!
There’s something truly special about visiting Europe in the lead-up to Christmas. Picture wandering through traditional wooden market stalls, shopping for handmade gifts, enjoying seasonal treats and soaking up the festive atmosphere, all while exploring some of Europe’s most beautiful towns.
This month’s Destination Spotlight features Trafalgar’s Rhine Christmas Markets river cruise, one of my hosted cruise departures for 2027! It’s a wonderful way to experience the festive charm of Switzerland, France and Germany, combining traditional Christmas markets, scenic river cruising and fascinating local experiences.
What makes this journey special?
- Basel, Switzerland: Discover a beautiful riverside city with a charming old town and festive atmosphere.
- Strasbourg, France: Explore the picturesque Petite France district, admire the impressive cathedral and experience the magic of its famous Christmas market.
- Speyer, Germany: Discover this historic town and enjoy a unique local experience.
- Mainz and Rüdesheim: Wander through historic streets, admire traditional half-timbered houses and soak up the atmosphere of German Christmas markets.
- Koblenz, Germany: Enjoy scenic sailing through the spectacular Middle Rhine region, with its castles, vineyards and charming villages.
- Cologne, Germany: See the magnificent Cologne Cathedral and explore one of Germany’s most famous Christmas market destinations.
More than just Christmas markets
With seven nights aboard a river cruise ship, you can unpack once and watch the beautiful European scenery drift by as you travel between towns and cities.
Travel with me!
This is one of my hosted river cruise departures with Trafalgar for 2027, offering the opportunity to enjoy a wonderful European experience alongside other travellers, with me there to host the group once the minimum group size of eight guests has been reached.
Get in touch with me to discuss the itinerary, pricing and cabin options before you miss out.