Wed, Nov 24: Dusseldorf
Board Trafalgar Verity and settle into the rhythm of the river.
A holiday river cruise with built-in wonder.
Unpack once, wake up somewhere festive, and let the Rhine carry you from Germany into France and Switzerland. This sailing is built around Christmas-market season: Cologne's cathedral market, Strasbourg's storybook streets, Basel's elegant old town, and smaller Rhine stops that feel made for winter wandering.
$150 less
per person than the current website rate across all cabin categories. Jon has 12 cabins available at this group rate.
DatesNov. 24-Dec. 1, 2027
RouteDusseldorf to Basel
ShipTrafalgar Verity
Length7 nights / 8 days
Group rates from
$3,149
Rates are USD, include port charges of $260, and already reflect Jon's $150 per-person group discount. Choose the cabin style that fits your trip, then text or email Jon to confirm current availability.
Cabin Category
Double Occupancy
Single Occupancy
Classic
$3,149 pp
$4,699
Deluxe C
$3,669 pp
$5,449
Deluxe B
$3,769 pp
$5,549
Deluxe A
$3,869 pp
$5,749
French Balcony B
$4,719 pp
$7,049
French Balcony A
$4,819 pp
$7,149
Suite
$6,169 pp
$12,249
Double occupancy rates are per person. Single occupancy rates are total cabin rates. Availability is limited and should be confirmed with Jon before booking.
Start in Dusseldorf. Follow the Rhine south.
This is the Dusseldorf-to-Basel sailing, timed for the first full week of Christmas-market energy. The route gives travelers grand city moments and smaller seasonal stops without the packing, trains, and hotel changes of a land itinerary.
Thu, Nov 25: Cologne
Christmas stalls glow beneath one of Europe's great cathedrals.
Fri, Nov 26: Rudesheim
Wine-country lanes, music, and Rhine Gorge charm.
Sat, Nov 27: Speyer
An imperial city with a festive old-town atmosphere.
Sun, Nov 28: Strasbourg
The Alsatian capital of Christmas, full of lights and timbered streets.
Mon, Nov 29: Breisach
A gateway to Black Forest and Alsace scenery.
Tue, Nov 30: Basel
Switzerland's old-town elegance for the final full day.
Wed, Dec 1: Depart Basel
Disembark after breakfast with a suitcase full of gifts and memories.
Included highlights
What guests do along the way.
Explore with Local Specialists
Cologne, Koblenz, Speyer, Strasbourg and Basel are brought to life with guided context and local storytelling.
Must-see Rhine landmarks
See German Corner where the Rhine and Moselle meet, Cologne Cathedral, Rudesheim's Drosselgasse, Speyer's Holy Trinity Church, and Strasbourg's old town and Cathedral.
Christmas markets by city
Visit traditional markets in Cologne, Koblenz, Mainz, Speyer, Strasbourg and Basel, each with its own regional food, gifts and winter traditions.
Travel responsibly
A MAKE TRAVEL MATTER experience at a private vinegar estate near Speyer adds a deeper local story to the journey.
Rudesheim mini train
Ride past wintry hillside vineyards into Rudesheim's Christmas market atmosphere.
Be My Guest in Rudesheim
Join the Breuer family at their traditional weingasthaus for regional hospitality, seasonal specialties, local wine and stories.
Real Christmas-market atmosphere.
The route is not just "winter in Europe." It is stall lights, cathedral silhouettes, ornaments, spiced wine, handmade gifts, and river towns dressed for Advent.
The Trafalgar difference, now on the river.
Trafalgar brings its guided touring style to river cruising: thoughtful local access, easy onboard comfort, and experiences designed to connect travelers with the people, flavors, and stories behind each stop.
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Local Specialists ashore
Guided orientations and locally led experiences help guests understand what they are seeing, not just photograph it.
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Be My Guest experiences
Trafalgar's signature local-host encounters are built around connection, hospitality, and regional food traditions.
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MAKE TRAVEL MATTER
Selected experiences highlight responsible travel stories and community-minded partners along the journey.
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Everything feels easier
An onboard Experience Director, daily activities, included meals, and river-view accommodations keep the trip comfortable from ship to shore.
Your floating home on the Rhine.
Trafalgar Verity brings the ease of river cruising into the holiday-market experience. The ship has a classic 1930s-inspired Art Deco style, river views from every room, marble bathrooms, elevated blue-and-white decor, and the only working fireplace on Europe's rivers.
Designed for Rhine views
All 64 staterooms are river-view, so the scenery stays part of the trip even when guests are back onboard.
Comfort without over-planning
Breakfasts, lunches, dinners, Wi-Fi, onboard entertainment, bikes, Nordic walking sticks, and daily support are all part of the river cruise rhythm.
Be My Guest moments
Trafalgar's signature Be My Guest experiences are built to bring travelers closer to local hosts, regional flavors, and the culture behind each destination.
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER
Selected experiences are designed to connect guests with local communities and responsible travel stories along the Rhine.
Capacity128 guests
Crew39
Passenger decks3
River-view rooms64
French balconies22
Suites4
Why people say yes to this trip.
It feels special without being complicated. The ship becomes the calm place between festive days ashore, and the group rate gives travelers a clear reason to raise their hand early.
One unpack, many markets
The river cruise format keeps the experience rich but easy: no hotel hopping, no train logistics, no constant repacking.
Holiday timing
Departing November 24 puts guests right at the start of the Advent-market season, before December calendars get crowded.
Shipboard comfort
Trafalgar Verity offers river-view accommodations, meals onboard, Wi-Fi, daily ship activities, and a more relaxed way to see multiple countries.
Limited group rate
Only 12 cabins are held at Jon's group rate, with savings across every cabin category.