10 Days Starting from $3798 (Taxes & Fees Apply)
Tour: TW27 Code: C
Join us for Christmas Markets Rhine River Cruise aboard AmaWaterways, AmaLucia, starting at $5,198* on December 1, 2027. You will see Basel, Breisach, Strasbourg, Ludwigshafen, Rudesheim, Rhine Gorge, Lahnstein, Monheim, Düsseldorf, Utrecht, Amsterdam and much more!
3 domestic flights — already included in your price
- Istanbul → Izmir
- Izmir → Cappadocia
- Cappadocia → Istanbul
Most travelers don’t realize how far apart these cities are — or how much domestic flights cost when booked independently. These tickets run $300–500 per person and require separate booking, check-in, and logistics.
In this tour, domestic flights are included in your price. We book them on your behalf. You don’t search, you don’t book, you don’t pay extra. You just show up.
That’s $600–1000 in flights per couple — already taken care of.
Accommodations
Accommodations in 4- and 5-star hotels
Meals
Breakfasts and dinners (buffet style) at the hotels
Transportation
Luxury, air-conditioned buses
Group Size
20-30
Language
English and Spanish
Pets
Not allowed
Age Range
8–79 (years)
Season
All
Category
Biblical
The more of you there are — the less each person pays
This tour is built for groups. Whether you’re a couple, a family, or an entire congregation — the price per person drops as your group grows. Send us your group size and we’ll send back an exact quote.
Group Size | Price Per Person | Note |
2 people | From $3,899 | Starting price |
4 people | From $3,299 | Price drops per person |
6 people | From $2,999 | Better savings |
10–19 people | Request quote — best value | Recommended group size |
20+ people | Custom pricing | Extended itinerary available → |
✦ GROUP OF 20+? We can extend your journey to 10–14 days, add exclusive destinations, and offer our best group pricing. Contact us for a custom group proposal →
Exact pricing depends on group size, travel dates, and departure city. Send us your details — we’ll respond with a full quote within 48 hours.
Your dates. Your pace. Your group.
No fixed departures — that’s intentional. This tour is available year-round. You choose the dates that work for your family, your church, or your travel group. We build everything around your schedule.
Best months to travel:
- April – June: mild weather, blooming landscapes, fewer crowds
- September – November: warm days, cool evenings, post-summer calm
- December – March: lowest prices, quietest sites — ideal for smaller groups
Popular months (April–June and September–October) fill up weeks in advance. The sooner you send us your dates — the more options we can offer.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Everything is organized. You focus on the experience
Included in your tour price:
- Meals on Ship
- Port Charges
- Select Shore Excursions
- Cruise
- Wine, Beer & Soft Drinks
- Cruise Taxes
Not included (paid separately):
- Additional Baggage and Optional fees may apply.
Tour Itinerary
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Christmas Markets Rhine River Cruise | Dec. 1, 2027
DECEMBER 1 – DEPART THE USA
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DECEMBER 2 – ARRIVE IN BASEL
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Arrive in Basel and make your way to the AmaLucia for your Christmas Markets on the Rhine cruise. (D)
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DECEMBER 3 – BREISACH
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Breisach is your gateway to several different excursions. Journey into medieval Colmar, located in the enchanting Alsace region of France. Delight in the half-timbered houses lining the cobblestone streets as you take in the whimsical blend of French and German culture and the town’s wonderful Christmas Markets. Those wishing a more active excursion will want to cycle through the scenic countryside. (B, L ,D)
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DECEMBER 4 – STRASBOURG
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Strasbourg is even more alluring during Advent. The Christkindelsmärik dates back to 1570, making it the oldest Christmas Market in France. Enjoy a short drive to the Place de la République. Afterward, walk through the historic town center on the Grande Île, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and through the lovely “La Petite France” district, where you will see the Cathédrale de Nôtre Dame with its famous astronomical clock, and then visit the town’s famous Christmas Market. You can also choose to explore Strasbourg’s different districts by bicycle. During the afternoon, visit Baden-Baden and take in the town’s romantic Christmas Markets. (B, L, D)
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DECEMBER 5 – LUDWIGSHAFEN - RUDESHEIM
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You can choose f rom several excursions based on your interests. Visit Heidelberg, a perfectly preserved medieval city nestled in the Neckar River Valley along Germany’s Castle Road, followed by a visit to the Christmas Markets. For those seeking a more active adventure, hike the historic Philosopher’s Path or bike along the shores of the river Neckar, ultimately arriving in the medieval town of Ladenburg. Alternatively, you can explore Speyer’s medieval past and its charming Christmas Markets. Later in the day, sail to the winemaking town of Rüdesheim, where you can taste the village’s sweet wine or its special delight, Rüdesheimer coffee, ceremoniously made with whipped cream and brandy. (B, L, D)
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DECEMBER 6 – RUDESHEIM - RHINE GORGE CRUISING - LAHNSTEIN
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Visit Siegfried’s whimsical Mechanical Music Cabinet and soar high above the town by gondola or conclude your musical excursion with time to enjoy Christmas traditions from all over the world at Rüdesheim’s Christmas Market. More active travelers can opt for a guided bike tour through the town and along the Rhine River or a hike through the vineyards. Later in the day, sit in the Main Lounge, out on your balcony, or bundle up on the Sun Deck to enjoy a scenic cruise through the Rhine Gorge, during which you will see many historic castles. Upon reaching Lahnstein, take a unique and exclusive tour of Burg Lahneck Castle. (B, L, D)
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DECEMBER 7 – MONHEIM - DÜSSELDORF
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Monheim is your gateway to the nearby city of Cologne, where you may join a guided tour of its enchanting Old Town, where you will see sites such as the Cologne Rathaus, Germany’s oldest town hall; the Fishmarkt, which dates back to the 12th century, and the Great St. Martin Church. Then visit one of Europe’s largest and most renowned Christmas Markets. If you would like more time in Cologne, you may opt for a full-day excursion, which includes ample free time to explore independently. In the afternoon, explore historic Düsseldorf on foot with a knowledgeable local tour guide. Conclude the tour with a visit to the local Christmas Market. Alternatively, cover more ground with an active bike tour of the city. (B, L, D)
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DECEMBER 8 – UTRECHT - AMSTERDAM
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Begin your day in Utrecht, where you can explore this charming town on a walking tour or sip beer during a special tasting tour. In the afternoon, enjoy the beautiful scenery as you glide to Amsterdam. Cruise the iconic canals of Amsterdam, considered the “Venice of the North,” and admire the historic architecture along the way. Alternatively, taste local specialties at one of Amsterdam’s grand cafés. (B, L, D)
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DECEMBER 9 – DISEMBARK
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Bid farewell to Amsterdam as you prepare for your return flight home. (B)
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Departure Dates
- Wednesday, December 1, 2027From $5198
Included in your tour price:
- Göreme Open Air Museum — frescoes from the 10th–13th century
- Underground cities carved by persecuted Christians — schools, churches, stables underground
- Three Beauties rock formation · Rose Valley · Red Valley · Devrent Valley
- Castle of Uchisar — the highest point in all of Cappadocia
- Optional: hot air balloon at sunrise — one of the most photographed moments in the world
* Hot air balloon is optional and paid separately ($150–200 per person). Booking recommended in advance — spots fill quickly.
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Why travel with FAVOR TRAVEL— not directly with a local company
Someone is on your side from the first call to the flight home
A local Turkish operator sells you an itinerary. FAVOR Travel walks with you from the first conversation to the moment you land back home. When a flight changes, a hotel shifts, or your group needs flexibility — we handle it. You don’t figure it out in a foreign country, alone.
Your guide knows the Bible — not just the ruins
We carefully select guides who bring Scripture to life on-site. When you stand in the Great Theatre at Ephesus and read Acts 19 — your guide opens the Word in the place where it happened. That’s a different experience entirely from a history lecture.
All domestic flights — booked, managed, and included
Flights are inside your tour price. You don’t search for them, you don’t book them separately, you don’t worry about check-in logistics. We handle it. That’s $600–1000 per couple already covered.
10+ years of faith-based travel
FAVOR Travel specializes in biblical and faith-based group tours. We understand how ministry works on the road, how church groups travel, and what matters most to believers making this pilgrimage.
Traveling as a church? We build the spiritual experience around you
The Seven Churches of Revelation is one of the most powerful itineraries a congregation can take together. Walking through Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamon, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea — every church letter in Revelation becomes personal, not historical.
For groups of 15 or more, we offer:
- Fully customized spiritual itinerary — worship, Scripture reading, and prayer at each site
- Dedicated devotional time on-site — designed around your pastor’s vision
- Best group pricing — the more people, the lower the per-person cost
- Flexible dates — we work around your church calendar
- For 20+ people: option to extend to 10–14 days and add more destinations
Your pastor leads the spiritual journey. We make sure everything else runs perfectly.
✦ GROUP OF 20+? We can extend your journey to 10–14 days, add exclusive destinations, and offer our best group pricing.
Enhance Your Journey
November 27 - December 2, 2027 | Starting at $2,160*
NOVEMBER 27 – DEPART THE USA
NOVEMBER 28 – ARRIVE IN ZURICH
Arrive in Zurich and check into your hotel.
NOVEMBER 29 – ZURICH
Join a walking tour of Zurich and experience the magic of the city dressed in its holiday best. You’ll visit Zurich’s Christmas Markets, including the largest indoor Christmas Market in Europe, located in Zurich’s Main Train Station. An absolute highlight is a 50-foot-tall Christmas tree decorated with thousands of sparkling Swarovski crystals. (B)
NOVEMBER 30 – ZURICH - LAKE LUCERNE
Begin your transfer to Lake Lucerne. As part of your included excursion, you will ascend picturesque Mount Rigi, known as the “Queen of the Mountains,” on a cable car ride. Take in breathtaking views of the city and the surrounding landscape below. Then, enjoy a scenic cruise across the tranquil waters of Lake Lucerne. While cruising, enjoy the breathtaking mountain scenery, marked by steep Alpine peaks, sloped forests, and fertile meadows and valleys beyond. From there, check into your hotel. (B)
DECEMBER 1 – LAKE LUCERNE
Enjoy a walking tour of Lake Lucerne. Small cobblestone streets, squares with fountains, and frescoed buildings typify the city. Afterward, soak up the festive atmosphere of this medieval gem while wandering through its Christmas Market, located at the Franziskanerplatz, and enjoy a mug of holiday cheer, glühwein. (B)
DECEMBER 2 – LAKE LUCERNE - BASEL
Transfer to Basel by motorcoach and then go on a highlights tour of the city before boarding your ship for your Christmas Markets on the Rhine cruise. (B, D)
December 9 - 11, 2027 | Starting at $1,060*
DECEMBER 9 – AMSTERDAM
Disembark from your ship, then enjoy a visit to Zaanse Schans, observing life as it used to be lived in the Netherlands. Authentic windmills, houses, and shops were relocated to this picturesque area, creating a typical 17th- to 18th-century village. Later in the day, check into your hotel. (B)
DECEMBER 10 – AMSTERDAM
Follow your guide through the charming capital of the Netherlands, with its iconic meandering canals, bridges, and distinctive architecture. (B)
DECEMBER 11 – RETURN HOME
Bid farewell to Amsterdam as you prepare for your return flight home. (B)
Not ready to book yet? Start with one message
Write to us in WhatsApp — we’ll reply within a few hours. Tell us how many people are traveling and when you’d like to go. We’ll send back a full custom quote with no pressure and no obligation.
Message us “TW27C” — and we’ll take it from there.
The Seven Churches have waited 2,000 years. Your group doesn’t have to wait any longer
You’ve read Revelation. Now walk through it.
Custom dates. Your group. Your price. All year round.
From $3,899 per person · 3 flights included · More people = lower price
✦ GROUP OF 20+? We can extend your journey to 10–14 days, add exclusive destinations, and offer our best group pricing.
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