Page 95 - Shearings-EU-25-26

River Cruises

Our hand-on-heart, hassle-free
promise

Need a helping hand? Don’t worry
– we’ve got several!

Cologne and the Rhine Valley

Christmas Markets Cruise
We take care
Get into the festive spirit early as we cruise along this mighty Rhine on this
memorable tour, visiting Rüdesheim, Cologne and Koblenz. of everything...

5 Days from £879
Here’s what you’ll get up to... Optional excursions Recline, unwind and
Rüdesheim Delights from £42pp watch the world go by
Day 1 Local departure by coach or Home Enjoy a mug of Glühwein before Fully escorted as you drive through
coach travel
beautiful scenery.
Connect service, then to Cologne where stopping for a visit at Siegfried’s
we join our ship. We enjoy a relaxing Mechanical Music Museum!
evening as we sail towards Rüdesheim. S
Rüdesheim by Night from £46pp Leave the heavy lifting
Day 2 Rüdesheim Relax this morning See the glittering lights and to us – we deliver your
as we cruise along the Rhine through Rüdesheim sights in the evening. No lugging your bags straight to your
luggage
hotel reception.
the astonishing gorge, passing by the
incredible landmark of Lorelei. In the early
afternoon, we arrive into Rüdesheim Christmas Market, with over 130 festively Look out for 'B', 'L',
where you have free time to enjoy the decorated wooden stalls offering a 'D' or 'S' – they're
the secret code for
Christmas Market, a delightful event held range of handmade gifts and Christmas Included when breakfast, lunch,
in the town’s chocolate-box old quarter. decorations. Enjoy a glass of glühwein meals dinner or light supper
Alternatively, you can join our optional whilst listening to festive music playing. is included!
excursion, Rüdesheim Delights, visiting Alternatively, you can explore the city’s
the wonderful Mechanical Music Museum quaint lanes and atmospheric squares Included excursions
of Siegfried before enjoying a delicious filled with beautiful old buildings. B L D
mug of glühwein. This evening, there is Day 4 Cologne After breakfast, we cruise Rüdesheim Koblenz
also the opportunity to join our excursion up the Rhine to discover the beautiful city Cologne
to a traditional wine cellar to sample some of Cologne. The hive of festive activity
of the region’s delicious wine. B L D takes place around the cathedral and the
Day 3 Koblenz This morning we sail old town, where you will find a maze of
to Koblenz, at the confluence of the pretty stalls also offering outstanding
Rhine and Moselle rivers. Here, we arts and crafts.There are also a number
have free time to visit the Koblenz of smaller markets to enjoy including the
Harbour Christmas Markets held on the
Rhine, with snowy white pagoda tents Code W5MARF
reminiscent of a ship’s sails. B L D DEC 01 2025 £879 NOV 30 2026 £919
DEC 08 2025 £879 DEC 07 2026 £939
Day 5 Return home. B
Cabin Upgrades (per person from)
Your cruise ship
Cabin Type Twin Single
You will cruise for four nights on a Lower Deck Inc £280
full-board basis on board the 4-star Middle Deck £220 £480
MS Serenade 1. Upper Deck £340 £600
Rüdesheim Prices are based on two persons sharing a Lower
See page 85 for details. Deck Cabin.

The hassle is taken away with our hand-on-heart promise 95