Page 30 - Adults-only River Cruises
P. 30

Our hand-on-heart, hassle-free
                       promise

               • No driving • No parking • No flying
                   • No lugging your luggage
                   • No overseas call centres




           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  £869
                                                                                                    Recline, unwind and
           Here’s what you’ll get up to...                                                          watch the world go by
                                                                                      Fully escorted   as you drive through
             Day 1  Local departure by coach or Home                                  coach travel  beautiful scenery.
           Connect service, then to Cologne where
           we join our ship. We enjoy a relaxing
                                                                                                    Leave the heavy lifting
           evening as we sail towards Rüdesheim. S
                                                                                                    to us – we deliver your
           Day 2  Rüdesheim  Relax this morning                                      No lugging your   bags straight to your
           as we cruise along the Rhine through                                         luggage     hotel reception.
           the astonishing gorge, passing by the
           incredible landmark of Lorelei. In the early                                             Look out for 'B', 'L',
           afternoon, we arrive into Rüdesheim    Rüdesheim                                         'D' or 'S' – they're
                                                                                                    the secret code for
           where you have free time to enjoy the                                                    when breakfast, lunch,
           Christmas Market, a delightful event held   Christmas Market, with over 130 festively   Included    dinner or light supper is
                                                                                          meals
           in the town’s chocolate-box old quarter.   decorated wooden stalls offering a            included!
           Alternatively, you can join our optional   range of handmade gifts and Christmas
           excursion, Rüdesheim Delights, visiting   decorations. Enjoy a glass of glühwein   Included memory makers
           the wonderful Mechanical Music Museum   whilst listening to festive music playing.
           of Siegfried before enjoying a delicious   Alternatively, you can explore the city’s   Rüdesheim   Koblenz   Cologne
           mug of glühwein. This evening, there is   quaint lanes and atmospheric squares
           also the opportunity to join our excursion   filled with beautiful old buildings. B L D       Rhine, with snowy white pagoda tents
                                                                                    reminiscent of a ship’s sails. B L D
           to a traditional wine cellar to sample some  Day 4  Cologne  After breakfast, we cruise
           of the region’s delicious wine. B L D       up the Rhine to discover the beautiful city   Day 5  Return home. B
                   See more, do more!          of Cologne. The hive of festive activity
                                               takes place around the cathedral and the
              Rüdesheim Delights from £42pp    old town, where you will find a maze of   Bag it with just a deposit! See page 7
               Enjoy a mug of Glühwein before   pretty stalls also offering outstanding         Code W5MARF
               stopping for a visit at Siegfried’s   arts and crafts.There are also a number   DEC 01  2025     £879 DEC 08 2025     £879
                 Mechanical Music Museum!      of smaller markets to enjoy including the                    WAS   NOW
              Rüdesheim by Night from £46pp    Harbour Christmas Markets held on the   NOV 30 2026           £919   £869
                                                                                    DEC 07 2026              £939   £889
                 See the glittering lights and
              Rüdesheim sights in the evening.     Your home away from home            Cabin Upgrades (per person from)

                                                   You will cruise for four nights on a   Cabin Type   Twin    Single
           Day 3  Koblenz  This morning we sail                                      Lower Deck         Inc     £280
                                                   full-board basis on board the MS
           to Koblenz, at the confluence of the                                      Middle Deck       £280     £540
                                                            Serenade 1.
           Rhine and Moselle rivers. Here, we                                        Upper Deck        £340     £600
           have free time to visit the Koblenz         See page 16 for details.      Prices are based on two persons sharing a
                                                                                     Lower Deck Cabin.


           30                     G ive us a buzz !   Flick t o the back t o find our number ,    or go online     at shearings.c om
                                  Give us a buzz!  Flick to the back to find our number,  or go online  at shearings.com
   25   26   27   28   29   30   31   32   33   34   35