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Cologne and the Rhine Valley
Christmas Markets Cruise
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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
mug of glühwein. This evening, there is quaint lanes and atmospheric squares Koblenz Cologne
also the opportunity to join our excursion filled with beautiful old buildings. B L D
to a traditional wine cellar to sample some Day 4 Cologne After breakfast, we cruise Rhine, with snowy white pagoda tents
of the region’s delicious wine. B L D up the Rhine to discover the beautiful city reminiscent of a ship’s sails. B L D
See more, do more! of Cologne. The hive of festive activity Day 5 Return home. B
takes place around the cathedral and the
Rüdesheim Delights from £42pp old town, where you will find a maze of
Enjoy a mug of Glühwein before pretty stalls also offering outstanding Bag it with just a deposit! See page 9
stopping for a visit at Siegfried’s arts and crafts.There are also a number Code W5MARF
Mechanical Music Museum! of smaller markets to enjoy including the
DEC 01 2025 £879 DEC 08 2025 £879
Rüdesheim by Night from £46pp Harbour Christmas Markets held on the WAS NOW
See the glittering lights and NOV 30 2026 £919 £869
Rüdesheim sights in the evening. Your home away from home DEC 07 2026 £939 £889
Cabin Upgrades (per person from)
You will cruise for four nights on a
Day 3 Koblenz This morning we sail
full-board basis on board the MS Cabin Type Twin Single
to Koblenz, at the confluence of the
Serenade 1. Lower Deck Inc £280
Rhine and Moselle rivers. Here, we
Middle Deck £220 £480
have free time to visit the Koblenz See page 102 for details. Upper Deck £340 £600

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