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Christmas Cruising on the Rhine - 6 days from £619

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6-Day Break

  • Dec 22 – Local departure by coach then onward to Cologne to join the M.S. ‘Rhein Prinzessin’ for a five-night cruise. LS 
  • Dec 23Cologne (included). Morning at leisure in this exciting cathedral city, with time to discover the Christmas markets. This afternoon, following lunch on board, sit back and relax as the ‘Rhein Prinzessin’ sets sail. Tonight enjoy a welcome drink and introduction to the crew prior to our arrival in the old Roman town of Andernach, where we berth for the night. B,L,D
  • Christmas Eve – Rüdesheim (included). We cruise upstream through the Rhine Gorge, passing the legendary Loreley Rock. Later this afternoon, we arrive in the vibrant town of Rüdesheim, home of the quaint Drosselgasse, a narrow street, lined with traditional German bars and shops. It’s party night on board tonight! B,L,D 
  • Christmas Day – Koblenz (included); Cochem (optional). Enjoy a leisurely morning cruise to the city of Koblenz, before our Christmas turkey lunch. This afternoon, our optional excursion by coach takes us through the delightful Moselle Valley to Cochem. B,L,D
  • Boxing Day – Cologne (included). We depart Koblenz and cruise to Königswinter. Following lunch on board, enjoy an afternoon cruise to Cologne. Later, enjoy cocktails with the captain and a ‘farewell dinner’ to complete our fabulous Christmas cruise. B,L,D 
  • Dec 27 – To Calais, then return home. B

Included Meals: B=Breakfast L=Lunch D=Dinner LS=Light Supper

Notes

Prices are per person, based on two sharing a lower deck cabin. 

Extras:

  • Cabin upgrade (per person) middle deck £35, upper deck £45
  • Optional excursions
  • Single cabin supplement £99
  • Travel insurance from £33.95

Passengers :

Tour Includes

  • Free local joining points
  • Travel by executive coach
  • 5 nights’ accommodation on board the ‘Rhein Prinzessin’ on a full-board basis 
  • Services of a Cruise Director
  • Live daily entertainment on board
  • Included excursions:
    • Cologne
    • Rüdesheim
    • Koblenz

Optional Excursions

  • Cochem

Silver Service

Upgrade to Silver Service and enjoy these extras

  • Travel by Silver Service luxury coach which includes:
    • Extra legroom for your added comfort
    • Comfortable rear lounge to relax and chat
    • FREE personal headphones with a choice of music & DVDs
  • Porterage in all hotels
  • Smaller, more personal group

Extra Meals

Christmas Eve - Three-course evening meal and party night with music
Christmas Day - Christmas turkey lunch and buffet evening meal
Boxing Day - Captain’s cocktails and farewell evening meal

Tour Dates

Christmas Cruising On The Rhine (6 Days) - Silver Service
Tour Ref: 6XRCV/1

22 December 2012 - £729.00