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Cruising the Christmas Markets of the Rhine Valley - 4 days from £369, 5 days from £479

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4-Day Break - Weekend Cruise

  • Day 1 –  Departure by coach then onwards to Remagen in Germany to join our cruise ship, the ‘Rhine Princess’, for a three-night cruise. LS
  • Day 2 – Rüdesheim and Koblenz (included). We cruise from Remagen to Oberwesel, then by coach along the river bank to Rüdesheim. Why not visit the Christmas market or join an optional visit to Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Museum? We then continue by coach to Koblenz, where we rejoin our cruise ship, and where there’s time to enjoy the lively festive spirit of the delightful market. It’s Captain’s dinner and party night tonight! B,L,D
  • Day 3 – Cologne (included). We cruise from Koblenz to Cologne, where you can explore the city’s colourful Christmas markets. The festive stalls will be overflowing with seasonal bargains and gift ideas. B,L,D
  • Day 4 – To Calais and return home. B

5-Day Break - Cruise Break

  • Day 1 – Departure by coach then onwards to Remagen in Germany to join our cruise ship, the ‘Rhine Princess’, for a four-night cruise.  LS
  • Day 2 – Koblenz (included); Moselle Valley (optional). We cruise to Koblenz. Why not join our optional coach excursion along the Moselle Valley, visiting the riverside village of Alken, where you’ll enjoy winetasting at the popular House of Anton Hammes. We return to Koblenz for some free time to enjoy the festive spirit of the Christmas market, before rejoining the ship.  B,L,D
  • Day 3 – Rüdesheim (included). We cruise to Rüdesheim, home of the Drosselgasse, lined with traditional German bars and shops. Explore the Christmas market, or join our optional visit to Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Museum, with its superb collection of self-playing musical instruments. We return to the ‘Rhine Princess’ for tonight’s Captain’s dinner and party night!    B,L,D
  • Day 4 – Cologne (included). We cruise to charming Cologne, where you can browse the city’s markets, featuring seasonal bargains and plenty of ideas for those last-minute Christmas gifts and enjoy the atmosphere in one of the local bars in the old town.  B,L,D
  • Day 5 – We journey by coach from Cologne 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:

  • Optional excursions
  • Single cabin supplement £69
  • Travel insurance from £31.95

CABIN UPGRADES per person:

  • Middle Deck Cabin 4 days £20, 5 days £30
  • Upper Deck Cabin 4 days £32, 5 days £42

Please note: A packed lunch will be provided during land excursions. At some ports of call, a degree of walking is involved to join your coach. Also, due to limited docking facilities, it may be necessary to dock alongside another ship, to gain shore access.

 

Early Booking Discount Special Offer!

£20 off when you book before 30 June 2012. Quote reference "EBR12" when making your booking by telephone or enter as your discount code on the payment page for online bookings.

Passengers :

Tour Includes

  • Free joining points
  • Travel by Executive Coach
  • 3 or 4 nights’ accommodation on board the M.S. Rhine Princess on a full-board basis

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