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New Year Cruise on the Romantic Rhine by Rail – MS Serenade 1

Enjoy a quick, easy and convenient start to your holiday with travel by Eurostar, before stepping aboard the MS Serenade 1 for a New Year’s Eve like no other! We’ll meander along the romantic waters of the Rhine and walk the cobbled streets of quaint riverside towns, before reaching the beautiful city of Koblenz where the festive atmosphere really sets in with our fantastic party – expect delicious festive foods and exciting entertainment! Whether you’re travelling alone, with a partner, or as part of a group, by the time the clock strikes midnight you’ll be celebrating with friends against the unique backdrop of the Rhine valley.

Tour Includes

  • 5 nights cruising on a full-board basis
  • Return travel by Eurostar and high-speed train
  • Services onboard the ship of a Cruise Director & Manager
  • Welcome drink & Captain's Gala Dinner
  • Complimentary tea, coffee and Wi-Fi

6 days from £1,299pp

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Travel by Eurostar from London St. Pancras International to Cologne via Brussels. On arrival, our coach picks us up and transfers us to our ship where we enjoy dinner and a relaxing evening on board.

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This morning we sail to Andernach, an attractive walled town with a pretty riverside promenade. During the afternoon, you can join our optional excursion to the picturesque town of Winningen for some wine tasting. Here, you can sample delicious local wines and find out all about the cultivation and origin of the grapes and how they are made into wine.

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Andernach
Optional Excursions

Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.

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The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.

Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in Euros (cash payments only).

Relax aboard our ship this morning and enjoy the passing scenery as we cruise towards Boppard, where you have the afternoon at leisure to explore. Once a Roman fort, Boppard is made up of lively squares and quiet lanes where traces of its early Roman heritage are evident. Enjoy a relaxing stroll or indulge in a glass or two of some of the best wines the Middle Rhine has to offer.

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Boppard

After breakfast, we set sail for Koblenz where you are free to explore the quaint lanes and atmospheric squares, filled with beautiful old buildings.

Be sure to pack your glad rags for tonight’s highlight, our wonderful New Year’s Eve gala dinner and party. Enjoy atmospheric Koblenz as fireworks light up the sky and we celebrate the arrival of the New Year.

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Koblenz

Happy New Year! This morning we continue our course down the Rhine, arriving into Cologne during the early afternoon. This beautiful city is the largest on the Rhine and is dominated by its cathedral, a Gothic masterpiece which hovers above the rooftops. You are free to explore this vibrant city at leisure before we enjoy our final dinner and a relaxing evening aboard our ship.

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Cologne

We bid farewell to our captain and crew this morning before transferring by coach to Cologne Railway Station, where we travel by train to Brussels and then by Eurostar to London St. Pancras International.

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Accommodation

You will stay for five nights on a full-board basis aboard the MS Serenade 1.

MS Serenade I

Offering the perfect synergy of luxury and intimacy, the MS Serenade 1 is guaranteed to surpass all your river cruising expectations. Boasting modern furnishings, stylish décor and beautiful artwork, this impressive vessel features four cabin types, each with outside views, climate control, and an en-suite bathroom with a separate shower and bathtub. The contemporary restaurant provides delicious cuisine in a sociable setting, whilst the spacious sun deck is the perfect spot to soak up the passing scenery. With a warm, friendly and attentive crew who are always on hand, a fantastic experience is promised aboard the MS Serenade 1.

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General
  • 4 Star
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Lift
Room
  • TV
  • Tea and Coffee Making Facilities
  • Hairdryer
  • Safe Box
  • Fridge
  • Shower and Bath
  • Free Wifi
Food & Drink
  • Vegetarian Meals
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  • Gym
Hotel
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Lift
  • WiFi Available

Travel Options

When it comes to getting you to your destination, Leger Holidays makes it easy with a selection of travel options to choose from.

Travel by Eurostar

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Step aboard Eurostar at London St Pancras for a fast and comfortable journey to mainland Europe. On arrival in Amsterdam or Brussels, you will then join connecting services for your onward journey.

Overnight stays in Central London can be arranged as Eurostar departure times are generally early morning and return arrival in the evening, which our Holiday Advisors would be pleased to arrange.

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