Christmas Cruising the Rhine Valley by Air
6 days from £879pp.
Visit: Cochem, Christmas Markets
Visit: Cologne, Germany
Visit: Cochem, Germany
About the Tour
Sit back, relax and have a Christmas truly to remember. Fly from a range of U.K. airports, direct to your scenic river cruise as we set sail down the romantic River Rhine. Enjoy festivities aboard the firm favourite of Leger guests, the MS Rhine Princess, and meander your way through the spectacular Rhine Valley. Fly into mighty Cologne, where your ship awaits. Setting sail into festive splendour, spend Christmas Eve in Rüdesheim, Christmas day in Koblenz before returning for an unforgettable Boxing Day, back in Cologne.
Tour Includes
- 5 nights’ cruising with full-board
- Return flights to Cologne or Düsseldorf
- Airport transfers in Germany
- Services of a Cruise Director
We offer flexible payment options
Once you have booked your tour either online, or by telephone ( 01709 787 463 ), you have the flexibility of how you pay off the remainder of your balance. You can:
- Use our balance payment facility online to make and track your card payments. You can pay as much as you want up until your final due date or pay it all, the choice is yours.
- Send payments via online banking.
- Send payments via cheque.
- Call us and make a card payment, either a small amount or as lump sum until your final due date.
Our contact and online banking payment details will be on your confirmation invoice to remind you of your choices.
Your Itinerary
Dec 22
Fly to Cologne or Düsseldorf, then join our ship for a five-night cruise.
- Included meals: Light Supper
Dec 23
Cologne
Morning at leisure in this exciting cathedral city. This afternoon, following lunch on board, sit back and relax as the Rhine Princess sets sail. Tonight, enjoy a welcome drink prior to our arrival in the old Roman town of Andernach, where we berth for the night.
- Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Christmas Eve
Rüdesheim
We cruise upstream through the Rhine Gorge, passing the legendary Loreley Rock. Later this afternoon we arrive in the vibrant town of Rüdesheim. It's party night on board tonight! We enjoy a Christmas Eve turkey dinner.
- Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Christmas Day
Koblenz and Cochem
Enjoy a leisurely morning cruise to the city of Koblenz, before a buffet lunch on board ship. This afternoon, join our optional excursion by coach through the delightful Moselle Valley to Cochem.
- Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Boxing Day
Cologne
We cruise to Konigswinter. 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.
- Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Dec 27
Disembark and transfer to Cologne or Düsseldorf for your return flight to the U.K.
- Included meals: Breakfast
Your Excursions
Included Excursions & Visits
- Cologne
- Rüdesheim
- Koblenz
Optional Excursions & Visits
- Cochem
Notes
| Cabin Upgrades (per person) | Twin |
| Middle Deck Cabin | £35 |
| Middle Deck Superior Cabin | £40 |
| Upper Deck Cabin | £45 |
Travel Insurance from £35.00 (6 days).
Frequently asked questions about our tours
Accommodation
You will spend five nights aboard the MS Rhine Princess, which has been exclusively chartered by Leger Holidays.
The ship's onboard facilities are located over four decks and include a large lounge bar with a small dance floor around which daily entertainment takes place. There is also an outside sun deck, ideal for viewing the passing scenery, and a small quiet lounge with a library.
The ship also has a restaurant and shop with small gifts, souveniers, postcards and Rhine river maps for sale.
Cabins are located on three decks and all have twin beds, T.V., telephone and air-conditioning.
Rhine Princess - Rhine Cruise
The MS Rhine Princess is exclusively chartered by Leger Holidays on most of our river cruise holidays, and is always a firm favourite with Leger guests. Whether you relax in the bar, lounge or restaurant, you’re sure to feel at home on board this warm and welcoming ship. The Rhine Princess facilities include a lounge, a bar and a restaurant. All cabins feature a T.V, hairdryer, telephone and en-suite shower room.
- English Speaking Staff
- Guest Lounge
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Lift
- TV
- Hairdryer
- Bath and/or Shower
- Telephone
Frequently asked questions about accommodation
If you prefer, then you can join the tour at the hotel. To do this, we will require a copy of your passport for identification purposes and you must advise us at the time of booking.
No reduction will be given if you should choose to do this.
We are unable to guarantee that the hotel will be able to meet your dietary requirements. We find that the majority of European countries do not generally cater for vegetarians and that the meal supplied may well be what everyone else is having minus the meat.
We will of course endeavour to arrange for a vegetarian meal at the hotel. We do however suggest that you advise us of your dietary requests at the time of booking and recommend that you speak to the receptionist on arrival with regard to your request.
Travel Information
- Travel Options
- Extra Services
Executive coach
Find out moreExecutive coach
Our executive coaches feature air-conditioning, drinks machine, onboard toilet and reclining seat.
Stay overnight near Dover
Find out moreWhy not go the night before your holiday for a relaxing start? You can park for FREE for up to nine days at the Holiday Inn Ashford North and enjoy an overnight stay with English breakfast from just £38 per person. This offer is subject to availability and based on two sharing a twin/double room on a B&B basis. We’ll then collect you from the hotel on the day of departure and return you there at the end of your holiday.
To book this package, please call the hotel on 01233 713333, quoting ‘Leger Holidays’ and your booking reference. If your holiday is longer than nine days you can pay for additional days’ parking. Ask one of our friendly reservations team for more details when you book your holiday.
Single supplements and terms and conditions apply.
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Flight Information
Return flights to Cologne or Düsseldorf are available from Birmingham, Edinburgh, Gatwick, Heathrow, Manchester & Stansted.
We will book flights to coincide with the arrival of other passengers joining the tour from a variety of UK airports. This is to enable the smooth operation of transfers for the group. Your flight times will be confirmed with your travel documents.
Flight supplements may apply for some airports. If your chosen airport carries a supplement, we will contact you to discuss.
All prices and airports are subject to availability – routes can be reintroduced, cancelled or amended by the airline at any time.
This holiday is operated by Leger Air Holidays Ltd. ATOL 3880.
Frequently asked questions about travel options
Flight times are given at the time of booking. The times given are for guidance only and may change.
Exact flight times will be confirmed on travel document which are sent 7-10 days before departure. For more information on flight times please contact our Reservations Department on 0844 324 9265 or email us at reservations@leger.co.uk.
Luggage allowances vary from airline to airline. The luggage allowance is normally up to 20kg (44lbs) and 5kg for hand luggage. Ryan Air's luggage allowance is normally up to 20kg (44lbs) and 10kg for hand luggage. All allowances are subject to changes made by the airline.
For more information on luggage allowances please contact our Customer Service Department on 0844 324 9265 or email us at reservations@leger.co.uk.
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Call our reservations team on:
01709 787 463
To book this tour, just give our friendly team a call on 01709 787 463 or book online at www.leger.co.uk