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Magical Markets of the Rhine Valley

Visit the magical Christmas markets of the Rhine Valley on this spectacular 4 or 5-day break. Head to picturesque towns dotted along the banks of the River Rhine and enjoy the festive atmosphere of quaint little towns such as Rüdesheim, Boppard and Koblenz. If you opt for the 5-day tour, you’ll finish your Christmas markets holiday off in style as we head to the impressive Frankfurt Christmas Market.

Tour Includes

  • 3 or 4 nights hotel with continental breakfast
  • 2 or 3 evening meals
  • Convenient local joining points

4 days from £509pp

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  • Coach Excursions
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Itinerary

Please choose your preferred 45, or 6 day itinerary

Please note: The Christmas market information provided is correct at the time of publication, and may be subject to change without notice, by the market organisers and local authorities.

Local departure by coach, then to Assmannshausen for a three-night stay. Arrival will be late this evening.

Enjoy an included excursion through the Rhine Valley to Boppard, the ‘pearl’ of the Rhine. Boppard, famous for its beautiful Rhine Promenade, is situated in the Valley of the Loreley. There will be free time for you to be able to explore at your leisure. See the late Romanesque building of St. Severus Church on the Market Square, the Carmelite Church originally built in 1300 or take a ride on the chair-lift for a bird's eye view of the Rhine Gorge (at own cost).

During the day there will be the opportunity to join an optional cruise along the Rhine. Our cruise, which lasts for approximately 1 hour, will take us through the Rhine Gorge, famous for its ancient castles, picturesque villages and vine clad slopes. Our cruise is a perfect way to view the splendour of the Rhine.

From Boppard we head to Koblenz to see the Christmas markets. . The traditional Koblenz Christmas Market is one of the most popular Christmas Markets in Rhineland palatinate. The festive stands spread over several locations in the Old City (squares such as: Munzplatz, Am Plan, Josef-Gorres-platz, Jesuitenplatz and and Willi-Horter-Platz) offer a huge selection of gift articles for the holiday table, as well as an extensive range of arts, crafts and Christmas decorations. All the flavours of Christmas are here, including spicy mulled wine and sweet smelling Christmas cakes.

Includes Breakfast

Includes Dinner

Included Highlights

Boppard Koblenz
Optional Excursions

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

  2024
Rhine Cruise 2024 £18

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).

Our included excursion today takes us Wiesbaden, one of Europe’s oldest spa town. The name Wiesbaden translates as ‘meadow baths’ on account of its sprawling areas of parkland and its thermal baths. There will be time at leisure for you to explore all Wiesbaden has to offer, including the special Shooting Star Christmas Market in Schlossplatz. Perhaps also, visit the historic old quarter home to the Old City Hall, New Town Hall and the Marktkirche.

Later, we head to the Rhine town of Rüdesheim. Rüdesheim has one of Germany’s prettiest Christmas markets with stalls representing different nations from around the world. From the heart of the historical old town, on the Market Square through the Marktstrasse, over the Oberstrasse to the world-known Drosselgasse. You can see further stalls on Rheinstrasse, by following Drosselgasse onto the Rheinstrasse and back to the Market Square, and in this way, Rüdesheim’s Christmas Market circles the old town. The festively decorated Christmas stands provide lots of handmade arts and crafts; candles, decorations, wood figures, wood carvings, glass engravings, ‘schwibbogen’ arched candles, mangers, pewter casters and dolls. Of course, festive dishes from the region and the famous mulled wine will also be available.

Includes Breakfast

Includes Dinner

Included Highlights

Rüdesheim Christmas Market Wiesbaden

Early departure and return home.

Includes Breakfast

Please note: The Christmas market information provided is correct at the time of publication, and may be subject to change without notice, by the market organisers and local authorities.

Local departure by coach then onward to Belgium for an overnight stay.

We head into Germany and to Koblenz to see the Christmas markets. The traditional Koblenz Christmas Market is one of the most popular Christmas Markets in Rhineland palatinate. The festive stands spread over several locations in the Old City (squares such as: Munzplatz, Am Plan, Josef-Gorres-platz, Jesuitenplatz and and Willi-Horter-Platz) offer a huge selection of gift articles for the holiday table, as well as an extensive range of arts, crafts and Christmas decorations. All the flavours of Christmas are here, including spicy mulled wine and sweet smelling Christmas cakes.

We continue through the Rhine Valley to Boppard, the ‘pearl’ of the Rhine. Boppard, famous for its beautiful Rhine Promenade, is situated in the Valley of the Loreley. There will be free time for you to be able to explore at your leisure. See the late Romanesque building of St Severus Church on the Market Square, the Carmelite Church originally built in 1300 or take a ride on the chair-lift for a bird's eye view of the Rhine Gorge (at own cost). Continue to Assmannshausen, where we stay for three nights.

Includes Breakfast

Includes Dinner

Included Highlights

Boppard Koblenz

Our included excursion today takes us Wiesbaden, one of Europe’s oldest spa town. The name Wiesbaden translates as ‘meadow baths’ on account of its sprawling areas of parkland and its thermal baths. There will be time at leisure for you to explore all Wiesbaden has to offer, including the special Shooting Star Christmas Market in Schlossplatz. Perhaps also, visit the historic old quarter home to the Old City Hall, New Town Hall and the Marktkirche.

Later, we head to the Rhine town of Rüdesheim. Rüdesheim has one of Germany’s prettiest Christmas markets with stalls representing different nations from around the world. From the heart of the historical old town, on the Market Square through the Marktstrasse, over the Oberstrasse to the world-known Drosselgasse. You can see further stalls on Rheinstrasse, by following Drosselgasse onto the Rheinstrasse and back to the Market Square, and in this way, Rüdesheim’s Christmas Market circles the old town. The festively decorated Christmas stands provide lots of handmade arts and crafts; candles, decorations, wood figures, wood carvings, glass engravings, ‘schwibbogen’ arched candles, mangers, pewter casters and dolls. Of course, festive dishes from the region and the famous mulled wine will also be available.

Includes Breakfast

Includes Dinner

Included Highlights

Rudesheim Wiesbaden

Enjoy a day at leisure in resort or why not join our optional excursion to Frankfurt Christmas Market? Frankfurt itself is the largest financial centre in Europe and is often called ‘Mainhattan’ due to it being a high-powered finance and business hub on the banks of the Main River.

Frankfurt is also home to one of the world’s largest stock exchange and its airport is the third largest in Europe. Despite all of this, the centre of Frankfurt is charming and traditional, with half-timbered buildings and cosy taverns. During this time of year, Frankfurt hosts one of the most traditional Christmas markets in Germany. The elaborately decorated stalls, huddled around the Römerberg and St. Pauls Square make this a Christmas experience you’ll never forget.

Includes Breakfast

Includes Dinner

Optional Excursions

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

  2024
Frankfurt 2024 TBC

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).

Early departure and return home.

Includes Breakfast

Please note: The Christmas market information provided is correct at the time of publication, and may be subject to change without notice, by the market organisers and local authorities.

Local departure by coach then onward to Belgium for an overnight stay.

We head into Germany and to Koblenz to see the Christmas markets. The traditional Koblenz Christmas Market is one of the most popular Christmas Markets in Rhineland palatinate. The festive stands spread over several locations in the Old City (squares such as: Munzplatz, Am Plan, Josef-Gorres-platz, Jesuitenplatz and and Willi-Horter-Platz) offer a huge selection of gift articles for the holiday table, as well as an extensive range of arts, crafts and Christmas decorations. All the flavours of Christmas are here, including spicy mulled wine and sweet smelling Christmas cakes. We continue through the Rhine Valley to Boppard, the ‘pearl’ of the Rhine. Boppard, famous for its beautiful Rhine Promenade, is situated in the Valley of the Loreley. There will be free time for you to be able to explore at your leisure. See the late Romanesque building of St Severus Church on the Market Square, the Carmelite Church originally built in 1300 or take a ride on the chair-lift for a bird's eye view of the Rhine Gorge (at own cost). Continue to Assmannshausen, where we stay for three nights.

Includes Breakfast

Includes Dinner

Included Highlights

Boppard Koblenz

Our included excursion today takes us Wiesbaden, one of Europe’s oldest spa town. The name Wiesbaden translates as ‘meadow baths’ on account of its sprawling areas of parkland and its thermal baths. There will be time at leisure for you to explore all Wiesbaden has to offer, including the special Shooting Star Christmas Market in Schlossplatz. Perhaps also, visit the historic old quarter home to the Old City Hall, New Town Hall and the Marktkirche. Later, we head to the Rhine town of Rüdesheim. Rüdesheim has one of Germany’s prettiest Christmas markets with stalls representing different nations from around the world. From the heart of the historical old town, on the Market Square through the Marktstrasse, over the Oberstrasse to the world-known Drosselgasse. You can see further stalls on Rheinstrasse, by following Drosselgasse onto the Rheinstrasse and back to the Market Square, and in this way, Rüdesheim’s Christmas Market circles the old town. The festively decorated Christmas stands provide lots of handmade arts and crafts; candles, decorations, wood figures, wood carvings, glass engravings, ‘schwibbogen’ arched candles, mangers, pewter casters and dolls. Of course, festive dishes from the region and the famous mulled wine will also be available.

Includes Breakfast

Includes Dinner

Included Highlights

Rudesheim Wiesbaden

Enjoy a day at leisure in resort or why not join our optional excursion to Frankfurt Christmas Market? Frankfurt itself is the largest financial centre in Europe and is often called ‘Mainhattan’ due to it being a high-powered finance and business hub on the banks of the Main River. Frankfurt is also home to one of the world’s largest stock exchange and its airport is the third largest in Europe. Despite all of this, the centre of Frankfurt is charming and traditional, with half-timbered buildings and cosy taverns. During this time of year, Frankfurt hosts one of the most traditional Christmas markets in Germany. The elaborately decorated stalls, huddled around the Römerberg and St. Pauls Square make this a Christmas experience you’ll never forget.

Includes Breakfast

Includes Dinner

Included Highlights

Traditional christmas market Frankfurt, Germany

Today, we depart our hotel and travel to the majestic city of Cologne on our included excursion. Cologne’s history traces back more than 2,000 years when it was founded as a Roman colony. Today it has developed into a beautiful cosmopolitan city. Advent magic spreads throughout Cologne at this time of year, when the idyllic Christmas markets open their gates to visitors. Festive stalls offer traditional goods and handcrafted gifts. Wonderful spicy aromas of cinnamon stars, baked apples and roasted almonds will fill the air. Start at the ‘Christmas market in Kolner Dom/Cathedral Square’ with a huge, decorated fir tree. Admire the festive lights over Roncalliplatz and discover culinary delights and individually made arts and crafts. Not far away, the rustic ‘Heinzels Winter Fairytale’ Christmas market with old-world charm, dedicated to the legend of the ‘Heinzelmannchen’ (or elves) of Cologne – is situated in the heart of Cologne’s Old Town, spreading over the squares ‘Alter Markt’ and ‘Heumarkt’. In the centre of the larger shopping areas, the "Market of Angels" on Neumarkt presents itself under a magnificently illuminated starry sky. The illuminated wooden stars in the trees above the market provide a special atmosphere. Relax and browse for tasty food, gifts and arts and crafts. Next door on Rudolfplatz, young and old alike will enjoy the "Village of St Nicholas", a wonderful experience for the whole family. This market tends to have reindeer and elves and a huge advent calendar. ‘Cologne Harbour Christmas market’ at the Chocolate Museum is located in a picturesque backdrop directly on the river Rhine, right in front of the Chocolate Museum, with snowy white pagoda tents reminiscent of ships’ sails. Whilst visiting Cologne be sure to indulge yourself in some typical culinary delights such as the famous ’Christstollen’ yeast cakes, ’Lebkuchen’ soft gingerbread cookies and Marzipan almond confections. Also try the mandatory ’Glühwein’ a hot spiced wine in mugs perfect to warm chilly hands. Afterwards, we continue to Belgium for an overnight stay.

Includes Breakfast

Included Highlights

Cologne Christmas Markets

Return home.

Includes Breakfast

*Depending on departure time, you may have a packed breakfast on the day you return home.

Single Room Supplement from £59.00 (4 days), £119.00 (5 days), £139.00 (6 days).

Accommodation

You will stay for three nights at the 4-star Hotel Alte Bauernschänke in charming Assmannshausen in the Rhine Valley.

Due to demand other 3-star hotels in Assmannshausen may be used, such as the Hotel Zwei Mohren.

The overnight stay (5 & 6 day tour) will be in a city style hotel.

Alte Bauernschanke

Situated in the heart of charming Assmannshausen in the Rhine Valley, the Alte Bauernschänke is located only a short stroll from the Rhine Promenade.

Hotel Facilities

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General
  • English Speaking Staff
  • 4 Star
  • Guest Lounge
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Lift
Room
  • TV
  • Hairdryer
  • Extra Pillows and Blankets
  • Safe Box
  • Non-Smoking Rooms Available
  • Shower or Bath
  • Telephone
  • Free Wifi
Accessibility
  • Fridge Available for Medical Requirements
Food & Drink
  • Vegetarian Meals
  • Gluten Free Menu
Transport
  • Bus Stop Nearby
  • Train / Tram Nearby
Service
  • Laundry Service
Hotel
  • English Speaking Staff
  • Guest Lounge
  • 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.

Luxuria Coach

Luxuria Coach

Stylish and modern, state-of-the-art Luxuria is the business class of coaches. Boasting comfort of the highest standard, sink into the deluxe armchair-style seats, stretch out with much more space around you, and enjoy a vast choice of entertainment on your personal touch-screen TV.

Luxuria Coach plan

Luxuria Features

  • Deluxe armchair-style seats with leather exterior, central arm rests* with cup holders, adjustable headrests and retractable calf rests on most seats to give you a more comfortable journey.
    *Face to face seats are forward and rear facing with a table and will not have a calf rest.
  • Every seat has its own, fully interactive, touch-screen TV offering a wide choice of entertainment so you can control what you want to watch and when.
  • There’s a selection of double and single seats, including six face-to-face seats with tables, and five single seats which are ideal for passengers travelling independently.
  • Plug sockets and USB points at each seat mean you can keep your devices fully charged throughout your journey.
  • Onboard toilet.
Silver Service Coach

Silver Service Coach

More than simply your method of transport, Silver Service offers a coach with added comfort and facilities, such as deluxe reclining seats with leather headrests, an onboard entertainment system, and a spacious rear lounge so you can socialise with your fellow passengers.

Silver Service Coach plan

Silver Service Features

  • Specially designed reclining seats, with leather headrests, footrests and extra legroom.
  • A spacious rear lounge where you can relax, socialise and get to know your fellow passengers.
  • Our onboard entertainment and satellite navigation system makes your journey fly by.
  • Free personal headphones mean you can tune into the music channel, listen to the radio or watch DVDs being played by your crew.
  • Personal tables so you can enjoy your refreshments in comfort as you take in the passing scenery.

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