Cologne & the Rhine Valley Christmas Markets Cruise – MS Johann Strauss
Delve into the festive spirit on this Rhine River tour, cruising through gorgeous wonderlands to the spectacular Rhine Gorge, with stops at some of the largest Christmas markets in all of Europe! See the romantic UNESCO World Heritage site of Rüdesheim and visit the fascinating Christmas market set in the town's chocolate-box old quarter. Immerse yourself in magic in Koblenz and Cologne, with their markets filled with outstanding arts and crafts. The ship stays close by, so, at your leisure, return there after exploring to enjoy a warm drink in the relaxing atmosphere onboard.
Tour Includes
- 4 nights cruise on a full-board basis
- Services onboard the ship of a Cruise Director & Manager
- Complimentary tea, coffee and Wi-Fi
- Welcome drink & Captain’s Gala Dinner
- Local joining points
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Local departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, then to Cologne and join our ship today. We sail overnight towards Rüdesheim.
Includes Dinner
Relax this morning as we cruise along the Rhine through the astonishing gorge, passing by the incredible landmark of Lorelei. In the early afternoon, we arrive into Rüdesheim where you have free time to enjoy the Christmas Market, a delightful event held in the town’s chocolate-box old quarter.
Alternatively, you can join our optional excursion, 'Rüdesheim Delights', visiting the wonderful Mechanical Music Museum of Siegfried before enjoying a delicious mug of glühwein. This evening, there is also the opportunity to join an optional excursion to a traditional wine cellar to sample some of the region’s delicious wine.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Lunch
Includes Dinner
Included Highlights
Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
This optional excursion is available to pre-book or you can book during your tour.
We arrive at the convergence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers - Koblenz. Enjoy free time at the Koblenz Christmas Market and visit the endless stream of exquisite wooden stalls offering a range of festive gifts and decorations whilst drinking a glass of glühwein. Or, explore the quaint lanes and atmospheric squares of the city, filled with lovely old buildings.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Lunch
Includes Dinner
Included Highlights
Today, we arrive in stunning Cologne, where the festivities are focused around the old town of the city. There, you will find the incredible UNESCO World Heritage site, the Cologne Cathedral, as well as a wide assortment of beautiful stalls selling exceptional arts and crafts. Held on the Rhine, there are also several smaller markets like the Harbour Christmas market, with its picturesque sights and lovely ambience.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Lunch
Includes Dinner
Included Highlights
We bid farewell to our captain and crew this morning as we disembark for the return journey to the UK.
Includes Breakfast
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Accommodation
You will stay for 4 nights on a full board basis on board the MS Johann Strauss.Got a question about
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