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Festive Cheer and Markets in the Rhine Valley

Fully immerse yourself in the festive season on this enchanted Christmas markets break! Cruise along the calming waters of Germany’s river Rhine and pass through winter wonderlands, the breathtaking Rhine Gorge, and visit beautiful cities and villages as we journey to some of Europe’s oldest and largest Christmas markets. Our course takes us to; Rüdeshiem, Koblenz and Cologne where you can shop and soak up the magical atmosphere.

Your Tour Includes

  • Four nights’ cruise on a full board basis
  • Three visits included to Cologne, Rüdesheim and Koblenz
  • Welcome drink and Captain's Gala Dinner
  • Services of a Cruise Manager
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Itinerary

We travel to Cologne where we join our ship and enjoy a relaxing evening as we sail towards Rüdesheim.

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Enjoy a leisurely morning as we cruise along the mighty Rhine, passing the legendary Lorelei and continuing through the spectacular Rhine Gorge. In the early afternoon we arrive into Rüdesheim where you have free time to enjoy the Christmas Markets, a delightful event held in the town’s Chocolate-box old quarter, or you can join our optional excursion; Rüdesheim Delights, to visit the wonderful Mechanical Music Museum of Siegfried before enjoying a delicious mug of glühwein. This evening there is also the opportunity to join our excursion to a traditional wine cellar to sample some of the region’s delicious wine.

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This morning we sail to Koblenz, at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers. Here we have free time to visit the Koblenz Christmas Market, with over 130 festively decorated wooden stalls offering a range of handmade gifts and Christmas decorations. Enjoy a glass or red or white glüwein whilst listening to festive music playing. Alternatively you can explore the city’s quaint lanes and atmospheric squares filled with beautiful old buildings.

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Sternenmarkt (engl. Star market) in Koblenz

After breakfast we cruise up the Rhine to discover the beautiful city of Cologne. The hive of festive activity takes place around the cathedral and the old town, where you will find a maze of pretty stalls also offering outstanding arts and crafts. There are also a number of smaller markets to enjoy including the Harbour Christmas Markets held on the Rhine, with snowy white pagoda tents reminiscent of a ship’s sails.

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Cologne Christmas Market

This morning we bid farewell to our captain and crew and disembark for the return journey to the UK.

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Accommodation

Our new 4-star ship has all the ingredients of an unforgettable river cruise; comfort, style and the crew’s unfaltering attention to detail is everything.

MS Arena is completely deserving of its place in our premier cruise collection! Whether you’re cruising the Dutch Waterways, the rivers Rhine, Moselle or Danube, all the way to the Black Sea, this elegant, 4-star ship promises everything you’d wish for – and more – making for an unforgettable river cruising experience.