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German Christmas Markets of the Rhine

German Christmas Markets of the Rhine, a rail journey with Vacations By Rail

A festive cruise through Rhine river and historic towns. Discover the truly special festive beauty of the Rhine river and its superb cities on this Christmas Markets cruise

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Ship

    To our luxurious ship in Cologne

    Meet the Tour Manager at London St Pancras and travel to Brussels on the Eurostar, continuing by train to Cologne. Welcome cocktail as you board the cruise ship; first dinner onboard as it sets sail upstream along the lower Rhine.

  2. Day 2overnight: Ship

    Through the Rhine Gorge to Rüdesheim

    Sail through the Rhine Gorge (UNESCO World Heritage site) past the Lorelei Rock; afternoon arrival in Rüdesheim for its Christmas markets and the Drösselgasse.

  3. Day 3overnight: Ship

    To historic Koblenz

    Sail back through the Rhine Gorge with an onboard gingerbread-making demonstration. Free time in Koblenz at the Deutsches Eck and Ehrenbreitstein Fortress or its Christmas markets. Christmas-themed gala dinner onboard this evening.

  4. Day 4overnight: Ship

    The cultural cities of Bonn and Cologne

    Guided tour of Bonn (Beethoven monument, Hofgarten Park, the minster and Christmas markets), a Christmas-themed afternoon tea onboard, then free time in Cologne to visit its seven Christmas markets, including the one by the Gothic cathedral.

  5. Day 5rail

    Homeward bound

    Cruise ends after breakfast; travel by rail to Brussels and join the Eurostar to London St Pancras, where the vacation concludes.

Included

  • Escorted throughout your tour by an experienced Tour Manager/Cruise Director team
  • 4-night cruise onboard the MS Amadeus Amara, Riva, Star or Silver II
  • Five-Star service onboard from English-speaking crew
  • Complimentary onboard Wi-Fi
  • 1st & Standard Class rail travel on local rail networks
  • All rail and coach travel throughout your tour
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner each day including a spectacular gala dinner
  • Drinks package with dinner every night of your cruise
  • A superb choice of excursions

Not included

  • Cancellation & Travel Insurance (not included but can be arranged)
  • Flights and Airport transfers

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