Enchanting Rhine and Yuletide Markets
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£1,149pp
Enchanting Rhine and Yuletide Markets
Discover the magical ambience of Germany's traditional Christmas markets with their host of unique, inspired gift ideas, plus the stunning Rhineland in its wintry splendour.
Overview
Cruise through the world famous and dramatic Rhine Gorge before arriving in the renowned wine town of Rüdesheim and spending the afternoon wandering this charming spot, followed by an onboard folklore show this evening featuring traditional music and storytelling. Discover Bonn on a guided tour of Germany’s historic former capital with free time to browse its lovely Christmas market and after an excellent Chef’s dinner on board, you may choose to return to the markets to experience their magical evening glow. Arriving back in Cologne, explore the old town on a guided orientation tour, then the rest of the day is free to discover one (or all) of its seven Christmas markets.
Itinerary
✓ Day 1: Arrival in Cologne
✓ Day 2: Rhine Gorge and Rudesheim
✓ Day 3: Rhine Gorge and Bonn
✓ Day 4: Cologne
✓ Day 5: Return home
- Guests: 2 Adults
- Duration: 7 nights
- Board: Full Board
- Departing: Birmingham Airport
- Offer Date: Departures between 2nd Dec-20th Dec 2026
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Why book this tour?
Price includes:
✓ 4 nights on board a 5 star ship
✓ 5 included experiences
✓ Free all inclusive drinks package
✓ Return flights and transfers
✓ Full Board dining
✓ All port charges
✓ Checked luggage
✓ Free Wi-Fi
✓ Expert Riviera Cruise Director and Cruise Host
✓ All additional taxes
✓ Complimentary on-board tea and coffee
Tour Highlights
✓ Enjoy visits to Christmas markets, including Rudesheim, Bonn and Cologne
✓ Explore Rudesheim, the quintessential Rhine village with crooked houses sloping down from wooded hillsides.
✓ Discover the former capital of West Germany and the birthplace of Beethoven, Bonn, on a guided tour.
✓ See Cologne's old town on a guided walk before free time to explore more than 160 festive stalls at the Cathedral Christmas market or one of the many other markets dotted across the city.
✓ Sample a glass of warming Glühwein sailing through the stunning Rhine Gorge, and enjoy a Rhenish folklore show on board.
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