Festive Cheer and Rhine Valley Christmas Markets Cruise – MS Serenade 1
Festive Cheer and Rhine Valley Christmas Markets Cruise – MS Serenade 1
Festive Cheer and Rhine Valley Christmas Markets Cruise – MS Serenade 1
4 Days
Visiting: Koblenz, Koblenz to Cologne
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Tour Overview
Set sail on a magical festive cruise as you meander along the idyllic waters of the Rhine and explore Europe's magical Christmas markets.
Itinerary
Day 1
Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then to Cologne where we join our ship. We enjoy a relaxing evening as we sail towards Koblenz.
Day 2 Koblenz
Location: Koblenz
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
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 of glühwein whilst listening to festive music playing. Alternatively, you can explore the city’s quaint lanes and atmospheric squares filled with beautiful old buildings.
Day 3 Koblenz To Cologne
Location: Koblenz to Cologne
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.
Day 4
We bid farewell to our captain and crew this morning and return home.
Accommodation
You will stay for three nights on a full-board basis aboard the MS Serenade 1.
Book with Confidence
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Low Deposit
Shearings requires a minimum deposit of 75 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 56 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of shearings charges.
Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.