Your holiday summary
| Holiday type |
River cruises |
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| Country |
Germany |
| Price range | From £419 |
| Travel partner | Newmarket Holidays |
| Duration | 3 nights |
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Christmas Markets Rhine Cruise by Air
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Explore the fairytale beauty of the Rhine Valley - its picture-book towns and villages dressed up for Christmas - aboard a beautifully appointed cruise vessel. This warm, welcoming and convivial home from home is the ideal base from which to explore this truly wonderful part of the world. Click here if you'd prefer to meet the coach at Dover or stay overnight at the Holiday Inn Ashford North, Kent, before departure. »
Included
- Return flights from your local airport to Germany
- Return airport-to-ship transfers
- Three nights' accommodation based on a standard lower deck cabin (upgrade cabins available)Full-board arrangements while on board, including afternoon tea, coffee and cake, and late-night snacks
- Calls at ports as detailed in the itinerary
- Luggage porterage
- Entertainment each evening
- On-board commentary
- A cocktail party
- The services of a friendly, professional crew
- The services of a Newmarket Cruise Manager
- Port charges and taxes
Not included
- Single cabins are available for a supplement
Day One
Fly to Germany, and transfer directly to the Olympia. Depending upon your arrival time, you may be able to explore the delightful 'Pearl of the Rhine', Boppard, which sits on the southern side of a great horseshoe bend in the river, in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage region of the Upper/Middle Rhine.
Day Two
Early risers will be awake to see Olympia begin her journey, passing fairytale castles and beneath the legendary Lorelei (where sirens were said to lure unsuspecting sailors to their end), to alight at Rudesheim. Here the famous Drosselgasse - lined with weinstuben and restaurants - bustles with life. Spend the afternoon soaking up the atmosphere of Rudesheim's famous Christmas market, which features Europe's largest Nativity Scene, then perhaps join our late-afternoon optional excursion to an early evening wine tasting and to see the remarkable collection of musical instruments that are found in Siegfried's Musikkabinett.
Day Three
Around lunchtime, Olympia will arrive in Koblenz, at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers. Step ashore to take in the atmosphere as you wander the stalls of the town's own Christmas Market, pausing to watch the skaters on the market's rink. Alternatively, join our optional excursion to Bonn. The former capital offers visitors a vibrant welcome and an array of seasonal Christmas Markets to explore.Later, enjoy a final evening aboard Olympia, perhaps taking part in a quiz, or simply enjoying a performance by the on-board pianist.
Day Four
Bid "auf wiedersehen" to Olympia and this captivating part of the world as you return to the airport for your flight home.
Fly to Germany, and transfer directly to the Olympia. Depending upon your arrival time, you may be able to explore the delightful 'Pearl of the Rhine', Boppard, which sits on the southern side of a great horseshoe bend in the river, in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage region of the Upper/Middle Rhine.
Day Two
Early risers will be awake to see Olympia begin her journey, passing fairytale castles and beneath the legendary Lorelei (where sirens were said to lure unsuspecting sailors to their end), to alight at Rudesheim. Here the famous Drosselgasse - lined with weinstuben and restaurants - bustles with life. Spend the afternoon soaking up the atmosphere of Rudesheim's famous Christmas market, which features Europe's largest Nativity Scene, then perhaps join our late-afternoon optional excursion to an early evening wine tasting and to see the remarkable collection of musical instruments that are found in Siegfried's Musikkabinett.
Day Three
Around lunchtime, Olympia will arrive in Koblenz, at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers. Step ashore to take in the atmosphere as you wander the stalls of the town's own Christmas Market, pausing to watch the skaters on the market's rink. Alternatively, join our optional excursion to Bonn. The former capital offers visitors a vibrant welcome and an array of seasonal Christmas Markets to explore.Later, enjoy a final evening aboard Olympia, perhaps taking part in a quiz, or simply enjoying a performance by the on-board pianist.
Day Four
Bid "auf wiedersehen" to Olympia and this captivating part of the world as you return to the airport for your flight home.
MS Olympia
Modern, well-equipped Olympia offers all you could wish to ensure that you enjoy every moment of your Rhine cruise. Offering accommodation and dining facilities for just under a hundred passengers, the ship has a warm, intimate feeling about her the minute you step on board.
| Departure date | Departing point | Nights | Price | |||
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| 05-Dec-2013 | Birmingham | 3 | 540.00 | book | ||
| 05-Dec-2013 | London Gatwick | 3 | 490.00 | book | ||
| 05-Dec-2013 | Manchester | 3 | 540.00 | book | ||
| 05-Dec-2013 | London Stansted | 3 | 490.00 | book | ||
| 05-Dec-2013 | London Heathrow | 3 | 540.00 | book | ||
| 08-Dec-2013 | Birmingham | 3 | 519.00 | book | ||
| 08-Dec-2013 | London Gatwick | 3 | 469.00 | book | ||
| 08-Dec-2013 | Manchester | 3 | 519.00 | book | ||
| 08-Dec-2013 | London Stansted | 3 | 469.00 | book | ||
| 08-Dec-2013 | London Heathrow | 3 | 519.00 | book | ||
| 11-Dec-2013 | Birmingham | 3 | 519.00 | book | ||
| 11-Dec-2013 | London Gatwick | 3 | 469.00 | book | ||
| 11-Dec-2013 | Manchester | 3 | 519.00 | book | ||
| 11-Dec-2013 | London Stansted | 3 | 469.00 | book | ||
| 11-Dec-2013 | London Heathrow | 3 | 519.00 | book | ||
| 14-Dec-2013 | Birmingham | 3 | 509.00 | book | ||
| 14-Dec-2013 | London Gatwick | 3 | 459.00 | book | ||
| 14-Dec-2013 | Manchester | 3 | 509.00 | book | ||
| 14-Dec-2013 | London Stansted | 3 | 459.00 | book | ||
| 14-Dec-2013 | London Heathrow | 3 | 509.00 | book |
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