Christmas Markets on the Rhine & Moselle

Christmas Markets on the Rhine & Moselle

Combine a relaxing river cruise with the opportunity to enjoy some of Germany’s finest Christmas Markets on this wonderful holiday. From the most famous of all the markets, Cologne, set around the majestic cathedral, to Koblenz, where the Rhine and the Moselle meet, and to Cochem ‘Pearl of the Moselle’. You will be sure to experience traditional advent atmosphere, local delicacies and delightful decorations on this festive cruise.

5 & 7 days from only £569

Holiday highlights
• Quaint town of Koblenz
• Traditional Christmas market at Cochem
• Festive Cologne
• Scenic beauty of the Rhine & Moselle

Optional excursions
• Reichsberg Castle at Cochem
• Walking tour of Bonn

Holiday Itinerary by Coach
Day 1 UK to Northern France - Across to Calais and on to our overnight hotel in Northern France for dinner.
Day 2 Northern France to Cologne - We continue from France in to Germany, and to Cologne to arrive in time for lunch. Free time this afternoon to explore Cologne and it’s traditional Christmas Market.
Day 3 Cologne to Koblenz - We set sail from Cologne and meander along the Rhine to the town of Koblenz where the Rhine & Moselle meet, we moor overnight.
Day 4 Koblenz To Cochem - We sail from Koblenz to Cochem ‘Pearl of the Moselle’. The Cochem Christmas Market is just as beautiful as the town itself. Festively decorated wooden stalls sell all the gifts and crafts you could wish for, even the Glühwein is grown, brewed and locally produced.
Day 5 Cochem to Bonn - Today we cruise to the home of Beethoven, Bonn. Take time to explore the city. We moor overnight.
Day 6 Cologne to Northern France - We disembark after breakfast and make the return journey to Northern France, to our overnight hotel in time for dinner.
Day 7 Bonn - Northern France - UK - To Calais, Dover and then home.

Holiday Itinerary by Rail
Day 1 London St Pancras to Cologne - We meet at St Pancras station and join the Eurostar service to Brussels. At Brussels we change trains and join the Thalys service onwards to Cologne. We then make the short transfer to join our ship. Relax and enjoy the facilities on board or explore the Vibrant city of Cologne.
Days 2 to 5 Cruising - See Holiday Itinerary by Coach days 3 to 5.
Day 5 Cologne to London St Pancras - Disembark after breakfast and take the short transfer to Cologne station to join the Thalys service to Brussels. At Brussels we change on to the Eurostar service to London St Pancras.

Travel by Rail is based on standard class travel. Upgrades to leisure select on Eurostar and onwards in First Class on the Thalys, upgrade from £90 per person one way.

Holiday Itinerary by Air
Day 1 UK to Cologne - Fly to Cologne and transfer to the MPS Rotterdam. Dinner on board this evening.
Day 2-5 Cruising - See Holiday itinerary by Coach days 3-5.
Day 5 Cologne to UK - Buffet breakfast, then transfer to Cologne for the flight back to the UK.

Flight departures. Gatwick, Heathrow, Stansted, Birmingham, East Midlands, Manchester, Edinburgh, Leeds Bradford and Southampton.

By coach - whats included
• 4 nights full board cruise
• 2 nights hotel, dinner bed & breakfast on/post route
• Grand Tourer coach travel
• Shearings cruise representative

By rail - whats included
• 4 nights full board cruise
• Return Eurostar standard ticket, London-Brussels onwards Thalys standard ticket to Cologne
• Shearings cruise and rail representative

By air - whats included
• 4 nights full board cruise
• Return flights & resort transfers
• Shearings cruise representative