7 days tour

Christmas Cruise On The Rhine (Cologne - Cologne)

Christmas Cruise On The Rhine (Cologne - Cologne)

This tour includes:

Meals

Gourmet dining with all meals included (buffet breakfast, lunch, dinner and midnight snack) in the elegant Panorama-Restaurant, which accommodates all guests in one seating Free-flowing quality red & white wines from Europeโ€™s famous wine regions with every dinner on board Coffee and tea after lunch and dinner 24-hour complimentary coffee and tea station Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner and Captainโ€™s Gala Dinner

Transport

MS Amadeus Brilliant cruise ship

Guide

Services of an experienced, multilingual Cruise Director

Others

Complimentary state-of-the-art audio headsets for all excursions Special onboard entertainment including lectures, cooking demonstration, onboard music performances and nightly music by the Amadeus Duo in the Panorama Bar Fitness room (open 24 hours) Complimentary use of onboard bicycles Non-smoking environment (smoking permitted on the Sun Deck) All port taxes and local taxes

Accommodation

8 nights fascinating river cruise in on outside river-view stateroom of your choice, most with French balconies

Not included:

Others

You can choose between selection of optional Excursions. Package A Day 2: Koblenz walking tour. Day 3: Speyer walking tour & the Imperial Cathedral. Day 4: Strasbourg with canal boat tour. Day 6: Cologne walking tour and Kรถlsch tasting. Package B Day 2: Koblenz walking tour. Day 3: Speyer walking tour & the Imperial Cathedral. Day 4: Strasbourg with canal boat tour. Day 5: Mainz walking tour with Gutenberg Museum. Day 6: Cologne walking tour and Kรถlsch tasting.

Insurance

Insurance is not included. ยญ

Optional

You can choose between selection of optional Excursions. Package A Day 2: Cochem walking tour with wine tasting. โ‚ฌ45 Day 3: Koblenz walking tour. โ‚ฌ19 Day 4: Miltenberg and Wertheim walking tours. โ‚ฌ40 Day 5: Wรผrzburg walking tour incl. wine tasting. โ‚ฌ57 Day 6: Bamberg walking tour. โ‚ฌ28 Day 8: Regensburg walking tour. โ‚ฌ19 Package B Day 2: Cochem walking tour with wine tasting. โ‚ฌ45 Day 3: Koblenz walking tour. โ‚ฌ19 Day 4: Miltenberg and Wertheim walking tours. โ‚ฌ40 Day 5: Wรผrzburg walking tour incl. wine tasting. โ‚ฌ57 Day 5: Excursion to Rothenburg ob der Tauber. โ‚ฌ37 Day 6: Bamberg walking tour. โ‚ฌ28 Day 7: City tour of Nuremberg. โ‚ฌ42 Day 8: Regensburg walking tour. โ‚ฌ19 Day 8: Excursion to Weltenburg Abbey. โ‚ฌ64

Flights

Flights are not included.

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Itinerary of your trip Christmas Cruise On The Rhine (Cologne - Cologne)

  • Day 1 Day 1: Cologne
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Cologne

      Stay Cologne:
      Departure: 22:00

      Embarkation from 4:00pm

      Your Christmas cruise along the Rhine begins in the old Hanseatic town of Cologne. After an opportunity to explore your AMADEUS ship, you are invited to join the cruise director at a Welcome Cocktail. Thereafter, enjoy the lovingly prepared Welcome Dinner on board, which will put you in the right mood for the festive time ahead. Your ship weighs anchor during the night and travels towards Koblenz.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Koblenz
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Koblenz

      Stay Koblenz:
      Arrival: 08:00
      Departure: 12:00

      Cruise along the snowy Upper Middle Rhine Valley

      The charming town of Koblenz is situated at the confluence of the Mosel and the Rhine Rivers. Many of its cultural landmarks are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, which are best explored during a guided sightseeing walk. Thereafter, you will return to your ship and continue on what is probably the most beautiful section of the trip. The passing, wintery landscapes of the Middle Rhine Valley offer spectacular vistas, the best of which is the view of the myth-enshrouded Lorelei Rock, which you will pass on this stretch of the trip.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Speyer
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Speyer

      Stay Speyer:
      Arrival: 06:00

      Christmas Party on board & Christmas mass

      Before breakfast, your ship arrives in the former imperial town of Speyer, which you can explore during the course of a guided sightseeing tour in the morning. The visit to the traditional Christmas market will put you in a festive mood, ready for the Christmas celebration on board. Take part in decorating the Christmas tree to the sound of contemplative carols before the magical Christmas dinner on board. Those who wish can attend a Christmas mass at the Speyer Cathedral after dinner. Late at night, your cruise continues on its journey.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Speyer,Strasbourg
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Speyer,Strasbourg

      Stay Speyer:
      Departure: 01:30
      Stay Strasbourg:
      Arrival: 12:30
      Departure: 22:00

      Famous Strasbourg Cathedral

      At lunchtime, your ship arrives in Strasbourg, in the Alsace region where, despite the wintery weather, the French joie de vivre is palpable everywhere. Explore the picturesque half-timbered houses and, if you wish, take part in an extended city sightseeing tour in the afternoon, which will take you to Strasbourgโ€™s most beautiful sights. In the evening you will return to your ship, which will head for Mainz.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Mainz
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Mainz

      Stay Mainz:
      Arrival: 12:00
      Departure: 22:00

      Visit to the Gutenberg Museum & Captainโ€™s Gala Dinner

      Spend the second day of Christmas in Mainz, the largest city in the Rhineland-Palatinate region of Germany, where your ship arrives at midday. This town boasts not only numerous monuments but also the Gutenberg Museum which, with its exciting collections and its history of printing, books and writing, is one of the best-kept secrets of lovers of culture and literature. During the course of a guided sightseeing walk you can admire the sights of the city, and thereafter the captain will invite you to a festive Gala Dinner on board. Your ship will then head back to Cologne.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Cologne
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Cologne

      Stay Cologne:
      Arrival: 08:00

      Cologne Cathedral & free time in the afternoon

      After breakfast, enjoy a fascinating city tour through this Rhine metropolis. An eventful 2,000-year history has left its mark on the city, and this โ€œcity of churchesโ€ boasts countless highlights, in particular the Cologne Cathedral, which you will visit during the course of the tour, as well as the Roman Dionysus mosaic. The afternoon is at your disposal, and you have plenty of time for a shopping spree or a leisurely stroll before dinner on board.

  • Day 7 Day 7: Cologne
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Cologne

      Stay Cologne:

      Disembarkation after breakfast

      Unfortunately, even such a wonderful journey has to come to an end. After a generous breakfast you will disembark. We wish you a pleasant journey home and a happy New Year! We hope to welcome you again soon!

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 8 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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