The Rhine and Moselle Christmas Markets

Fly from the UK and on arrival, you will be met and transferred to your river ship. Tonight, after enjoying some time to relax and settle in, enjoy a Captain’s Welcome Reception onboard. You will have the opportunity to get to know your fellow guests and meet your crew.

Disembark in Breisach to explore the Black Forest region. Travel by coach, past the sky-bound pine and birch trees blanketing the mountainsides, to the scenic village of Triberg. Return to your river ship for a Welcome Dinner on board.

Arrive in Strasbourg, the Alsatian city that straddles the border between France and Germany. Fairy-tale houses mix with cobblestone streets and must-see canals, and Strasbourg Cathedral towers over the World Heritage-listed city centre. Discover the picturesque sites on a guided tour and enjoy the pretty scenery. You will also have time to explore the Christkindelsmarik Christmas market, the oldest in France. More than 300 chalet-style stalls are strung throughout the city’s historic district with a towering Christmas tree at its centre. If you’re feeling peckish, this is the perfect opportunity to pick up a local treat.

Continue cruising to experience a true highlight of the holiday – cruising through the Rhine Gorge, considered by locals to be the most beautiful section of the Rhine River. Watch in awe as steep slopes covered in vineyards and dotted with ancient castles drift past, before your ship docks in Rudesheim, a Rhine Gorge wine town. Here, the Winzerexpress mini-train will take you through the town to Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum. Follow the scent of gingerbread to the Old Town, where you’ll find Rudesheim’s charming Christmas market in full swing. Be sure to call in on the famous Kathe Wohlfahrt Christmas store for the perfect festive decorations and gifts.

Sit back and soak up the scenery as you cruise through some of Europe’s prettiest stretches along the Moselle River. Disembark in the town of Cochem in the Moselle Valley for a special experience.

Having entered Germany, arrive in Cologne and be met by the magnificent Cologne Cathedral on the bank of the Rhine. You will disembark here, learning on a guided tour about the famous twin spires of this landmark cathedral, which took over six centuries to complete. Tonight, enjoy the Captain’s Farewell Dinner on board.

With historic houses lining its banks and studded with low bridges, Amsterdam’s network of 17th-century canals lends the city its nickname – ‘The Venice of the North’. Today you will board a glass-top boat and glide past the city’s waterside sights with a local guide. Back on land, enjoy some free time to explore the city at your leisure. Pick up some traditional Dutch Christmas foods and marvel at the magical display of lights strung alongside the canals.

After breakfast, disembark and be transferred to Amsterdam airport for your onward flight to the UK.

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Located on the Main Deck.

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McGeary's Bar is located on the Upper Deck.

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Head up to the sunken terrace and garden to relax as you take in the European riverside scenery. Maybe take a dip in the whirlpool or perhaps give the putting green a go. 

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Admire the scenery thanks to floor-to-ceiling glass windows, or enjoy the fresh air while relaxing in the Alfresco Lounge. 

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McGeary's Bar is located on the Upper Deck.

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The Reception is located on the Upper Deck.

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Located on the Upper Deck.

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With 172 square feet of space, these are among the largest entry-level suite categories in Europe.

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Ideally located on the upper decks, these staterooms feature enhanced floor spaces thanks to their innovative French Balconies, allowing you to enjoy the Fresh air and unimpeded views as you cruise.

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At 258 square feet, these have a host of benefits including an extra floor-to-ceiling window, an all-weather French Balcony and a larger ensuite. Adding to the indulgence, the larger sitting area and couches are perfect for entertaining guests.