Rhine Valley Christmas Celebration Cruise – MS Serenade 1
Rhine Valley Christmas Celebration Cruise – MS Serenade 1
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Rhine Valley Christmas Celebration Cruise – MS Serenade 1
8 Days
Visiting: Belgium, Cologne, Andernach, Boppard, Koblenz, Bonn
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l-c-tbc8
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Fully Guided
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Tour Overview
Make this Christmas one to remember and join us on a magical cruise along the majestic Rhine, with visits to Cologne, Boppard and more.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Dec 21
Location: Belgium
Local departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, then to Belgium for an overnight stay.
Day 2 : Dec 22
Location: Cologne
Meals Included: Breakfast
After travelling to the beautiful city of Cologne, we join our ship for a relaxing evening.
Day 3 : Dec 23 Cologne to Andernach
Location: Andernach
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning we sail to Andernach, an attractive walled town with a pretty riverside promenade. During the afternoon, you can join our optional excursion to the picturesque town of Winningen for some wine tasting. Here, you can sample delicious local wines and find out all about the cultivation and origin of the grapes and how they are made into wine.
Day 4 : Christmas Eve Andernach to Boppard
Location: Boppard
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Relax aboard our ship this morning and enjoy the passing scenery as we cruise towards Boppard, where you have the afternoon at leisure to explore. Once a Roman fort, Boppard is made up of lively squares and quiet lanes where traces of its early Roman heritage are evident. Enjoy a relaxing stroll or indulge in a glass or two of some of the best wines the Middle Rhine has to offer.
Day 5 : Christmas Day Boppard to Oberwesel to Koblenz
Location: Koblenz
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Merry Christmas! This morning, we leave Boppard and set sail towards Oberwesel. We’ll cruise through the spectacular Rhine Gorge and past the famous Lorelei rock before arriving in Oberwesel, where there’s free time to explore.
We’ll enjoy a traditional Christmas lunch back on board the ship as we cruise towards Koblenz, arriving later this afternoon.
Day 6 : Boxing Day Koblenz to Bonn
Location: Bonn
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We leave Koblenz behind and set sail for Bonn, the former capital of Germany and birthplace of Ludwig van Beethoven. Enjoy free time this afternoon to explore the city’s rich architectural heritage. Relax aboard our ship this evening as we are berthed overnight in Bonn.
Day 7 : Dec 27 Bonn to Cologne
Location: Cologne
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We set sail for Cologne, arriving during the early afternoon. This beautiful city is the largest on the Rhine and is dominated by its cathedral, a Gothic masterpiece which hovers above the rooftops. You are free to explore this vibrant city at leisure before we enjoy our final dinner on board this evening.
Day 8 : Dec 28
Location: Cologne
Meals Included: Breakfast
Return home.
What's Included
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Accommodation
You will stay for six nights on a full-board basis aboard the 4-star MS Serenade 1.
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Meals
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included on most days of the cruise.
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Traditional Christmas Lunch
Enjoy a traditional Christmas lunch back on board the ship as we cruise towards Koblenz.
What's Not Included
Optional Excursions
Optional excursions, such as the wine tasting in Winningen, are not included.
Mode of Transport
The tour includes local departure by coach or Door-to-Door service to Belgium for an overnight stay, followed by a cruise on the MS Serenade 1 through various German cities along the Rhine.Accommodation
You will stay for six nights on a full-board basis aboard the 4-star MS Serenade 1.Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the cruise?
You will stay for six nights on a full-board basis aboard the 4-star MS Serenade 1.
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Is there an opportunity for wine tasting during the cruise?
Yes, on December 23rd, there is an optional excursion to the picturesque town of Winningen for wine tasting, where you can sample delicious local wines and learn about the cultivation and origin of the grapes.
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What can I expect to do on Christmas Day during the cruise?
On Christmas Day, you will leave Boppard and set sail towards Oberwesel, cruising through the spectacular Rhine Gorge and past the famous Lorelei rock. There will be free time to explore Oberwesel, and a traditional Christmas lunch will be served back on board as you cruise towards Koblenz.
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Will there be free time to explore the cities we visit?
Yes, there will be free time to explore various cities such as Boppard, Oberwesel, and Bonn during the cruise.
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What is the final destination of the cruise?
The final destination of the cruise is Cologne, where you will arrive on December 27th and have time to explore the city before enjoying the final dinner on board.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
40 years
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Sole use of your own room on all Single Traveller holidays: means you still get your privacy and time out from the group.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Battlefield Tours - Will it be possible to visit a particular cemetery whilst on the tour?
Please contact us and we will check to see whether you can visit a particular cemetery on any of our Battlefield Tours, if we are not able to fit it into our itinerary then you could take some time out of the tour and do this independently by taxi or public transport.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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Leger Holidays requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 75 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
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Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
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At 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
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