New Year Cruise on the Romantic Rhine – MS Serenade 1
New Year Cruise on the Romantic Rhine – MS Serenade 1
New Year Cruise on the Romantic Rhine – MS Serenade 1
7 Days
Visiting: Cologne, Cologne to Andernach, Boppard, Boppard to Koblenz, Koblenz to Cologne
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s-tbc9
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Fully Guided
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Tour Overview
Embark on a magical New Year cruise along the Romantic Rhine aboard the MS Serenade 1. This enchanting journey begins with a coach departure to Belgium for an overnight stay before setting sail from Cologne. Explore the historic Old Town and marvel at the iconic Dom. As you cruise to Andernach, enjoy the scenic riverside promenade and opt for a wine-tasting excursion in Winningen. Discover the Roman heritage of Boppard and savor the local wines. Celebrate New Year's Eve in Koblenz with a gala dinner and fireworks illuminating the sky. On New Year's Day, return to Cologne, where the majestic cathedral awaits your exploration. Enjoy full-board accommodation on the ship, ensuring a festive and unforgettable experience.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Dec 27
Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then to Belgium for an overnight stay
Day 2 : Dec 28 Cologne
Location: Cologne
We travel to Cologne. Enjoy time to explore the capital of the Rhineland and wander the Old Town. See the awe-inspiring Dom and relax in one of the many beer halls, enjoying the local Kölsch beer.
Later, we join our cruise ship.
Day 3 : Dec 29 Cologne To Andernach
Location: Cologne to Andernach
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 : Dec 30 Boppard
Location: Boppard
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 : New Year’S Eve Boppard To Koblenz
Location: Boppard to Koblenz
After breakfast, we set sail for Koblenz where you are free to explore the quaint lanes and atmospheric squares, filled with beautiful old buildings.
Be sure to pack your glad rags for tonight’s highlight, our wonderful New Year’s Eve gala dinner and party night onboard. Enjoy atmospheric Koblenz as fireworks light up the sky and we celebrate the arrival of the New Year.
Day 6 : New Year’S Day Koblenz To Cologne
Location: Koblenz to Cologne
Happy New Year! This morning we continue our course down the Rhine, arriving into Cologne 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 and a relaxing evening aboard our ship.
Day 7 : Jan 2
We bid farewell to our captain and crew this morning and return home.
What's Included
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Meals
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included during the cruise.
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New Year's Eve Gala
Enjoy a New Year’s Eve gala dinner and party night onboard with fireworks in Koblenz.
What's Not Included
Accommodation
You will stay for five nights on a full-board basis aboard the MS Serenade 1.
Overnight stay in Belgium will be in a city-style hotel.
Mode of Transport
Local departure by coach or Home Connect service to Belgium for an overnight stay, followed by a cruise on the MS Serenade 1 along the Rhine River.
Accommodation
You will stay for five nights on a full-board basis aboard the MS Serenade 1.
Overnight stay in Belgium will be in a city-style hotel.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the cruise?
You will stay for five nights on a full-board basis aboard the MS Serenade 1. Additionally, there will be an overnight stay in Belgium in a city-style hotel.
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Is there an opportunity for wine tasting during the cruise?
Yes, 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 special event is planned for New Year's Eve on the cruise?
On New Year's Eve, there will be a gala dinner and party night onboard the ship, with fireworks lighting up the sky as you celebrate the arrival of the New Year in Koblenz.
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Will there be free time to explore the destinations during the cruise?
Yes, there will be free time to explore various destinations such as Cologne, Andernach, Boppard, and Koblenz during the cruise.
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Do I have to do the excursions?
Certain excursions are included in the price of your holiday. If you choose not to go on an included excursion, for whatever reason, no refunds will be made.
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How much are the optional excursions?
This depends on which tour you book. Prices are given with the itinerary for the tour and sent out with Travel Documents 5 days before departure.
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Do I need to have travel insurance?
If you are a British citizen and are going on a UK holiday, you are not required to have insurance. If you are a non-British citizen and are going on a UK holiday, you are required to have an insurance policy in place or return a signed indemnity form to us prior to travel. For all travellers on European tours, you must either have a travel insurance policy in place or return a signed insurance indemnity form to us prior to travel.
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Will there be a toilet on-board the coach?
All main tour coaches have on-board toilets. Transfer vehicles to and from the interchange may not have on-board toilets.
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Can I pay for the optional excursions when I make my booking?
Optional excursions can be booked with your coach driver or Tour Manager and operate strictly subject to availability and demand. Some optional excursions are pre-bookable due to demand when making your reservation. The running order of included and optional excursions may be altered without prior notice.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
No, we do not. However, we only ever charge a supplement if a hotelier imposes this charge to us as a company. Single room supplements are a bone of contention within the travel industry and we would like to assure you that we proactively seek accommodation with low or no single room supplements for our guests.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
You will receive a detailed itinerary alongside travel documents, and these will be sent 5 days prior to travel.
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