Cologne and the Rhine Valley Christmas Markets Cruise – MS Johann Strauss

Name: Cologne and the Rhine Valley Christmas Markets Cruise – MS Johann Strauss (5 Day Tour)
Brand: Shearings
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Get into the festive spirit early as we cruise along this majestic Rhine on this fantastic tour. Staying aboard the elegant MS Johann Strauss, our first port of call is quaint Rüdesheim, where you can browse the cosy chalets and taste local delicacies at the Christmas market. We’ll also discover the magical cities of Cologne and Koblenz, immersing ourselves in the atmosphere of their enchanting Christmas markets. Guaranteed to leave you feeling merry and bright, this tour is the perfect way to kick-start the festive season.

5 days from £749pp

Single Room Supplement from £660pp

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Your Tour Includes

4 nights cruise on a full-board basis
Welcome drink and Captain’s Gala Dinner
Services of a Cruise Manager and Cruise Director
Local joining points

Itinerary

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Overview

Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then to Cologne where we join our ship. Enjoy a peaceful evening as we sail towards Rüdesheim.

Includes Dinner

Includes Light Supper

Overview

Relax this morning as we cruise along the Rhine through the astonishing gorge, passing by the incredible landmark of Lorelei. In the early afternoon, we arrive into Rüdesheim where you have free time to enjoy the Christmas Market, a delightful event held in the town’s chocolate-box old quarter.

Alternatively, you can join our optional excursion, 'Rüdesheim Delights', visiting the wonderful Mechanical Music Museum of Siegfried before enjoying a delicious mug of glühwein. This evening, there is also the opportunity to join our excursion to a traditional wine cellar to sample some of the region’s delicious wine.

Includes Breakfast

Includes Lunch

Includes Dinner

Included Highlights

Rudesheim

Rudesheim Christmas Market

Optional Excursions

Rüdesheim Delights

Traditional wine cellar

The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.

Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in Euros (cash payments only).

Overview

This morning, we head to the convergence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers at Koblenz. Enjoy free time at the Koblenz Christmas Market and visit the endless stream of exquisite wooden stalls offering a range of festive gifts and decorations whilst drinking a glass of glühwein. Or, explore the quaint lanes and atmospheric squares of the city, filled with lovely old buildings.

Includes Breakfast

Includes Lunch

Includes Dinner

Included Highlights

Koblenz Christmas Markets

Overview

Today, we venture to stunning Cologne, where the festivities are focused around the old town of the city. There, you will find the incredible UNESCO World Heritage site, the Cologne Cathedral, as well as a wide assortment of beautiful stalls selling exceptional arts and crafts. Held on the Rhine, there are also several smaller markets like the Harbour Christmas market, with its picturesque sights and lovely ambience.

Includes Breakfast

Includes Lunch

Includes Dinner

Included Highlights

Cologne

Cologne Christmas Markets

Overview

We bid farewell to our captain and crew this morning as we disembark for the return journey to the UK.

Includes Breakfast

Accommodation

Single Room Supplements

Single Room Supplement from £660

You will stay for 4 nights on a full-board basis on board the MS Johann Strauss.

Ms Johann Strauss

The MS Johann Strauss is an elegant and enchanting cruise ship, offering fantastic facilities to make your journey as relaxing as possible. Spacious, comfortable and brightly decorated, the ship has room for 144 guests, with a panoramic lounge area for socialising, and a contemporary restaurant which serves hearty food and drinks. Guests can watch the world go by and take in the wonderful views from the sun deck – complete with deck chairs, loungers and a shaded area. The friendly, attentive crew will cater to your every need, ensuring a wonderful river cruising experience.

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Vegetarian Meals

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Free WiFi (Public Areas)
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Guest Lounge
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Having been on 5/6 trips with Sheerings in the past we booked , a trip to Paris for a four night break, the majority of the trip was enjoyable except , we all booked an .advertised trip paid the coach driver our money 56.00E. for a meal in Paris and a night tour round Paris.. The meal was very mediocre, but as we had a good group atmosphere all was going good. however when we all were back on the coach . the driver informed the tour coach 168 that he had decided that he was not doing the night tour round Paris, as it was too light still 8.00 at night, and that anyone that has any complaints should email shearings when they got back. his attitude appeared to have a menacing tone . after a little while , another passenger with slight autism stood up and asked why he wasn't going on the night trip, the answer he gave was there are 28 people on the coach and 27 are too tired to go out at night . he then proceeded to stand over the seated vulnerable adult with his arms outstretched and blocking the view of his family in what appeared to be intimidating telling this person not to spoil it for everyone. HE HAD ONLY ASKED WHAT OTHERS WERE THINKING. On return his mother rang the customer service line to be told that the drivers were out of time , had the driver said this it would have been more acceptable , but its a lot to advertise and charge people for and then intimidate them when they respond . well done sheerings ledger . never again will i stand by and allow you to ick on a vulnerable adult. we don't want financial recompense , just to let people know that if your expecting a night seeing the lights in Paris you may well be disappointed

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