Festive Cheer and Rhine Valley Christmas Markets Cruise

Name: Festive Cheer and Rhine Valley Christmas Markets Cruise (4 Day Tour)
Brand: Shearings
SKU: s-l-mcrgx
Availability: InStock

Combining a cruise along the mighty Rhine with visits to two of Germany’s most magical Christmas markets, this tour is the perfect way to get into the festive spirit. Taking in the best of this elegant river, including the legendary Lorelei and beautiful scenery of the Rhine Gorge, our first stop is beautiful Koblenz. Immerse yourself in the wonderful atmosphere as you browse cosy stalls brimming with unique gifts, before discovering the impressive city of Cologne and its array of Christmas markets. With fantastic accommodation onboard the MS Johann Strauss, this will be a river cruise to remember.

4 days from £549pp

Single Room Supplement from £495pp

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Your Tour Includes

3 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 and enjoy a relaxing evening sailing towards Koblenz.

Includes Light Supper

Overview

Enjoy a leisurely morning as we cruise along the mighty Rhine, passing the legendary Lorelei and continuing through the spectacular Rhine Gorge. In the early afternoon, we arrive at Koblenz, the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers. Here we have free time to visit the Koblenz Christmas Market. With over 130 festively decorated wooden stalls offering a range of handmade gifts and Christmas decorations, look around, enjoy a glass of glühwein and listen to the festive music. Alternatively, you can explore the city’s quaint lanes and atmospheric squares filled with beautiful old buildings.

Includes Breakfast

Includes Lunch

Includes Dinner

Included Highlights

Koblenz

Koblenz Christmas Markets

Overview

After breakfast, we cruise up the Rhine and discover the beautiful city of Cologne. The hive of festive activity takes place around the cathedral and the old town, where you will find a maze of pretty stalls offering outstanding arts and crafts. There are also several smaller markets to enjoy, including the Harbour Christmas Markets held on the Rhine, with snowy white pagoda tents reminiscent of a ship’s sails.

Includes Breakfast

Includes Lunch

Includes Dinner

Included Highlights

Cologne

Cologne Christmas Markets

Overview

This morning we bid farewell to our captain and crew, and disembark for the return journey to the UK.

Includes Breakfast

Accommodation

Single Room Supplements

Single Room Supplement from £495

You will stay for three 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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Room

TV
Hairdryer
Safe Box
Air Conditioning
Shower
Telephone

General

Guest Lounge
Bar
Restaurant

Food & Drink

Vegetarian Meals

Service

Free WiFi (Public Areas)
Laundry Service

Hotel

Guest Lounge
Bar
Restaurant
WiFi Available

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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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