Rhine Valley Christmas Celebration Cruise

Name: Rhine Valley Christmas Celebration Cruise (7 Day Tour)
Brand: Shearings
SKU: s-l-chris
Availability: InStock

Make this Christmas one to remember and join us on a magical cruise along the Rhine. Staying aboard the MS Johann Strauss, soak up the atmosphere of this seasonally decorated ship with like-minded others and enjoy a fun-filled programme of entertainment as you await our exciting ports of call. We’ll discover the beautiful town of Andernach, explore stunning Boppard on Christmas Eve, and make fantastic memories on Christmas Day as we cruise towards Koblenz. With other highlights including Bonn and Cologne, let us take care of your Christmas this year.

7 days from £1,149pp

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Your Tour Includes

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

Itinerary

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Overview

Local departure by coach or Home Connect service to Belgium. After travelling to the beautiful city of Cologne, we join our ship for a relaxing evening.

Includes Light Supper

Overview

This morning we sail to Andernach, an attractive walled town with a lovely 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.

Includes Breakfast

Includes Lunch

Includes Dinner

Included Highlights

Andernach

Optional Excursions

Winningen

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

Relax onboard the 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.

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Includes Dinner

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Boppard

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This morning, we leave Boppard and set sail towards Oberwesel. We’ll cruise through the magnificent Rhine Gorge and past the famous Lorelei rock before arriving in Oberwesel, with 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.

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Koblenz

Oberwesel

Overview

We leave Koblenz behind today 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, not forgetting its magical Christmas markets. Relax onboard this evening as we are berthed overnight in Bonn.

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Includes Dinner

Included Highlights

Bonn

Overview

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.

Includes Breakfast

Includes Lunch

Includes Dinner

Included Highlights

Cologne

Overview

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

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Accommodation

You will stay for 6 nights on a full board basis onboard 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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TV
Hairdryer
Safe Box
Air Conditioning
Shower
Telephone

General

Guest Lounge
Bar
Restaurant

Food & Drink

Vegetarian Meals

Service

Free WiFi (Public Areas)
Laundry Service

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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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