Start and end in Cologne! With the River Cruise tour PREMIUM Rhine Christmas Markets (6 destinations), you have a 5 days tour package taking you through Cologne, Germany and 4 other destinations in Germany. PREMIUM Rhine Christmas Markets (6 destinations) includes accommodation, an expert guide, meals, transport and more.
What is included in the tour
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Accommodation
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Guide
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COVID-19 Health & Safety Measures
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Meals
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Additional Services
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Transport
What is NOT included in the tour
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Flights
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Insurance
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Optional
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Additional Services
- We start the contemplative Christmas cruise on the Rhine.
- Tour of the cathedral city with its many buildings and attractions.
- We will visit the center of Rhine Romanticism, which once inspired poets and musicians.
- Visit Römerberg and the historic Paulskirche.
Day 1: Cologne
DEP 05:00 PM
Here we start the contemplative Christmas cruise on the Rhine. But you should also get to know the cathedral city with its many buildings and attractions. The best way is to arrive already relaxed one day before your cruise or simply extend your stay after the cruise.
Day 2: Rüdesheim & Mainz
RÜDESHEIM
ARR 09:00 AM
DEP 04:00 PM
During your Christmas cruise you will visit the center of Rhine Romanticism, which once inspired poets and musicians. For example, Brahms composed his 3rd symphony in Rüdesheim. From a cultural point of view, the most famous place in the Rheingau has a lot to offer, including historic aristocratic estates and fortifications. And of course, the coffee speciality "Rüdesheimer Kaffee", invented here, should not be missed on this day on the Rhine.
MAINZ
ARR 06:00 PM
DEP 00:00 AM
With 2,000 years of city history, Mainz is not only one of the oldest cities in Germany, but also a place where great history comes alive at every turn. Traditions are also fully celebrated at Christmastime! Be sure to visit the historic Christmas market on the Domplatz. The illuminated and decorated Mainz Cathedral will surely enchant you.
Day 3: Frankfurt
ARR 06:00 AM
DEP 02:00 AM
Frankfurt proves that it can do Christmas as well as business with its tall Christmas tree. Between Römerberg and the historic Paulskirche down to the banks of the Main, one of the most beautiful and oldest Christmas markets in Germany takes place every winter. Market and metropolis offer on this Rhine cruise plenty of material for the gift shopping. Regional products such as Bethmännchen, a marzipan pastry with almonds, or hot apple wine are particularly popular.
Day 4: Koblenz
Frankfurt proves that it can do Christmas as well as business with its tall Christmas tree. Between Römerberg and the historic Paulskirche down to the banks of the Main, one of the most beautiful and oldest Christmas markets in Germany takes place every winter. Market and metropolis offer on this Rhine cruise plenty of material for the gift shopping. Regional products such as Bethmännchen, a marzipan pastry with almonds, or hot apple wine are particularly popular.
KOBLENZ
ARR 03:00 PM
DEP 09:30 PM
On your journey to the most beautiful Christmas markets on the Rhine, you will explore Koblenz today. You can expect a variety of delicacies, the Christmas romance of the city and, of course, the smell of mulled wine. Delightful!
Day 5: Cologne
ARR 05:00 AM
Your contemplative Christmas cruise on the Rhine comes to an end in Cologne. However, before you start your journey home with a thousand memories of your trip, why not use the day to look around further in North Rhine-Westphalia or to explore the cathedral city. Once in Kölle, you should also have visited the cathedral. Have a happy new year, see you soon and Ahoy!
