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| Rhine Holiday Markets River Cruise |
| Tour Code: RRM |
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| 9 Day Trip |
Per person rates from:
$2930 2-for-1 Cruise Only Rate
Rate includes discounts. Some taxes, fees additional. Read More.
Terms and Conditions
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Departures
Departures available December 2009.
****December 13 departure operates from Cologne to Basel. |
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| Trip Itinerary |
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| DAY 1 USA - Basel |
Basel, Basel-Stadt, Switzerland
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| VIP Door-to-Door Transfer to your local airport for your overnight flight to Basel. |
| DAY 2 Basel |
Basel, Basel-Stadt, Switzerland
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Arrive at EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Frieburg where you'll be transferred to the ship.
Dinner Included. |
| DAY 3 Basel |
Basel, Basel-Stadt, Switzerland
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Your city walk introduces you to Basel, Switzerland's second largest city. Over the centuries, it has been a center for banking, trade and education, all of which are showcased by its striking Town Hall and exquisite patrician homes. Delight in Basel's Christmas Market in the heart of the historic Old Town, and visit the illuminated Christmas Street, beautifully decorated with over 100 Christmas trees.
Breakfast, Lunch and Captain's Welcome Dinner Included. |
| DAY 5 STrasbourg |
Strasbourg, France
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Situated halfway between Paris and Prague, Strasbourg is known as "The Crossroads of Europe," home of the magnificent, single-spire, gothic Notre Dame Cathedral and beautiful half-timbered houses. See Strasbourg as it has been seen through the centuries - on a canal cruise. Cruise past the Ponts-Couverts, which are covered bridges linked by medieval watchtowers once used for observation purposes. Admire the modern building that houses the European Parliament, and enjoy Petite France, which is especially picturesque at this time of year. Visit the oldest Christmas Market in France in a breathtaking setting right in front of Strasbourg's gothic cathedral.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included. |
| DAY 5 Speyer (Heidelberg) |
Heidelburg, Germany
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Heidelberg, home of Germany's oldest university, is one of the best preserved medieval cities in Europe. Your tour of Heidelberg takes you past the romantic ruins of Heidelberg Castle and through Old Town. Then, explore the Heidelberg Christmas Market which spans over five squares. Marvel at the Christmas Pyramid rotating inside the tower at the Marktplatz or take a ride on the carousel.
Breakfast and Dinner Included. |
| DAY 6 Mainz, Rudesheim |
Rudesheim, Germany
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Walk through Old Town Mainz and the city square, where we will see Kaiserdom, St. Stephan's Church, and the Kurfustliche Schloss. Stroll through the 200-year-old St. Nicholas Christmas Market with the 1,000-year-old St. Martin's Cathedral as a backdrop. During the afternoon, cruise from Mainz to Rudesheim where we will visit Siegfried's Mechanical Museum and its unique collection of mechanical musical instruments.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included. |
| DAY 7 Cruising the Romantic Rhine, Koblenz |
Koblenz, Germany
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In the morning, enjoy cruising the breathtaking 40 miles of the upper middle Rhine Valley, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Once docked in Koblenz, your walking tour will take you through romantic alleys with half-timbered houses decorated for the season. We'll pass by St. Castor's Church, the Church of our Lady, Schangel Fountain, and historic City Hall. Afterwards, delight in the Koblenz Christmas Market.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included. |
| DAY 8 Cologne |
Cologne, Germany
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Stroll through the narrow streets of Old Town as you make your way to the cathedral, the city's beloved landmark and a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. Cologne boasts no fewer than five Christmas Markets, so we have planned an entire day in this city for you to discover these markets at your own pace following the tour. Be sure to visit the Cologne Cathedral Christmas Market, as well as Alter Markt in Front of the City Hall, Neumarkt in Cologne's shopping area and the medieval Christmas Market in front of the Chocolate Museum.
Breakfast, Lunch and Captain's Farewell Dinner Included |
| DAY 9 Depart Cologne |
Cologne, Germany
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Disembark the ship and transfer to Cologne Bonn Airport for your flight home.
Breakfast Included. |
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