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CroisiCruise: SKL_PP
5 Days
Strasbourg | Speyer | Rüdesheim | Koblenz | Cologne | Strasbourg
Christmas markets are in full boom during the holiday season. The smell of freshly baked goods fills the air surrounding the festive wooden booths selling artisan gifts. You will visit several markets during this cruise for an authentic German holiday experience, including those in Speyer, romantic Heidelberg, the Christmas Market of Nations in Rüdesheim, and Koblenz.
THE CROISIEUROPE DIFFERENCE
- Gala dinner and evening : Welcome cocktail
- All meals included : Refined European cuisine, with table service for lunch & dinner
- Drinks included : With meals
- Open bar : Including Cocktails, Mocktails, Regional wines, Beer, Spirits & Soft drinks (excluding premium list)
- Free Wi-Fi in lounge and bar
- Headsets included for excursions
- Official welcome from the captain and crew
- Onboard activities
- Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
- All port fees included
- Prepaid Classic Sightseeing package
CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS
- An exciting cruise along the romantic Rhine River bringing on the holiday cheer
- THE MUST SEE SITES:
- Heidelberg and one of the most beautiful Christmas markets in Germany
- Koblenz and the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
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- Itinerary
- Important Information
Day 1: Strasbourg
Passengers are welcome to board the ship at 6:00pm. You will be introduced to the crew at a welcome cocktail and there will be an evening of entertainment on board.
Day 2: Strasbourg - Speyer(3) - Heidelberg - Speyer(3)
Spend the morning cruising to Speyer. Join the proposed excursion: Heidelberg and its Christmas Market. Leave by coach for Heidelberg for a visit of the city and its castle (exteriors). The city was the center of German Romanticism during the 19th century. After a guided tour of the old town, spend some time on your own exploring the enchanting Christmas market. You will discover some great finds for your holiday shopping at the Marktplatz, Universitätsplatz (with its antique carousel), and the winter wonderland at the Kornmarkt. Tonight there will be an evening of entertainment on board. Your ship will remain in Speyer for the night.
(3) The stopover in Speyer could be replaced by a stopover in Mannheim.
Day 3: Speyer(3) - Rudesheim
Spend the morning cruising to Rüdesheim. This afternoon, join the proposed tour of the city by tourist train and a visit to the mechanical music cabinet museum(2). Board a tourist train for Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet(2). The museum holds approximately 350 exhibits of mechanical instruments dating from the 18th to the 20th centuries – from delicate musical boxes to a gigantic piano-orchestrion. Afterwards, spend some time strolling through the Christmas Market of Nations, enjoying what the ambiance has to offer. The 120 wooden chalets set the stage for an authentic German Christmas market displaying artisan objects, great gift ideas, and delicious culinary specialties such as local confections and cookies, and of course, pretzels! You will return to the ship by walking down the famous Drosselgasse. After your excursion, return on board for dinner. In the evening, the famous Drosselgasse awaits you once again with its numerous cafés, bars, and music. Your ship will remain in Rüdesheim for the night.
(2)The tourist train tour is subject to favorable weather conditions.
Day 4: Rudesheim - Koblenz
This morning, you will pass through the beautiful and romantic Rhine Valley. The fascinating Rhine River has been the muse for many legends, including the Rock of the Lorelei. Each twist and turn of the river reveals another castle atop a peak above the sprawling vineyards. In the afternoon, set out on the proposed tour of Koblenz and the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress. Located at the crossroads of the Rhine and Moselle regions and surrounded by several mountain peaks, Koblenz is a rich mosaic of culture and history. Take the funicular railway up the hill to visit the historic castle, where you will have a magnificent view across the city and valleys. You’ll immediately understand the strategic importance of this fortress throughout history, as the lands stretch as far as the eye can see. What better way to wrap up the day than to check out the holiday market in Koblenz? Gingerbread, grilled almonds, cinnamon, and mulled wine scents waft through the air at the city's traditional Christmas market set up at several squares throughout the picturesque old town. Tonight there will be a gala dinner on board. Your ship will cruise to Cologne overnight.
Day 5: Cologne - Strasbourg(4)
Breakfast on board before disembarking at 9.00am. End of our services.
(4)Possible transfer by coach to Strasbourg - price on application. Transfers guaranteed for a minimum of 25 passengers.
INCLUSIONS:
- Your cruise with all meals from dinner the first evening to breakfast on the final day
- Onboard drinks included (except for drinks from the special lists)
- Accommodation in a double-occupancy cabin with shower in bathroom
- Assistance from our onboard multi-lingual host/hostess
- Welcome cocktail
- Gala dinner
- Onboard entertainment
- All port fees
- Prepaid classic sightseeing package
EXCLUSIONS:
- Drinks from the special lists, or drinks ordered during excursions or transfers
- Cancellation and baggage insurance
- Transfers to/from departure/arrival points
- Optional excursions
- Personal expenses
For safety reasons, the company and/or the captain of the ship are the only authorities who can modify the cruise itinerary.
Trip prices and dates are correct at the time of the website going live, however all offers are subject to reconfirmation at the time of booking. All featured tour itineraries and offers may be subject to change due to seasonal variations without notice, or due to local conditions or other conditions. Please confirm all details at time of booking. Travel insurance is mandatory for all Innovative Travel bookings. All passports must be valid for 6 months prior to your return to your home country. Visas are the responsibility of the traveller. Special VIP meet and assist offers are available in some destinations for New Zealand passport holders, for other nationalities please check at the time of booking. For full terms and conditions, please refer to our Booking Conditions page.