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Rhine Holiday Markets River Cruise

Switzerland, France, and Germany provide the perfect backdrop for this true connoisseur’s Christmas Markets cruise. Visit the delightful Christmas Markets of Basel, Switzerland, and Strasbourg, France.

Then continue on to Germany – where many of our signature holiday traditions began – with stops in lovely Medieval villages such as Heidelberg, Mainz, Rüdesheim, and Koblenz, and the majestic city of Cologne with its UNESCO Gothic cathedral. As you sail along the legendary Rhine, especially the 40 miles along the upper middle Rhine Valley (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), you’ll be captivated by ancient fortresses, Medieval castles, and halftimbered villages – all set in a winter wonderland.

This cruise offers so much! The personality of each country shines even more brightly at this time of year because of each area’s special holiday traditions. Share the joy and magic of the season and enter into a festive mood as you enjoy the cozy and intimate holiday atmosphere onboard your exquisitely decorated boutique hotel-style cruise ship.

Itinerary

Basel to Cologne

Day 1 – 2 Basel (embark)
Day 3 Strasbourg
Day 4 Speyer (Heidelberg)
Day 5 Mainz, Rüdesheim
Day 6 Cruising the romantic Rhine, Koblenz
Day 7 Cologne
Day 8 Cologne (disembark), transfer to the airport

 

Cologne to Basel

Day 1 – 2 Cologne (embark)
Day 3 Koblenz, cruising the romantic Rhine, Rüdesheim
Day 4 Rüdesheim, Mainz
Day 5 Speyer (Heidelberg)
Day 6 Strasbourg
Day 7 – 8 Basel (disembark), transfer to the airport

 

Departure Dates and Prices

Departure Dates Total Per Person Twin Share Single Supplement Option†
30 Nov* $2,726 $1,299
07 Dec $2,726 $1,299
14 Dec* $2,577 $1,299
21 Dec $2,577 $1,299

Prices in Australian Dollars Only

* On these dates cruise operates from Cologne to Basel. – Prices shown above include cruise in Cat. 5, Moselle Deck.
† Single supplement subject to limited availability. Upgrades as per pricing below, suite upgrade for singles price on application.

To upgrade to a higher category, add the following per-person Twin Share price:

Category 4

A$225

Category 3

A$550

Category 2

A$799

Category 1

A$1,050

Suite

A$1,799

Package Includes:

• 7-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the regal River Queen

• All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients

• Complimentary fine wine, beer, and soft drinks during dinner; bottled water in your stateroom; and 24-hour specialty coffees and teas

• 6 shore excursions, fully hosted by English-speaking local guides

• State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio headset system on all shore excursions

• Captain’s Welcome & Farewell Dinners

• Captivating onboard local entertainment

• Signature lecture: “European Christmas Traditions”

• An experienced Cruise Manager and attentive, all English-speaking staff

• All transfers on arrival and departure days

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