Rhine Valley Christmas Markets

Itinerary

Rhine Valley Christmas Markets

Bundle up and get ready for a truly festive adventure as we journey to some of the most magical German towns in the Rhine Valley. Celebrate the start of the Christmas season with a warming glühwein in hand, as we journey along the Rhine to see hundreds of decorated stalls, selling wonderful, handcrafted gifts and delicious food and drink. All set to the backdrop of colourful lights and twinkling stars, with the smell of cinnamon-roasted almonds in the air. Simply Christmas!

Rhine Valley Christmas Markets

We catch the ferry to Calais and journey onwards to our hotel.

Rhine Valley Christmas Markets

Today we travel to Boppard, where we stop for a look around the town’s magical Christmas market. Boppard’s popular town centre comes alive in the Christmas season, a haven for wine lovers and Christmas market goers. After purchasing a gift or two, we head to Koblenz. Here we have time to explore the picturesque Old Town, and the Christmas market with over 130 stalls providing a variety of hand-made goods, decorations and traditional German festive food and drink to get you in the mood for the season.

Rhine Valley Christmas Markets

We journey to the ‘world’s prettiest town,’ called Bacharach, perched on the bank of the River Rhine. Here we enjoy the town’s narrow streets and lovely houses. Later, we travel to Rüdesheim for free time to explore the Christmas market, held in the historic Old Town. Try the hot wine or punch, sample the German delicacies and check out the local hand-crafted cuckoo clocks and toys. Experience the joy of Christmas on our last night in this magical setting.

Rhine Valley Christmas Markets

After breakfast we check out of our hotel and head back to Calais for our return ferry home.

Rhine Valley Christmas Markets

• Return coach travel & ferry crossings
• 3 nights at the Rheinstein Hotel, Rüdesheim (JG3 rating) with breakfast
• Scenic drive from Koblenz to Rüdesheim along the River Rhine
• Excursions to Boppard, Koblenz Christmas Markets & Bacharach
• Free time in Rüdesheim

Rhine Valley Christmas Markets

• Scenic drive from Koblenz to Rüdesheim along the River Rhine
• Excursions to Boppard, Koblenz Christmas Markets & Bacharach
• Free time in Rüdesheim

Accommodation

Rheinstein Hotel, Rüdesheim am Rhein, Germany JG3

The Rheinstein Hotel enjoys a central location on the Rhine promenade, just a short walk away from the Drosselgasse. This hotel offers en-suite rooms with a flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, a bar and restaurant.

Hotel Rating

Hotels with a JG3 rating tend to be a more formal style of hotel, often part of a hotel chain, or are very-welcoming family-owned properties. Generally, they offer a greater range of facilities and services, and bedrooms tend to be a little more spacious with additional features. Public areas are larger and include lounge seating, bar and restaurant with good quality food served either buffet style or waiter service.