Christmas Cruising The Rhine Valley By Air

Itinerary

• Dec 22

  Fly to Cologne or Düsseldorf, then join our ship for a five-night cruise.

  Meals - Light Supper

• Dec 23 - Cologne

  Morning at leisure in this exciting cathedral city. This afternoon, following lunch on board, sit back and relax as the Rhine Princess sets sail. Tonight, enjoy a welcome drink prior to our arrival in the old Roman town of Andernach, where we berth for the night.

  Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Christmas Eve - Rüdesheim

  We cruise upstream through the Rhine Gorge, passing the legendary Loreley Rock. Later this afternoon we arrive in the vibrant town of Rüdesheim. It's party night on board tonight! We enjoy a Christmas Eve turkey dinner.

  Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Christmas Day - Koblenz and Cochem

  Enjoy a leisurely morning cruise to the city of Koblenz, before a buffet lunch on board ship. This afternoon, join our optional excursion by coach through the delightful Moselle Valley to Cochem.

  Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Boxing Day - Cologne

  We cruise to Konigswinter. Following lunch on board, enjoy an afternoon cruise to Cologne. Later, enjoy cocktails with the captain and a 'farewell dinner' to complete our fabulous Christmas cruise.

  Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Dec 27

  Disembark and transfer to Cologne or Düsseldorf for your return flight to the U.K.

  Meals - Breakfast

Accommodation

You will spend five nights aboard the MS Rhine Princess, which has been exclusively chartered by Leger Holidays.

The ship's onboard facilities are located over four decks and include a large lounge bar with a small dance floor around which daily entertainment takes place. There is also an outside sun deck, ideal for viewing the passing scenery, and a small quiet lounge with a library.

The ship also has a restaurant and shop with small gifts, souvenirs, postcards and Rhine river maps for sale.

Cabins are located on three decks and all have twin beds, T.V., telephone and air-conditioning.