Festive Cheer & Rhine Valley Christmas Markets Cruise – MS Serenade 1

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Experience the magic of the holiday season with the Festive Cheer & Rhine Valley Christmas Markets Cruise aboard the MS Serenade 1. This enchanting journey takes you through Germany's picturesque Rhine Valley, where you'll explore Europe's oldest and most grand Christmas markets. Begin your adventure in Cologne, then cruise through the breathtaking Rhine Gorge to the charming city of Koblenz. Here, you'll have the opportunity to wander through over 130 festively decorated stalls, savoring gluhwein and festive music. Continue your voyage back to Cologne, where the city's vibrant Christmas markets await, nestled around the iconic cathedral and old town. Enjoy three nights of full-board accommodation on the MS Serenade 1, with convenient travel options from the UK included. This delightful river cruise promises a perfect blend of shopping, sightseeing, and cultural experiences, making it an ideal festive getaway.

Highlights
  • Immerse yourself in the spirit of the festive season with a truly enchanting Christmas markets experience
  • Embark on a delightful cruise along the majestic Rhine, passing through winter wonderlands and the awe-inspiring Rhine Gorge, while immersing yourself in Europe's oldest and grandest Christmas markets
  • Our journey will take us to the charming cities of Koblenz and Cologne, perfect for finding thoughtful last-minute Christmas shopping for you loved ones
Accommodation
You will stay for three nights on a full-board basis aboard the MS Serenade 1. 
Destinations
  • Europe
  • Germany
Tour Types
  • Festive and New Year
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Cultural
  • Coach tours (worldwide)
  • River Cruise

Location: Cologne

Local departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, then to Cologne where we join our ship.

Accommodation Name: MS Serenade 1

Location: Koblenz

Enjoy a leisurely morning as we cruise along the mighty Rhine, passing the legendary Lorelei and continuing through the spectacular Rhine Gorge. In the early afternoon we arrive into <br/>Koblenz, at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers. Here we have free time to visit the Koblenz Christmas Market, with over 130 festively decorated wooden stalls offering a range of handmade gifts and Christmas decorations. Enjoy a glass of glühwein whilst listening to festive music playing. Alternatively, you can explore the city’s quaint lanes and atmospheric squares filled with beautiful old buildings.

Accommodation Name: MS Serenade 1

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Location: Cologne

After breakfast we cruise up the Rhine to discover the beautiful city of Cologne. The hive of festive activity takes place around the cathedral and the old town, where you will find a maze of pretty stalls also offering outstanding arts and crafts. There are also a number of smaller markets to enjoy including the Harbour Christmas Markets held on the Rhine, with snowy white pagoda tents reminiscent of a ship’s sails.

Accommodation Name: MS Serenade 1

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Location: Cologne

Return home.

Meals: Breakfast

Included
  • Accommodation
    -As detailed in the itinerary
  • Additional Services
    -Travel from a wide range of convenient joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement. Please contact us for our full list of joining points.
  • Airport Transfers at Destination
    -This trip includes coach travel from/to a local UK joining point
  • Fully Guided
  • International Travel
  • Meals
    -As detailed in the itinerary
  • Transport
    -Comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach

Not Included
  • Insurance
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Please contact us and we will check to see whether you can visit a particular cemetery on any of our Battlefield Tours, if we are not able to fit it into our itinerary then you could take some time out of the tour and do this independently by taxi or public transport.
Sole use of your own room on all Single Traveller holidays: means you still get your privacy and time out from the group.
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You will travel on either our Luxuria Coach or our Silver Service Coach
Fully escorted by our experienced drivers/crews. And in most towns and cities we either include or offer optional sightseeing tours with expert local guides to help you get the most from your visits.

You will have the option to book your own flights independently with the operator.

Dates Price Availability
05-Dec-2025
for 0 Nights
Standard Room £719.00
04-Dec-2026
for 0 Nights
Standard Room £769.00
03-Dec-2027
for 0 Nights
Standard Room £809.00

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This tour is operated by Leger Holidays

4 days from £719 pp exc.flights; Enquire
Start:Cologne, Germany
Finish:Cologne, Germany
Suitable for: 0-99
Physical rating:Low
Meals:3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners
Diets:Vegetarians
Tour operated in: English
Tour Reference: c-tbc7
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