b'5 DAYS from German Christmas 1,399 pp Markets of the Rhine2026 Departures:Experience a Christmas cruise along the Rhine,NOV, DEC indulging in the landscapes of the Rhine Gorgeand exploring festive markets along the river.Rail & CruiseUnited Kingdom NetherlandsStart/EndLONDON COLOGNE GermanyBonnBRUSSELS 4 KoblenzBelgium Rdesheimby Ship by Rail France1 Nights by ShipSwitzerland1 Leisurely Tourist RatedCOLOGNE CHRISTMAS MARKETWHATS INCLUDED:4-night cruise onboard MS Amadeus Amara, Riva, Star or Silver IIYOUR ITINERARYFive-star service onboard First & Standard Class rail Day 1. Boarding our ship in Cologne leisure to explore this historic city. You options availableYour holiday begins by meeting thecould wander the Christmas markets Escorted throughout your tour byTour Manager at London St Pancras,or visit one of the popular taverns. our experienced Tour Manager/ ready to travel to Brussels on theWe enjoy a highlight of the holiday Cruise Director teamEurostar. Here, we continue by trainthis eveninga Christmas-themed Breakfast, lunch and dinner to Cologne, where we board ourgala dinner on board. You can choose each dayluxurious cruise ship, decked out in itsbetween two delicious menus: either Drinks package with dinner everyChristmas finery. As we settle in, wetraditional German or British food.night of your cruisegather in the onboard restaurant to Complimentary luggage serviceenjoy our first dinner together. Day 4. Cultural Bonn & Cologne from your home to the ship andArriving in the birthplace of Ludwig back (one case per cabin)Day 2. Through the Rhine Gorgevan Beethoven, Bonn, we step back in Superb excursions included Sailing amid the landscapes of thetime with a guided tour. We see the Rhine Gorge during breakfast thisBeethoven monument and continue to morning, theres chance to relax andthe minster, beneath which are Bonnsper person based on 2 sharing.soak up the views. This UNESCO WorldChristmas markets. The markets cast Supplement for solo travellers from 700 Heritage site is dotted by centuries- the city in the golden glow of fairy old castles, dense forests and steppedlights and the town hall is transformed vineyards. This afternoon, we arrive ininto an enormous Advent Calendar. Rdesheim, famous for its white wine,Back on board, we enjoy lunch as we especially the dry Riesling variety.sail before a delightful Christmas-You have time to wander the festivethemed afternoon tea. On arrival in stalls or maybe sample a RdesheimCologne, you have free time to enjoy Coffee. You could stroll along thethe citys seven magnificent markets, Drsselgasse, a charming street inincluding one near the cathedral.the Old Town lined with half-timbered Scan the QR code to go directhouses, quaint shops and wine bars.Day 5. Homeward bound to this itinerary on our websiteAfter breakfast, we say farewell Day 3. To historic Koblenzto the crew and disembark. From or visit greatrail.com/RLM27 We leave Rdesheim and set sail forCologne railway station, we travel by Koblenz, enjoying a gingerbread- rail to Brussels and join the Eurostar To speak to our expertmaking demonstration in the lounge.to London St Pancras, where your advisors, call 01904 527168. On arrival in Koblenz, theres time atChristmas market holiday concludes. 58 GERMAN CHRISTMAS MARKETS OF THE RHINE'