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Christmas on the romantic Rhine, the enchantment of the Lorelei Rock (port-to-port cruise) - GERARD SCHMITTER

5 days
Start and end in Strasbourg
4.0
2 traveler reviews

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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Strasbourg

    You'll board the ship at 3:00 p.m. and head out to the Christmas markets in Strasbourg with your hostess. The group explores the festive stalls and holiday decorations throughout the afternoon, then returns to the ship for a welcome cocktail before dinner. Later that evening, there's a Christmas-themed celebration with entertainment onboard to kick off your cruise.

    Meals
    Dinner (Onboard dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Christmas markets in Strasbourg
    • Welcome cocktail
    • Dinner onboard
    • Christmas-themed evening entertainment
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Christmas Markets
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  2. Day 2

    Braubach

    This morning you'll cruise on the Rhine while the ship makes its way toward Braubach. After arriving, a guided tour takes you through Marksburg Castle, which has stood intact through the centuries and offers a real sense of history. Back onboard for the evening, you'll enjoy Christmas carols and festive atmosphere throughout dinner and the night.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided visit of Marksburg Castle
    • Christmas Carols-themed evening entertainment
    Landmarks
    Marksburg Castle
  3. Day 3

    Speyer

    The morning is yours to decide how to spend it, whether wandering around independently or joining the guided tour of the Museum of Mechanical Musical Instruments in Rüdesheim. The ship cruises toward Speyer in the afternoon. Christmas Eve features a special dinner, and later that evening you can attend Midnight Mass in either Speyer or Worms depending on where the ship docks.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Christmas Eve dinner with cocktail and wine)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of the Museum of Mechanical Musical Instruments in Rüdesheim
    • Christmas Eve dinner
    • Christmas Eve evening entertainment
    • Midnight Mass in Speyer or Worms

    Optional Activities

    • Free time to explore independently
    Landmarks
    Museum of Mechanical Musical Instruments
    Speyer Cathedral
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  4. Day 4

    Rhine Cruise

    You'll spend the day cruising on the Rhine as the ship heads back toward Strasbourg. It's a chance to relax onboard, watch the river scenery pass by, and enjoy the ship's facilities. The evening brings a gala dinner with special holiday atmosphere and entertainment.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Refined French cuisine - Gala dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Rhine River cruise
    • Gala dinner
    • Gala evening entertainment
  5. Day 5

    Strasbourg Disembarkation

    Have one last buffet breakfast onboard in the morning before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. That marks the end of the tour services, and you'll make your way home from Strasbourg with your holiday memories from the Rhine cruise.

    Meals
    Breakfast (Final buffet breakfast onboard)

    Included Activities

    • Buffet breakfast onboard
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Customer Reviews

  • PE
    · January 15th, 2020
    Loved the boat but our stay was not long enough and I would have liked to see the another xmas marked
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    CroisiEurope River Cruises commented on this review
    Dear Mr. Emerton, thank you for taking the time to review your stay. We are glad to read you enjoyed the ship. For this Christmas cruise you chose, only the visit of Strasbourg's Christmas market is planned. If you'd like to visit more Christmas... Show more
    Trip date: December 2019
  • RE
    · December 27th, 2019
    The river cruise was excellent. A very comfortable cabin, excellent food and very good service. However not enough time was spent in the towns the cruise visited and only allowed a very short time to look around. The entertainment was mostly repetitive and not very well organised.
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    CroisiEurope River Cruises commented on this review
    Dear client, we are glad to read you enjoyed your cruise, the ship and the food. We duly noted your remarks on the time spent on shore and the entertainement. Thank you for sharing your impressions as it is the best way for us to improve our services... Show more
    Trip date: December 2019

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