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A Christmas Cruise on the Rhine

No-fly all-inclusive Christmas river cruise

8days from
£2,199*per person

Overview

Join us on a magical journey through one of Europe's most picturesque rivers. This enchanting cruise offers an unforgettable experience as we board the Amadeus Cara and sail through the heart of Germany, exploring charming medieval towns, stunning castles, and festive Christmas markets. Our journey begins in the quaint town of Koblenz, where we marvel at its various UNESCO World Heritage Sites before we explore the Christmas market of Speyer, one of Germany’s oldest cities. As we continue down the Rhine, we visit historic Mainz and enjoy a tour of Cologne. Throughout our journey, we’re treated to delicious meals, including a Christmas dinner and festive party on board, ensuring a truly memorable Christmas celebration.

Itinerary

  • Ferry from Dover to Calais and journey to Koblenz for our overnight stay.
  • The charming town of Koblenz is situated at the confluence of the Mosel and the Rhine Rivers. Many of its cultural landmarks are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and we explore this area on a guided sightseeing walk. We then return to our ship and continue to the beautiful, wintery landscapes of the Middle Rhine Valley with spectacular vistas, the best of which is the view of the myth-enshrouded Lorelei Rock. We then board and check into our ship.
  • Our ship arrives in the former imperial town of Speyer, where we enjoy a guided sightseeing tour in the morning. We visit the traditional Christmas market before the magical Christmas dinner and party on board, with the chance to take part in decorating the Christmas tree, to the sound of carols. Those who wish can attend a mass at the Speyer Cathedral after dinner.
  • At lunchtime, the ship arrives in Strasbourg, in the Alsace region where the French joie de vivre is palpable everywhere. Explore the picturesque half-timbered houses and take part in an extended city sightseeing tour in the afternoon, which takes us to Strasbourg’s most beautiful sights. In the evening, we return to the ship and head for Mainz.
  • We spend Boxing Day in Mainz, the largest city in the Rhineland-Palatinate region of Germany. The town boasts numerous monuments and the Gutenberg Museum which, with its collection of the history of printing, books and writing, is one of the best-kept secrets. During a guided sightseeing walk, we admire the sights of the city, before the captain invites us to a festive Gala Dinner on board. We then cruise to Cologne overnight.
  • After breakfast, we enjoy a fascinating city tour through the Rhine metropolis. An eventful 2,000-year history has left its mark on this “city of churches” as it boasts countless highlights, such as the Cologne Cathedral and the Roman Dionysus mosaic. We have free time in the afternoon for shopping or a stroll before dinner on board.
  • We enjoy some free time in Cologne before heading to the hotel for our overnight stay.
  • On our return journey, we stop at Dunkirk/Lille for lunch and then continue to Calais, where we catch the evening ferry.

What's Included

Holiday Highlights

  • Christmas cruise from Koblenz, Germany on an all-inclusive basis including Christmas dinner
  • Selected drinks (6pm to midnight) & gratuities (exclusive to Just Go! guests)
  • Excursions to Koblenz, Speyer, Strasbourg, Mainz & Cologne
  • Guided walking tour of Speyer, Mainz & Cologne

Our Price Includes

  • Return coach travel from a network of pick up points in England & ferry crossings
  • One night's four-star half-board accommodation at a selected hotel in Koblenz
  • Five nights' all-inclusive river cruise accommodation on board Amadeus Cara from Koblenz, Germany including a traditional Christmas dinner
  • Selected drinks (6pm to midnight) & gratuities (exclusive to Just Go! guests) & gratuities
  • Tea, coffee & water available all day & evening
  • One night's four-star half-board accommodation at a selected hotel in Cologne
  • Excursions to Koblenz, Speyer, Strasbourg, Mainz & Cologne
  • Guided walking tour of Speyer, Mainz & Cologne
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Accommodation

Selected hotel in Koblenz -

★★★★

Selected four-star hotel in Koblenz with dinner & breakfast

Selected hotel in Cologne -

★★★★

Selected four-star hotel in Cologne with dinner & breakfast

Ship Information


Cruise Overview
Onboard AMADEUS Cara, enjoy elegant interior concept, generous accommodation, and warm, personal service. From spacious decks to intimate niches, this ship has something for every guest. The open-air River Terrace, the Panorama Bar and Lounge, Café Vienna, and a lower sun deck lounge each offer their own personality and style for you to discover. The Amadeus Cara offers a blend of modern amenities and classic design, ensuring a comfortable and stylish journey for its guests. The ship features spacious cabins, many with French balconies, a panoramic restaurant, a stylish lounge, and a sun deck with a bar. Passengers can enjoy
Cabin Details
Lead in cabin: C-1 Cabin (16m²) with panoramic window: Designed with both style and practicality in mind, our Haydn Deck cabins offer a peaceful and well-equipped space for your journey. Each cabin features a spacious bathroom with a walk-in shower, luxurious Rituals bath products, and a hair dryer, along with a fixed panoramic window that fills the space with natural light. Thoughtful touches like a comfortable double or twin bed, generously-sized wardrobe, secure in-room safe, flat-screen TV, individual climate control, well-stocked minibar and direct dial telephone ensure a restful and well-equipped stay. Other cabins available for a supplement: B-4 Cabin (17.5m²) with drop-down panoramic window: Discover the perfect balance of luxury and tranquility in your personal retreat. These staterooms feature the AMADEUS Signature Bed (available as a double or twin), a drop-down panoramic window for uninterrupted river views, a spacious bathroom with a walk-in shower and premium Rituals® bathing products, walk-in wardrobe, flat-screen TV, individual climate control, well-stocked minibar, in-room safe, hair dryer, and direct dial telephone — ensuring a comfortable and refined travel experience. B-1 Cabin (17.5m²) with drop-down panoramic window: Discover the perfect balance of luxury and tranquility in your personal retreat. These staterooms feature the AMADEUS Signature Bed (available as a double or twin), a drop-down panoramic window for uninterrupted river views, a spacious bathroom with a walk-in shower and premium Rituals® bathing products, walk-in wardrobe, flat-screen TV, individual climate control, well-stocked minibar, in-room safe, hair dryer, and direct dial telephone — ensuring a comfortable and refined travel experience. A-1 Cabin (17.5m²) with drop-down panoramic window: Discover the perfect balance of luxury and tranquility in your personal retreat. These staterooms feature the AMADEUS Signature Bed (available as a double or twin), a drop-down panoramic window for uninterrupted river views, a spacious bathroom with a walk-in shower and premium Rituals® bathing products, walk-in wardrobe, flat-screen TV, individual climate control, well-stocked minibar, in-room safe, hair dryer, and direct dial telephone — ensuring a comfortable and refined travel experience. AMADEUS Suite (26.4m²) with walk-out exterior balcony: The magnificent suites offer private walk-out balconies and lounge areas—perfect for enjoying your morning coffee or gazing at the starry sky at night. Each suite includes our AMADEUS Signature Bed (available as a double or twin), a luxurious bathroom with a shower and high-quality Rituals® bathing products, walk-in wardrobe, Espresso machine with complimentary selection of coffee, flat-screen TV, cabin safe, bathrobe and slippers, hair dryer, direct dial telephone, individual climate control, and a minibar for your convenience.
Dining Details
Gourmet Dining Gourmet dining featuring breakfast, multi-course lunches and dinners with menu choices (including vegetarian options), afternoon tea and late-night snack. Free-flowing hand-selected wines from the best wine regions, draft beer, soda as well as coffee and tea with every lunch and dinner. Coffee and tea available 24 hours a day in the AMADEUS Club. Welcome and Farewell Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner and Gala Dinner
Activities Details
Included activities as part of this package: Koblenz walking tour Speyer walking tour Strasbourg with canal boat tour Mainz walking tour with Gutenberg Museum Cologne walking tour and Kölsch tasting
Facilities
Personalized service of an experienced, multilingual AMADEUS Cruise Director Onboard language: English Variety of enriching onboard programs, including fascinating lectures, cooking demonstrations, local cultural performances and music by our on-board musicians Onboard fitness room open 24 hours a day Putting Green Chess Board Shuffleboard Sun DeckShop River Terrace Panorama Bar Sun Deck Lounge Cafe Vienna Fitness Room Complimentary use of E-Bikes on Rhine and Danube AMADEUS digital audio system for all guided excursions WiFi is available throughout the vessel including staterooms All port taxes, embarkation, disembarkation and lock fees included in your cruise fare
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