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Christmas or New Year Cruising the Rhine
7 days from £949 (Christmas) 6 days from £849 (New Year)
MV Serenade I
Amsterdam
* Excellent 4-star ship * Fly from a wide choice of airports or travel by rail * Superb festive meals
Let the majesty and tranquility of the Rhine carry you past rolling vineyards, romantic castles, idyllic towns and Gothic churches. On board the luxurious 4-star MV Serenade 1 you'll cruise past the spectacular Lorelei Rock and ring in the New Year with a stunning firework display in historic Cologne.
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22 DeCeMBer UK/amsterdam air passengers: Fly to Amsterdam and transfer to the ship, moored close to the city centre. beside the river, is beautiful at any time of the year. In the winter the scenery is even more magical. The constantly changing views add a stunning backdrop to our delicious Christmas lunch on board, which includes wine. Your ship will arrive in Boppard in plenty of time for you to discover the mediaeval charm of this pretty town and its beautiful old buildings. A truly memorable Christmas Day is rounded off with a festive buffet. BOXInG Day Lorelei & andernach The scenery that you see as you pass the Lorelei Rock will take your breath away. Today's cruise also takes us to Andernach, a city that is more than 2,000 years old, where we'll be able to see the ancient city walls, imposing castle, 15thcentury Round Tower and the Rhine Gate. 27 DeCeMBer Dusseldorf Cruise to Dusseldorf via Bonn for a short stopover before our farewell dinner, including live music and dancing. 28 DeCeMBer Dusseldorf/UK air passengers: After breakfast, a three-hour coach transfer takes you to Amsterdam airport for the return flight.
rail passengers: Depart by Eurostar from London St Pancras for the 2½-hour rail journey to Brussels. A coach will transfer you to Amsterdam. On arrival at the ship, Serenade I, your warm welcome includes a complimentary cocktail.
23 DeCeMBer amsterdam The charming canals, pretty bridges and gabled houses of this vibrant city can be seen either at your own leisure or on an optional tour that shows you the essence of this great city. The tour even includes a fascinating visit to a diamond factory before we depart for Cologne at 1pm. CHrIStMaS eVe Cologne Once we arrive, you'll have the rest of day free to explore Cologne's elegant pedestrianised streets, quaint Old Quarter and traditional Christmas markets at your own pace. Make time to see the extraordinary cathedral and charming Old Town Hall. As your ship is docked in Cologne overnight you also have the opportunity to experience the city's lively nightlife, or why not take the opportunity to attend Midnight Mass and join the townspeople as they celebrate the arrival of Christmas?
River Rhine
rail passengers: A coach transfers you back to Brussels for the return Eurostar journey to London St Pancras.
CHrIStMaS Day rhine Gorge & Boppard The fabled Rhine Gorge, with its picturesque villages nestling
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