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5 Days Enchanting Rhine and Yuletide Markets River Cruise - MS George Eliot


Duration: 4 Nights

From €1,399pp

15th December 2025

Experience more with so much included

  • Enjoy visits to four Christmas markets, including Rüdesheim, Koblenz, Bonn and Cologne.
  • Explore Rüdesheim, the quintessential Rhine village with crooked houses sloping down from wooded hillsides.
  • Discover the historic city of Koblenz, dramatically located at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers.
  • Visit the former capital of West Germany and the birthplace of Beethoven, Bonn.
  • Enjoy free time in Cologne to explore more than 160 festive stalls at the Cathedral Christmas market and sample a glass of warming Glühwein.

Discover the magical ambience of Germany's traditional Christmas markets with their host of unique, inspired gift ideas, plus the stunning Rhineland on this splendid winter river cruise.

Cruise through the world famous and dramatic Rhine Gorge before arriving in the renowned wine town of Rüdesheim and spending the afternoon wandering this charming spot. Explore Koblenz, dramatically situated at the confluence of the Rhine & Moselle Rivers, on a guided tour with free time to browse its lovely Christmas market. Discover Bonn on a guided tour of Germany’s historic former capital before arriving back in Cologne, where the rest of the day is free to discover one (or all) of its seven Christmas markets.


DAY 1 ARRIVAL IN COLOGNE


DAY 2  RHINE GORGE & RÜDESHEIM


DAY 3  RHINE GORGE & KOBLENZ


DAY 4  BONN & COLOGNE


DAY 5  RETURN HOME

Inclusions

  • Full board during your cruise from dinner on your day of arrival until breakfast on your final day
  • Free Superior drinks package
  • Complimentary on-board tea and coffee
  • Complimentary on-board Wi-Fi (connection speeds may vary)
  • Visits and excursions
  • Return flights from Dublin
  • Coach travel as mentioned
  • Transfers from the airport or station to and from the port of embarkation
  • English-speaking expert guides
  • The services of a Riviera Travel Cruise Director and Concierge

*Prices are per person, based on two people sharing a twin cabin

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