Christmas on the romantic Rhine (port-to-port cruise)

3 nights from £936pp departing Monday 23rd Dec 2024

Cruise the romantic Rhine Valley this Christmas and discover the famous Christmas market of Strasbourg, one of the biggest in Europe. Immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere of the end-of-year celebrations! You can also attend the famous Christmas Mass in Boppard and discover the authentic and traditional cities of Rdesheim and Mainz.

Itinerary

Map

					Arrive	Depart
	23rd23	DecDec	202424	Strasbourg, France, embark on the MS Leonardo da Vinci	15:00	15:00
Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 3:00 p.m. We'll set out to discover the Christmas market in Strasbourg. After returning on board, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail before dinner. Enjoy an animated evening on the theme of Christmas.
	24th24	DecDec	202424	Rüdesheim am Rhein, Germany	09:30	15:00
Rudesheim am Rhine is a town in the Rhine Valley in Germany and part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Rhine Gorge. It is known for its production of Riesling wine and has been popular for its wine making since ancient times. The Medieval Bromserburg Castle is home to the Rheingau Wine Museum and wine is a crucial part of Rudesheimer culture. The town is surrounded with vineyards and wineries, as well as many local wine bars and seasonal wine taverns. Wine tasting is a must do in Rudesheim and dining out is a great accompaniment. The local cuisine is seasonal and is closely intertwined with the wine growing traditions together with soups such as Zwiebelkuchen, Handkäs mit Musik and Spundekäs. Nordic Walking is popular around town, with five adventure trails around the vicinity, as well as many popular cycling routes. Great views of the town can be found from the water, the cable car to Niederwald Monument and the Monument itself. Old Town has the best examples of the town’s architecture with Eagle Tower, Oberstrasse and Rheinstein Castle some key sites to visit. Enjoy some free time in Rdesheim or join us on an optional guided tour of the Museum of Mechanical Musical Instruments. Tonight is our Christmas Eve dinner and evening. Midnight Mass will be celebrated in Boppard (1-2).
	24th24	DecDec	202424	Boppard, Germany	19:30
	25th25	DecDec	202424	Boppard, Germany		02:00
This morning will be spent cruising. This afternoon, discover Mainz with your hostess. We'll then cruise back to Strasbourg. Tonight is our gala dinner and evening.
	25th25	DecDec	202424	Mainz, Germany	11:00	15:00
	26th26	DecDec	202424	Strasbourg, France, disembark the MS Leonardo da Vinci	15:30
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board. We'll spend this morning cruising. After lunch, we'll reach Strasbourg between 3:00 and 4:00 p.m. and disembark. End of our services.

MS Leonardo da Vinci

Launch Year

2003

Refit Year

2011

Tonnage

15,000

Capacity

143

Cabins

Accessible

Sun Deck

Upper Deck

Main Deck

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Restaurant

Located on the upper deck, the restaurant is where all meals are served during your cruise. It seats all guests at tables which vary in size with a panoramic view. The atmosphere is casual but elegant.

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Sun Deck

Take advantage of the sun deck to relax! It is equipped with chairs and deckchairs, allowing you to cool off while enjoying a panoramic view of the magnificent landscapes.

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Holiday Summary

	3 nights cruising on the Rhine
	All meals included
	Drinks included with meals & at the bar
	Gala dinner & evening welcome cocktail
	Free Wi-Fi in lounge & bar
	Headsets included for excursions
	Travel Assistance & Repatriation Insurance
	Port Taxes and Fees
	ABTA and ATOL Protection*

Oceanview staterooms from		£936pp
A_GLS_PS	Cat A (Upper Deck, Adjustable Twin Beds)	£936pp

	Oceanview	Suite
	(All prices are £GBP per person)
Tue 23rd Dec 202523 Dec 25	784	911