b'River CruiseNEWFestive MarketsNetherlandsof the Rhine: United Kingdom To London GermanyLondon CologneBelgium 5 KoblenzCologne to Strasbourg From London Rdesheimvia Paris HeidelbergParisSet sail on a Christmas river cruise along the Rhine,France Strasbourgexploring festive markets in Germany and Alsace,by Ship by Railwith seasonal cheer around every bend. 1 Nights by Ship SwitzerlandCOLOGNE CHRISTMAS MARKET STRASBOURGYOUR ITINERARYDay 1. Boarding our ship in Cologne decorations. After time to exploreafternoon, there is free time for you to Your festive break begins today as wethe town and seasonal markets,discover Speyer independently, which meet the Tour Manager at Londonour cruise continues through thealso has a Christmas market. Take St Pancras. Boarding the Eurostar,stunning Rhine Gorge. This part of thein the sights of this historic German we travel to Brussels and switch railriver is regarded as one of the mostcity and its famous cathedral before services to Cologne. In this riversidebeautiful stretches and is surroundeda leisurely evening soaking up the city, we board our luxurious cruiseby dramatic cliffs, medieval castles,festive atmosphere. During dinner this ship, which is bedecked in Christmasterraced vineyards, charming villagesevening, we set sail for Strasbourg. finery. After a welcome cocktail onand the famous Lorelei Rock. Later, we board ahead of dinner, we set sailarrive at the wine town of Rdesheim.Day 4. Exploring Strasbourgthrough the night towards Koblenz. You have time to wander amongst theArriving in Strasbourg, you have the Christmas stalls shopping for gifts,choice between two excursions. You Please note: the departure on 30thmaybe sample a Rdesheim Coffeecould join a tour of Obernai, an Alsace November will operate a reverse itineraryand stroll along the Drsselgasse. Backtown at the foot of Mont Sainte-Odile starting in Strasbourg, ending in Cologne. on board, we continue towards Speyer.with striking historic architecture and Christmas markets. Alternatively, Day 2. Koblenz and Rdesheim Day 3. Festive German cities you could embark on a city tour of This morning, we reach KoblenzSeasonal delights await us again todayStrasbourg, discovering its history and a picturesque city which lies at thein Speyer. On a trip to Heidelberg, weGothic cathedral. After your excursion, confluence of the Rhine and Mosellehave a guided tour of the universitythe rest of the afternoon is free in rivers. Famed for its historic charm,town. It is known for its Old Town andStrasbourg. Our evening is rounded off its landmarks include the Deutschesstunning riverfront. Our tour includeswith a gala dinner on board our ship. Eck, where the two rivers meet, anda visit to the magnificent ruined red Ehrenbreitstein Fortress which offerssandstone castle that towers overDay 5. Homeward boundstunning views. At this time of year,the city, providing amazing views ofIts time to disembark and say farewell the medieval streets, buildings andthe surrounding forests, river andto our crew. Catching the train to Paris, squares of the Old Town are adornedcityscape. There is also time here towe switch to the Eurostar to London, with twinkling festive lights andwander its Christmas market. Thiswhere your festive holiday concludes.36 For more information on dates and prices, visit greatrail.com/CSM26'