b'River CruiseGerman ChristmasUnited Kingdom NetherlandsMarkets ofLondon Cologne Bonn GermanyBrussels 4the Rhine From/ToBelgium KoblenzLondon RdesheimExperience a Christmas cruise along the Rhine, Franceincluding the Rhine Gorge, and explore the festiveby Ship by Railmarkets in Rdesheim, Koblenz, Bonn and Cologne. 1 Nights by Ship SwitzerlandCHRISTMAS MARKETS KOBLENZFESTIVE AFTERNOON TEAYOUR ITINERARYDay 1. To Cologne to board our ship Day 3. Discovering Koblenz which are Bonns Christmas markets. We meet at St Pancras and boardLeaving the charming town ofTheres time here to explore the festive the Eurostar to Brussels, continuingRdesheim behind us, we set sail forstalls at leisure before returning to by train to Cologne. Here, we boardKoblenz. Cruising back through theour ship, where we are treated to a our luxurious cruise ship, which isenchanting Rhine Gorge, we enjoy aChristmas-themed afternoon tea. You bedecked in Christmas finery. Wegingerbread-making demonstrationcan sample festive classics including enjoy a welcome cocktail on boardon board our ship. In Koblenz, theresstollen, gingerbread, pigs in blankets, ahead of dinner. Tonight, we set sailtime at leisure to enjoy the sights ofturkey and stuffing sandwiches, upstream through the Lower Rhinethis historic city. You could admire themulled wine and, of course, mince towards charming Rdesheim. scenic Deutsches Eck at the confluencepies. On arrival in Cologne, you have of the Rhine and Moselle rivers, orfree time to enjoy the magnificent Day 2. Rhine Gorge and Rdesheim wander the Christmas markets inmarkets. There are seven to choose Sailing through the landscapes ofthe Old Town. This evening, we havefrom, each with a unique character, the Rhine Gorge this morning, soaka Christmas-themed gala dinner onhowever the most popular is the up views of centuries-old castles,board. Choose between two menus:Cathedral Christmas Market. This emerald forests and the legendaryone with traditional German food, themarket has a dramatic backdrop of Lorelei Rock soaring almost 500 feetother with traditional British food. Colognes Gothic cathedral and hosts out of the water. This afternoon, wearound 160 festive stalls, selling arrive in Rdesheim, famous for itsDay 4. Bonn and cultural Cologne everything from charming wood-white wine, especially the dry RieslingDuring breakfast, we set sail for Bonn,carved gifts to local delicacies.variety. Unique Christmas markets arethe birthplace of the world-renowned found in the towns historic centre andcomposer, Ludwig van Beethoven.Day 5. Homeward boundoffer a variety of goods from acrossOn arrival, we step back in timeAfter breakfast this morning, we leave 12 nations. You have time to wanderwith a guided tour of the history- our luxurious ship and make our way amongst the stalls shopping for gifts,filled streets, seeing the Beethovento Colognes train station. Travelling by or maybe sample a Rdesheim Coffee,monument and Hofgarten Park.rail to Brussels, we join the Eurostar made with local Asbach Uralt brandyWe continue to the Minsterone ofto London St Pancras, where your and served with whipped cream.Germanys oldest churchesbeneathfantastic festive cruise holiday ends.38 For more information on dates and prices, visit greatrail.com/RLM26'