Rhine Christmas Markets South

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They say that anticipation is the best part of enjoyment. It’s breathtaking here: just before Christmas, the Christmas markets in Straßburg, Mainz and Speyer glitter in matchless splendour. Every year, thousands of lights, countless traditional traders and a rich selection of specialities attract visitors from all around the world. You too? Fantastic – come o...
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Overview

Trip type
River Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Celebrate Christmas on Rhine Christmas Markets South
    • See the old Cathedral city, the World famous trade fairs.
    • Enjoy the history of more than 2000 years old Roman colony.
    • Observe on Strasbourg has played a significant role and had an eventful history
    • Points of interest are the St Martin and St Stephen cathedrals, the castle of Mainz and the Gutenberg Museum.

What's this trip about?

    They say that anticipation is the best part of enjoyment. It’s breathtaking here: just before Christmas, the Christmas markets in Straßburg, Mainz and Speyer glitter in matchless splendour. Every year, thousands of lights, countless traditional traders and a rich selection of specialities attract visitors from all around the world. You too? Fantastic – come on board and simply leave the cold season on this cosily romantic route outside. You remain with the gifts and the memories.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityCologne
End CityCologne

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • 50 Plus
  • Festivals & Special Events

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Festivals & Special Events
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • History
  • Nature
  • River Cruise

Trip includes

    • Instead of wine only at lunch or dinner, you choose from a full bar menu from mixed cocktails, fine regional wines and spirits throughout the ship in all venues, all day with A-ROSA ’s Open Bar policy, plus all sodas, coffee, tea, juices and bottled water
    • Excursions are not assigned to you as they are other riverboats. On A-ROSA, you receive up to 200€ onboard credit per person (equivalent up to 250 USD) to choose those excursions best suited to your interests and lifestyle. We believe this is not a “one size fits all” experience and you should be in control of your vacation
    • There are sumptuous buffets with preparation stations for you to enjoy in the dining room or al fresco on the top deck if casual & comfortable is your definition of a great dining experience. Or perhaps you enjoy a served dinner service with delectable cuisine, surrounded by fine linens, crystal & china in a semi-private environment - all included in the cost when booked with David Morris International. Whatever you decide, you can design the perfect setting for you
    • Comfortable accommodations, most with French or full balconies. Your new home away from home provides complimentary bottled water, flat screen
    • TV, complimentary use of robes and slippers while sailing and plenty of storage.
    • Modern ships complete with spa, sauna and gym, pools or whirlpools, putting green and a large covered area topside for your dining and sightseeing pleasures
    • Complimentary WiFi throughout the ship, including your stateroom
    • Pre-Paid port taxes and fees
    • Optional Coach & Business class air from any gateway across North America & Australia

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Itinerary

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Day 1: Cologne - Germany

Cologne, the old Cathedral city, is also one of the most important traffic hubs and commercial centres in Germany, with world famous trade fairs and a busy shipping traffic. Cologne developed out of a Roman colony and looks back on a history of more than 2000 years. I...

Day 2: Worms - Germany
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Day 2: Mannheim - Germany
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Day 3: Kehl(Strasbourg) - Germany(France)

From the Roman era up until the present day, Strasbourg has played a significant role and had an eventful history. The impressive buildings still bear testament to this today. Strasbourg is the capital of the Alsace and a European metropolis with many research-, educational- and cultural institutions; it is also the seat of the European Council of Ministers.

Day 4: Mainz - Germany
Mainz is a historic old town, a former Electoral residence, seat of an Archbishop and also the city of Gutenberg. The city is a focal point of the western end of the Rhine-Main economic region. Around 1450 Johannes Gutenberg, the inventor of printing with movable type, s...
Day 5: Cologne - Germany
Cologne, the old Cathedral city, is also one of the most important traffic hubs and commercial centres in Germany, with world famous trade fairs and a busy shipping traffic. Cologne developed out of a Roman colony and looks back on a history of more than 2000 years. In t...

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Price From $1,379
Price per day$276
Last Updated: 3/23/2025

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Cancellation policy

Cancellation Charges: In the unfortunate event a participant must cancel travel, notice to us must be via email to Reservation s@arosacruises.com, which must include a return receipt and read notation, or other writing stating clearly and correctly each passenger’s name, ship name, start and end date of the cruise and a brief statement of the reason for cancellation. Other forms of notice are not sufficient. The cancellation date is the date on which we receive the written cancellation notice. A name change or substitution of participant is also treated as a cancellation in that all cancellation charges apply. Please see “Changes” clause above for exceptions.

Cancellation Penalties are per-person, based on the cancellation date, as follows:

Days Prior To Sailing: Cancellation Penalty:

Deposit - 121 is 10% of the total fare per person

61 – 120 is 15% of the total fare per person

31 – 60 is 50% of the total fare per person

0 – 30 is 100% of the total fare per person

Cancellation charges also apply to additional charges for upgrades, transfers and other pre-purchased services. Insurance premiums are strictly non-refundable. After travel begins, there is no refund for unused services, or unused portions of any cruise or cruise tour.

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We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance alongside your travel package to safeguard against unforeseen circumstances such as medical expenses, trip cancellations, and other contingencies. It offers you peace of mind and ensures you are prepared for unexpected events that may occur before or during your journey
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