Delightful Christmas Markets in the Neckar Valley




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- EXCLUSIVE OFFER CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS A romantic holiday cruise along the enchanting Neckar River lined with medieval cities, majestic fortresses, and lovely countryside
- Our stops include: The Christmas market in Heidelberg, an exceptional setting in one of Germany's most romantic cities
- The former medieval city of Eberbach
- The poetic charm of Heilbronn
- Historic Speyer and its Imperial Cathedral
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- your cruise with all meals from dinner the first evening to breakfast on the final day - all onboard beverages (not including the special lists) - accommodations in a double-occupancy, climate-controlled cabin with shower in private bathroom - onboard entertainment - welcome cocktail - gala evening - assistance from our onboard, multi-lingual host/hostess - excursions listed in program - emergency/repatriation insurance - all port fees.
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We will welcome you on our ship at 1:00 p.m. so that you can drop off your luggage before heading out on a panoramic tour at 2:00 p.m. to see the holiday decorations in Strasbourg and spend some free time at its famous Christmas markets. In the evening, passengers are...
We will welcome you on our ship at 1:00 p.m. so that you can drop off your luggage before heading out on a panoramic tour at 2:00 p.m. to see the holiday decorations in Strasbourg and spend some free time at its famous Christmas markets. In the evening, passengers are...
We’ll arrive in Mannheim, our starting point for the tour of Heidelberg and its castle (exterior only). Heidelberg is Germany’s oldest and most famous university town. The late 18th- and 19th-century Romanticists found quite the inspiration in this riverside setting. ...
We’ll arrive in Mannheim, our starting point for the tour of Heidelberg and its castle. After a guided tour of the old town, enjoy some free time wandering through the local Christmas markets. Soak up the atmosphere, jump on the old-time carousel like a kid, enjoy the...
Full-day excursion included: Heilbronn (lunch included - approximately 2.5 hours of round-trip travel).You'll travel from Eberbach to Heilbronn, the wine capital of historic Wurtemberg—an ancient Imperial Free City sitting within beautiful forests and vineyards.During...
Full-day excursion included: Heilbronn (lunch included - approximately 2.5 hours of round-trip travel).You'll travel from Eberbach to Heilbronn, the wine capital of historic Wurtemberg—an ancient Imperial Free City sitting within beautiful forests and vineyards.During...
We’ll spend the morning cruising.On arrival, join us for a tour of Speyer. The city is littered with impressive landmarks, including the UNESCO-listed cathedral and medieval ruins from the time when it was inhabited by one of the most important Jewish communities in G...
We’ll spend the morning cruising.On arrival, join us for a tour of Speyer. The city is littered with impressive landmarks, including the UNESCO-listed cathedral and medieval ruins from the time when it was inhabited by one of the most important Jewish communities in G...
Enjoy breakfast on board this morning before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.
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