The Magic of Christmas: Savory delights and holiday traditions on a Rhine River cruise




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- CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS Experience the magic of Christmas on a Rhine cruise with a special onboard holiday program
- The romantic Rhine Valley and the legendary rock of the Lorelei under the winter sky
- EXCURSIONS INCLUDED: Rüdesheim and a tour of its unique mechanical music cabinet museum, a visit to its Christmas Market of nations, and a hot cup of its local specialty: Rüdesheimer Kaffee.
- Mainz, its cathedral, the Gutenberg Museum, and one of the most beautiful holiday markets in Germany
- The Musée Lalique, dedicated to the master craftsman of fine glass
- Strasbourg during the holiday season
- Tasting of traditional Alsatian Christmas cookies on board
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- Your cruise with all meals from dinner the first evening to breakfast on the final day - cabin category of your choice - onboard drinks (except for drinks from our special lists) - the Rüdesheimer Kaffee in the evening of Day 2 - coach trip on Day 4 - onboard entertainment - assistance from our onboard, multi-lingual host/hostess - welcome cocktail - gala dinner and evening - emergency/repatriation insurance - all port fees.
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You’ll board our ship at 5 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we’ll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail.After dinner on board, join us for an evening celebrating the Alsatian holiday cookies known as bredeles. Our ship will cruise through the night.
We’ll cruise the Rhine to the legendary rock of the Lorelei, following the twists and turns dominated by dramatic ruins, scenic vineyards, and majestic fortresses. Join us in the lounge and tast delicious bredeles!Our next stop is Rüdesheim, a picturesque village line...
We’ll cruise the Rhine to the legendary rock of the Lorelei, following the twists and turns dominated by dramatic ruins, scenic vineyards, and majestic fortresses. Join us in the lounge and tast delicious bredeles!Our next stop is Rüdesheim, a picturesque village line...
We’ll cruise to Mainz in the early morning. Once we arrive, we’ll set out for a tour on foot of the city to see many of its remarkably restored sites. This excursion includes an inside visit to the magnificent 1,000-year-old Saint-Martin’s Cathedral. We’ll then stroll...
We’ll cruise to Mainz in the early morning. Once we arrive, we’ll set out for a tour on foot of the city to see many of its remarkably restored sites. This excursion includes an inside visit to the magnificent 1,000-year-old Saint-Martin’s Cathedral. We’ll then stroll...
Once we arrive in Gambsheim, we’ll leave by coach for Wingen-sur-Moder and a visit to the Musée Lalique to learn about crystalware-genius René Lalique and his successors. Lalique became one of the greatest names of his time, both as a jeweler and a master glassmaker. ...
Once we arrive in Gambsheim, we’ll leave by coach for Wingen-sur-Moder and a visit to the Musée Lalique to learn about crystalware-genius René Lalique and his successors. Lalique became one of the greatest names of his time, both as a jeweler and a master glassmaker. ...
Enjoy breakfast on board this morning before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.
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