Christmas,River Cruising
Celebrate Christmas in a new way, onboard our festively decorated Amadeus cruise ship. Experience a special Christmas atmosphere, be enchanted by the local Christmas Markets with the smells of Gingerbread and Mulled Wine, where traditional handicrafts meet sweet memories of childhood. On Christmas day, the restaurant will prepare a special gourmet dinner, after which you will have the option of attending a traditional midnight mass.
Arrive: 11:30am | Depart: 22:00pm Your Christmas cruise along the Rhine begins in the Old Hanseatic Town of Cologne. After an opportunity to explore your Amadeus ship, you are invited to join the Cruise Director at a Welcome Cocktail. Afterwards, enjoy the lovingly prepared Welcome Dinner onboard, which will put you in the right mood for the festive time ahead. Your ship weighs anchor during the night and travels towards Koblenz. Meals: Welcome Dinner
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Arrive: 08:00am | Depart: 12:00pm The charming Town of Koblenz is situated at the confluence of the Mosel and the Rhine Rivers. Many of its cultural landmarks are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, which are best explored during a guided sightseeing walk. Afterwards, you will return to your ship and continue on what is probably the most beautiful section of the trip. The passing, wintery landscapes of the Middle Rhine Valley offer spectacular vistas, the best of which is the view of the myth enshrouded Lorelei Rock, which you will pass on this stretch of the trip. Optional Excursions: • Koblenz Walking Tour Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Arrive: 06:00am Before breakfast, your ship arrives in the former Imperial Town of Speyer, which you can explore during the course of a guided sightseeing tour in the morning. A visit to the traditional Christmas Market will put you in a festive mood, ready for the Christmas celebration onboard. Take part in decorating the Christmas tree to the sound of contemplative carols before the magical Christmas dinner onboard. Those who wish can attend a Christmas Mass at the Speyer Cathedral can do so after dinner. Later tonight, your cruise continues on its journey. Optional Excursions: • Speyer Walking Tour • Visit to the Christmas Mass in the Imperial Cathedral Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Depart Speyer: 01:30am Arrive Strasbourg: 12:30pm | Depart: 22:00pm At lunchtime, your ship arrives in Strasbourg, in the Alsace Region where, despite the wintery weather, the French joie de vivre is palpable everywhere. Explore the picturesque half timbered houses and, if you wish, take part in an extended city sightseeing tour in the afternoon, which will take you to Strasbourg’s most beautiful sights. In the evening you will return to your ship, which will head for Mainz. Optional Excursions: • Strasbourg with Canal Boat Tour Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Arrive: 12:00pm | Depart: 22:00pm Spend the second day of Christmas in Mainz, the largest City in the Rhineland-Palatinate Region of Germany, where your ship arrives at midday. This town boasts not only numerous monuments but also the Gutenberg Museum, which, with its exciting collections and its history of printing, books and writing, is one of the best kept secrets of lovers of culture and literature. During the course of a guided sightseeing walk, you can admire the sights of the city. Afterwards the Captain invites you to join a festive Gala Dinner onboard. Your ship will then head back to Cologne. Optional Excursions: • Mainz Walking Tour with Gutenberg Museum Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Arrive: 08:00am After breakfast, enjoy a fascinating City Tour through this Rhine metropolis. An eventful 2,000 year history has left its mark on the city and this 'City of Churches' boasts countless highlights, in particular the Cologne Cathedral, which you will visit during the course of the tour as well as the Roman Dionysus Mosaic. The afternoon is at your disposal. You will have plenty of time for a shopping spree or a leisurely stroll before dinner onboard. Optional Excursions: • Cologne Walking Tour and Kölsch Tasting Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Unfortunately, even such a wonderful journey has to come to an end. After a generous breakfast you will disembark. We wish you a pleasant journey home and a Happy New Year! We hope to welcome you again soon! Meals: Breakfast
River Cruise Prices are per person twin share in Australian Dollars. Conditions apply and group tours are subject to change and availability. Prices are subject to currency fluctuations. (lc)
