Rhine & Main Holiday Markets (Reverse) 2009

Visit picturesque villages and historically important cities for a special holiday experience Cruise the majestic Rhine and meandering Main rivers at this magical time of year, and discover the origins of centuries-old traditions. Relish the charm of Bamberg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its Nativity Walk, and seek treasures at Rothenburg's medieval-themed Christmas Market.
Admire Nuremberg's Christmas Angel presiding over Christmas Market activities in her white and golden dress, and delight in the unusual collection of musical instruments at Siegfried's Mechanical Music Museum in Rudesheim. Stroll through the bustling stalls of Frankfurt's grand marketplace, and while in Cologne enjoy several Christmas Markets, including the memorable market front and center outside the majestic cathedral. Delight in a unique and joyous holiday celebration in the countries where many of our Christmas traditions began.
Who will enjoy this cruise: All will enjoy discovering the origins of many of our beloved Christmas traditions, from decorated trees to candy canes. Shoppers will find unique handcrafted gifts to awe and delight.

Highlights

  • Cologne
  • Rudesheim
  • Frankfurt
  • Wertheim
  • Wurzburg
  • Rothenburg
  • Bamberg
  • Nuremberg

    Whats Included

    Rhine & Main Holiday Markets River Cruise Package Includes:

  • 9-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the luxurious River Duchess.
  • All meals onboard.
  • Complimentary fine wine during dinner, bottled water in your stateroom, and 24-hour specialty coffee.
  • 8 shore excursions, fully hosted by English-speaking guides.
  • State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio headset system on all shore excursions.
  • Captain's Welcome & Farewell Dinners.
  • Exciting onboard entertainment and insightful lectures.
  • An experienced Cruise Manager and attentive, all English-speaking staff.
  • All transfers on arrival and departure days.

    • Complimentary Transfers

  • With Trafalgar you will receive our included group arrival and departure transfers on the cruise/tour start/end dates if you purchase your flights through Trafalgar on a Trafalgar recommended airline.
  • Cruise-only passengers making their own air arrangements will receive the included group arrival and departure transfers onthe cruise/tour start/end dates if they provide us with their flight information 30 days in advance of arrival in the embarkation city.
  • Passengers flight arrangements must coincide with our cruise/tour start/end days and embarkation/debarkation cities only.
  • In order to receive an airport to ship tranfer the flights must arrive no later than 14.00 on the day of passenger embarkation. As mentioned above these transfers are group transfers and passengers may experiencea short waiting period between transfers. Passengers will nedd to make their own way to the meet and greet area where they will be met by a representative holding a Trafalgar Uniworld sign.
  • Ship to airport departure transfers are provided to the airport up until 12 noon on day of debarkation.
  • Passengers arriving outside these times will need to make their own arrangements.
  • We regret that we are unable to book extra night accomodation for River Cruises.

    • Please email travel@rovia.com for more information or to book today! Mention code 8201944

    Tour Operator
    Trafalgar Tours
    Duration
    11 Days
    Escorted
    Escorted - Yes
    DayDestinationDescription
    Day 1Depart USADepart USA :
    Day 2NuremburgArrive Nuremburg (embark) :
    Day 3NurembergNuremberg :
    Day 4BambergBamberg :
    Day 5WurzburgWurzburg (Rothenburg) :
    Day 6WurzburgWurzburg :
    Day 7WertheimWertheim :
    Day 8FrankfurtFrankfurt :
    Day 9RudesheimRudesheim - cruising the romantic Rhine :
    Day 10CologneCologne :
    Day 11Depart CologneDepart Cologne :
    Dates/Pricing

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    ** Prices shown includes cruise in Cat. 4, To upgrade to a higher category, add the following per person price: Cat 1: $825/ Cat 2: $675/ Cat 3: $475/ Cat 4: $200/ Suite: $1250
    *** For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
    **** Prices above are not inclusive of $126 Port Charge
    For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent.
    The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.

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