b'River Cruise5 DAYS from 1,499pp Christmas EARLY BOOKING1,199 pp ADVISEDMarkets FOR 2025United of the RhineKingdomLondonUnited GermanyKingdom Cologne GermanyCOLOGNEBRUSSELS BONN River RhineBelgium47 KOBLENZLuxembourgRUDESHEIMParisFrance River DanubeCOLOGNEZrichWHATS INCLUDED: SwitzerlandFrance Experience a Christmas cruise along the Rhine, explore4-night cruise onboard quaint towns like Rdesheim and Koblenz, visit atmospheric GenevaMS Amadeus Riva, Silver II, Christmas markets and sail into the enchanting Rhine Gorge.or Silver III Five-star service onboard First & Standard Class rail YOUR ITINERARYoptions availableDay 1. To Cologne to board our luxurious ship All rail and coach travel Travelling by train to Cologne, we board our luxurious cruise ship, bedecked in throughout your tour Christmas finery. Enjoy a welcome cocktail on board ahead of dinner. TonightExpertise of a UK Tour/Cruisewe set sail upstream through the lower Rhine towards charming Rdesheim.Manager from start to finish Breakfast, lunch and dinner Day 2. The enchanting Rhine Gorge and Rdesheimeach day of your cruise including We view centuries-old castles, emerald forests and the legendary Lorelei a spectacular gala dinner Rock this morning as we sail through the breathtaking Rhine Gorge. Our nextDrinks package with dinner port of call is Rdesheimfamous for its white winewhere theres time at every night of your cruise leisure. Stroll through the Christmas markets or vibrant Drosselgasse, with itsComplimentary onboard Wi-Fi half-timbered houses, quaint shops and wine bars. Perhaps stop to sample a Rdesheim Coffee, made with local brandy and whipped cream. Complimentary luggageservice from your home Day 3. Picturesque Koblenzto the ship and back Leaving Rdesheim this morning, we set sail for Koblenz. As we cruise backA superb choice of excursions through the Rhine Gorge, theres a chance to take part in gingerbread making.Two exclusive onboard events andAfter a guided walking tour of Koblenzs most famous sights, there is free time live music onboard every night to explore the Christmas markets. This evening is a Christmas-themed gala dinner with a choice of traditional German food including duck consomm, braised goose, pear and marzipan strudel. Or typical British fare, roast turkey, Tour Code: RLM| per person based on pigs in blankets, and, of course, Christmas pudding with brandy butter.2 sharing. Supplement for solo travellers from 700. Day 4. Vibrant Bonn and cultural Cologne2025 Departures:Sailing to Bonn this morning, we embark on a guided tour which shows us the Beethoven monument, Hofgarten Park and the historic minster overlooking NOV, DEC Bonns Christmas markets, cast in a golden glow of fairy lights. Back on board, we sail to Cologne over lunch, before a Christmas-themed afternoon tea, Secure your place now with mince pies, stollen, gingerbread, pigs in blankets, turkey and stuffing with a 325pp deposit sandwiches, and of course, mulled wine. In Cologne, there is free time to look around the markets, the most popular of which is beside the Gothic cathedral.For more information Day 5. Homeward boundon dates and prices, We disembark the ship after breakfast and travel by rail via Brusselsvisit greatrail.com/RLM to London St Pancras, where your festive holiday comes to a close. 22 RHINE RIVER Email our team at grj@greatrail.com'